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The Red Lion

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

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Property grounds
Exterior
Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Red Lion Feature Room)
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Conveniently near a train station, The Red Lion offers travelers cooked-to-order breakfast and authentic British cuisine. Guests can relax in the garden, warm by the lobby fireplace, or use high-speed WiFi. Attentive staff provides luggage storage and wedding services.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 8 - Sept 9
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Tomorrow

Sept 9 - Sept 10
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Red Lion Feature Room)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Red Lion Feature Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Royal Rooms)

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Royal Rooms)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Regency Rooms)

Double Room, Ensuite (Regency Rooms)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sawston Hall - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • University of Cambridge - 15 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cambridge Building - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Three Tuns - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar Braham - ‬6 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 children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and wedding services
  • 4 meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift (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 bathroom
  • 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
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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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 miles (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. 36 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 92 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel. The people are friendly. The room was not to big, but oké.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older property nice outside space. Good food menu.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was absolutely fine for one. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Fish and chips was very nice. Breakfast was great - probably too big! I’ll book again definitely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Looked after very well indeed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Business Stay

Good convenient hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management describe it as a modern day coaching in and that is a good description. The staff were lovely, and the breakfast was first rate. If I have any gripe is about the bathroom. I hit my head on the low ceiling a couple of times and there was a bath with a hand held shower attachment but no shower curtain and the ow ceiling meant I couldn’t stand to use it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Jeff

Liked: Amenities
I like that: - It’s near this neat old church, for starters. - it has a quaint old English world feel to it, something I’d hoped to experience while here in England for the 1st (& very likely, not my last) time - it has very good service from the workers. Next time, I’ll organize my tour of the university better & when I do, just guess where I’ll be staying ;)
Stayed 1 night in May 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

A L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very goo
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service
Tiny room. Poor shower. Stairs to bedroom are a bit dangerous. Scary coming down with bags.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Nice and homely.

Lovely dated property that is very welcoming with friendly helpful staff. The bed was two beds put together but when you see the size of the corridors it explains why. We both slept really well and had no problems with it. Only criticism would be the bathroom. It was a bit tired and was showing signs of needing an upgrade. The pub is mainly directed to the food side of the business, which we couldn’t blame them, but was still a nice place for a pint or two. The food was excellent and well priced. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonal

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a very loud noise that kept occurring for a minute or so a few times while I was in my room. Plus I couldn't stand in the bath to have a shower as the ceiling is too low - I am short!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Property unresponsive

Property unresponsive to booking agent and guest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant find very convenient for IWM Duxford. As a gluten intolerant pescatarian, I cannot fault the service and quality of the food. Despite there being nothing on the menu suitable for me to eat, chef made me truly delicious fishy main and gluten free dessert. Fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

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

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