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470 reviews

Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

The Green, Banbury, OX17 3NG, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Golf course

Bar

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

Welcome to the Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns, your charming home away from home in picturesque Banbury! Located just 3.4mi from the city center, this delightful 3-star hotel is the perfect base for your adventures in this beautiful part of the United Kingdom. With prices starting from only $84, you'll enjoy a fantastic getaway without breaking the bank, all while indulging in the warm hospitality that Greene King Inns is known for.

Immerse yourself in the hotel's vibrant atmosphere and take advantage of an array of featured amenities. Enjoy a hearty breakfast to kick-start your day, and after a day of exploring, unwind in the cozy restaurant or the inviting bar. If you're traveling with your own wheels, you're in luck—ample free parking is available on-site! And if you're keen on a little recreation, there’s even a golf course nearby to test your swing under the British sky. With 470 reviews to its name, the Red Lion Hotel promises comfort and charm, making it a favored destination for travelers.

Step into your non-smoking room and relax in style, featuring room service and modern facilities including free WiFi to keep you connected. Whether you’re here for business or leisure, you can find the perfect space to host meetings or events in our banquet facilities. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the best of Banbury at the Red Lion Hotel, where comfort meets convenience in a lively atmosphere!

As you luxuriate in your stay at the Red Lion Hotel, make sure to take your taste buds on a delightful journey in our on-site restaurant, aptly named Restaurant #1! Indulge in a mouth-watering menu that features both local and international flavors, prepared with fresh ingredients. There's nothing like savoring a hearty meal after a day of exploration, and our skilled chefs are dedicated to making each dining experience a memorable one. Don’t forget to drop by the bar for a refreshing drink or two; it’s the perfect spot to wind down or share travel tales with new friends!

Your nights will be restful and rejuvenating, thanks to our selection of cozy non-smoking rooms designed for ultimate relaxation. Choose from a variety of configurations, whether you prefer a charming Twin Room, a snug Double Room, or even a spacious Family Room for those traveling with little adventurers. Each room is equipped with modern facilities, allowing you to stay connected with free WiFi and enjoy the comfort of room service whenever you crave a late-night snack or breakfast in bed. So go ahead, sink into those plush beds and recharge for another day of adventures!

And speaking of adventures, the surrounding Banbury area is brimming with attractions just waiting to be discovered! Whether you're roaming the quaint streets filled with history, visiting stunning gardens, or exploring charming local shops, there's something for everyone. For those looking for a bit of green, the nearby golf course will be your playground, offering a picturesque setting to practice your swing. With the vibrant energy of Banbury right at your doorstep, complemented by the warm and welcoming ambiance of the Red Lion Hotel, your getaway is sure to be filled with unforgettable moments and cherished memories!

Closest airports

Birmingham Airport

35.4mi

Gloucestershire Airport

37.4mi

Luton Airport

41.3mi

London Heathrow Airport

52.6mi

East Midlands Airport

56.3mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Golf course

Bar

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Bathtub

Rooms

Single Room in Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

30 sqft

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Welcome to our cozy Single Room! This 32 sqft retreat is perfect for solo travellers, equipped with a comfortable Twin bed, a luxurious bathtub and shower, a flat-screen TV for entertainment, and all the essential amenities you need like a tea/coffee maker, iron, and hairdryer.

Twin Room in Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

30 sqft

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Enjoy your stay in our cozy Twin Room, featuring 2 comfortable Twin beds. Relax in the bathtub or catch up on your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV. With convenient amenities such as a tea/coffee maker and a shower, you'll feel right at home. Smoking is not allowed.

Double Room in Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

30 sqft

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Enjoy a cozy stay in our spacious Double Room, featuring a comfortable double bed and modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and a bathtub. With its peaceful ambiance and convenient facilities, it's perfect for couples looking to relax and unwind.

Family Room in Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Family

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

30 sqft

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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Guest reviews

