The Kings Head Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1778 reviews)
8 High Street , Ross on Wye , GB
+44 1989 763174

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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1778 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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graham • couple • gb
8
A warm welcome with a lovely breakfast.
Pros:

Great bathroom, fabulouse breakfast excelent location.

Cons:

Not the best bed in the world but then I find beds a very subjective thing, we all like a different one.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • gb
9
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Lee • extended_group • gb
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely old property, full of character
Comfy bed, nice warm room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Had evening meal and breakfast and both very good.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
7
Nice staff beer selection not great cracking breakfast
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Joy • family_with_children • gb
10
A lovely Hotel and location
Pros:

Location was ideal. Room was nice and big and the bed was comfortable. It was well furnished. I liked the quirkiness of the room as it had a wonky floor -- such a historic building! Breakfast was great, and we ate there for dinner as well, which was delicious. I will definitely be staying at the King's Head again.

Cons:

Nothing not to like

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
8
Overall good, evening meal was very good and resonable
Pros:

Hospitality very good.

Cons:

Didn’t like the steep stairs.
Bacon overcooked at breakfast.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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chambers • couple • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Barker • extended_group • gb
7
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Old Coaching Inn
Pros:

Great location. Lovely bedroom. Hot breakfast

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Gethin • couple • gb
7
Ok for one night stay.
Pros:

ok for a one night stay Property is a little dated and our room was noisy facing the main road

Cons:

No food available on a Sunday eveninh

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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rob • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

It was ok

Cons:

Amazed, I bought a pint of beer which they charged me £8. Double the price of a few doors down the road.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Tessa • couple • gb
9
Friendly and comfortable place to stay within easy walking distance of Ross-on-Wye town centre
Pros:

Old, quirky place with exposed timber beams. Bed was comfy, window had blackout blinds, choice of teabags included decaf and green tea as well as standard PG Tips and artisanal tea. There was nice-smelling shower gel and handwash, lovely staff, good pub, decent breakfast, great location and only 3 mins walk from the ‘overflow’ car park.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great place for a short stay in Ross on Wye which is very pretty. We would stay there again.
Pros:

Staff were really friendly, the food lovely, great location and the room was clean and cosy.

Cons:

Getting two dogs down the steep stairs but that is to be expected in such an old building.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Bland • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

The hotel was haunted

Cons:

Was not a pleasant place to stay we checked after 3 days

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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susan • couple • gb
8
Enjoy our stay would return
Pros:

Lovely hotel very clean, staff very nice and helpful, good breakfast plenty of choice.

Cons:

Disappointed we couldn't eat there the evening we stayed and didn't know untill we arrived, mattress I little soft for our liking but that's an individual thing.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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H Joy • couple • gb
9
A lovely place to stay and will certainly return.
Pros:

It was old and quirky but had lots of cosy warm lounges and a nice bar area, a warm friendly atmosphere and was also clean. The food smelt good although we didn’t eat there in the end. Our bedroom was clean and comfortable and a spacious en-suite. We may have had one of the smaller rooms but there was still adequate space. The staff were wonderful despite being rushed off their feet.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee