Royal Kings Arms Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Lancaster

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Premium Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Suite

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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75 Market Street, Lancaster, ENG, LA1 1HP
  • Place, Lancaster City Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lancaster Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

Family Room

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

Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Single Room, City View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Plus

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Lancaster

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

What's nearby

  • Lancaster City Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Judges' Lodgings - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lancaster Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Theater - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Dukes - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Full House Noodle Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Holm Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde John O'Gaunt - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Royal Kings Arms Hotel

3.5-star hotel perfect 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 Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Lancaster hotel.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1625
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Kings Arms Hotel 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.

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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

Food and drink

  • Room service

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 and debit 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.

Property Registration Number 14678339

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Kings Arms Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Kings Arms Hotel.

How close is Royal Kings Arms Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.3 mi (16-min drive) from Morecambe Beach and 6.4 mi (14-min drive) from Half Moon Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Kings Arms Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Royal Kings Arms Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Kings Arms Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Royal Kings Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Royal Kings Arms Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Royal Kings Arms Hotel have a pool?

Royal Kings Arms Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Royal Kings Arms Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Royal Kings Arms Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Royal Kings Arms Hotel to downtown Lancaster?

Royal Kings Arms Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Lancaster.

Royal Kings Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 151 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely stay all-around!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stay/hotel was spot on ideal for our needs
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great friendly staff and nice lobby
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with beautiful decor throughout. Staff were friendly and great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Margaret

Lovely central hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in the middle of Lancaster and staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 star 🌟 Perfect valentines stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, friendly welcome , well presented , gorgeous , spacious room , onsite parking us a bonus (didn’t use it) will definitely look to stay here again now I know there is parking , great room facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, close to amenities. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Easy walk from the station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness

‘Travellers Rest’

Good Hotel and I would like to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Will stay again

Beautiful hotel close to lancaster train station. Lovely clean room and good breakfast. The lift was fun!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Amenities
Good location and clean but old fashioned.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

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

Convenient clean and considerate

Spotless room, not the biggest but adequate. An older but well run hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checked in nice and quickly staff very friendly room nice and clean spacious. Breakfast was absolutely superb
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great old building

Enjoyed staying here, haven't been for a few years.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Second time I have stayed in this hotel situated very centrally in the town. I hope it prospers and can reclaim some of the area on the ground floor which is now vacant but looks as if it once was part of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

Nice Historic hotel

Clean room, comfortable bed. Good breakfast. Pleasant staff. Short walk to rail station
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and smooth check in. The location is excellent and you can walk everywhere. The street below is noisy and we had to shut the windows despite the heat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing, the staff were very kind and helpful. The breakfast could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025