The Sun Hotel & Bar
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About this property
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 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Melissa
United States“Love the location, the history. The ambience and staff were wonderful.” - Stephanie
Australia“Great restaurant/bar, excellent staff and lovely rooms.” - Phaedra
United Kingdom“Great welcome when we checked in, very kindly carried our heavy bags up to our room” - Stephen United Kingdom“Our hotel experience was lovely, starting with a wonderful warm welcome.”
- Linda United Kingdom“Property is very clean, staff were helpful, friendly and available. Breakfast was excellent. I had an evening meal in the bar and that was very good too.”
- Miller United Kingdom“Very comfortable, elegant rooms with a warm and welcoming bar and restaurant. Bed was super comfy , and the food was all exceptional”
- Davies United Kingdom“Great location, amazing breakfast, nice decor, generous room, brilliant facilities in the room (I stayed in a luxury double) and very friendly staff.”
- Philip United Kingdom“Very pleasant atmosphere. Staff helpful. The cooked breakfast I had was excellent.”
- Chien
Taiwan“The staff at the counter was nice and helpful. They lent me an adapter for a night, which I forgot at my last stop.” - Fraser United Kingdom“The hotel and bar were modern and fresh. Staff welcoming ang really nice. Food looked great and the bar served a good verity of beers and sprits.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Sun Hotel & Bar
- CuisineBritish • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
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.
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.
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.
