The Red Lion Hotel (Hillingdon, London)

Style of hotel and ambience

Originally built in the 16th century the Red Lion Hotel offers the tradition of old world craftsmanship, featuring exposed timber beams & a large Tudor fireplace, with modern day comfort. The hotel has 55 en-suite guest bedrooms & all have air conditioning, modem points, tea & coffee making facilities and Sky TV. There are two superior rooms, The Charles I Room - He is reputed to have taken respite in The Red Lion in 1646 escaping from the Cromwellites after a battle at Oxford), and The Brunel Room -named after the renowned engineer & local University. The air conditioned & non smoking restaurant has a bright skylight & is ideal for meeting friends for a light & healthy lunch, as well as the more traditional dishes associated with a good English inn. In the evenings the soft lighting creates the right setting for that special occasion. Chef Peter Stevens offers a full a la carte menu as well as a very reasonably priced fixed price dinner menu, supplemented with freshly cooked daily specials. The Pub offers Fullers finest quality ales, such as London Pride & Honeydew, the patio area overlooking Hillingdon Hill is ideal for a pre or apres dinner drink. The Hotel is an ideal base for both business & leisure visitors. Only 15 minutes away from Heathrow Airport & located close to Uxbridge Station, Metropolitan & Piccadilly underground lines give easy access to cenetral London & the City. The M4, M1, M40 & M25 are within easy reach of the hotel. Business areas such as Uxbridge, Stockley park, Hayes & Wembley as well as nearby attractions such as Windsor, Ascot, Legoland, Thorpe Park & the New Wembley Stadium can be reached by car. LON-London-11 Mi W