Name: Atherstone Red Lion
Address: Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1BB, GB

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Marion

In the heart of a lovely village.
Parking on site with food and beverages.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

Ann

Love the town and location. Building was hot as we went upstairs to room. Room was stiffling and carpet felt tacky so kept shoes on all the time. Both windows had secondary glazing which only allowed a 2 inch gap for air flow even though the window was drawn up and the top window was wide open. A fan in the room was ok but loud. There was a hum of machinery constantly even after the pub closed which was annoying all night. We went out in the car and when we came back at 8 there were no spaces left and they could not reserve one when we asked before leaving. I have a blue badge but no disabled parking either. We had to park past the hotel in a pull in that was free after 5 overnight and walk back to hotel. The tv was Freeplay but some of the channels struggled to play regularly loosing picxilating lines and volume. The vertical blinds were missing in the bathroom so no privacy and all night all the lights in the buildings below and across were left on, even empty function rooms lit up. Bathroom like daylight no lights needed to use it. Electric bill must be astronomical. Doors are locked after 11 you have to call to gain entry so not left on for people coming and going. Then in the morning, the shower leaked as the trim on the shower panel over the bath didn't work and water collected on the floor so a towel was used to mop up the puddle so I didnt have a shower either. Overall 0 out of 10 will not return. I did tell reception and was offered the managers email address

Partner

2/10

Poor

08 May 2026

Ian

Unfortunately not my best visit here - visited several
Times - checked in quite late - went straight to my room for a bath - no hot water ! - then headed down stairs for a bit to eat - had the same as my previous visit ( chicken bourguignon which was great last time) - unfortunately this time it was reheated microwaved mush - so headed to bed , unfortunately for me I was woken up by rocking headboards at 1.30 ( my neighbour was obviously having a better night than me ) thin walls between rooms means very little goes unheard ( congratulations must go to my neighbour as the wall Was still rocking an hour later ) - so very little sleep Was had by any of us - I will visit again as usually this place is great value but a few things could be improved with a little effort

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

John

Excellent Hotel with a lot of history.
Staff welcoming and efficient, rooms clean and comfortable, food excellent.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Mar 2026

William

Lovely room amenities are great.

Staff is a bit hit and miss, bar staff don't know the hotel details. Was a little late checking out but then had to return as I'd left my car keys in the room......was met with a somewhat indifferent member of staff who could do with a little customer service training. Nevermind!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Brian

Friendly helpful staff, lovely clean warm well equipped room fabulous breakfast along with a singing chef

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Rebecca Sophie

Great for one night staff. Parking very tight and small car park

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2026

James

Staff

Business

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2026

Julie

Comfortable small room, just needs a little update. But had a lovely breakfast.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Feb 2026

john

The room was small. Could see through the door hinges to the corridor . Must be thin walls as could hear someone on the phone rather clearly. Bath was great. The cold water tap in the bathroom was very difficult to turn on and get a good floe

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2026

M

Excellent service, good breakfast. Bedroom shower room could have been cleaner, mould between tiles, cobwebs.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Joanne

Excellent thank you

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2025

Stephen

Good option for overnight stay in Atherstone, good value and good breakfast

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Daryl

Didn’t use bar nor had breakfasts

Business

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2025

Mark

Clean and comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2025

Gary

Very clean and staff were helpful

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Richard

The room was very clean and the staff were very helpful.
The evening meal was very good.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Lynda

Room small but was spotless and the bed comfortable. The staff were all helpful and pleasant - nothing too much trouble and they did all they could to ensure an enjoyable stay. Despite a very busy time with an event for Remembrance they went out of their way to ensure the hotel guests were not neglected.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Dominic

Very nice.

