The Red Lion

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

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Property grounds
Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Red Lion Feature Room) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
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

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
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
IPod dock
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Royal Rooms)

Highlights

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

Single Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Ensuite (Regency Rooms)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cambridge, The Red Lion is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at RSPB Fowlmere Nature Reserve and Stockbridge Meadows Nature Reserve, while Imperial War Museum Duxford and Saffron Walden Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fenner's or Abbey Stadium.
Map
CB22 4NL, England, Cambridge, Station Road East, Whittlesford Bridge

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
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cambridge Building - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes - ‬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 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
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • 4 meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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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