Name: The Royal Kings Arms
Address: Market Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HP, United Kingdom, Market Street, Lancashire, LA1 1HP, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £45 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.1

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The Royal Kings Arms

Market Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HP, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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United Kingdom · 15 May 2016

The attention from the busy staff was excellent, Ray, Michelle, Maddy and Aeron plus others whose names I have forgotten were very caring and considerate, including during a difficult time (ceiling leak etc). I asked for almond milk and it was provided each time I asked. Breakfast was very pleasant, nice room and lots to choose from. Staff helpful and attentive. My room was adequate and everything there ready. The Bacon and Cheese Burger from the emergency menu (during the leak difficulty) was perfect and delicious - nice bread bun as well.

Pitan, United Kingdom

The staff went above and beyond for us as we arrived late due to traffic and only had half an hour to spare to attend a wedding, but they moved a car for us to allow us to park, and directed us to where we needed to be.

Lynn, United Kingdom

I liked the position of the hotel and that the owners were in the process of doing the hotel up. When I reported a problem with the extractor fan not turning off, the matter was dealt with promptly.

Justine, United Kingdom

Homely, friendly, clean, generally however the property itself is looking a bit tired. They are however doing a refit throughout. This was only in evidence at a distance and didn't cause us a problem.

Kelvin, United Kingdom

Was good as near train station good thing breakfast was good but no toast was giving

Ange, United Kingdom

Breakfast was very tasty. Location was perfect for town, bus station and railway station. Bed was comfortable. Water was HOT! Staff, especially Reception staff, were helpful and friendly.

Chris, United Kingdom

The staff were more than helpful, which means that we will definitely come to the RKA on our future visits to Lancaster.

Bill, United Kingdom

Bed okay and could do with a little refurb but good value

Carol, United Kingdom

The menu was excellent, the food fantastic and good value.

Austin, United Kingdom

I loved this hotel, perfect location, step back in time, huge lounge/dinning areas, quirky and wonderful.

Sarah, United Kingdom

This city-centre hotel is 200 yards from Lancaster Castle and 550 yards 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 for a two-person trip.

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

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	Deluxe Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 140 ft² Features include free Wi-Fi, a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Iron, Trouser Press, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Electric kettle, Toilet paper Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 12 years of age)	Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) 1 single bed and 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 140 ft² Features include free Wi-Fi, a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Iron, Trouser Press, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Electric kettle, Toilet paper Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 86 ft² Features include free Wi-Fi, a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Iron, Trouser Press, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Electric kettle, Toilet paper Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 140 ft² This room comes with free Wi-Fi, a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Iron, Trouser Press, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Electric kettle, Toilet paper Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Someone just booked this Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 140 ft² This room comes equipped with free Wi-Fi, a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Iron, Trouser Press, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Electric kettle, Toilet paper Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest landmarks

Lancaster Castle 0.1 miles
Trough of Bowland 0.2 miles
Ashton with Stodday 2.4 miles
Lancaster University 2.9 miles
Lancaster Forton Services M6 6.3 miles
Burton-in-Kendal Services M6 9.5 miles

Closest airports

Leeds Bradford International Airport 48 miles
Liverpool John Lennon Airport 49.3 miles
Manchester Airport 52.1 miles

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All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 12 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Car parking is limited and works on a first come first served basis.

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24 July 2017

David
Australia
5.4

“Basic accommodation only”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Food was very basic. Service enthusiastic but lacking in finesse.
23 July 2017

Pitan
United Kingdom
8.3

“An elderly building with lots of character & staff working together like a family - very enjoyable!”
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉I didn't get a hot chocolate sachet the second day. The mattress wasn't very comfortable, I could feel the stitched pattern however I lay.
눇The attention from the busy staff was excellent, Ray, Michelle, Maddy and Aeron plus others whose names I have forgotten were very caring and considerate, including during a difficult time (ceiling leak etc). I asked for almond milk and it was provided each time I asked. Breakfast was very pleasant, nice room and lots to choose from. Staff helpful and attentive. My room was adequate and everything there ready. The Bacon and Cheese Burger from the emergency menu (during the leak difficulty) was perfect and delicious - nice bread bun as well.
23 July 2017

