Kings Arms Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (745 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Some rooms were comfortable, but many complaints about noise and outdated features.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 745 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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Matthew • couple • gb
7
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
8
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • couple • gb
9
A wonderful, comfortable stay with exquisite little touches.
Pros:

Beautifully decorated and a gorgeous old property.

Cons:

It was all lovely.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Ideal location, great food and friendly staff at reasonable prices.
Pros:

The location is perfect for being right in the middle of the town. The hotel bar and restaurant are lovely areas and the food in the restaurant has always been really good.

Cons:

The rooms need an update along with corridors, external areas as well.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great value.
Pros:

Location and great staff.

Cons:

Carpets could do with an upgrade.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
Excellent t
Pros:

Excellent. Very helpful staff. Lovely comfortable beds. Great bathroom. Good restaurant..we had a Sunday roast. Would recommend.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
Good value for money, friendly staff
Pros:

Lovely large room, tea and coffee making facilities including a Nespresso machine.

Cons:

It was noisy on Friday and Saturday nights until late in the evening as it is a busy pub and there is another busy pub immediately next dour.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Harriet • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The room was lovely, clean and tidy. Staff were welcoming, warm and accommodating (I had a meeting, and the staff were happy to hold my bag until I was finished).

Cons:

The fire escape sign in the room (Room 7) was so bright i struggled to sleep. I know this is a necessity, though it was a very bright light!

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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juile • couple • gb
8
Comfortable, relaxing, food was amazing.
Pros:

Room was a good size, but it wasn't what I would call a king room, going by previous places we have stayed in and the cost of the room did not reflect this, it was more like a £90 room, but it was clean and comfortable. No plug sockets near the mirror so was a bit difficult doing your hair.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Dianne Firmin • couple • gb
8
Kings Arms, Berko
Pros:

Lovely white luxury towels and very comfy bed..

Cons:

Mirtor was useless when using hairdryer. Very irritating!
Stairway very dowdy, could do with a coat of paint!

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Fionnuala • family_with_children • ie
8
Satisfactory
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent. My poached eggs where perfect and my daughter was very happy with hers also. Staff were very kid friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

There was some discrepancy about payment before I left. I expected it to have been sorted on arrival as I booked through booking.com staff however were understanding and efficiently sorted it out. There was also alot of noise from outside at night until about 2am

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • gb
9
Disappointed
Pros:

Huge comfy bed and pillows we slept so well.

Cons:

Room 6 is tired , numerous maintenance issues .
Loo seat broken, sink cracked, bath has black tape on the edge, tile coming off wall, fuse box on show, privacy film peeling off window , mis matched hangers, glass dome with nothing under it ???!? Hair dryer , but no socket close to mirror, room designed by a bald headed man ! Route from bar to rooms via a full skip (being collected tomorrow), shopping trolley , mops, brushes and general rubbish . Entrance stair carpet grubby. Definitely not worth the £111 we paid for room only basis. I think £80 is plenty.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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38bd20e29dd870a882600193272ba7d2 • couple • gb
7
Central
Pros:

Large king size room. Loads of space. Central.

Cons:

Tiny bathroom. Pity it was so small in such a large room.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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7f3bda2a3c9071c81b4470eaba49039e • couple • gb
7
Central to everything.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Good pub and restaurant. Very centrally placed for town centre and station.
Nice big superking bed.

Cons:

Noisy plumbing. The knocking was quite loud.
No onsite parking and it’s very restrictive in Berkhamsted these days between 8am and 6pm. We were constantly clock watching and moving the car.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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c42c20f40cf3723f65a6e27cd050b163 • family_with_children • au
7
Fantastic staff. Fantastic food. Great location. Comfortable stay.
Pros:

The location was fantastic in the heart of town for the markets, shops, cafes etc. The rooms were pleasant with comfy beds. We loved the character & charm of the bar area, food was exceptionally good, and all the staff were outstanding & very accomodating in particular Sarah, Sam, Phoebe & Lucas.

Cons:

The accommodation & pub toilets are a little tired in some areas & would benefit for minor maintenance. There is no parking, which we were aware of prior and we managed to find parking in varying car parks near by with the occasional need to car shuffle. It didn’t affect us much to be honest.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • es
10
Very comfortable…food was excellent
Pros:

Staff .. so friendly and helpful

Cons:

Couldn’t see how to work heating

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • gb
6
We were in Berkhamsted for a school re union
Pros:

Central

Cons:

Very run down, very messy outside our room. The breakfast was very poor. We have stayed there before and breakfast has been the high light.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • couple • gb
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee