The Kings Head Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1707 reviews)
8 High Street , Ross on Wye , gb

Free
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1707 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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David couple gb
9
will be on our return list
Pros:

overall a nice and well run pub with friendly staff. probably if we stay in Ross again, it would be here

Cons:

the stairs can be a challenge for the top floor

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Kate couple gb
8
Comfortable and welcoming stay
Pros:

Excellent location, free parking. Staff friendly and helpful. Lovely clean room and huge comfy bed. Lovely breakfast

Cons:

TV Noise could be heard from adjoining room.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Phil solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Greg couple gb
10
Spot on
Pros:

Perfect location for mid tour stop off.. Staff were brilliant, even took me to the petrol station to get fuel coz I ran out.

Cons:

Can’t complain about anything

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
G
Graham and Helen couple gb
8
Good sray
Pros:

Position in town

Cons:

Stairs

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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ian solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The staff were so welcoming and friendly, I can not fault our stay and the food is amazing. We will be going back ❤️❤️

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
G
graham couple gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was very nice

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Lodge couple gb
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Barry couple gb
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple gb
8
Good value, great breakfast
Pros:

The staff were great, the room was okay, but the breakfasts were amazing!

Cons:

Our room at the front of the hotel was quite noisy.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
C
Carol couple gb
8
Pros:

Location was really good took a bit of finding due to one way system
Breakfast was good and hot
Staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Room was very hot due to the weather, we did have a fan but the windows don’t open very wide so couldn’t get cooler air in once the sun had gone down.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

The staff were so lovely. Really happy and courteous.

Cons:

The room was at the top and was very warm but the fan helped a lot.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
H
Helen couple gb
5
Not as expected!
Pros:

Location!

Cons:

Very dated and not the cleanest!

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
K
Kevan couple gb
5
Under whelming.
Pros:

Location and character

Cons:

Breakfast not good.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
J
Jack couple gb
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Mike couple gb
8
Comfortable stay, nice bed, excellent staff. Breakfast was limited but cooked options were excellent and well presented.
Pros:

Friendly, helpful staff. Room was spacious, comfortable and included effective aircon - a must in this weather.

Cons:

Stairs up to the room were narrow and steep. No lift. Had to have help in getting suitcase up.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Always going somewhere solo_traveller gb
6
Business overnight ok
Pros:

Good breakfast would have liked more fresh fruit

Cons:

Boiling hot no air conditioning

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Debbie couple gb
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee