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The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel

Atherstone , Long Street (Show on Map)

7.4

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Summary of reviewsThe Atherstone Red Lion Hotel is a charming and convenient hotel located in the heart of town, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel's history and character add to its appeal and guests are spoiled for choice with many cafes, bars and restaurants nearby. The hotel's dining options are impressive with excellent quality food and great service. While some guests had mixed opinions on the breakfast, the hotel staff was praised for their helpfulness and professionalism. The rooms are clean and comfortable, although some may be affected by noise or have broken amenities. The staff at The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel are a major reason why guests keep coming back with many describing them as super friendly, professional and exceptional. The hotel is also very dog-friendly, making it a great option for pet owners. While there were some issues with cleanliness and parking, overall, The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel offers a comfortable and affordable stay for a night or two.
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Room Types

Single Room - Annex This single room is located in the adjacent Cappellos building, which is just a 30 second walk from the main hotel. The room has an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a DAB digital radio, and tea/coffee making facilities. This room is located in our adjacent building, next door to the main hotel.

Double Room - Annex This room comes with full en suite facilities, a flat-screen TV, a DAB digital radio, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms offer a kitchenette. This room is located in our adjacent building, next door to the main hotel.

Twin Room - Annex This room comes with full en suite facilities, a flat-screen TV, a DAB digital radio, and tea/coffee making facilities. This room is located in our adjacent building, next door to the main hotel.

Double Room with Four Poster Bed Traditional four-poster room with full en suite facilities.

Family Room - Annex 4 This family room offers an en suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV, a DAB digital radio, and direct dial telephone. This room is located in our adjacent building, next door to the main hotel.

Double Room This double room offers an en suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV, a DAB digital radio, and direct dial telephone.

Twin Room This twin room offers an en suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV, a DAB digital radio, and direct dial telephone.

Family Room 5 This family room offers an en suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV, a DAB digital radio, and direct dial telephone.

Triple Room This triple room offers an en suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV, a DAB digital radio, and direct dial telephone.

Family Room 3 This family room offers an en suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV, a DAB digital radio, and direct dial telephone.

Standard Double Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower. This double room offers a tea and coffee maker and a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Family Room - Annex 3 The unit offers 2 beds.

About The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel

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Guest Reviews

7.4

Good

Location

The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel boasts an excellent location, being situated in the heart of town and within walking distance from the station. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, the convenient location is definitely a plus. Guests are spoiled for choice with many cafes, bars and restaurants nearby. The hotel also has great history and character, being an old building on the high street. If you're planning to attend events at the NEC, the hotel's proximity to the venue is also an advantage. Additionally, guests can enjoy free parking on site. Despite a few reviews mentioning noise issues in the annexe rooms, the overall feedback on the location is positive with many describing it as 'Great' and 'Ideal'. If you're a fan of a market town with plenty of pubs and a market square, then the Atherstone Red Lion Hotel is definitely worth considering.

Breakfast

Guests have mixed opinions on the breakfast at The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel. Some found it to be disappointing and overpriced, while others enjoyed the food and considered it good value. A few had issues with the availability and the quality of the food. However, there were many positive comments; some guests described the breakfast as delicious, tasty, amazing and excellent. Some even appreciated the hotel's effort to cater to special dietary needs. The kids' menu was also well-received. The hotel staff was praised for reserving tables and providing good service. Overall, guests had a satisfying experience with the breakfast at The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel, though some wished for more variety and options.

Dinner

The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel is a great choice when it comes to dining in-house. Guests have praised the excellent quality of food with many commenting on the variety of options on the comprehensive menu. The evening meals are particularly impressive with the pub grub being a standout choice. The food is well cooked and served to perfection with many guests describing their meals as lovely and excellent. The hotel's restaurant has received many accolades for its good food and great service. Though one guest had a complaint about temperature, most guests had no problems with the meals and many were able to take their furry friends with them for food. For those looking to change it up, there are plenty of options nearby, including the Raj Mahal, an Indian restaurant a few doors away, which guests reported was excellent. Overall, The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel provides a great dining experience with lovely meals, good value and fantastic service.

Rooms

The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel offers guests a lovely stay in a very convenient location. The hotel is housed in a beautiful, older period building with extensions that suit and enhance the internal space. The rooms are clean and some have comfy beds and some offer good storage and ironing facilities. The hotel also boasts good amenities in the rooms with some having a nice sized room and being well-equipped. Some rooms can be small and bit dated with some needing a little cleaning or maintenance. However, some rooms are spacious and well-decorated. The hotel has a nice bar area and a welcoming atmosphere. Although some rooms can be noisy and claustrophobic with some being in an annex building that has paper-thin walls or steep stairs, it is worth noting that the staff is very accommodating and will try to provide discretion when allocating rooms. Overall, the hotel has some lovely, cozy buildings and offers a comfortable stay at a reasonable price.

