Kings Arms Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (769 reviews)
147 High Street, , Berkhamsted , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Bar
Golf course
See all facilities

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Some rooms were comfortable, but many complaints about noise and outdated features.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.

Important information:

We believe that dogs are part of the family and there is no need to leave any four-legged guests behind for your staycation. We have created special packages for overnight stays in our bedrooms that we have designated as dog friendly. Complete with their own doggy bed, blanket, bowl, and welcome box of tasty treats, up to a maximum of two dogs per room can stay with you, where available, for £20 per pet, per night.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 769 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
A
Alexandra solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Great food, lovely staff, comfy bed.

Cons:

Room was exceptionally hot. I appreciated the Dyson fan in the room but there's only so much it can do when it's circulating hot air. The towel rail couldn't be turned off (in July!) and the window only opens a few inches. The night outside was cool, but I was living in a greenhouse and got no sleep.
I'm sure it's a lovely room when it's not summer.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple ch
7
Man kann in dieser Stadt kein 4 Sternhotel erwarten.
Pros:

Das Hotel hat keine Klimaanlage , aber sie haben eine potable Klimaanlage hingestellt. Wir waren sehr froh darueber.
Die Dusche ist neu und hervorragend. Das Pub nebenan ist nachts sehr belebt , aber wir haben keinen Laerm gehoert.

Cons:

Kuehlschrank und Foehn fehlen, Fernster kann man nicht aufmachen, also keine frische Luft.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
J
Jacek solo_traveller gb
10
Super miejsce
Pros:

Czystość i lokalizacja

Cons:

Brak danych

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
D
Derek solo_traveller gb
8
Overall very good, just let down on one point
Pros:

Location, clean room overall, helpful staff

Cons:

Toilet seat needed to be replaced, very unhygienic..can’t believe it’s not been noticed by housekeepers

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
B
Barbara solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely staff, very welcoming. I was in one of the rooms in the adjacent building, and the room was enormous. The building itself is an older building but it is equipped with modern tech, such as a Dyson fan. Excellent bed, lots of sachets of coffee so you do not have to plan and ration your little coffee treats. A brilliant place to stay and I will go back there in the future.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
P
phil couple gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Gorgeous room…totally soundproof even though its on the high street. Fantastic staff, great location

Cons:

No complaints at all. Will definitely come again

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
S
stuart solo_traveller gb
9
Nice room. Good food. Good location.
Pros:

Nice room. Good food. Good location.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
M
Monica solo_traveller ar
8
Pros:

Ubicacion

Cons:

Escaleras

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
B
Barry solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Conveniently situated

Cons:

Room was too hot, summer heatwave

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
M
Michael family_with_children ca
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
S
Sydney couple us
10
Lucas and Trinity were the best bartenders! So helpful
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
D
Daniel solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
P
Patricia couple gb
9
Excellent short stay .. would like to have stayed longer
Pros:

Room was spacious, clean and bed and pillows extremely comfortable . Furnished beautifully and characterful
The rooms were separated from the pub .
The owners had made an effort to keep the room cool .
Breakfast was good and we ( and 12 others purchased an evening meal ) all meals very good !

Cons:

Just no car parking but thats not really their fault .. in a high street location and they found us somewhere to park

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
R
Rocco solo_traveller gb
1
Really, really disappointed. I have booked in for another three dates, so hopefully this will be ok!
Pros:

The breakfast was nice.

Cons:

I paid £195 each night for a superior room, this price should be for a five star experience. I stay often and the room I have a few weeks before was beautiful. The room I was given was terrible, small, cobwebs, no charging points, not cleaned whilst I was there, no bath.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
C
Chloe couple gb
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple gb
6
Great location
Pros:

Location, size of the room, staff and beds and shower

Cons:

So noisy next to the kitchen and staff talking and noises late into the night

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
J
Justin extended_group gb
7
nice hotel but double check the room / person allocation with hotel before booking.
Cons:

The rooms are advertised to sleep 3. I booked this for 3 of my workers. They were told on arrival that this was incorrect and had to book a separate room.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
L
Loretta solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The room was large and comfortable. It had everything you needed. We appreciated having the air con given the heat. We didn't experience the noise others had commented on.
Overall a positive stay and value for money.
Overall a positive

Cons:

We felt the entrance area before they rooms was a bit off putting and could do with some updating as could some aspects of the room.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
B
Bernice couple ie
9
Love this place and its the best breakfast you’ll ever have
Pros:

Great room, quiet and the breakfast is the best ever, thank you

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple au
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Great location, very clean and very comfortable beds!
Great food atmosphere and drinks downstairs as well.

Cons:

It got a little noisy on Friday and Saturday night, but to be expected when you are staying above a pub.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee