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The Red Lion

3.0 star property
Hotel in Cambridge with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Red Lion Feature Room) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Red Lion Feature Room) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Red Lion Feature Room)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
Digital channels
  • 6.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Royal Rooms)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
IPod dock
  • 8.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
IPod dock
  • 7.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (Regency Rooms)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
IPod dock
  • 8.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Station Road East, Whittlesford Bridge, Cambridge, England, CB22 4NL

What's nearby

  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Sawston Hall - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 12 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 15 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Whittlesford Parkway Station - 2 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Tickell Arms - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

Hotel near Imperial War Museum Duxford
At The Red Lion, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Red Lion, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, 4 meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Romanian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Red Lion

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,141 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Red Lion Cambridge
Red Lion Hotel Cambridge
The Red Lion Hotel
The Red Lion Cambridge
The Red Lion Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Lion pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Red Lion?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Red Lion?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Red Lion located?

Situated in Cambridge, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Sawston Hall. Chilford Hall Vineyard and Wandlebury Country Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). Whittlesford Parkway Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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The Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 63 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice clean big room friendly staff and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy first stay

Really good stay, new management and made the trip very pleasant. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff make a good pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place for overnight stop

Nice food , good service , friendly staff . Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy stay at the Red Lion

Excellent food, comfy room and extremely helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel & staff. Hotel is very old but the character of the place is great. Food choice was good & service was first class.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice Stay

Nice stay in a good hotel. The room was comfortable, great bed, and fabulous vegetarian breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was really awesome and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Friendly Hotel

Lovely big room, very comfy bed and gorgeous quality bed linen. A friendly, welcoming hotel where everyone is hard working. Our dog Jessica was made very welcome too. My only feedback is that I am a very light sleeper and somewhere in the hotel there was a door banging which I think can be easily solved by tightening up the damper.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were cheerful and helpful. The toilet bowl was dirty, the shower outlet was partial block and tea table sticky. The new management don’t seem to have yet to have got on top of housekeeping yet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location for the train service into Cambridge. The old inn had very low doors so you had to be careful, but it made it a unique experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place with character and friendly staff

Just staying one night, really nice place, ive stayed here many times before. Breakfast was excellent this time (last time you had to walk to the horrid modern place next door due to "Covid" Friendly staff and excellent value for money. I will be staying again. Well done Red Lion.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Food is amazing

Great place to stay. The food at this pub was amazing. The Paprika Chicken Souvalki was big and delicious. Breakfast was superb too. The room was spacious and has everything you need. The decor is close to needing a refresh but assume this will be done soon as the pub is under new management.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice pub/hotel. Some rooms only have a both tub so you should specfy a shower unit if desired.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were incredibly lovely and made the trip. Room was nicely decorated however had a slight smell and a slightly damp carpet near the bathroom which we think was due to the shower not draining the water properly. Bed was comfortable and clean. Pub downstairs is great and has lots of character. Food was a bit on the pricey side for pub grub but was still tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Our Cambridge trip

Disappointed with the condition of our room. However the staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurant food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a quiet setting, with ample parking at the door, the Red Lion is a hidden gem where patrons are put first by staff. The building is over 500 years old yet retains it charm and comfort. Couldn't recommend it more.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is situated opposite a train station which takes you into Cambridge in around 10 mins. It is a historic building which I loved and so you have to accept it will have a certain quirkiness to it. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast is cooked to order so very good and we ate our evening meal in the pub which was good too. It is dog friendly (£15 per night, which to be honest is far too expensive if staying more than one night) but the general cost to stay here is reasonable. I would def recommend this as a place to stay if visiting Cambridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely staff, very helpful, rooms as expected, small but clean and functional, carpets and shower in need of repair in room, but did not detract from stay. Restaurant excellent and food high standard. Breakfast disappointing, food cold on hot buffet, croissants hard, no service at all. But overall a good stay .
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Parking fine despite being told it was ok to park

Don’t stay here. I was told to park “by the sheds” across the road as the car park (of a very small number of spaces) was full. I did so and have now received a £100 fine through the post. After contacting the pub they are not claiming any responsibility. Book somewhere else where there are more parking spaces and they are genuinely free of charge!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We paid for 4 days but left after one day because of the poor facilities. No hangars, no space for cases no tissues in tiny bathroom difficult stairs
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the bar/ restaurant area. The evening meal and breakfast were both excellent and the staff helpful. Less good was the very cramped en-suite, tiny wash basin and limited clothes hanging space in my Regency Double en-suite room. Also the narrow stair treads were difficult to descend for an OAP with big feet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024