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
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Standard Double Room
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
11 reviews
(11 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Family Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
20 sq m
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
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
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
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Superior Double Plus
Highlights
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
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
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
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
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Standard Single Room
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
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.
Property Registration Number 14678339
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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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Bathroom
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Building
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide range of options and high-quality homemade food. (13 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
A lovely stay all-around!
Valerie
2-night trip
8/10
stay/hotel was spot on ideal for our needs
matthew
1-night trip
10/10
Beautiful hotel close to lancaster train station. Lovely clean room and good breakfast. The lift was fun!
Maria
1-night trip
10/10
Lovely hotel. Easy walk from the station.
Jeanette
1-night trip
10/10
Clean room, comfortable bed. Good breakfast. Pleasant staff. Short walk to rail station
Gerard
1-night trip
8/10
Great location. Right in the centre, opposite the castle and near the railway station.
Staff were great.
Needs a bit of an update and is an old building, but really pleasant stay.
R
1-night trip
8/10
Great hotel in the middle of Lancaster and staff very friendly
Paul
2-night trip
8/10
Very quirky hotel that has captured all the best bits of accommodation from 50 years ago and brought in all we’d expect in 2025
MR ANDREW
1-night trip
8/10
Lovely central hotel
Margaret
1-night trip
10/10
Enjoyed staying here, haven't been for a few years.
Christopher
1-night trip
10/10
Good Hotel and I would like to visit again!
Peter
1-night trip
10/10
Stayed over night arrived very late the gent that was on reception was amazing very helpful
Margaret
1-night trip
8/10
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
2-night trip
10/10
Checked in nice and quickly staff very friendly room nice and clean spacious. Breakfast was absolutely superb
Peter
1-night trip
10/10
5 star 🌟
Perfect valentines stay
kimberley
1-night trip
10/10
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
1-night trip
10/10
Very comfortable and clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed our stay.
Arwel
1-night trip
10/10
Best place to stay. I was
Natalie
1-night trip
10/10
Beautiful hotel! Stayed in a suite which was veey clean and very spacious with a great view of the castle. Parking not on site but close by and inexpensive. Restaurant offered a good variety and was reasonably priced.
Katherine
1-night trip
8/10
Perfect location
Kevin
2-night trip
10/10
hotel was central to every thing wee wanted,girl on reception could not of been nicer and hotel room all though was small was clean and comfortable and had a view of castle wonderful.
paul
1-night trip
8/10
Good location. Rooms in need of some upgrade, but ok for the price. Breakfast was mental! Not booked but they found us a table. Service was so slow it took 1 hour to bring the food. Lady on the next table walked out and one of our guests had wolf down the food and run for his train. It can’t be that hard can it?
Otherwise the hotel was fine. WiFi good. Some parking nearby but had to pay. Close to station.
Joel
1-night trip
6/10
Good location. Hotel could do with some updating , & being bit cleaner.
susan
2-night trip
10/10
Was very nice
Lowell
1-night trip
10/10
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