The Kings Head Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1547 reviews)
8 High Street , Ross on Wye , gb

listing image 1
Show all photos
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
See all facilities

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 1547 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
S
simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great place to stay.
Pros:

Great staff, great room, great breakfast and quality beers.

Cons:

All good.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
D
Darren • solo_traveller • gb
5
Avoid the restaurant
Pros:

Cosy room

Cons:

Awful food in the restaurant

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
C
Chris • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location , friendly atmosphere .

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
D
David • couple • gb
8
Great one night stay
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Shower pressure on the top floor

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
P
Petrus • solo_traveller • nl
8
Good value for Money
Pros:

Been here for multiple times already; parking space directly behind is tighy and limited; but a but further on 1 minute walk also behind the Hotel there is plenty of parking space on public parking; cheap parking. Food choice in restaurant/pub is limited but good value for money. Breakfast is good. Rooms are clean and comfortable; typically English Pub/hotel. In village center on walking distance plenty of shops and small restaurants. Friendly Staff / Good WiFi / nice Pub.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
T
Trina • couple • gb
10
Fantastic place to stay
Pros:

Loverly old building

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
X
Xinjun • couple • gb
8
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
J
james • couple • gb
9
perfect, just what we wanted
Pros:

excellent breakfast

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
C
carl • couple • gb
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
D
Deborah • couple • gb
8
Beautiful place to visit
Pros:

Everything,,,, as we have been before and will go back again, as its dog friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • couple • gb
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
S
Simon • extended_group • gb
8
All good
Pros:

All good

Cons:

All good

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
G
Gordon • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Nice place

Cons:

Nothing r

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
C
Caroline • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Very nice stay it was qwerky

Cons:

All good

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
C
Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
6
A very disappointing experience, I was looking forward to my stay but had a very poor night’s sleep.
Pros:

Convenient for my visit to that area
Absolutely delicious porridge for breakfast.
Young man on reception at arrival and who served breakfast was delightful and a credit to the hotel.

Cons:

Shocking access to car park - scraped car.
Two sets of steep stairs to room with poor quality bannisters. No lift.
The bed was hard and the pillows very lumpy. The room overlooked high street, noisy early morning with lorries.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
J
Joan • couple • gb
8
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Food was quite good. Staff excellent. Location of the hotel was great for our needs. Liked the real ale in the bar and the convivial atmosphere. The locals where friendly!

Cons:

No real complaints

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
F
Frederick • couple • gb
8
Great hotel in the middle of town and food is excellent
Pros:

Breakfast was okay but it could do with sum fried bread. The hotel staff were great polite and friendly. The building was a bit old a1nd 1 creaky but but what would you expect it was built in the 14th century.

Cons:

The stairs were not good winding and narrow.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
B
Barbara • extended_group • gb
7
Enjoyable stay
Pros:

Great location. Parking. Good value. Great breakfast. Original features. Nice decor in rooms. Quiet at night

Cons:

While we appreciate the building is old and has uneven dimensions, the bed in our room sloped so that you had to lie with your feet higher then your head which we found uncomfortable. Maybe something could be placed under the head of the bed to level out the sleeping position. The bed was also very soft which isn’t our preference. This wasn’t the case in all rooms as our friends room had a harder bed and was level.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
J
Jan • couple • gb
8
I would recommend to friends
Pros:

Room Comfy, breakfasts good, evening meals good and value. nice bar.

Cons:

All Ok

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
Y
Yvonne • extended_group • gb
8
Fantastic
Pros:

Town friendly atmosphere

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee