The Kings Head Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1564 reviews)
8 High Street , Ross on Wye , gb

Free
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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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 1564 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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Dean couple gb
10
Great location and room
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Nothing…all good

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
couple gb
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Georgina couple gb
10
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple gb
10
Great staff, wonderful fresh breakfast
Pros:

Lovely old building, carefully restored, lots of history and period features. The well is a bonus!.Off street parking is great just a tight entrance to it.
Perfect location for exploring the area

Cons:

Pillows were uncomfortable that is the only glitch we had which resulted in a sore neck the following day but this was only minor and other than that all was perfect.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
A
Angela couple gb
10
Pros:

Lovely friendly hotel food was really lovely breakfast was great and had steak for evening meal was so perfect and tasty cant wait to return another time and stay again

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Beautiful location with nice outdoor setting

Cons:

Unfriendly staff

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple gb
10
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple gb
9
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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KATE extended_group gb
9
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
8
Beautiful location, lots of history and superb walking beside the river
Pros:

Great location, beautiful historic building, great staff and breakfast

Cons:

Room a tad cold initially, had to ask reception to turn heating on. Room then got too hot. Unable to control temperature

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
D
Doherty couple gg
8
Pros:

The querky stairs and old style of the building gave it an amazing period style. Yet it had lovely modern compliances.
The staff were very friendly and always approachable. Had good humour and full of smile.
They made us feel very welcome. And we could not fault the level of service. Including an arranged early departure.

Cons:

WiFi was very weak.
Sadly, parking is first come, first serve.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
L
Lisa couple gb
7
Pros:

Great location
Parking

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Comfortable, great location, friendly, well chosen decor. Great breakfast, dinner and local beers.

Cons:

-

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
S
Shorrocks couple gb
9
We Will be back 😊
Pros:

Friendly staff and very clean , meals were very tasty

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Nyree solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely room and great food
Pros:

Very impressed. Lovely room and good food.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Jeremy couple gb
8
We enjoyed the stay.
Pros:

The staff and cleanliness. Big bedroom.

Cons:

Breakfast was ok but unsurprisingly the noise from the pub area below was annoying.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
8
Is a lovely place to stay and has character.
Pros:

Location, ambiance.

Cons:

The stairs but was funny getting up stirs once you had a few drinks.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee