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Reviews of The Royal Kings Arms 4 stars

Market Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HP, United Kingdom

#10 of 11 hotels in Lancaster

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 135 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing at all.

    The hotel is located within walking distance of all the major sights of the city. It is also within walking distance of the bus, which was great, as I was in the city to attend a conference at the University of Lancaster. The staff were super and assisted in every question we had and sorted out every challenge we experienced. My fiancé also says that she loved the hotels old fashioned lift.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    9.0
    Nicely kept hotel in a town centre location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Easy pre-check in. No issue with bringing my bike into my room after riding all day. Reception were able to quickly arrange a gift for my wife on our anniversary.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    Enjoy an evenibg meal here. Good very good. Value for money. The waitress Yasmina excellent and very friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom on the small side. No parking.

    Great location. Modern and clean .

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise, it’s right next to a junction

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Furniture is already a bit old.

    Nice, oldstyle hotel. Perfect located.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All the staff breakfast

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Loved the hotel and the staff, the position.Hotel rooms need updating. I would still stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    My room was a little sad. A hole in the ceiling where a light fitting should have been. No bulb in the bedside lamp. The cleaning was not up to expectations. Wasn’t informed that you had to put a notice on the door handle for cleaning the room. Had to get the notice from reception. Had to ask for a heater as there was no heating in the room.(The radiator was never turned on)

    Loved the dining room. Breakfast was wonderful. The evening meals were so very good The staff were absolutely amazing. They really can’t do enough for you. I would stay here again.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    Perfect stay in the lovely Royal Kings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Resistors on the windows stopped us from opening our windows fully to enjoy the stunning views.

    The hotel was in a central location, the staff were lovely and the room was really nice. The food and service was very good and breakfast was exceptional. I recommend this hotel and will return to it in the near future.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Best hotel we stayed in so far, lovely staff, comfy beds, good nights sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No dislikes really, just a very warm room n no ventilation as window didn’t open much n traffic noisey but noise didn’t bother us as we are used to traffic noise

    Best stay in hotel so far, very local to centre and very polite staff, quick check in, lovely room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Other guests quite loud until late night.

    Staff very friendly, room was clean with tea making facilities. Would recommend adding breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    We have a lovely supper at their restaurant with a reasonable price. They have a good chef.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I need to park my car at a public car park. It was unexpected. I didn't take breakfast at hotel due to the cost (extra £14.95 per person). If I know there is no parking area, I think we will not book them.

    Location is very good. The room is very clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Difficult to find the Hotel. Parking was expensive and off site. Room was small.

    The meal in the restaurant was delicious. The staff were good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good, pity about the breakfast price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast way too expensive so went elsewhere

    Staff were great. Very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

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

    Old lift that often wasn't working

    Very near the centre, very nice helpful and friendly staff. Lovely furnishings in the rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    close to station. friendly staff at reception

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of air conditioning. Granted - it's Lancaster we don't get a lot of hot days but unfortunately this particular stay it was extremely warm and I didn't sleep well, even with the fan on all night and window open (traffic noise was not great)

    Gorgeous hotel with absolutely lovely staff. Always a pleasure to stay. Really comfy beds. Right in the middle of town.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel, with reasonable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I believe the lift could have some proper maintenance. Breakfast is expensive, so we skipped it.

    Location, staff friendliness, online check-in, room was available earlier

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that the booking had been scammed, either at the hotel or booking.com. A WhatsApp message came to me asking for my credit card details. I complained to the hotel and booking.com but received neither explanation or apology. I have informed the police.

    The location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    It was okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed small for 2 people

    N/A

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    An ideal stay for Lancaster station
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Corridors are noisy, you can hear everyone walking by very clearly - single beds are still a shock in hotel rooms!

    lovely restaurant, friendly and helpful staff - specifically Chelsea on the front desk. We have a lot of people who travel with work and this location hadn't been used before - I have now recommended that we use The Royal Kings Arms as a preferred choice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lift requires the door to be closed to operate, which frequently some do not do. In this day and age the lift should be automated.

    Great location, lovely friendly and helpful staff. Nice food. Rooms are lovely and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    The bed room was clean and the location for town was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No private car park. (Although there is a public car park 2/3 minutes away that allow 24h parking. There were signs of mould on the bathroom ceiling.

    The staff couldn’t have been better. The location was perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    A very comfortable night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bottles water in the room or hot chocolate

    Cleanliness, Friendly staff, Food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable rooms and lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our only disappointment was that the dinning room wasn't open on the two evenings we were there which meant we had to go out for dinner.

    The staff were really lovely. The hotel itself was spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

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