Kings Arms Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (710 reviews)
147 High Street, , Berkhamsted , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise issues
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
5.93
Multiple mentions of dust and unpleasant odors indicate concerns about cleanliness.
Service
7.9
Staff were friendly and helpful, though there were issues with responsiveness.
Location
8.94
Great location close to the high street and local amenities.
Room Quality
6.89
Some rooms were comfortable, but many complaints about noise and outdated features.
Amenities
7.42
Basic amenities were sometimes lacking, such as missing bath plugs and shower gel.
Value for Money
7.38
Some guests felt the experience did not meet their expectations for the price.
Food and Beverage
6.93
Breakfast was praised, but service issues and food quality were inconsistent.
Overall Experience
7.8
Mixed feelings from guests regarding stay, balancing positives with significant negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:42

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique-Style Rooms
Indulge in a stay at The King's Arms, a 17th-century coaching inn in Berkhamsted. Each room exudes a unique charm, blending traditional and contemporary design, and named after characters from Graham Greene's novels. Enjoy modern amenities such as iPod docking stations, luxury toiletries, and free Wi-Fi for a comfortable stay.

Elegant Dining Experience
Savor the flavors at our elegant restaurant featuring an open plan charcoal grill. From aged steaks to fresh fish, our innovative menu showcases the best of local produce throughout the day. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, delight in a culinary journey like no other.

Stylish Bar and Lounge
Unwind in style at our chic bar and lounge area offering a wide selection of local ales, wines, champagne, and cocktails. With a bar food menu available all day and extended hours on weekends, relax and socialize in a sophisticated setting at any time.

Experience luxury, fine dining, and relaxation at The King's Arms. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 710 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.93
Service: 7.9
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 6.89
Amenities: 7.42
Value for Money: 7.38
Food and Beverage: 6.93
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Christina • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Location & facilities good

Cons:

Long wait for evening meal! Had to ask when food was coming. Very tasty once it arrived

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Leanna • solo_traveller • za
9
The Kings Arms
Pros:

Comfy bed, beautiful blanket and cushions
Enjoyed Breakfast

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Ludovic Mayeux • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
Perfect, warm , welcoming, and fantastic staff 🥰🥰🥰
Pros:

Perfect

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Shani • couple • gg
9
As usual a lovely welcome with fire lit in the bar and room nice and warm
Pros:

Lovely staff. Good food and the best breakfast!!!!

Cons:

Creaking radiator!

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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MARK MARSH • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Stella • couple • gb
9
Oak beams, log fire, amazing attentive staff lovely stay
Pros:

The old beams, open fire, lovely room

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Vivian • couple • gb
10
Just lovely
Pros:

The hotel was full of character and olde worlde charm, oak beam ceilings, brick walls, very tastefully decorated. Beautifly furnished. Very confortable. Beautifuly appointed en suite bathroom.

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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mal • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent stay
Pros:

Location size of room price

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • couple • gb
10
Perfect stay to visit family
Pros:

So central to town centre. Great choice of breakfasts. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Courtyard room ideal no stairs to negotiate.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice place to stay for one night on a walking trip.
Pros:

Nice decor
Comfortable bed
Good breakfast

Cons:

A little noisy due to high street location.
No staff on duty as we arrived to check in. Thereafter, the staff were very good though.

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Great stay, helpful staff and hearty breakfast

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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ANTHONY • couple • gb
10
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • gb
8
A great stay
Pros:

Lovely staff, and I was kindly upgraded to a much larger room. The renovations are nice for the most part. The breakfast was truly exceptional.

Cons:

The bathroom was cold if the door was left closed, the water flow to the bath was painfully slow, and there was no way to secure the room door from the inside.

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Jay • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff great location

Cons:

No hot water in the morning

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Gill • couple • gb
8
Berkhampsted Birthday treat
Pros:

Great location on the high street and good breakfast choices

Cons:

Parking difficult and the passageway to the room was shabby.

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Zena • couple • gb
5
Shabby room
Pros:

Staff were helpful and polite

Cons:

Dirty carpets in room
No heat ing in room -3 outside so very cold room
No headboard on bed
Nasty smell on the way to room
Lights switches not working

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee