The Red Lion Hotel

Station Road East, Cambridge, CB22 4NL, United Kingdom – Good location – show map

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6.6
Scored 6.6
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
37 reviews
a bedroom with a bed with towels on it at The Red Lion Hotel in Cambridge
a bedroom with a large bed and a fireplace at The Red Lion Hotel in Cambridge
a hotel room with a large bed and a window at The Red Lion Hotel in Cambridge
a hotel room with a bath tub and a bed at The Red Lion Hotel in Cambridge
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The Red Lion Hotel

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The Red Lion Hotel dates back to the 13th century and features wooden beams hand-carved by Carmelite monks. The inn is located in Whittlesford Bridge, just 2 miles from Duxford, and offers elegant rooms with Hypnos beds. The individually designed rooms have a flat-screen TV. All rooms have a private modern bathroom with a bath or shower. The Red Lion Hotel is located just 6 miles south of historic Cambridge and 8 miles from Saffron Walden. The nearby Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station offers rail services to Cambridge and London. The Duxford Imperial War Museum is only 1.5 miles away and Newmarket races is only 20 minutes by car. Please take into account: No elevator to rooms, accessed through stairs only, if you have mobility issues please contact the hotel prior to booking.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
6.8
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
6.9
Location
7.9
Free WiFi
7.5
Low score for Cambridge
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Red Lion Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Romanian

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Red Lion Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Mastercard Visa Cash The Red Lion Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a charge of GBP 10 for an early check-in before 13:00, Parking is free. Please note there is no elevator access to any of the rooms, accessed through stairs only. If you have mobility issues please contact the hotel prior to booking

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Red Lion Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Red Lion Hotel

  • The prices at The Red Lion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Red Lion Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at The Red Lion Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 4.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet

    • The Red Lion Hotel is 6.8 miles from the center of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Red Lion Hotel include:

      • Single
      • Double

    • The Red Lion Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at The Red Lion Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.