Anita
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Good location”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Paying to park car
눇Location
21 July 2017

Mike
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Faded grandeur. Superb lift. Really helpful cheerful staff
눇Perfect location
20 July 2017

Ann
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
7.1

“Good for the money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉This hotel is being refurbished slowly and will I am sure be restored to its former glory. In the meantime the hotel must make sure they reach exceptional standards for cleanliness and value for money or people will not come back. Our bathroom was cleanish but with a bit more effort could have been nicer.
눇Location and price and its old world charm.
20 July 2017

Hazelle
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉The hotel is going through a much needed refurbishment programme at the moment, I have stayed here before so knew the hotel was not looking at its best, however, the rooms that have been completed are definitely an improvement on the others.
눇Ideally located for visiting Lancaster, town easily walkable from the hotel.
20 July 2017

Paula
United Kingdom
3.3

“Dirty Faulty Towers”
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Rooms were Old, paper coming off walls, awful smell in the building, decor looked like it had been done by a child shower only had scalding hot water as the cold came out of tap below. One member of staff assaulted another by thorwing his hand held Devi e at her. Advised to park in Ststion. At Park which cost £12 per day when looked in hotel car Park there were 5 spaces. Whole e experience was awful.
눇Nothing
20 July 2017

Simon
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Pleasant stay but hotel is very dated. Luckily I had a lot to drink otherwise the dodgy mattress may have caused issues!
19 July 2017

Roger
United Kingdom
4.6

“Good that we were only staying 2 nights.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Room reeked of cigarette smoke - reported to staff who said would come to room but did not. email sent but not replied to. Parking is limited and not bookable . Didn't tell use we needed code to get out ! Bar had no till and would only accept card payments Breakfast hot drinks self service from flasks . Other rooms being "refurbished" but the one we saw being painted still had old bathroom fittings and original pelmet material so extent of "refurbishment" not clear.
눇Location good and we were early enough to get parking space.
18 July 2017

Derek
United Kingdom
5.0

“the hotel needs updating and redecorating i hd not realised it was a Britannia hotel”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉tv reception was poor only able to get any picture on three channels and it wasn't very good the beds were not comfortable the maid only replaced the towels and emptied the bins bath was not cleaned spare toilet roll was not left tea coffee milk etc not left on second day when we checked out on last day oa staff told us we woud need a code to open the barrier so we had go back in the hotel to reception to get the code to let us out
눇location was very good staff were pleasant and friendly
18 July 2017

Lynn
United Kingdom
8.8

“Brilliant staff”
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇The staff went above and beyond for us as we arrived late due to traffic and only had half an hour to spare to attend a wedding, but they moved a car for us to allow us to park, and directed us to where we needed to be.
18 July 2017

Gemma
United Kingdom
7.5

“Great location but needs some TLC”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉In need of freshening up
눇Great location
18 July 2017

Anonymous
Finland

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The room was a bit outdated and the bed was right next to a window. At summer time the room temperature was good, but might be a bit cold in the winter.
눇Excellent location, nice bathtub.
18 July 2017

Justine
United Kingdom
7.1

“Great position in the process of being modernised.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The room we stayed in was tired and in need of modernising, the bed was uncomfortable.
눇I liked the position of the hotel and that the owners were in the process of doing the hotel up. When I reported a problem with the extractor fan not turning off, the matter was dealt with promptly.
18 July 2017

Kelvin
United Kingdom
10

“A Comfortable Break with a good night's sleep.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉The hotel itself was great but the entrance to the car park was not signed very well and being on a one way system meant if you missed it you have a second circuit to do.
눇Homely, friendly, clean, generally however the property itself is looking a bit tired. They are however doing a refit throughout. This was only in evidence at a distance and didn't cause us a problem.

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