The Kings Arms Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1515 reviews)
Market Square, Stow on the Wold , Stow on the Wold , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean, friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Uncomfortable bed and sofa
Steep stairs

Categories

Cleanliness
8.48
Guests noted the hotel was very clean.
Service
8.75
Staff were frequently described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.89
The hotel is centrally located, making it convenient for exploring the area.
Room Quality
8.04
Most rooms were described as cosy, but some guests found the bed and sofa uncomfortable.
Amenities
7.87
Basic amenities were available, but some guests pointed out issues like steep stairs.
Value for Money
8.23
Good overall value considering the quality of service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Breakfast and food quality received high praise from guests.
Overall Experience
8.35
Overall, guests expressed satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:18

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Stow on the Wold

Convenient Amenities: The Kings Arms Hotel offers free WiFi, private parking, and a cozy bar for guests to unwind.

Comfortable Rooms: Each room is equipped with a TV, seating area, and a private bathroom, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Delicious Breakfast: Start your day right with a Full English breakfast served fresh every morning at the property.

Experience the charm of Stow on the Wold at The Kings Arms Hotel. Book now for a delightful stay!

Important information:

Please be aware that when booking a stay with The Kings Arms Hotel, due to its nature and age, the building has many stairs, some of which are very steep. As a result, it may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Please call the Hotel if you think this might cause an issue. The Hotel staff will always do what they can to accommodate your needs.

Please note that all rooms except the Triple Room can only be accessed via steep stairs and are located on the second floor.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1515 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.48
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 7.87
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Lynne • couple • gb
6
I wouldn’t return. The staff were pleasant but the food was poor and generally the place was tatty. I returned my dese
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

The staircase was very very steep. Poor standard of food.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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simona • extended_group • si
9
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • ae
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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brian • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great location needs some tlc
Pros:

Great location , quirky rooms, historical building. Off road parking.

Cons:

Soundproofing not adequate. Could hear people talking in next room and their dog barking. Windows single glazed and damaged. Very small tv which broke immediately. Eventually got a replacement tv. We were asked if we wanted the rooms to be refreshed and also replenish tea coffee etc. we said yes but this did not happen during our 2 night stay. Shower room was very small and had a musty smell. We had a little one up one down cottage type room which I didn’t realise. It was ok but a bit of a faff as shower room was downstairs and bedroom upstairs. Double bed was two singles pushed together, not good for romantic weekend. Stairs to bedroom were very steep and satiated. Anyone with any mobility issue would really struggle.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely location, character inn, clean, friendly staff, free car park and breakfast included.
Food was delicious and well presented. Good range of food for evening meals

Cons:

The room was a beautiful attic room with very low ceilings ( very difficult to negotiate with anyone over 6ft. ) Access up an extremely steep rickety staircase which meant you needed to be fairly fit to get up there

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • gb
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Beverley • couple • gb
10
Beautiful location and wonderful area.
Pros:

Room had a fabulous view over the market square

Cons:

Steep stairs up to the bedroom, but it's an old building and the room was worth it.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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michelle • couple • gb
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
10
Excellent hotel in the perfect location
Pros:

We had a lovely meal on our first night

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • family_with_children • us
10
Lovely hotel right in the center of town!
Pros:

This hotel was in a perfect location, right in the center of Stow-on-the-Wold. Very cozy and provided all we needed. We loved the included breakfast and that it was above a restaurant for dinner. Helpful and kind staff.

Cons:

Nothing to note!

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Hotel was very central .
Room was nice.

Cons:

The food was hit and miss ! We had a meal in the evening when we arrived which was nice . However the breakfast could be better and had a dirty cup and saucer which also had a chip on it !

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Carlo • family_with_children • it
10
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Flippence • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely location and lovely building

Cons:

The steep stairs up to my room

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
9
Lovely Lakes getaway
Pros:

Lovely staff. Very friendly and accommodating. Cosy rooms and great lounge/kitchen set up. Very good value for money. Some of the other pubs I used to come to in the area have lost a bit of their charm. This one hasn’t.

Cons:

Not a lot

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Hagen • couple • de
6
Sehr gute Lage, aber sehr laute Klimaanlagen im Innenhof
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage

Cons:

Im Innenhof laufen 24/7 Klimaanlagen, die warme Luft und Lautstärke produzieren (Öffnen der Fenster nicht möglich), Badezimmer z. T. veraltet

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
6
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
8
Cozy (small) and great location
Pros:

We liked the location and the historic nature of the building. Nice to have parking included.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Debra • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • gb
4
Disappointing stay at what is a beautiful part of the country
Pros:

Nothing really. We stayed 3 nights,had no room service,no replenishment of tea,milk,biscuits. They never cleaned the wash room or even emptied tge bin. On first observation the accommodation was quite quirky,but ended up being quite a hazard. The bed was upstairs but the toilet down stairs so at night time it proved a bit scary . There was hardly any staff. One girl doing all the breakfasts...she dud her best. The first night we ate in the bar area which served as the 'restaurant' and both things I ordered,they did not have. Very disappointing.We would not stay there again

Cons:

There was no communal lounge to rest. The 'restaurant ' and breakfast area were also the bar area.As previously mentioned,nobody attended to the room,bed,coffee,tea bags,biscuits were not replenished

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Hans Petter • couple • no
8
Ok overnatting i Stow.
Pros:

Fin beliggenhet og koselig gammel stil.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee