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Location is perfect and the hotel has a very relaxed, comfortable atmophere. Our room which was a Junior Suite could not have been more perfect. Four poster bed and a lovely en suite bathroom. Breakfast was disapointing though, it was self service and as such the food was luke warm. There was only one choice of eggs -scramble and these were luke warm and mushy.
We didn't actually have breakfast at the hotel, but we had two SUPERB dinners. The chef was exceptional -- and dinner,(just in the lounge by the fire, not even in the dining room) far exceeded expectations. We savoured beautifully plated and presented and perfectly cooked venison, deconstructed guinea fowl pie and duck. And the serving staff was extremely professional -- and yet Michelin quality food at pub prices. Fabulous meals and amazing value, and hope that the hotel is able to keep the chef and staff (mostly Easter European) after whatever happens with nonsensical Brexit. We have already recommended the Red Lion to friends in the UK and abroad. And we have also recommended Salisbury as a wonderful destination -- a magnificent and well preserved heritage city with plenty to see besides the outstanding Cathedral, the Magna Carta and Stonehenge and the New Art Centre just out of town.
We thought we had booked a room with a double bed but were surprised to have a room with a very big comfy bed.
Great location. Wonderful breakfast. Charming. Easy parking.
The history was mind blowing. The connection to the cathedral was a great experience- to stay in the same place as those who built it. Mind blown!
Staff was very helpful and the location is great. The hotel has a charming court yard.
Great value for money. Good location. Quiet and clean.
Gorgeous old carriage house from the year 1220. Lovely entering into the courtyard where you can sit and enjoy your beer. We had an executive 20 room that had gorgeous views and a very modern large bathroom with a huge tub.
It looked nice on the outside. Smoking area was good. Wi-Fi at 1.30am was very good. Bed in 64 very nice.
The room was a really nice size with a large bathroom, including a bathtub! The hotel was an old building with lots of charm. The staff were quick to help with anything we asked about and very kind.
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In a beautiful 13th-century building, the Red Lion Hotel has an award-winning restaurant furnished with antiques. Handmade furnishings made on site feature in each individually decorated room. In Salisbury's historic center of the city, Red Lion is just 1,300 feet from the cathedral.
Shops, bars and restaurants are within 500 feet and Salisbury Playhouse is less than a 10 minute walk from Best Western Red Lion Hotel. The train station can be reached after a 15-minute walk and the New Forest National Park is a 15 minute drive away.
Overlooking the quaint courtyard, the Victoria Lounge has oak beams and 2 log fires. Coffee, tea, cake and a choice of light dishes are all served in this lounge. Real ales are served in the striped 1220 Bar and locally sourced, fresh produce is available on the Vine Restaurant's menu.
A selection of toiletries and a hairdryer is included in each room's private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi access, a TV and tea and coffee making facilities are also provided.
This is our guests' favorite part of Salisbury, according to independent reviews.
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The Red Lion Hotel is centrally located in the historic city of Salisbury. With a long and rich history itself, this late 13th Century building now provides accommodation, dining, wedding facilities (including a civil licence) and conference facilities.
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The property has 6 car park spaces.
I hate leaving a bad review. But- room 70 could do with triple glazing. I'm sure some of the rooms that side would also benifet in the long run.
The staff. The comfortable bed,and my favourite good strong coffee. The breakfast was very good, with a good selection of fresh fruit and cereals.
If breakfast and hotels restaurant food cheaper would stay and eat in the hotel instead of finding more reasonable prices places to eat in town.
All the staff very friendly and helpful. Especially the receptionists very friendly,calm ,professional always smile on their faces.
Only scrambled eggs. Perhaps a choice would be nice. Toaster is very slow.
Good variety and nicely presented. Bread was very nice as were the warm pastries. Nice mix of tinned fruits. Liked the dining room set up and the pleasant way the staff dealt with us.
Toilet in en-suite bathroom could have been for a child. Very small and not that fat off the floor. We booked an executive King room, and there was plenty of room space in bathroom and bedroom area, but it all looked a bit 'tired' Comfortable bed. Horrible view onto a roof area with 3 dead looking plants.
The shower was very hot and when you turned the heat down, it stopped the flow completely. The room was ok but very tired and could do with a refurb. Dirty floor and carpet.
The hotel was right in the centre of Salisbury and ideal to walk to all points of interest. The breakfast (Continental) was very good and plenty of it.
The pillows were't comfortable for my husband. A "squishy" choice would be nice. Also, there was a VERY LOUD party with music that went on until the wee hours of the morning which was unpleasant.
Great breakfast. (coffee was a bit weak!) Attentive staff, lovely setting. Delicious food. Loved the ambiance of this lovely old building. Great location.
The room was a little generic and slightly dated in style but overall very comfortable.
Location, styling and facilities were really good.
Did not have breakfast. If you use the car park, they charge £15. Rooms need updating as does the hotel.