About this property
Situated in the historic town of Belper, The Lion Hotel features a modern bar area set within an 18th century building. It is just a 4-minute walk from Belper Rail Station and offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. Guest accommodation at The Lion Hotel is decorated using pastel colours and they are all equipped with an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Each room also features a TV, a telephone and ironing facilities. Breakfast included is a continental style breakfast. Cooked breakfasts are available to purchase at an additional cost The bar area features a mix of traditional 18th century elements, including beamed ceilings and leaded windows and modern 21st century furnishings, such as leather seats. Guests can also take advantage of the spacious seating area in the courtyard. The city of Derby is 8 miles south of the pub and Nottingham city centre is just 18 miles away. The South East corner of the Peak District National Park can be reached in 15 minutes by car and the M1 Motorway is only 12 miles away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ann
United Kingdom
“Location , clean , friendly. Excellent place to stay .” - Joy
United Kingdom
“Very reasonable with a continental breakfast included. Not really a breakfast person so didn't upgrade to the English breakfast. This is my 5th(?) stay at The Lion and it's always fabulous. Dinner in the bar which was lovely and the odd glass of...” - John
United Kingdom
“Great location nice bar friendly staff excellent value for money” - Caroline
United Kingdom
“Well run hotel with friendly bar and good location in the middle of the town. Good breakfast” - Runa
United Kingdom
“Clean, warm and comfortable bed. Very helpful friendly staff.” - Lee
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was great but expensive for beans £1 but other than tht excellent liked the fact u r not queuing 4 toast” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“A hidden gem a wonderful stay and the added bonus of a complementary continental breakfast !the staff were very warm and welcoming” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“Good breakfast. Cooked breakfast available as an option.” - Anjali
United Kingdom
“A warm welcome and lovely staff. The bedrooms were comfortable. Easy to access local amenities and shops/restaurants. Nice continental breakfast and a quiet place to stay.” - Michael
United Kingdom
“We enjoyed our stay. The staff were all helpful and pleasant. The food was good and the room comfortable.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisinePizza
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
Please note the bar is public and open until 01:00. Live music and functions are hosted most weekends.