The Kings Head Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1603 reviews)
8 High Street , Ross on Wye , gb

Free
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly and helpful staff
Comfortable rooms
Good food
Cons:
Some cleanliness issues
Minor room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.14
Rooms were noted as spotless in some reviews, but there were multiple minor cleanliness issues reported.
Service
9.11
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.15
Many reviews praised the excellent location of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were generally comfortable and well-appointed, with some specific concerns about temperature and noise.
Amenities
8.63
Amenities were generally well-received, though some issues were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.59
Most feedback indicated good value, with some exceptions related to specific issues.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Food quality was mentioned positively in several reviews.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall experience was rated positively by most guests, with a few minor criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:35

Property Description

Historic Charm

Experience the charm of a 14th century hotel with original oak beams and a large stone fireplace. Each room on the first or second floor offers an en suite bathroom, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi.

Fine Dining and Drinks

Indulge in the popular on-site restaurant, open to all, featuring a 19-meter well and fresh market produce. The Kings Bar offers a variety of single malts, wines, and local ales.

Ideal Location for Exploring

Conveniently located for exploring The Wye Valley, Black Mountains, and more, with attractions like Tintern Abbey and Goodrich Castle nearby. Book now to experience history and luxury in Ross-on-Wye.

Important information:

All rooms are on either first or second floor, and there is no elevator. The hotel is not suitable for anyone who has difficulty with stairs.

Reservations for the restaurant are necessary. To guarantee a reservation at the restaurant please contact the hotel in advance to reserve a table, once you have booked your room. Bar meals are not served on Friday and Saturday nights or when the restaurant is very busy.Please inform 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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHX

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1603 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Louisa solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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susan solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Hardy solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Staff were brilliant

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Mannion couple gb
10
Staff were fantastic, dinner was amazing, great selection of drinks, breakfast was lovely. Perfect place to stay if you’
Pros:

Quirky pub with lots of history. It’s an old pub dating back years which is cool. Food was amazing

Cons:

Squeaky floors is the only negative but it’s to be expected in a property that old. Not a problem

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple gb
9
Pros:

Very good location and food.

Cons:

It's not a complaint, because we knew in advance, but people need to be aware that there is no lift and the stairs are winding.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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barbara ann couple gb
5
OK but nothing special
Pros:

Breakfast was OK for a small hotel. Dinner was a disappointment. The room was OK but the bathroom had no shelves so had to use the floor for washing bags etc.

Cons:

The narrow, twisty stairs. The hot room. Lack of shelves etc in bathroom.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Maria couple gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

It’s next door to the corn exchange

Cons:

Blocked toilet made the room smell of sewage.
Very noisy location
Can hear other residents walking on stairs and corridors
The whole place needs an upgrade
Breakfast - told that it wasn’t possible to proper toast , could only do warm bread. Breakfast size is small

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Broome family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Very friendly staff, enjoyable meal.

Cons:

The shower in our room was rather grubby, particularly around the plug hole area.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller ie
8
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Doretta couple gb
8
Pros:

Very old and quirky!

Cons:

My husband’s breakfast was very dried up but mine was great. The rest was fine.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Martyn couple gb
7
Good position in the centre of Ross on Wye, happy with our stay
Pros:

Good bar and the food in the restaurant was very good indeed

Cons:

Beds were a little uncomfortable but the room was clean and spacious

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
9
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
couple gb
8
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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lisa couple gb
10
2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Signy couple gb
8
It’s was a pleasant stay for 2 nights and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Pros:

Central to Ross on Wye with parking and dog friendly

Cons:

Our bedroom door was difficult to open and close stuck on the carpet.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Rachel family_with_children gb
8
A relaxing stay in a wonderful historic coaching inn.
Pros:

The room was very spacious, with comfortable beds. The breakfast was great.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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martha couple gb
8
2026-04-20 via Nuitee