Bailgate, Lincoln, LN1 3AR, United Kingdom
#11 of 21 hotels in Lincoln
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3076 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 June 2024
David
United KingdomThe bedroom was compact and consequently wardrobe space was very tight for hanging clothes. The fire escape outside the window may have been a necessity, but builders using it at seven in the morning ensured a wake up call even if you'd not heard the cathedral clock strike.
The room was very comfortable, albeit a bit small. The en suite shower room was very well appointed and the bed very comfortable. The hotel was historic, but recently renovated to a very high standard, although building work was still in evidence. The cocktail lounge and restaurant were very comfortable, and the staff were all friendly and efficient. With regard to food, the breakfasts were very good and the choice rather wider than most hotels. Many places say that their food is locally sourced, but few could claim their meat products come from the butchers on the next corner ( suppliers of pork pies to Wimbledon apparently). The dinner menu was limited in choice compared to some hotels but the dishes we chose were superlative on the occasion we dined in, and the price reflected that. The view of the cathedral from the room was almost surreal - the best cityscape I've seen.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Dwayne
United KingdomRenovations are in progress and we was woken pre 7am by contractors accessing the roof with our window open and another contractor working on fitting a lift. We were given no warning about this when we arrived or during our stay.
The hotel is beautiful and the location could not be better.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Victoria
United KingdomReally beautiful hotel in great location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Abigail
United KingdomN/A
Beautiful rennovations, room was comfortable and well decorated.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Carol
United KingdomWe had to change rooms as there are still issues with the WiFi this always happens.
Love the hotel the rooms are fab it's expensive in the bar but you don't mind that as the atmosphere is amazing.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Rachel
United KingdomLovely property - room was clean, comfy and spacious. Staff were friendly and accommodating, food at breakfast was great too.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Graham
United KingdomUnfortunately, builders were still at the property, and we were a little disappointed that we didn't get to see the view of the cathedral through the restaurants glass roof.
The location was excellent, and everyone was very helpful.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Anna
United KingdomMinor renovations were still ongoing, but hopefully completed soon.
Central location, good breakfast, recent renovations meant my room had an excellent shower. Friendly & polite helpful staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Sharon
United KingdomNo dislikes
The room was very comfortable well decorated. Exactly the facilities we requested a shower and separate bath. The staff were efficient and friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Kevin
United KingdomStandard service charge !! Not into that it should be more prominent on the menu and pointed out when you are ordering your food , we weren't .......
Location , food , staff . Location easy parking 2 minutes walk , 2 mins from cathedral and same again for castle . If you're into shopping only 10 mins walk to town centre high street and a nice walk around the waterfront . But a hike back up "steep hill" not for feint hearted but really not too bad ..... Food plenty of bars and restaurants around the hotel but we stayed in the antlers restaurant which is part of the hotel which also offers bar food . Drinks are well stocked however surprised at lack of "whisky" .... Breakfast plenty to choose from however our last day wife ordered fruit and french toast with maple syrup but the syrup did not materialise but the breakfast is a good choice .staff ....very good but chap who booked us in was a bit like end of shift and was polite but just "pointed" the way to the room however guy who was on door with bowler hat and tweed jacket on was top notch really helpful "showing us rather than pointing"... One other thing 10% service charge is standard on bill , don't do what I did and tip more !! ..... Definitely worth a stay though .....
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Sarah
United KingdomGreat location, nice bar area, very friendly staff, breakfast very good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Lucy
United KingdomReception staff were not welcoming when entering the hotel. It isn’t made clear enough where reception or the restaurant are, everyone was wondering around looking for the same place. We were charged £20 on arrival for a dog despite pre-paying online before arrival and not being told about the extra charge at any point upon booking. I noted we will be staying with a dog in the special requests and the hotel reached out to say an early check in would not be guaranteed (we managed to check in at 2:30pm) but didn’t acknowledge the dog or use that opportunity to inform us of the charge. I assume the extra charge for a dog is for the extra cleaning, however the room was not clean on arrival! We left it in better condition than we arrived! Very disappointed with the cleanliness of the bathroom, having to clean the room before you can relax is not what you expect. No bowl for water or food is given for a dog so good job we took our own and no blanket, dog bed or a treat is provided. There wasn’t a full length mirror in the room which was disappointing. Breakfast was very poor, the cooked items were ok but they shouldn’t bother with the continental options it’s an embarrassment what was displayed in the restaurant. Other guests were not considerate when coming back to their rooms at all hours in the night slamming doors, which made the dog wake up and then us.