Very pleasant stay in early October, stayed one night. Arrived just as they were about to close the kitchen for the evening which was unfortunate (victim of circumstance), so be aware of that, however a recommended local pub was a very good alternative. Didn't have breakfast booked due to time constraints

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2025

Colin

Breakfast was alright but dirty plates and cutlery everywhere. Service was hit and miss.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Ben

Great place, a short distance to Birmingham.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Samantha

Staff were really friendly
The room was exactly what we needed, just a little bit too warm for us

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

David

Great stay. Friendly staff. Good food comfortable bed. Good facilities. An excellent stay. Thank you.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Susan

The room was very clean and decorated to a very good standard.
The staff were ok. not too keen in being asked \"what can I get you pal\" when going to the bar. All in all a good place to stay overnight.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

Jonathan

Good Budget hotel

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Philip

Fantastic for the price. A little dated but very clean, comfortable and just what you need.
Staff were friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Simon

great venue

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Suzanne

Lovely room with beautiful decor and bathroom. food very good

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2025

Lee

Lovely hotel

Fantastic little stay with a lot of facilities below with pub, meeting rooms etc. However very disappointed the WiFi didn't reach the rooms, I was there for work and I needed it. I had to drive to Tamworth to get a strong 5g reception to tether from my mobile. That was a massive frustration.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2025

Jo

Pleasant hotel

Great location, nice hotel. Room was small but was comfortable.
Breakfast was ok.
Overall a pleasant hotel and worth the money.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Fiona

We flew from Canada for a 70th Birthday party here.
Room was great, breakfast was delicious.
Liam our Breakfast server was phenomenal!! He was an attentive and professional with a smile.
The Trainee manager Ryan with the lovely hair was a pleasure, as were the two bar tenders Jamie and Nathan.
We would not hesitate to book this place again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Vicki

The hotel was fantastic. Staff were beyond accommodating and extremely friendly.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2025

John

Convenient and approachable staff

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Adrian

Overnight stay

Lovely welcome , accommodated all our needs , lovely food , will stay again , thank you .

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2025

Rory

Nice place - Parking ok but can be issue if arriving late. Overall Good and plenty places to eat if not at Hotel

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Daryl

Nice staff-rooms tend to be small but comfortable.
Old style hotel in a nice town centre. Easy to find and get around.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Karen

Brilliant location! And dog friendly!!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

VICKI

Staff were great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Comfortable stay

We have stayed at the Red Lion several times. Room was clean service friendly.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2025

Sarah Jane

Check out too early

Everything was ok.. bed wasn't very comfortable and it was very noisy. 10am check out is crazy too earliest I have ever come across.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2024

Ben

Fabulous stay! Thanks

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2024

David

Cracked floor tiles and sink in bathroom, dirty pillow on bed, very poor noise insulation between rooms.
Staff were excellent and courteous

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2024

sue

The room was freezing when we entered the room but soon warmed up when we closed the window and put the radiator on. The bed was comfortable with good quality linen. Staff on reception especially Nathan was very helpful. I didn't like it that housekeeping was banging on the door at 9.40am when I was getting dressed. They should have waited till 10am when we would have vacated the hotel!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Carole

Very convenient. Very good dinner at a good price. Very good breakfast. Comfortable room, very quiet

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2024

Mark

All good

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

Jane

Only thing i could say needs improvement his the car park. Way to small and was difficult to park. Other than that great stay.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2024

Brenda

If the photos of the room i stayed in were on the app i wouldn't have booked it
Your asking beliw ti print a photo but your not able to

Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2024

Helen

Stayed 1 night as at a party nearby. Could have done with a dressing table for when getting ready and one of the duvet covers ripped at the seam

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

Shaun

Quick stopover

Very nice place, parking a bit small

Business

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2024

Ken

Trip away

I use this hotel regularly, basically its honest value for money, clean and the cooked beeakfast is good. Staff are helpful.

Business

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2024

Michael

The bathroom was smaller than expected and the shower temperatures were chaotic. Despite this, the hotel is above the average hotel with lots of space in the general and function rooms, and the menu is excellent and delivers quality at a good price. Very friendly staff too!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

room is large and nicely decorated, lots of dead flies on window. the shower was either too hot to the point of scolding or freezing cold, very difficult to regulate. Electric Towel radiator connection broke , revealing bare wires. limited hot water for the bath. Car parking at rear of hotel very limited and extremely tight. stairway to rooms feels dated and not helpful for people who are disabled, the hotel was locked at 11 pm on a Saturday night , bar was closed ,the menu is very basic. on the good side the staff are very polite and helpful. breakfast was good. the downstairs bars and other rooms are nicely decorated .

