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title: "Red Lion Hotel, Salisbury: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Red Lion Hotel in Salisbury: rated 8.2 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Red Lion Hotel

The Friary, Salisbury, United Kingdom

8.2 ·  Very good 105 reviews ·  #11 #11 of 12 in Salisbury ·  8.3 Location score
## About Red Lion Hotel

Red Lion Hotel is a hotel in The Friary, Salisbury, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 105 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 130 m from the centre of Salisbury. The nearest beach is 810 m away. The nearest airport, Bournemouth Airport (BOH), is 32 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 51

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 11

4 Milford Street [the-redlion.co.uk](https://www.the-redlion.co.uk/)

## How Red Lion Hotel scores

Better rated than 7% of hotels in Salisbury

-   Guest rating **8.2**
-   Location **8.3**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **7.5**
-   Public transport **9.0**

Salisbury average

## Amenities

BarFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **84**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **146**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">810 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Salisbury and Dorset Junction Railway</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">340 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Bournemouth Airport (BOH)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">32 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">72 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Salisbury</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">130 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Poultry Cross220 m
-   Magna Carta, Salisbury Cathedral440 m
-   The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum470 m
-   The Salisbury Museum590 m
-   Stonhenge750 m
-   Salisbury Water Meadows2.0 km

## Red Lion Hotel: in detail

Red Lion Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Shuttle offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Salisbury. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. Reception services such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Should you desire access to the top entertainment in the city, assistance can be provided by the hotel's tours. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Red Lion Hotel due to the hotel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Red Lion Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a coffee or tea maker can be found. Red Lion Hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site shared kitchen provided at this location.

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## Questions about Red Lion Hotel

### How do guests rate Red Lion Hotel?

Red Lion Hotel has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 105 reviews, which is better than 7% of rated hotels in Salisbury.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Lion Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Red Lion Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Red Lion Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Red Lion Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Bournemouth Airport (BOH), is 32 km away in a straight line.

### Is Red Lion Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 810 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Red Lion Hotel have?

Red Lion Hotel has 51 rooms.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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