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Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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Inn The Sun Hotel & Bar

The Sun Hotel & Bar

63-65 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1ET, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 575 reviews)

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8.7
Excellent
575 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Total

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

Superb place to stay! The staff are all so friendly and welcoming. The rooms are lovely, really comfy beds and nicely decorated. The food is exceptional and there’s a great array of craft ales! We will most definitely stay here again when visiting Lancaster. 5 stars!

Hannah United Kingdom

Possibly the friendliest welcome from reception/bar man we've ever received. Small room but well designed and beautifully decorated. Quality touches such as a cafetiere and coffee. So much nicer than sachet coffee. Fantastic shower and quality toiletries. Room was spotless. We've been in the bar many times and the atmosphere and choice of beers is excellent.

Nick United Kingdom

Staff was wonderful. Room a bit small for 2 but clean. Food was great.

Catharine United States of America

Was upgraded to king suite, a nice touch by Gemma the manager. Lovely room to stay in

Steven United Kingdom

The whole team worked miracles just to have the place open during these difficult times. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was done with a smile.

Tony United Kingdom

Staff were really friendly and helpful, comfortable bed, great central location with a great bar/restaurant downstairs

Chris United Kingdom

Everything about the sun hotel was excellent . An absolute pleasure to stay.

Chris United Kingdom

Nice stay, very comfy bed. Staff were friendly. We enjoyed the breakfast and beer!

Tessa South Africa

Lovely friendly atmosphere ! Everything was exceptional !! Room was spacious , clean, warm and modern. Cannot fault it!!

Robert United Kingdom

Lovely stay, breakfast was brilliant, felt very safe with COVID measures in place - I would definitely recommend

Natalie United Kingdom

Excellent location!

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8.7
Excellent
575 reviews
  • 9.3

    Excellent location!

  • Highly rated for:
    Great neighborhood
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    Great neighborhood
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    Very comfy beds
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    Very comfy beds
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    On-site restaurant
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  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
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    On-site restaurant
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Superb place to stay! The staff are all so friendly and welcoming. The rooms are lovely, really comfy beds and nicely decorated. The food is exceptional and there’s a great array of craft ales!”
    Hannah Hannah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Possibly the friendliest welcome from reception/bar man we've ever received. Small room but well designed and beautifully decorated. Quality touches such as a cafetiere and coffee.”
    Nick Nick United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff was wonderful. Room a bit small for 2 but clean. Food was great.”
    Catharine Catharine United States of America United States of America
  • “Was upgraded to king suite, a nice touch by Gemma the manager. Lovely room to stay in”
    Steven Steven United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The whole team worked miracles just to have the place open during these difficult times. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was done with a smile.”
    Tony Tony United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were really friendly and helpful, comfortable bed, great central location with a great bar/restaurant downstairs”
    Chris Chris United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything about the sun hotel was excellent . An absolute pleasure to stay.”
    Chris Chris United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice stay, very comfy bed. Staff were friendly. We enjoyed the breakfast and beer!”
    Tessa Tessa South Africa South Africa
  • “Lovely friendly atmosphere ! Everything was exceptional !! Room was spacious , clean, warm and modern. Cannot fault it!!”
    Robert Robert United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely stay, breakfast was brilliant, felt very safe with COVID measures in place - I would definitely recommend”
    Natalie Natalie United Kingdom United Kingdom

One of our top picks in Lancaster. This 17th century, luxury, boutique hotel is the only 4-star hotel in the center of Lancaster, and is superbly located in the heart of the city center.

The hotel was originally built in the 17th century and is the oldest bar/hotel still operating in Lancaster. With luxurious rooms and comfortable furnishings, the hotel is an ideal base for an upmarket stay in the city.

The hotel is located in the very center of Lancaster, within yards of the castle and all the city's other attractions. St Martin’s College (University of Cumbria) and Lancaster University are both an easy commute from the hotel. The hotel regularly welcomes many visiting academics from both institutes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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Non-smoking rooms
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

끉 Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

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

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  • Hannah United Kingdom

    “Superb place to stay! The staff are all so friendly and welcoming. The rooms are lovely, really comfy beds and nicely decorated. The food is exceptional and there’s a great array of craft ales! We will most definitely stay here again when visiting Lancaster. 5 stars!” Read more

  • Nick United Kingdom

    “Possibly the friendliest welcome from reception/bar man we've ever received. Small room but well designed and beautifully decorated. Quality touches such as a cafetiere and coffee. So much nicer than sachet coffee. Fantastic shower and quality toiletries. Room was spotless. We've been in the bar many times and the atmosphere and choice of beers is excellent.” Read more

  • Catharine United States of America

    “Staff was wonderful. Room a bit small for 2 but clean. Food was great.”

  • Steven United Kingdom

    “Was upgraded to king suite, a nice touch by Gemma the manager. Lovely room to stay in ”

  • Tony United Kingdom

    “The whole team worked miracles just to have the place open during these difficult times. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was done with a smile.”

  • Chris United Kingdom

    “Staff were really friendly and helpful, comfortable bed, great central location with a great bar/restaurant downstairs”

  • Chris United Kingdom

    “Everything about the sun hotel was excellent . An absolute pleasure to stay.”

  • Tessa South Africa

    “Nice stay, very comfy bed. Staff were friendly. We enjoyed the breakfast and beer!”

  • Robert United Kingdom

    “Lovely friendly atmosphere ! Everything was exceptional !! Room was spacious , clean, warm and modern. Cannot fault it!!”

  • Natalie United Kingdom

    “Lovely stay, breakfast was brilliant, felt very safe with COVID measures in place - I would definitely recommend”

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  • Hello. Do you have free parking close to the hotel please.

    Hello, Thank you for your enquiry. As we are situated right in the heart of Lancaster city centre we do not have our own car parking facilities. We recommend using Lancaster Parksafe; a 24-hour, multi-storey car park offering guaranteed security, which is situated 3-5 minutes walk from the hotel door. Due to the one-way system, we strongly recommend that our guests park first and then walk across to the hotel to save an unnecessary trip around the city centre. The car park is well sign-posted throughout Lancaster. I hope this helps with your query. If you need any further information please do not heistate to ask us. Kind regards, Niamh


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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Lancaster Castle
    0.1 miles
  • Trough of Bowland
    0.2 miles
  • Cathedral Church of St Peter
    0.4 miles
  • Ashton with Stodday
    2.5 miles
  • Lancaster University
    3 miles
  • Lancaster Forton Services M6
    6.3 miles
  • Burton-in-Kendal Services M6
    9.3 miles
Public transit
  • Train Carnforth Train Station
    5.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport
    48 miles
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport
    49.4 miles
  • Manchester Airport
    52.2 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

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    Food: British, European

    Menu: À la carte

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Amenities of The Sun Hotel & Bar Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

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  • Garden
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  • Pets are not allowed.

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  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.

  • Street parking
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  • Baggage storage
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  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
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  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
£10 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed by request
£10 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The Sun Hotel & Bar accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Due to the architectural nature of the building, there is no elevator access to rooms. Staff are happy to help carry luggage.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform The Sun Hotel & Bar of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Sun Hotel & Bar

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Sun Hotel & Bar (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Street parking

  • Room options at The Sun Hotel & Bar include:

    • Double
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    • Suite

  • The prices at The Sun Hotel & Bar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Sun Hotel & Bar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Sun Hotel & Bar has 1 restaurant:

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  • The Sun Hotel & Bar is 1,000 feet from the center of Lancaster.

  • Guests staying at The Sun Hotel & Bar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

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  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi7.7

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