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

I found this to be a strange little hotel. It is an odd design with some rooms that are located outside of the main building. This necessitates walking some distance on the main street and several flights of stairs.
Reception is not 24 hours so this is not ideal for late arrivals or early departures as it means walking on your own for some distance in the middle of night.
The main good thing about the hotel is the friendly and accommodating staff.

Business

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2024

keith

My welcome at the hotel was excellent, the staff were extremely helpful and friendly, even walking me to the door to explain how to access part of the hotel. Breakfast was great and again very friendly staff. It was available at the time I booked it. I would come back. Thanks for making me so welcome.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2024

Judith

Lovely hotel, in the centre of town, with free parking.
Only complaint is the bed was pretty hard, but I agree it’s a matter of personal taste.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

Charlotte

Good, centrally based hotel

We attended the hotel for a family function. Its spacious, the staff are welcoming & it’s all clean with easy parking

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2024

Ben

A lovely property with friendly staff

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Paul

Very helpful and attentive staff.
Room was clean and fresh.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2024

Les

Limited parking.
No bedside lights in the room , only the ceiling light.
Breakfast was good, bed comfortable. Small shower room but acceptable. Overall ok for the price

Business

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2024

Paul

Lovely Pub

Was the hottest day of the year so far and my room was west facing with no air-con. Luckily someone had opened the windows and provided a fan, but still it was a bit warm.
The restaurant and bar area are nicely laid out and the menu had some great choices on the specials board. I will certainly be back when the weather is cooler!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2024

Laura

I had an amazing stay and would love to stay here again

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2024

anthony

A night in Atherstone

A comfy hotel

Business

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2024

Victoria

Uncomfortable bed

I could feel every single spring in the mattress and a spring had even ripped through at the edge. I booked a double but got 2 singles pushed together.
Terrible sleep, will not stay again

Business

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2024

Emma

Disappointed

This is our 2nd stay at the Red Lion. On this cccasion we were in the annexe. Although the room was ok, it was of a lower quality of the room we’d had in the main hotel. The communal hallway was grubby and tired looking and we could hear low level noise from adjacent rooms. We were a little disappointed.
The food however was of a high quality, as it always has been.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2024

Tracey Louise

Lovely hotel. We stayed in the Three tuns this time. Extra large bed and clean.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2024

Joshua

Definitely come again

Lovely hotel with great staff only downside was the noise due to a party ongoing noise was around untill 00:30 ish

But staff was great and food was lovely

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2024

Tracey Louise

Lovely hotel and so much history to see. I am hoping to go back in a few weeks too

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2024

Geoffrey

Just what we needed ground floor room
Ideal

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2024

Geoffrey

Stayed due to work room was clean and comfortable

Business

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2024

Ken

Atherstone trip

Clean room, good value for what i paid.
Hotel location is good with it's own car park. Staff are helpful. I would stay again.

Business

4/10

Poor

02 Feb 2024

John

disappointed

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2023

CARL

4 night stay working away. Ok hotel well placed. Hi speed wifi is non existent so that should be amended in the description. But welcoming and friendly. Food is good. Like the historical aspect.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Nov 2023

Stephen

WI-FI virtually non existent but that’s not the hotel it’s the town as a whole.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Richard

The property was just for work, but it was quiet, comfy, good location.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2023

Daniel

As above

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2023

Richard

This is my second stay in about 6 weeks. It's a great central location in the town and filled with history. I grew up in Atherstone, so it's a convenient and fairly priced hotel near my family.
Staff are friendly and hospitable, bar atmosphere is great and food is terrific. (It may also have the hottest (temperature) meals you'll ever be served!).
The rooms could do with some updating, but they are not out of character with the hotel. Shower was a little weak. TV was pretty small, but these are minor things. Overall I enjoyed my stay and will very likely stay again.
Atherstone is a lovely historic town if you're looking for somewhere to stay in Central England.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2023

Richard

The room was pleasant, the location historic and central to the town. My whole family ate there and enjoyed the food very much. I had the best toffee pudding dessert ever! Staff was helpful and friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2023

Robert

Hotel well located in Atherstone. Good facilities and bar and lounges. Twin room small but in excellent condition with good bathroom/shower.Parking to rear of hotel. Historic theme and decor. Excellent breakfast

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2023

Malcolm

Overnight stay.