8.5

470 reviews

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Magicphil

10

March 2024

The Red Lion is an ancient building, as are many in Adderbury, and the staircases are twisty! The central heating was not working, but fan and convector heaters kept it warm, if not toasty. I had an interesting room with a bathroom that was up a full flight of stairs, so, interesting at night! A good wardrobe, which is something I like, with plenty of luggage storage space. Would I go back? Yes. Would I have the same room? Only if there was nothing else. Having said that, the room and Bathroom were good. The Shower worked well, which is frequently problematic. The Breakfast is good, with plenty of choice and of fine quality. You will not go away hungry if you eat the Full Breakfast! Could be more, better quality coffee, freshly made and hotter. The Red Lion is part of Greene King, so the menu is the same as all the Greene King hotels; I will say that there is good Chocolate ice cream. Real ale choice is limited to Greene King IPA and Speckled Hen, but both were good when I stayed. There are three other pubs in Adderbury, a Hook Norton Pub with good beer (The Bell) , a food pub which had Hooky and Landlord on while I was there. (The Pickled Ploughman) Very good food, I had superb duck breast there. The Coach and Horses is the last pub, and possibly the oldest, which is Wadworths, but the beer was indifferent at best when I visited and I cannot currently recommend it. It may be in a transitional state. The staff were extremely good and helpful with one exception. Anything that was needed was provided if possible, and help was available as necessary. Finally, an excellent, secure Car Park, but the entry is narrow, so don't expect to take your Winnebago through it. Would I stay there again? Yes, I look forward to it.

The heating was not working, so it was cold even with a convection heater. I bought a fan heater, which warmed the room up more quickly, but with everyone using heaters the electricity tripped out sometimes. This was not helped when a wall next to the car park collapsed and may have compromised the electricity supply. The upstairs bathroom was annoying rather than problematic, and it was a good bathroom. I was surprised by one thing. There were no, repeat NO, complimentary toiletries provided, no soap, shampoo, conditioner, anything. This is the first time I have stayed in a hotel, that this has happened. I always have my own, so again this was annoying rather than problematic, but it did surprise me.

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Magicphil

10

March 2024

The Red Lion is an ancient building, as are many in Adderbury, and the staircases are twisty! The central heating was not working, but fan and convector heaters kept it warm, if not toasty. I had an interesting room with a bathroom that was up a full flight of stairs, so, interesting at night! A good wardrobe, which is something I like, with plenty of luggage storage space. Would I go back? Yes. Would I have the same room? Only if there was nothing else. Having said that, the room and Bathroom were good. The Shower worked well, which is frequently problematic. The Breakfast is good, with plenty of choice and of fine quality. You will not go away hungry if you eat the Full Breakfast! Could be more, better quality coffee, freshly made and hotter. The Red Lion is part of Greene King, so the menu is the same as all the Greene King hotels; I will say that there is good Chocolate ice cream. Real ale choice is limited to Greene King IPA and Speckled Hen, but both were good when I stayed. There are three other pubs in Adderbury, a Hook Norton Pub with good beer (The Bell) , a food pub which had Hooky and Landlord on while I was there. (The Pickled Ploughman) Very good food, I had superb duck breast there. The Coach and Horses is the last pub, and possibly the oldest, which is Wadworths, but the beer was indifferent at best when I visited and I cannot currently recommend it. It may be in a transitional state. The staff were extremely good and helpful with one exception. Anything that was needed was provided if possible, and help was available as necessary. Finally, an excellent, secure Car Park, but the entry is narrow, so don't expect to take your Winnebago through it. Would I stay there again? Yes, I look forward to it.

The heating was not working, so it was cold even with a convection heater. I bought a fan heater, which warmed the room up more quickly, but with everyone using heaters the electricity tripped out sometimes. This was not helped when a wall next to the car park collapsed and may have compromised the electricity supply. The upstairs bathroom was annoying rather than problematic, and it _was_ a good bathroom. I was surprised by one thing. There were no, repeat NO, complimentary toiletries provided, no soap, shampoo, conditioner, anything. This is the first time I have stayed in a hotel, that this has happened. I always have my own, so again this was annoying rather than problematic, but it did surprise me.

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Alison

9.1

December 2024

Staff were friendly. The hotel itself was warm and welcoming with a very vintage feel. I was concerned that I would hear noise from both the bar and main road, but neither were any disturbance at all. The food, especially breakfast was simply superb and highly recommended.

A lot of noise generated by the floorboards on the main corridors so slight disturbance from people walking to and from their rooms, but minimal and wouldn't stop me from staying there again if I was travelling that way.

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Lord

10

July 2024

The room size was good - spacious with a sofa for relaxing on - had everything you'd need for the night - bathroom clean and also plenty of room. The restaurant had a good choice and there weren't too many choices which some hotels and chains try too hard to please everyone.

Wasn't much not to like - only downside was it could have done with a few more coffee sachets in the room and normally when I have stayed in similar businesses there normally is complementary biscuits to go with the hot drinks.

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Nickgazza

9.1

August 2023

The staff were exceptionally helpful - a special mention for Daniel, who was keen to meet all our needs. The hotel is in a good location for daily travel to Cropredy festival. The room was clean and comfortable. Parking was easy and close to the entrance. Breakfast was extremely good, with a continental buffet plus a wide choice of cooked breakfast for both veggies and meaties. The two lunches we had were very good.

