In the heart of the city, Royal Kings Arms offers a vibrant atmosphere with a terrace, coffee shop/cafe, and bar. Savor breakfast at The Brasserie or relax in the lobby with coffee/tea while taking advantage of outdoor furniture and high-speed WiFi.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Bar
Gym
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
24-hour fitness center
Coffee shop/cafe
Business center
2 meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Conference space
Concierge services
TV in a common area
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Television
Terrace
Elevator
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Room options
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Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Standard Double Room
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
9 reviews
(9 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Family Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
215 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Suite
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Premium Single Room, City View
Highlights
Heating
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Superior Double Plus
Highlights
Heating
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Superior Single Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Premium Triple Room
Highlights
Heating
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Standard Single Room
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Lancaster (XQL-Lancaster Train Station) - 4 min walk
Bare Lane Station - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Bombay Balti Restaurant - 2 min walk
Caffè Nero - 2 min walk
Cappuvino Bar & Coffee Roasters - 3 min walk
Ye Olde John O'Gaunt - 1 min walk
The Sun Hotel & Bar - 3 min walk
About this property
Royal Kings Arms
At Royal Kings Arms, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lancaster University. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at The Brasserie, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.
Languages
English, French, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian
At a glance
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Hotel size
55 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business center
2 meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Facilities
Built in 1625
Terrace
Television in common areas
24-hour fitness center
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
36-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Special features
Dining
The Brasserie - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 138.00 per stay
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.95 per person
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Royal Kings Arms
Royal Kings Arms Hotel
Royal Kings Arms Hotel Lancaster
Royal Kings Arms Lancaster
Royal Kings Hotel
Royal Kings Arms Hotel
Royal Kings Arms Lancaster
Royal Kings Arms Hotel Lancaster
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Kings Arms offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Kings Arms does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Kings Arms?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Royal Kings Arms and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Royal Kings Arms also has a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Kings Arms?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Brasserie.
What's the area around Royal Kings Arms like?
Royal Kings Arms is in the heart of Lancaster, a short 4-minute walk from Lancaster Station and 4 minutes' walk from Lancaster Castle.
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Royal Kings Arms Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Shower
Bed
Location
Breakfast
Lobby
Building
Restaurant
Bathroom
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide choice and high-quality, homemade options. (10 reviews)
The evening meal and breakfast were great, with friendly and helpful staff in the bar and dining area. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
A lovely stay all-around!
Valerie
Valerie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
stay/hotel was spot on ideal for our needs
matthew
matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Lovely hotel. Easy walk from the station.
Jeanette
Jeanette, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 1, 2025
Great hotel in the middle of Lancaster and staff very friendly
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Great old building
Enjoyed staying here, haven't been for a few years.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
‘Travellers Rest’
Good Hotel and I would like to visit again!
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
Stayed over night arrived very late the gent that was on reception was amazing very helpful
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 24, 2025
Clean and tidy with excellent service from reception staff. Rooms are a little tired (albeit we went for standard) and breakfast was a bit of a farce but did the job and the two receptionists we dealt with were truly excellent
R
R, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Beautiful Royal Kings Arms Lancaster
We had a lovely stay in the beautiful Royal Kings Arms with a view of Lancaster Castle from our bedroom window, very genuine welcome from the lovely staff and management, perfect stay.
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
5 star 🌟
Perfect valentines stay
kimberley
kimberley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Best place to stay. I was
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Really enjoyed our stay.
Very comfortable and clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed our stay.
Arwel
Arwel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 1, 2025
Perfect location
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2025
Was very nice
Lowell
Lowell, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2025
Very happy with the accommodation.
Not a modern hotel, but has character and it is very comfortable and in a convenient location.
Very friendly and helpful staff
Triantafillos
Triantafillos, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Stayed here 3 times short walk from the station! Stayed in room 205 which is at the rear of the building so nice and quiet away from the city traffic noise! We always book DB&B excellent value, the hotel seemed quieter than previous visits. Pre-dinner drinks were very very limited as bar person said they were waiting for a delivery actually only Guinness on draft & beer fridge almost empty! My partner & I both choose the soup which was delicious he had chicken curry which was an large portion together with trimmings I choose seafood
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
First time in lancaster. Great city and will return soon
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2025
The staff are the crowning glory of this hotel and any minor issues are dealt with in a helpful and friendly manner. I have stayed here over many years, and would come back again.
Moira
Moira, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 30, 2025
Okay for a stay
The room was small hard to get the desk chair out without hitting the bed, the extractor fan didn’t work in bathroom - no parking had to use public car park and walk to hotel, the evening meal was ok but nothing special the English breakfast was not great, beans cold, egg hard and mushrooms inedible - sorry
Andy
Andy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
Great hotel, see you again soon
A great stay, everything we needed with fantastic staff. Room was great, beds comfortable and best breakfast I've had in a hotel for years. Staff were warm and friendly, couldn't ask for more. Will definitely be back.
Carl
Carl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
Great receptionist. Lovely room
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 18, 2025
Poor breakfast
Recently refurbished. Skeleton staff levels.
Only one beer on tap, in spite of having 4 beer taps. Breakfast was terrible. My shambled eggs were inedible, snd my wife's toast wasn't toasted!
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 2, 2025
Overall good,
But very small to be fair.
And im not even a big person.
But its an OK stay
Sam
Sam, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 15, 2025
Dissatisfied
Not worth the money, top floor at 68 years old , Not for me , room a bit shabby in need of renovation, Very noisy from the road , Will not be staying there again.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Friendly and convenient.
We booked at the last minute, having missed our last train home. The lounge area is bright and welcoming. The bed was very comfortable and staff were friendly and helpful.
Very convenient for the railway station and the town centre.