Lovely hotel for our 1 night stay. Welcome by staff was nice. Room was large with ensuite aswell. Carpark was small but found a place right next to our room.
Meal area had a nice setting. Both meals were nice and reasonably priced. Table service was good. Only downside the room was very hot at night and made for an uncomfortable nights sleep. Beds were a little uncomfortable as in places could feel the springs. New softer mattresses required i think. Would visit again - Yes. If we are in the area again for a cycle race we would book again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2023

Nigel

Great location

Great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2023

Murray

Very nice property

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2023

Charles

I always enjoy my stay here. It is close to the rail station, the breakfast is perfect and a great value. I realize that they are having some staffing issues, and they could use some work on getting the little tea shop front of house/back of house rhythm. The beds are firm, be aware, so if you need a softer mattress, ask for an extra duvet to sleep on top of.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Nov 2022

Jason

Good budget hotel, bed was very hard and the room was like ice. Think they need to look at insulating this place

Business

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2022

William

We are back to a lovely hotel.

Second time at the Red Lion, and not the last we love it. Feels like new so well kept up to very high standards.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2022

Peter

I would stay again

Business Pet

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2022

Lee

Food was good and good value.
Tired to charge me for checking in at 3pm when email said 2 pm.
Receptionist sounded like she was doing me a favour . Bar staff were good , evening staff were stretched by lack of staff but did the best they could ,

Business

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2022

John

Good basic hotel, would come again.

Room was comfortable if a bit on the small side for a double. I think 2 people in there would be crowded. No hot water despite running the taps for 5 minutes. This didn’t bother me as the electric shower was good enough. Breakfast was good but the service was a bit hit or miss.

Business

4/10

Poor

30 Aug 2022

Alan

supposed to be able to check in 2pm was told on arrival it`s 4pm supposed to check out by 11am was told it`s 10am Wi-Fi kept going off so was useless and unable to use tv as aerial cable had connector removed

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

Lovely restaurant/bar area and very friendly staff but rooms a little dated and beds terrible.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2022

ali

Lovely staff just not enough. Overall very crowde.

Staff were lovely,very friendly and tried to be helpful....just not enough to cope with a very busy wedding too. Car parking was tight , reception and bar was full and the kitchen were clearly stretched to cater for guests and wedding. Table for diner booked a week in advance and hotel should not have accepted the booking. Too few staff to manage although they all tried with genuine smiles.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2022

Nathan

Did the job.

We stayed as a group of friends for a wedding nearby.

This was a great cheap and cheerful place to stay for the weekend - clean rooms with everything we needed.

Only slight moan was being woken up by a grumpy housekeeper saying we’d gone past our check out time (not great post wedding hangover!) so check on check in as our booking confirmed 11am, not 10am.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2022

Chris

Lovely place with great evening food. Breakfast not so good but overall loved it

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2022

Abbey

The history of the place

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2022

richard

Value for money

Nice place a little dated but everything that you need, food good and very reasonably priced.

Business

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2022

david

Stayed for one night for work, very convenient to the train station. The room was in the annex next door a short walk to the main building, room was small but clean, the dining options in the main hotel were very good and reasonable.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2022

Rebecca

Lovely stay. Really interesting hotel and clean, nicely decorated classic double room. Very comfortable, with friendly helpful staff. Cat park a bit tight to get into but altogether a great experience.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2022

Peter

Great budget option, full of character

Room was very clean and being separate from the hotel meant not too quiet. Service is the bar wasn’t great, not enough staff and mix ups on the food.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2022

Jo

Atherstone Red Lion

Nice town , right on high street . Friendly staff . Comfy bed. Good family menu. Some nice areas to sit ie open fire and there’s a library area.
We could not get WiFi in our room which was a real pain especially for the teen ! Staff checked that was working in corridor but it did not work in our room !

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2022

Paul E

Central location, homely and relaxed atmosphere . Good value and pet friendly. Would certainly book again.

Business_and_leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2021

gillian

Lovely hotel stayed before the food is good but would like breakfast to be served earlier.