The Kings Arms Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1586 reviews)
Market Square, Stow on the Wold , Stow on the Wold , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: BHX

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1586 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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Maureen solo_traveller gb
10
Great value for money in prime location
Pros:

Excellent location. Lovely breakfast. Good value for money.

Cons:

Although the details mentioned a lot of steps the last flight were very steep and narrow which was difficult to climb with a suitcase. However once up the stairs the room was perfect with a prime view of the square.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Ozan couple tr
3
Tavsiye etmiyorum
Pros:

Kahvaltısı iyiydi ve konumu

Cons:

Oda tavan arasında çıkması çok zor bir yerdeydi,
Banyo ufaktı
Tavan baş hizasındaydı eğilerek yürüdük.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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patrick couple fr
10
Super hôtel
Pros:

Hôtel très bien placé dans le centre du village
Chambre super mignonne, on s y sent bien, très propre
Personnel sympathique et très réactif
C était parfait

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
J
Jane solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

I liked the ambience, the style, the history.
The age and character were cool, the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Loved the location and town, beautiful shops and church.

Cons:

Breakfast was a little over cooked each morning.
The beds were not comfortable . The actual bed and the mattress, waking each day to stiff back and necks.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Bryan couple au
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
M
Massimo couple it
8
Pros:

atmosfera autentica. Posizione perfetta. Rilassante.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
C
Cath couple gb
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
H
Henning couple de
2
It was a good stay and the car park was good, but make sure you don't fall into the same trap as we
Pros:

Location was great, room and breakfast was okay

Cons:

The staff told us that they would register our car on their iPad, as the iPad or the network was not working when we arrived. We were surprised later when we received a letter from the car rental company saying that we had to pay £100 as a fee. I contacted the hotel via Booking.com, by phone, and by email, but never received a response. This was very disappointing as it was their fault and cost me a lot of money (not to mention the price of the hotel itself). So beware — they might not actually help you even if they say they will. I would be happy to withdraw my criticism if they contacted me and reimbursed me for this amount.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
K
Katherine extended_group au
8
Fantastic location and the pub food is good too.
Pros:

Location in Stow is excellent. Great to stay in such a historic building.

Cons:

Was hot in summer.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
S
sallycottis family_with_children gb
7
Adequate , convenient location
Pros:

Family with 2year old put on top floor very steep steps . Not a good idea at all

Breakfast was average wide variety but lacked quality

Cons:

stairs too steep
Some of the renovation is not in keeping with age and character or building

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
J
Jill couple gb
7
Hotel could do with some upgrading
Pros:

Central location
Good breakfast

Cons:

Room a bit tatty
The hotel and rooms need some TLC

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
A
ANNETTE couple au
10
Historical hotel in the heart of town
Pros:

Historic hotel right in the heart of town with parking at the back. We had a lovely dinner at the pub too

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
I
ian solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
M
Monica family_with_children no
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
M
Michael family_with_children gb
9
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
9
Very good and pleasantly surprised
Pros:

Friendly staff, good food and variety and parking

Cons:

Only 1 issue is that the stairs are dark on 2 flights and not easy to see steps so the dark steps just need a white painted edge on them as some others are

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Dave couple be
5
Het was maar voor twee nachten om te slapen,maar toch viel het tegen!
Pros:

Incheken ging vlot, gratis parking was aanwezig. Ook het personel waw zeer vriendelijk

Cons:

Kamer was klein en de plavondhoogte was niet toerijkend voor een person van 183cm (solder kamer) stijle trap welke zeer smal was en met koffers zeer slecht te doen was.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
D
diane solo_traveller fr
9
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
B
Bob couple gb
8
Great location in the centre of town
Pros:

Easy check in, parking behind the property was good, breakfast served freshly and was quick

Cons:

Bit of a climb to our room, if elderly and less mobile you might struggle to get up and down the steep stairs.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee