This city-centre hotel is 200 metres from Lancaster Castle and 500 metres from Lancaster Rail Station. It has free Wi-Fi. Guests at The Royal Kings Arms can enjoy drinks in the lounge. Each room also has a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. In the morning, The Royal Kings Arms serves a varied breakfast menu. The hotel is close to Lancaster's shops, bars and restaurants. The Universities of Cumbria and Lancaster can each be reached in less than 25 minutes by public transport, and the hotel is less than 3 miles from the M6. The Royal Kings Arms is a good base for day trips to Blackpool and the Lake District, which can be reached in around 45 minutes’ drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was great quality food provided, staff very polite and friendly very clean throughout
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was all freshly good , and very good Dinner was well presented and delicious Location was great , easy walk from railway station Nice to meet the owner and hear his plans, hope all goes well
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Welcoming staff super helpful on directions and helped out with toiletries,, great location, comfy beds. Nice room. Tempting looking menu. If solo or a couple my preferred place next time in Lancaster. Incredible value for money.
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Checking in was no hassle, room was beautiful, beds so comfy, food was excellent both dinner and breakfast, staff very pleasant especially John who was front of house at breakfast and had his patience tested to the limit!! Brilliant location for...
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The beds were comfy, the room was clean and the location is perfect
  • Mhairi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were extremely helpful, friendly and professional , a fabulous balence that made for a great experience. The location was excellent and really fab for train and town. The food was awesome and very reasonably priced. dinner and...
  • Stella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Can't fault the friendly staff, and the food was lovely. I booked inclusive bed breakfast and evening meal, so think it was a good deal? I booked a single room which was large enough and the bed was comfortable too. 5 minutes walk from Lancaster...
  • Roisin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is in a great location near the Train Station, shops and restaurants. We had to change the booking at short due to the weather and the trains not running. Vera was so helpful and friendly and was able to reschedule our stay for the...
  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely beautiful hotel, staff were extremely friendly, polite and kind. The rooms were well equipped and the beds were extremely comfortable. The breakfast was delicious! We loved the vintage lift in the building too, brought a lot of...
  • Linsey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    How local for me for everything, I didn't need to worry about booking accessibility for facilities.

Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have lifts to get up and down to the rooms, I have mobility issues and wouldn't be able to go up and down several flights of stairs, thank you

    The hotel does have a lift to all floors.
    Answered on 18 July 2021
  • Where is the nearest overnight carpark? Thanks

    The closest car park to us is located on Dallas Road, LA1 1TW
    Answered on 14 July 2022
  • Hi Could you provide free parking? Public car park or a private one? Cheers

    Sadly the hotel doesn't have guest parking we do however have a 40% discount with Parksafe carpark located on China Street 5mins walk from the hotel.
    Answered on 22 August 2021
  • Which type of rooms have been refurbished recently? How about premium rooms?

    Thank you very much for your question. Fully refurbished rooms are Superior Rooms. Our Premium rooms have been partially refurbished.
    Answered on 18 July 2020
  • is there parking ?? says on facilities no parking ?? when we stayed before there was a carpark

    Good Evening Currently theres no parking available due to ongoing construction and scaffolding both with our building and next door. You are allowed ..
    Answered on 15 November 2021
  • Hello is the half board basis a 3 course meal? Kind Regards Tracy Asbridge

    Hi Thank you for your message the half board is a 2 course meal Kind regards
    Answered on 3 February 2023
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Royal Kings Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Lithuanian
  • Russian

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that some areas of the hotel are currently under refurbishment.

Please note that pre-authorization of £100 is charged on arrival

The Hotel is undergoing a multi million pound renovation returning Royal Kings Arms to its former glory. Works will be taking place Monday to Friday only. On the 6th June our work beings internally to the third and fourth floors.

Please note Dinner Bed and Breakfast option includes Breakfast and £18.95 towards your dinner. If evening meal costs more than £18.95 property reserved a right to charge you the difference.

FAQs about The Royal Kings Arms

  • Room options at The Royal Kings Arms include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Suite

  • The Royal Kings Arms offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Stand-up comedy
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance

  • Yes, The Royal Kings Arms is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Royal Kings Arms is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at The Royal Kings Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Royal Kings Arms has 1 restaurant:

    • The Brasserie

  • Guests staying at The Royal Kings Arms can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • The Royal Kings Arms is 350 yards from the centre of Lancaster. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.