The Red Lion Hotel
Market Place, Spalding PE11 1SU England
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#9 of 22 hotels in Spalding
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The Red Lion is a family run, grade 2 listed property located in the market square. If you are looking for a friendly, personal atmosphere look no further. The rooms offer a flat screen TV, complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits. Some of the rooms have air conditioning for the hotter days and free wifi is available. When booking directly we offer a free continental breakfast. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking apart from ‘market days’ (Tuesday and Saturday). The Red Lion is ideally located directly in the centre of town in the market square a sort walk to all the local bars and eateries. Looking to explore? Then look no further than Ayscoughfee Hall, Museum & Gardens (0.2 mi), St Mary & St Nicolas Church (0.1 mi), and Unique Cottage Studios (1.1 mi), which are some popular Spalding attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel. The Red Lion Hotel looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Spalding.
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Free parking
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Non-smoking hotel
Room features
Private balcony
Telephone
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
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93Great for walkers
Grade: 93 out of 100
51Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
8Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
Market Place, Spalding PE11 1SU England
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This hotel is just perfect. lovely staff, spotless room and delicious breakfast. we stayed last minute here on our way back from London. after losing all our cards and phones the staff couldn't of been more helpful to us. great selection on the tea tray and great produce at breakfast. sausage and bacon were cooked exactly how we liked. Thanks to all the team Hanna and Dave
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Had an excellent stay here. Just one night. Hotel was so clean and the room was amazing every had air conditioning which was definitely needed as it was lovely hot weekend Warm and friendly welcome when we arrived and all the staff we met during our stay were efficient and friendly. We had breakfast which was also very yummy would definitely recommend and stay here again.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 15 Sept 2023
Thank-you very much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, I shall pass your kind comments on to the staff. Hopefully we can welcome you back one day in the future.
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We travelled to Spalding to attend the funeral of Graham Charles Stevenson Grenadier Guards. The Red lion hotel suited our every needs. The ambience was warm and welcoming.. The location perfect.. After the wake and then a curry we retired for a night cap in the hotel and the atmosphere was electric, The late great Jimmy Hendrix once stayed so his spirit must still sparkle here.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: The staff are great
The one way system to find parking is a bit of a nightmare.
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Responded 15 Sept 2023
Thank-you so much for taking the time to leave us with a review. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hopefully we can welcome you back again in the future.
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There was no welcome when I arrived and not a smile by any member of staff.the manager was openly hostile and the female manager was as unfriendly.they had been told by me several times that I wanted smart t.v.and they said I would get that.as the price included breakfast,I thought I could justify the price of the room by having breakfast, thinking it would be a full English and that it would be relaxing.no no no.all I received was a roll with an egg so runny it dripped all over the plate and the bacon was completely raw.utterly disgusting.I had to have cereal after because I was so hungry.just awful.the waitress didn’t care and just threw it all away.I was the only guest so it isn’t as though the chef was busy.ergo no excuse.just horrid.no apology or compensation.so I didn’t go to breakfast again.it is such a shame because the room was lovely.but but but don’t bother to visit,please…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Lovely location, friendly staff, superbly clean rooms and very comfortable bed. Great value. The pub has great locals who are really welcoming and chatty. If you are wanting an evening meal go along to the local Gurka restaurant as this is fab.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 15 Sept 2023
Hello, Thanks for taking the time to leave us with such a glowing review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope we can welcome you back again in the future.
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We visited yesterday for the second time since the new management, had an excellent lunch, my Lasgne was very good and my keen carnivore companion felt his spinach and ricotta cannelloni could convert him to vegetarian! Praise indeed!. The service on both occasions was very helpful and pleasant,a care of water brought withou having to ask c
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 15 Sept 2023
Hello, Thank-you very much for taking the time to leave us with a review. We are thrilled to hear you have enjoyed your visit with us on both occasions and look forward to seeing you again in the future!
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Excellent meal and service. Vegetarian curry full of flavour my partner had a burger with triple cooked chips. Starters potted mushrooms and the other tempura chicken again delicious. This is what Spalding needs good food and service in the town centre. We will return and recommend.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kirsty Berry, General Manager at The Red Lion Hotel
Responded 7 Jun 2023
Hello, Thank-you so much for taking the time to leave us with a review of your visit to us - we are very pleased to read that you enjoyed everything and we look forward to you returning to dine with us. The Red Lion team.
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Four friends and I met up for a meal in the restaurant. It is quite casual with no tablecloths but we were warmly welcomed. The menu is extensive for a pub nowadays good choice of starters, the mains we chose were rib eye steak, gammon and maple glazed salmon. None of us finished our meals as the portions were large. There was a good selection of desserts. The prices were reasonable and the service was excellent.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 2 Jun 2023
Thank-you so much for the glowing review!! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us and we look forward to welcoming you back with us again another day.
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The room was clean with plenty of towels and a good supply of tea and coffee. The bed was very comfortable, with plenty of pillows. The bathroom was quite small, but adequate, and the shower was very good. Our room was at the front of the hotel on the 2nd floor, and although it was their busiest day of the year (for the Spalding Flower Parade), there were no noise issues in the late evening from the bar below or from the tabled area outside, and we slept well. The hotel didn't offer an evening meal, but their were other restaurants around. The breakfast was very disappointing. It was "Continental". However, it is difficult to find words to describe the presentation. Fruit consisted of a small bowl of fresh fruit, which wasn't replenished, limited cereal, no Danish pastries except for croissants in bags, which couldn't be heated. The bread was left in the bags to help yourself. There were no tongs on the table, so everything was handled by the individual. Hot drinks were presented in mugs and only refilled on request. The tables were left bare, with no tablecloths. We were disappointed, as part of going away is enjoying the breakfast before setting out for the day. Breakfast was only free if you booked direct with the hotel. The staff were very pleasant and, despite the breakfast disappointment, we had an enjoyable stay.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: When we stayed, we parked in the car park behind HSBC bank, which was just £2.50 for 24 hours.
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Response from Kirsty Berry, General Manager at The Red Lion Hotel
Responded 2 Jun 2023
Hello, Thank-you so much for taking the time to leave us with a review of your stay. We are pleased to hear that your stay was enjoyable, but are sorry to hear that you were disappointed by breakfast. However, I am taking all of these notes on board and we are looking at improving our breakfast offer ASAP. We look forward to being able to welcome you again in the future (or maybe next flower parade) and hope you will find breakfast more suitable next time.
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We travelled up from Hertfordshire to have a meal in the restaurant for my sisters 70th birthday and what an absolutely fantastic meal, it was incredible. The flavour and choice of meats and the array of vegetables was brilliant and the girl who served us was exceptional, would definitely travel there again, A big thank you to all the staff for making our visit so enjoyable.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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PRICE RANGE
US$110 - US$136 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandLincolnshireSpalding
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Red Lion Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Red Lion Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Rush Hour Escape Rooms (0.07 miles), Ayscoughfee Hall, Museum & Gardens (0.2 miles), and St Mary & St Nicolas Church (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Red Lion Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at The Red Lion Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Red Lion Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Amici Restaurant, Sergi's Tapas Bar, and Gurkha Oven.
Is The Red Lion Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.1 miles away from the centre of Spalding.
Are there any historical sites close to The Red Lion Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Manor House (7.7 miles).