Beds

If you're planning a stay at The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel, you'll be pleased to know that many guests have found the beds to be comfortable and cozy with some describing them as "comfy" and "soft." There are large comfortable beds and even twin beds pushed together for those in need of more space. However, a few guests have complained about hard mattresses, lumpy beds and non-existent springs. Keep in mind, some rooms may be affected by noise or have broken amenities, but overall, the bedding has been described as clean and comfortable. So, if a good night's rest is a priority, be sure to request a comfortable bed.

Cleanliness

The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel has received mixed reviews on their cleanliness. Despite some negative comments such as 'filthy', 'un clean room' and 'disgusting', positive phrases such as 'very clean room', 'clean building', 'clean and friendly' and 'cleanliness of the room' were also mentioned. Some guests did point out issues with certain areas such as 'mold on the ceiling under the shower' and 'bathroom tiles and shower screen could have done with a god scrub with some mould and mildew remover', but overall most guests found the hotel to be 'clean', 'tidy' and 'well maintained'. There were also comments regarding a need for refurbishment as the hotel was described as 'tired' and 'old and creaky but clean', while some guests also noted poor soundproofing. However, others found the rooms to be 'comfortable' and 'clean and comfortable' with 'clean beds and towels'.

Staff

If you're looking for a hotel with great customer service, look no further than The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel. According to guest reviews, the staff at this hotel are top-notch. They're described as super friendly, professional, exceptional, lovely and helpful. Many reviewers mention specific instances where staff went above and beyond, like automatically checking for cake on the sideboard or reserving a part of the tea room for a group. There are also reports of staff being dog-friendly, accommodating guests with disabilities and organizing early breakfasts for parties. Of course, not all reviewers had positive experiences with every staff member. Some described uninterested teenagers or staff lacking professionalism, but these reviews were outnumbered by those praising the staff's friendly and attentive attitude. Overall, it seems like the staff at The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel are a major reason why guests keep coming back.

Wi-Fi

The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel offers a range of accommodations across two charming buildings, but unfortunately, the WiFi doesn't reach the second building. Some guests have reported a lack of signal in their rooms, which is likely due to the thick walls of the historic building. However, there are separate WiFi networks for guests, visitors and staff and the signal is fairly stable. While some guests have experienced poor WiFi or difficulty connecting, others have reported that the WiFi was good. If WiFi is essential for your stay, it may be worth requesting a room in the first building where the signal is stronger.

Parking

The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel offers ample on-site parking, which is great to have and is free. While some guests have found the parking to be a bit tight or limited, others have found it to be adequate and good value. However, a few guests have had difficulty finding the car park or have experienced a lack of available spaces, especially during events or when arriving later in the day. There are also some comments about the car park being cramped or difficult to navigate and a few complaints about promised parking not being available or not being reserved fairly. Overall, it seems that the parking situation at The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel is generally positive, but guests should be aware of its limitations and plan accordingly.

Family

Looking for a family-friendly hotel for your next trip? Look no further than The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel! This hotel is perfect for families with kids and even for those travelling with furry friends. The location is ideal for meeting up with family and friends in the town and there’s even a Christmas family gathering that you can attend.

The rooms are spacious and perfect for large families with many guests raving about the very large family room and the upgraded "family" room which has a kitchenette area. Despite some booking mishaps with a double room instead of a family room, the hotel is overall still accommodating to families with kids and dogs.

While service can be a bit slow at times, the kids' menu is a hit and the hotel even allows dogs. However, be prepared to wait 40 minutes for children’s ice cream.

Overall, The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel is an excellent choice for families looking for a comfortable and affordable stay for a night or two.

3 Star

The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel is a basic no-frills hotel with classical architecture and some out-dated rooms. While some guests found the hotel decent and pleasant, others were disappointed with the poor cleanliness and uncomfortable beds. The breakfast was a mixed bag with some guests enjoying it while others found it disappointing. The hotel is affordable and dog-friendly with friendly staff, but there were some issues with parking and unhelpful service. updates to the hotel could improve the experience for guests.

Business

The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel is a perfect location for business travelers, just half an hour from NEC. While it is not exclusively a business hotel, the facilities and services are suitable for those traveling for work. The staff member in charge of breakfast was a bit unorganized and didn't seem to have received the request for an early breakfast, but other than that, the hotel staff did their best to provide a comfortable experience. Some guests have experienced inexperienced staff, but generally, the hotel staff are welcoming and accommodating. There is however room for improvement in terms of attention to detail - some guests specifically requested disabled parking, but were not given one. That said, the location is perfect for work and the accommodation is lovely overall.

Dog Friendly

Pet owners rejoice! The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel is a haven for furry friends. The hotel's staff are welcoming and accommodating towards our furry companions with many reviewers noting how easy their visits were with their dog. The hotel is very dog-friendly and guests are allowed to bring their pets to the eating areas during meal times without any fuss. Travelling with dogs can be a struggle, but at The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel, our pups had a great time. If you're looking for a pet-friendly accommodation option, The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel is definitely worth considering.

No, The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel.

Yes, The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel.

No, The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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