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Royal Kings Arms

3.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Lancaster

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Premium Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Suite
Banquet hall
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
75 Market Street, Lancaster, England, LA1 1HP
  • Lancaster Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Williamson Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Lancaster University
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite

Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Premium Single Room, City View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Plus

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Lancaster

Heart of Lancaster.With a stay at this Lancaster hotel, you'll be steps from Cottage Museum and Lancaster City Museum. Judges' Lodgings and Priory Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lancaster Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Theater - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Williamson Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lancaster Brewery - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lancaster University - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station - 4 min walk

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

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Lancaster
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Royal Kings Arms.

This Lancaster hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1625
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Kings Arms offers 55 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 36-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Lancaster hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English, French, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 14.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 138.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Royal Kings Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 127 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Annie from Australia

Staff friendly and helpful. Bathroom clean and functional. Bed clean and very comfortable. Breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are the crowning glory of this hotel and any minor issues are dealt with in a helpful and friendly manner. I have stayed here over many years, and would come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Triantafillos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dale

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this hotel on numerous occasions as it is near Lancaster hospital, i am in the forces and having delicate surgery on my knee ,so going out of the hotel is nigh on impossible so rely on the hotels service ie restaurant and bar to my amazement the hotel lost its alcohol licence on my second day there.not very nice when you cant get out no compensation or help was offered only by what i can only say as.by a very surly evening reception young lady wen i asked about this her rough reply to my question about advertised service that i had payed for was you have a bed and room.....totaly unbelievable and rude...the room i had paid for was very tierd with stained carpets..lmy room was along way from the lift which one strugled to get to ...most of the staff are so sweet and helpfull but a detriation by a couple of the staff and the closure of the bar service soured my stay not a happy stay very upset.........
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher, southport

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arwel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really enjoyed our stay.

Very comfortable and clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time in lancaster. Great city and will return soon
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice enough place, centrally located.

Hotel had some age to it, was nice enough, staff seemed freindly , helpful etc. Room was adequate just thought the overall cleanliness let it down a little. Some hairs in the bathroom and the window had not been cleaned (inside ) for some time but those are my only criticisms. Nice place and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 star 🌟 Perfect valentines stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overnight meet up in Lancaster but this hotel was absolutely perfect. Staff were friendly and helpful - we had a problem with our remote control and were offered several options to help, including the offer of a different room to see if the TV was any better there. 5min walk to station. 2min walk to castle. Central location for town with a selection of eateries. Beds were extremely comfortable. Possibly some more hooks in the room would be useful to hang coats. Also hook on bathroom door would be handy The hotel is obviously of its age and clearly has a lot of history so it might seem a little dated but it was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Not sure how much use the Crypt (downstairs bar) gets but it would make a great spa!! All in all a really lovely stay. .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great receptionist. Lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Valentine’s delight of a hotel

Excellent Period property. As an older building we were unsure what to expect but it’s immaculate throughout. Staff were incredibly friendly and we were delighted to be checked in 3 hours prior to the arranged time. Couldn’t be more conveniently located a minute walk from the castle and the Main Street where all the shops, bars and restaurants are. They don’t have onsite parking but there is a very safe pay and display car park 3 minutes walk away which was only £14 for 24 hours. That’s much cheaper than any other city hotel I’ve ever been to. We will be back. We really enjoyed our stay and the city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel in prime position. A grand old building really nice downstairs . Helpful / friendly staff. Lovely restaurant and lots of choice for breakfast both continental and freshly cooked Lots of choice. BUT the bedroom was looking very sad and dated ( well ours was ). Would go back again if rooms were tidier
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again.

So I paid extra and booked a so called superior room. The room was small and very dated, it was freezing and the bathroom was even colder. I went to reception and asked why I wasn’t in a superior room and was told that I was. I asked for a heater and after arguing my case for five mins she finally decided to let me have one. I’d already booked a table for dinner at 19:00 hrs but decided that if this is how they were going to treat me I would nip to a local shop instead so I had a sandwich and crisps for dinner. While I was at the shop they put a small oil radiator in my room but it was still cold. At this point I jumped in the shower to warm up and went straight to bed at around 20:15 hrs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice and clean with an oldie worldie feel to it. We had an upgrade to a room nearer the lift due to my wheel chair which was fab What let them down was hospitality service. We asked if we were able to get food at 4:30 pm as we had an event to go to early. We were told no problem. (They had a wedding and a 50th party on) We sat down at 4:30pm and had to wait 30 mins to be told what was dairy free on the menu before we could order. The staff didn’t seem to know and were waiting on the chef. We got food at 5:35 with barely time to eat it as we had to leave at 5:45pm They were apologetic and offered extra free food when we got back. We weren’t hungry so asked for toast and tea. Breakfast was similar. Lovely food but we sat down and then several others did and they got asked for orders before us. There didn’t seem enough staff on and everyone was so laid back that they forgot that people need attending to. Such a shame the food service side let it down as the food was lovely as was the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and convenient.

We booked at the last minute, having missed our last train home. The lounge area is bright and welcoming. The bed was very comfortable and staff were friendly and helpful. Very convenient for the railway station and the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025