Most Common Red Lion Hotels Complaints and Tips

While Red Lion Hotels provide various accommodations across numerous locations, complaint data from our community has flagged several recurring issues with their services and facilities. Common complaints include dirty and unclean rooms, unresponsive or absent front desk staff, and incidents involving pests like fleas and roaches. Customers have also reported problems like broken bathroom fixtures, canceled reservations that were still charged, and poor experiences that did not justify the cost.

To avoid these issues, we strongly advise customers to read recent reviews before booking, confirm reservation details directly with the hotel, and report any problems to hotel management immediately upon arrival. Additionally, documenting any unsatisfactory conditions with photos and keeping records of all interactions can help support your case if you need to escalate your complaint.

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Red Lion Hotels Customer Sentiment: Neutral

Our sentiment meter has detected that Red Lion Hotels complaints over the past 28 days have remained within our normal fluctuation range, showing a change of 0%. While some customers might experience challenges with Red Lion Hotels, the steady level of complaints indicates that there hasn’t been a surge in widespread issues recently.

Sentiment data last updated on May 11, 2026

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Red Lion Hotels complaint: Deposit
Red Lion Hotels complaint: URGENT!
Red Lion Hotels complaint: Dirty and uncleaned Room
Red Lion Hotels complaint: Fleas In Room!!
Red Lion Hotels complaint: Filthy  broken toilets  sinks stained  smelly carpets filthy
Red Lion Hotels complaint: Lied and said I damaged my room
Red Lion Hotels complaint: Stolen esa animal
Red Lion Hotels complaint: Roaches
Red Lion Hotels complaint: Filthy, dirty, disgusting rooms, pool, hot tub
Red Lion Hotels complaint: Safety

Red Lion Hotels complaint statistics

Curious about Red Lion Hotels's track record in addressing complaints within the Hotels / Motels category? Dive into the all-time complaints data right here!

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Bad reviews about Red Lion Hotels: (20)

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Filthy, dirty, disgusting rooms, pool, hot tub

Complaint from Cheryle on 19 July 2022 about Red Lion Hotels.

This was probably one of the worst hotels I’ve ever stayed at, a homeless shelter and Motel six rate better than this hotel. it was filthy, it was dirty, the pool was disgusting hot tub was nasty the walls had... Read more

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Terrible Experience on Honeymoon

Complaint from Ilonaf on 07 July 2022 about Red Lion Hotels.

Terrible experience! Alexis, Hotel Manager of Island at Fort Walton should not hold this position. Hotel in 1st room was broken, after maintenance was in our room for a significant amount of time, night manager moved us to... Read more

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$220 per night, wasn't worth $40 a night😥

Complaint from T-Rex on 01 July 2022 about Red Lion Hotels.

This complaint is about Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner. First thing I noticed walking into the lobby was how hot it was inside. Next the front desk is understaffed and undertrained. I go to my room and I was absolutely... Read more

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About my room

Complaint from Frost k on 15 May 2022 about Red Lion Hotels.

I reserved a room on 05 -12-2022. I payed $98 dollars and then she wanted a three hundred dollar deposit so I give that to her she give the key to room went inside and it was so dirty the... Read more

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No housekeeping

Complaint from Rozitaasli on 22 April 2022 about Red Lion Hotels.

I checked in and I was never told the house keeping was every 3rd day , when I called and asked why my room was not cleaned they apologize for forgetting to notify my on check in and I was... Read more

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Reservation ID 2676026

Complaint from cknutson51@gmail.com on 16 March 2022 about Red Lion Hotels.

I made the above reservation at Red Lion SeaTac Airport for a package deal of one night stay February 22, 2022 with transportation to SeaTac airport and the return to the hotel on March 2, 2022 and locked and secure... Read more

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Safety

Complaint from Drdaddyissues69@gmail.com on 11 December 2021 about Red Lion Hotels.

The room has no bathroom door The main door is broke and door jam put together withdrawal The lights have exposed wiring No fire extinguisher The drawers are broke and the floors are very dirty Read more

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Violation of my civil rights

Complaint from Garwech on 31 December 2019 about Red Lion Hotels.

I was walking on the walk way passing through the parking lot of the Red Lion hotel toward 20th St. Pasco WA when I was approached by a person who identified themselves a security for red lion hotel. He asked me... Read more

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