Kings Arms Hotel

Hotels
6.5 (707 reviews)
40 Market Square , Bicester , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Lack of amenities
Noise from surroundings

Categories

Cleanliness
5.83
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, indicating room quality was not always up to standard.
Service
7.8
Positive comments on staff friendliness and helpfulness were noted, reflecting good service.
Location
8.34
Many reviews highlighted a great location with ample parking, contributing positively to the score.
Room Quality
6.29
Room quality varied; some mentions of tired decor but also comments on comfort.
Amenities
5.32
Lack of essential amenities like WiFi and restaurants impacted the score negatively.
Value for Money
7.28
Good value was noted, especially in terms of spaciousness and overall costs.
Food and Beverage
4.83
Limited food options and lack of on-site dining were frequently mentioned as drawbacks.
Overall Experience
6.3
Mixed experience reported, with satisfactory service in a decent location, yet issues with cleanliness and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 10:57

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Bicester

Garden Oasis: Relax in our tranquil garden and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Delicious Dining: Indulge in exquisite meals at our on-site restaurant and unwind at the bar.

Modern Comfort: Each room features a flat-screen TV, cozy bedding, and a private bathroom for your convenience.

Experience luxury and comfort at Kings Arms Hotel in Bicester. Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

An upgrade to the existing room rates with Full English breakfast at £10 per person and a Dinner (2 course meal at £17.50 per person) on the each room type. Breakfast Timings- Mon-Fri- 6.30 am to 9.30 am and Sat-Sun-8.00 am to 10.30 am

An upgrade to the current room rates is available, including a Full English breakfast for £10 per person. Breakfast is served Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and Saturday to Sunday from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.5
Based on 707 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.83
Service: 7.8
Location: 8.34
Room Quality: 6.29
Amenities: 5.32
Value for Money: 7.28
Food and Beverage: 4.83
Overall Experience: 6.3
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Jon B couple gb
3
Poor. I will not use this hotel again.
Pros:

Handy location. tired hotel infrastructure.

Cons:

The rooms need a redecoration. Shower is old. The curtains dire! they don't block out the light, they hang badly leaving gaps for light to get in. In addition to this there is street lamp directly outside the main room 5 window which lights up the room constantly, leading to a poor nights sleep.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Janice solo_traveller gb
7
All the facilities you’d expect from a hotel and great service.
Pros:

Great location. Wonderful staff who were friendly and helpful. Beautiful old building with a good sized and light room.

Cons:

Shower tray leaked and shower fixture wouldn’t hold shower head in place. No lift but reception carried my case upstairs.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Miss solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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zhenlong couple gb
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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andrew couple gb
5
Pros:

Brilliant location and added bonus of free parking when you register at the bar when checking in

Cons:

Rooms Very dated, although clean .. I personally didn't find the bed very comfortable

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Louisa couple gb
10
Excellent value for money would definitely go back
Pros:

Excellent value for money very clean very spacious staff were very accommodating to what we wanted

Cons:

There wasn’t a lot we didn’t like about the property actually nothing

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Shelley couple gb
5
Friendly staff, good location but very noisy.
Pros:

The location was great, the staff were friendly.

Cons:

Very noisy. It is only single glazed so you could hear everything outside. There were people being very loud until 3:30am. This was my main issue.
There was also water sound all night which I think was the radiator, so it either needs bleeding or the pressure is low. Also the shower was bad for pressure (check your boiler)

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Xiaowei couple gb
4
个别店员“黑心”(疑调换客人房间),临街房间比较吵,隔音一般。
Pros:

Cons:

入住时,店员(女,面相为印度人——客观陈述,供同胞避雷!)应该是调换了预订的“高级大床房”,给安排了应该是最差的顶层阁楼17号房(楼梯和房间的天花板几乎撞头、无网络信号、房间冰冷……)。之后下楼要求调换房间,才换回预订的正常房间。疑为欺诈行为!

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
6
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Tim extended_group gb
7
Its a decent hotel for the money, but could do with a bit of TLC.
Pros:

Large rooms, Central location and good parking

Cons:

Carpets could do with a clean, Bath and shower in bathroom, but the shower wasn't plumbed in.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
1
Awful
Pros:

None available

Cons:

This used to be a lovely family run hotel.

Not anymore, it is now run down and filthy would never stay again.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Adetola family_with_children gb
1
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

I was really excited to upgrade to a Superior King Size Room, having saved for this stay – but the experience was such a disappointment.

The room was dirty, dusty, and had an unpleasant smell. To make matters worse, it was full of mosquitoes. The bed was unbelievably hard, lumpy, and uncomfortable, while the décor looked extremely tired, with plaster cover-ups visible everywhere. The blinds were thick with dust, the carpet felt unclean, and the furniture was covered in paint marks.

The bathroom was just as bad: no proper shower (we had to bend in the bath to shower), broken taps, a wobbly toilet seat, filthy floors, limescale in the toilet, a dusty mirror, and a stained dressing table seat. Even the window sills were dirty. The room was unbearably hot, and despite the “upgrade,” the TV didn’t work. The WiFi didn’t work

On top of all this, drinks were cheap quality yet charged at extortionate prices. We were stuck, as the hotel was fully booked for the wedding and other hotels nearby were also full.

I couldn’t wait to get home just to scrub the dirt off me. This was far from the “superior” experience I had saved up for. I would not recommend anyone to stay here.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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zhanjie couple gb
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Angie extended_group gb
6
Cons:

I was disappointed with the breakfast we had a medium which was 1sausage spoon of beans 1bacon half fresh tomato egg and a hash brown no toast or butter and butter

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
1
Dismal
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller gb
1
Disgraceful
Cons:

There was no hot water for the duration of the stay. Spoke with the staff who where very unhelpful and didn't seem bothered. Contacted them 5 times via email to receive no reply. try to cancel due to basic amenities not provided and still got charged for the days i cancelled for the remaining of the week and the following 2 weeks booked there.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sau Chen extended_group gb
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
7
Adequate for purpose, very noisy outside, hotel appearance outside needs addressing
Pros:

Breakfast not available due to renovation. Hotel fine needs a little tlc on the outside of the building. Lots of noise from outside. Bar area nice. Nowhere iin bathroom for toiletries even though Hugh bathroom just needs a shelf easy fix but not thought of. Little tired the room

Cons:

Outside not very appealing needs tlc very noisy location

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Laura couple gb
1
Poor service, would not recommend
Pros:

My room was cancelled at lunchtime due to a fault with the bathroom, so I didn't get to stay at the hotel. I am still waiting for a refund 3 weeks later.

Cons:

My room booked for the 9th August was cancelled at lunchtime on the day of my stay and I am still waiting for a refund 3 weeks later. Have sent numerous emails to the hotel with no response from them.
Have started a dispute with my bank now to try and get my money back from the kings arms or booking.com

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Terence couple gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Location is perfect with on site parking. Nice idea to have a fan in the room but no aircon

Cons:

. No breakfast available in the hotel so had to go elsewhere in Bicester. Can’t understand why lunch and dinner are available but not breakfast. They are really missing a trick. Both outside and inside are looking very tired and need of investment.
Bedroom was small and old fashioned and needs decorating.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee