Hodgkinson's Hotel vs The Red Lion
Both are in Matlock, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Inn★★★Matlock Town
The Red Lion
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick The Red Lion
It comes out ahead on 3 of 5 compared facts. 1.9 km apart.
Choose The Red Lion if you want
- to walk to the sights (450 m / 1.9 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Hodgkinson's Hotel better than The Red Lion?
- 1Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
Why is The Red Lion better than Hodgkinson's Hotel?
- 11.4 km closer to the city centre−1.4 km
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hodgkinson's Hotel vs The Red Lion: which hotel is better? | Hodgkinson's Hotel | The Red Lion |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 9.3 |
| Location | – | 6.7 |
| Public transport | – | 7.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | – | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | – | 9.3 |
| Number of reviews | – | 38 |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 189 | – |
| Location | ||
| Location score | – | 6.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.9 km | 450 m −1.4 km |
| To public transport | – | 630 m |
| To the airport | – | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 33 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 150 m |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 7 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 7 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.9 km apart
The Red Lion: city centre: 450 m, nearest station Matlock Cable Tramway: 630 m, East Midlands Airport (EMA): 37 km, 33 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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Hodgkinson's Hotel or The Red Lion: common questions
Which is better, Hodgkinson's Hotel or The Red Lion?
The Red Lion leads in 3 of 5 categories, including distance to the centre, listed amenities, check-in from. Hodgkinson's Hotel is stronger in star rating.
Which is cheaper, Hodgkinson's Hotel or The Red Lion?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Red Lion is closer: 450 m from the centre, against 1.9 km for Hodgkinson's Hotel.
How far apart are Hodgkinson's Hotel and The Red Lion?
The two hotels are 1.9 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score