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The Red Lion

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An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a door with a sign, and a window with curtains. - The Red Lion (London)
A dining table with various dishes, including fish, steak, and salads, suggesting a restaurant setting. - The Red Lion (London)
An outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and blue umbrellas, surrounded by brick buildings with graffiti art. - The Red Lion (London)
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack. - The Red Lion (London)
A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a skylight, floral wallpaper, and a bed with patterned bedding. - The Red Lion (London)
Located close to The Arena and Tower of London, The Red Lion provides a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A bedroom with a tufted headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, patterned pillows, and a floral wallpaper design.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bed with a tufted headboard, two pillows, and a striped blanket.

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a skylight, floral wallpaper, and a bed with patterned bedding.

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a tufted headboard, patterned wallpaper, and two bedside lamps.

Classic Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Waltham Forest, a neighborhood in London, is home to The Red Lion. Tower of London and Tower Bridge are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Borough Market and Westfield London Shopping Centre. Check out an event or a game at The Arena, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
Map
640 High Rd Leytonstone, London, England, E11 3AA

What's nearby

  • Leytonstone Leisure Centre
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wanstead Park
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Leyton Leisure Centre
    5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Breyer Group Stadium
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Wanstead Leisure Centre
    6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Leytonstone Underground Station
    4 min walk
  • Leytonstone High Road Overground Station
    8 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Walnut Tree (Wetherspoon)
    3 min walk
  • Perky Blenders
    3 min walk
  • Back To Ours
    6 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Calamity Tank
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Saturday:
  • Public bath

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Lion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Red Lion?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Red Lion located?

Located in Waltham Forest, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of The Arena, Tower of London, and Tower Bridge. Borough Market and The British Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km). Leytonstone Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Wanstead Underground Station is 19 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Red Lion Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded expectations, comfortable, good area, very nice coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfy and quiet, and the food at the pub was great and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, lovely clean, well presented rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

Lovely stay

Fab staff - perfect location for visiting friends. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely comfortable stay, pub food very good, very easy to access by tube, has a very good two nights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to transport, fab staff and buzzing atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely stay in a beautiful room. Very comfy bed! Check in and oit was super quick, easy snd friendly and as a solo female traveller I felt very safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here while our friend who lives nearby was having a baby. It was perfect for that. Very stylish and clean, a refuge for us while we felt able to be on hand for our friend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very clean and surprisingly quiet. Check in was easy. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

I’d be Lion if I complained 😂

Stayed on Queen floor with a great view of the city. Room was impeccable and comfortable. Walk-in Shower was fantastic. Bed was very comfy too. Really enjoyed this stay. Would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic find this was ! Next to the tube so easy to get to theatre and King’s Cross station. The pub is huge, taking the bottom floor with a mixture of indoor and outdoor bars. We were in the Charles room on the third floor. We had kettle and coffee machine, shampoo, conditioner and body wash, windows that opened and an extremely quiet fan, tv with every channel available. The bed was a king and extremely comfy Plug sockets and usb and usb c ports next to the bed. Our first day was a rush as we had theatre tickets but the following day we didn’t move. We stayed in Leytonstone and the pub. We hadn’t realised but they offer entertainment each evening in the pub. Friday was “drag bingo “. What a brilliant night we had. We had an evening meal there before playing bingo. The food was brilliant. Highly recommend the focaccia with feta and sun-dried tomatoes and the battered haddock. The chips were sooo good ! Plus as a resident you get 20% off food and drinks purchased as the bar. Staff were so friendly and kind and we would stay here again without hesitation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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A lucky find! Convenient location, close to Leytonstone underground station. Perfect as we had tickets for ABBA Voyage. We booked three rooms, all slightly different, very comfortable, lovely decor. Had food in the pub, typical pub food, reasonably priced. We would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

A great visit!

We stayed one night for a family event in November 24. Both the pub and the hotel were wonderful! The room was super clean and extremely comfortable. Although there was a DJ playing, we heard nothing from our room. On top of this, it was in a great location with plenty of shops and food around, plus only a 5 minute walk to the tube. Thank you so much and I would recommend you to anyone needing to stay around the area!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aurélie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is full of charm. Family room is on 3rd floor (no lift) and very comfortable. Lady at reception is very welcoming and super helpful. Just make sure to double check the check-in time. Reception is closed and empty before then. It's impossible to park in surrounding streets between 10 am and 2 pm without a special LSE permit. Tesco nearby offers 3h of free parking. Leytonstone station is a short walk away. "J'adore" bakery next door is a good option for breakfast. All round a good experience.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Reece

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room itself was nice enough, although not as good as the room we had last time. There was a party going on in the pub until 1am, lots of street noise and cars racing up and down the road, so we didn't get to sleep until gone 1am. However, this was to be expected in Leytonstone High Street and above a pub. What was NOT expected, was some random man walking into our LOCKED hotel room at 7:30am! Somehow, this person had entered the supposedly secure building & despite us locking the door from the inside, using the outside handle just unlocked and opened the door without needing the key card. Luckily I was able to get the man to leave but anything could've happened (especially to a female staying there alone) and my partner was unable to get back to sleep afterwards. We'd been out all evening whilst the party was going on & anyone could've come into our room, taken our belongings etc. I've contacted the company that owns this venue by email and phone, but have had no response whatsoever. It would seem they don't care about the security of their guests, once they have your money. We certainly won't be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room in a great place. Shane they don’t do breakfast but hey…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

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Great stay, fantatsic value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great hotel

Great little hotel had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super comfy beds! I would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just near the Leytonstone social club where i came for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Very bad

very pathetic customer service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Alfred room - the ‘deluxe’. It was v nice but the mattress was awful on the divan box bed. My husband is a big man and this felt like it wasn’t a pocket sprung mattress. We kept rolling into each other. Which made for a really bad night. Big building, no lift and the Alfred room was a long way up, for those who might find that a problem. Pub kitchen had closed when we wanted to order food at 7pm mid week but you could order pizza to the pub, we just didn’t fancy it that evening.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Voor 3 dagen is het een prima hotel, leuke kamers met een gezellige bar eronder. Maar daarom ook wel weer minder dat je niet vroeg naar bed kan want dan wordt je door de muziek het bed uitgetrild, zelf met de ramen gesloten.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mert-Rumeysa Öztürk

Stayed 1 night in May 2025