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Reviews of The Kings Arms Hotel 3 stars

Market Square, Stow on the Wold, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AF, United Kingdom

#3 of 7 hotels in Stow on the Wold

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1360 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    9.0
    Lovely!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have had a mini fridge.

    Plenty of character yet modern where needed.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Overall very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress (cottage 2) was lumpy, old and supported underneath by an added wooden strut. It really needs replacing. Loo seat loose. The TV had to be retuned before we could use it, luckily we were able to do this ourselves. Unable to get hold of anyone by phone prior to arrival, which was a little frustrating.

    Our accommodation was in a lovely little cottage, which I assume is part of a former stable block. It was quirky and characterful. Breakfast had fairly limited choice but was still very good. We arrived very early but our accommodation was ready and we were allowed to check straight in. Free onsite parking very convenient. All staff were pleasant and efficient. Superb location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Perfect beautiful hotel with an old world charm
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location is perfect and pretty. The food in the pub was amazing, traditional delicacies made to perfection. We had an ale n steak pie. Breakfast was made to order and very good. Room had an amazing old world charm and yet modern comfort.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Great location, food is amazing and the rooms are lovely and spacious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the character and the location. We had a meal booked and the food was exceptional and the staff were so lovely and accommodating. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom very small and stairs to get up to rooms 8-11 are not for the faint hearted or the unstable!

    Great location, lovely breakfast, friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely helpful staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower could have been better, poor pressure

    Location was excellent with car parking facilities that was needed, room was quite quirky but up lots of stairs, it is a really old building so this needs to be considered. We ate in the evening service and food were very good, breakfast was also of good standard

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    An amazing time at this wonderful hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints at all.

    First class service. Every member of staff were so friendly and helpful. Couldn't have asked for better service. Food was amazing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location and atmosphere. Very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn’t get wifi in our unit, we were in the courtyard at the back. We were able to use it in the restaurant though.

    So close to the village centre, easy to find with parking. Very comfortable and great restaurant for dinner and there was a lovely breakfast included.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Really pleased with our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing in particular

    Excellent location, good room, friendly staff, good breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Ideal location for us
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only slight issues were - 1. The car park is small and space is tight. However parking is at a premium in Stow on the Wold so it was good to be able to park so close to our accommodation. 2. The cottage was lovely but the bathroom was downstairs off the lounge not off the bedroom (ensuite) which meant a trip downstairs to the bathroom in the night and to shower before going out in the evening. Also the ceiling on one side of the bed was very low so you had to remember to keep your head down when getting out of bed. The hotel do forewarn you in the booking confirmation to contact them if you have problems with steep stairs and/or low ceilings and I would urge you to do so if it is a major issue. It is just a characteristic of the age of the property and didn't detract from our enjoyment at all.

    Right in the centre of Stow on the Wold which is a lovely town and very well placed for visiting other Cotswold villages. We stayed in one of the little cottages behind the hotel. It was spacious and quaint, clean and comfortable. There was a good choice for breakfast, fruit juice, cereals, yogurts plus a full English with vegetarian version available. It was served hot and was delicious. We also ate an evening meal at the hotel ( garlic bread ( huge) and fish chips and peas. Again both were served hot and were very enjoyable. The bar was busy in the evening with a nice ambience. Everywhere in town is within easy walking distance of the hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    A very enjoyable stay in a traditional hotel. Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking was a little tricky to access (extremely narrow entrance), although the spaces are off the road and very near the reception.

    The hotel fulfilled all my booking requests (ground floor, walk-in shower, rooms close to each other). We stayed in the cottages, which are nicely appointed. The staff were friendly and the full English breakfast, which was included, was excellent. We also had dinner in the pub restaurant the night before. My husband loved the slow-roasted pork belly and I enjoyed my chicken, chorizo and garlic pie. And since it was Pie Day (Weds) I got a free drink! The hotel's location is also great - right on the market square. Parking is available at the rear.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Good location with good independent shops and pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I don't have high expectancy as I am not a 'picky' traveller. I can't give any negative comments regarding the accommodation.

    Our room was very comfortable and clean. A good location for visiting similar towns in the cotswolds.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay in Stow
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room and meals excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    We loved our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs to the top floor were treacherous. I wasn’t able to carry my case up or down because I was concerned I would fall. My daughter carried it for me.

    It was lovely. The staff were very friendly and the dinner and breakfast we had were delicious. The room was clean and modern.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We felt very comfortable and we will definitely be staying again in the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Everyone was most welcoming and friendly The food was very tasty, both evening and breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    It was easy to book and met our expectations for a short break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The approach, steep stairs was a challenge! But we knew about it beforehand and were expecting it.

    Location was very good. The breakfast which was part of the package was excellent, as good as we’ve had anywhere. Our room was excellent, comfortable and with the facilities we booked. It had an excellent view of the square. The staff at all times were helpful and friendly. The only drawback, though we had been warned, was the steep stairs up to that level. We were ok but coming down with bags was harder!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and welcoming. Lovely room, good foog

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay in a lovely welcoming hotel in an amazing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was good and plentiful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful room, beautiful hotel, nice staff and perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all good

    Perfect location, great breakfast and a very beautiful room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Unusual and very enjoyable place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was a small amount of noise which could be heard from the neighboruing room.

    It was a very quirky place to stay. The bedroom was on upper (mezzanine) type area above the sitting area and bathroom. At first it seemed odd but actually was very comfortable and a pleasantly unusual arrangement. The location off the Market Square in Stow was excellent and we were able to walk around the twon easily from the Hotel. The breakfast too was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Wonderfully quaint in an unbeatable location and great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The reception entrance was so grubby we could not believe it was the right door in. And, although they forewarned me about the climb to the top floor, the last flight of stairs was really tough - very steep and narrow - when moving even a small suitcase up there.

    Superb location with free on-site parking (a big plus). Lovely quaint but modern, well-appointed room with a good en-suite and all very clean. Excellent breakfast served by friendly and efficient staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    I😍the cotswolds
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing all good

    Location 10/10 perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay, fabulous staff, breakfast was amazing! Best poached eggs ever!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My partner who is tall struggled a little with the top floor, low doorway where the steep steps led to room 10 but we managed.

    Superb location, it’s an olde worlde place so expect wonky floors and walls, the top floors have very narrow and steep steps so if you have mobility issues please make sure your nearer the ground floor. Very clean, with everything we needed for a two day stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

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