It was a heavy slog carrying cases to our rooms (12 & 14). Up and down several staircases and corridors. There probably isn't room to instal a lift, but perhaps the fire door closer to the rooms could be adapted? The shower was weak and took ages to warm up. The free WiFi (The Cloud) was too unreliable to be of any use in the room. £180 per night is a lot of money for an average sized room.

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Joe

10

October 2024

Here for a local wedding, my partner & I were welcomed with such kindness by the staff. The cute loft room we had was perfect. Great bathroom/bathtub and the nice firm bed gave us the best nights sleep! I would highly recommend this quaint inn for your visit. Room was very clean and loved the big TV. Special thanks to the very friendly Kirsty, who looked after all our needs and went the extra mile for us during our stay.

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Angela

10

December 2024

Beautiful rooms - very clean . Super helpful staff accommodated change of one of the rooms ( for no stairs ) Lovely fluffy towels - great shower ( powerful and did soak myself and the floor first time ! ) would highly recommend - winding staircases so for elderly guests may prefer to request suitable room in advance . Lovely food for evening meal and drink in the bar and then to bed

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Zoe

8.2

December 2024

The staff here are amazing - so cheerful, welcoming and happy to help you.

Significant rate increase for tractor run night (double the normal). I understand that demand pushes up prices but this was a little steep. However, the host included our breakfasts in the price of the stay which was a very nice gesture and appreciated and the wonderful staff made us welcome and comfortable.

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Megan

10

November 2024

Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Room was warm and comfortable. Plenty of choice for breakfast which was well presented and cooked- there was no reason to go hungry

I really liked my room. However the floor was very uneven due to the age of the property. For me this added to the quirkiness of the property but may cause difficulties for others

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Greg

8.2

April 2023

Stayed for an overnight whilst travelling. The manager was very welcoming and accommodated our needs, making a table for a snack available for us. Breakfast was traditional but beautifully cooked. The waitress was excellent. The manager remembered us from the busy evening before which impressed me.

An information sheet in the bedroom about the night door and breakfast times. It was hard to remember the information given on arrival at the end of a long journey. I am allergic to plug in air fresheners. I did mention it and was advised I could have put it on the booking, not something I'd thought about.

Points of Interest Around Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

Attractions

Blenheim Palace

12.4mi

Cogges

17.4mi

Balliol College

18.3mi

Trinity College

18.3mi

Sheldonian Theatre

18.3mi

Bridge of Sighs

18.4mi

Bodleian Library

18.4mi

Radcliffe Camera

18.4mi

Oxford Covered Market

18.5mi

All Souls College

18.5mi

Magdalen College

18.6mi

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

20.6mi

Holy Trinity Church

20.7mi

Broadway Tower

22.4mi

River Avon

28.7mi

Restaurants

Amenities of Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Golf course

Bar

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Bathtub

Stay rules - Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns?

Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns's check-in window is between 02:00 PM and 10:00 PM, with check-out required by 11:00 AM.

Does Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns provide free parking options?

Yes, there is ample free on-site public parking available at the Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns.

What's the nightly rate at Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns?

Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns has rates that begin from $84. Prices can differ due to room specifications and booking dates. Always add your desired dates for a precise quote.

Which room categories can I book at Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns?

The hotel offers Twin, Double, Single, and Family rooms. All rooms have a size of 32 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The Twin, Double, and Single rooms accommodate 2 adults, while the Family room accommodates 2 adults and 2 children. The beds in the Twin and Single rooms are Twin beds, while the Double room has a Double bed and the Family room has a Double bed and a Sofa bed.

What activities does Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns offer?

Guests at the Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns can enjoy various leisure amenities during their stay. One of the main highlights is the hotel's golf course, providing a great opportunity for guests who enjoy playing golf. Additionally, there is a bar on the premises where guests can relax and unwind after a long day. Guests who enjoy outdoor activities can take advantage of the nearby hiking trails to explore the beautiful surroundings.

As for dining options, there is at least one restaurant available on-site, known as Restaurant #1. This provides convenient and delicious dining options for guests who prefer to have their meals within the hotel premises.

With these leisure amenities and dining options, guests staying at the Red Lion Hotel can make the most of their time and have an enjoyable and relaxing stay.

Does Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns has a restaurant on site. The specific name of the restaurant is not provided in the data.

Which payment methods are supported by Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns?

Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns does not accept cash as a form of payment. However, they do accept Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and Maestro.