Perfect location and the bar staff were lovely, very accommodating and friendly with our dog. The food and service in the bar on the evening we stayed was delicious. Overall it was a good stay at the hotel with a dog, however we probably wouldn’t stay again but come back for the main dog friendly bar service (not the restaurant) for the food and the lovely staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Kit
United KingdomThe room itself was rather gloomy the centre light was quite dim but the décor dull and would benefit from being nice an brightly decorated. The tea and coffee was a little disappointing with not really enough tea and milk to get two cups a day each as we liked a cup early mornings and just before bed. The high service charge in the bar was unexpected and you could not go to the bar to get a drink, nice to have the service but the cost is rather high.
The room was a good size and lovely and clean. The bed was very comfortable indeed and the duvet kept us nice and warm. There was plenty of storage for clothes and stuff. The bathroom was wonderfully bright and light, clean and the shower very good. The position of the hotel in relation to the best sights to see in Lincoln is perfect. The breakfasts we had over our stay were lovely, plenty of it and cooked extremely well.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Gary
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Great location in the heart of historic Lincoln. A smart cocktail bar and restaurant downstairs and comfy bedroom. Brilliant place to stay at a great price. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Susie
United KingdomScaffolding outside window, builders starting work early in the morning and the car park being out of action
Location was great and breakfast top notch!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Krystyna
United KingdomWanted an earlier check-in as visit to Lincoln was for funeral but hotel unable to accommodate despite the hotel being relatively quiet. Understand reasoning during busy periods but this was not the case on this occasion. Also lighting was difficult for applying makeup. Bathroom mirror too far away.....feel a smaller additional mirror would be helpful as the mirror in the room itself although better positioned the lighting was still poor despite a desk lamp insitu.
Very convenient, upgrade on arrival was a very nice surprise.....excellent breakfast.....refurbishment very positive, looking forward to completion and that the hotel is still very much a part of uphill Lincoln. I'm a Lincoln yellow belly and left my home town 40yrs ago, it's still very much a part of my life as continue to visit family abd friends. Thought the doorman was no longer a part of the hotel but was delighted to see him the following day.....I always remember as a child, living on Newport, seeing the doorman on my daily walk through the Bail so for me he was an integral member of staff and very much a part of the hotel along with the swing doors.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
David
United KingdomA Lift would have been nice, we had two levels of stairs to climb.
Restaurant was excellent and staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Mark
United KingdomSome noise at night in one of our rooms from fridges around hotel, and walls not sound proof
Location - breakfast very good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Christine
United KingdomJust scaffolding was up so views from my room would have been excellent.
It had character. Some beautiful furniture.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Caleb
United KingdomNotthing
I recently had the pleasure of staying at this hotel, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. From the moment I checked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making me feel right at home. The highlight of my stay was undoubtedly the comfort of the beds. They were so comfortable that it felt like sleeping on a cloud, ensuring a great night's sleep. The hotel's cleanliness was impeccable, with every corner spotlessly maintained, which made my stay even more comfortable and stress-free. Additionally, the drinks at the hotel were not only delicious but also very reasonably priced, which was a pleasant surprise and allowed me to unwind without worrying about a hefty tab. Overall, my experience was exceptional, and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable and welcoming place to stay. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, this hotel is sure to exceed your expectations!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Seamus
United KingdomThe carpark was closed for some renovation work, so I had to find a carpark nearby.
The location is fantastic. Right in the centre of historic Lincoln. The staff are very attentive and ready to help, the service is excellent.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Chris
United KingdomWorkmen on the fire escape outside our room from 7am. Noise from a dehumidifier or air con unit meant windows couldn't be left open so the room was stuffy and hot. Antlers restaurant was disappointing. The hotel was not full so management could have (maybe should have) upgraded our stay as they were aware of the renovations.
Fantastic location between the Castle and the Cathedral. The hotel is currently being renovated to a high standard and it is not the finished article yet. The "cosy double" was indeed very small but the bathroom and shower were really nice. All the staff were lovely and the breakfast plentiful and cooked to order. Also liked the cocktail bar which was very stylish.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Peter
AustraliaNever been to Lincoln, I was concerned about no parking due to renovations however my fears were soon put to rest.
The old ambience feel of the hotel it was old but in a modern way.Very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent, I liked the table service for the main meals.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Andrew
United KingdomThe lift wasn't working
the cathedral
Stayed in May 2024
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