Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
7.5 (2025 reviews)
Friar Street , Worcester , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Wheelchair accessible
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor room quality
Issues with service

Categories

Cleanliness
6.83
Multiple mentions of the room being basic and in poor repair, and complaints about scuffed walls indicate below-average cleanliness.
Service
7.8
Mixed feedback on service; some were pleasant while others indicated a lack of professionalism.
Location
8.84
Many positive mentions of the location being excellent and central for various activities.
Room Quality
6.79
Comments on poor repair, outdated features, and discomfort with mattress indicate below-average room quality.
Amenities
7.82
Basic amenities were provided, though some guests found room facilities outdated and insufficient.
Value for Money
6.78
Complaints about room costs not aligning with the quality suggest poor value for money.
Food and Beverage
7.33
Breakfast received some positive mentions, but issues with service and wait time noted.
Overall Experience
7.8
The experience mixed with strong points in location and service but significant drawbacks in room quality and consistency.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 08:23

Property Description

Historic Charm and Central Location
Step back in time at Ye Olde Talbot Hotel, a 13th-century coaching inn opposite the cathedral in Worcester. Enjoy a British menu, cask ales, and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi.

Cultural Exploration at Your Doorstep
Immerse yourself in Worcester's rich history with galleries, museums, and ancient buildings just steps away. Explore the variety of shops and cafes in the vibrant city center.

Cozy Accommodations and Dining
Individually decorated rooms await you, each equipped with modern amenities. Unwind in the Lounge Bar with daily specials or savor a Full English breakfast. Indulge in a selection of wines, teas, and coffees for a delightful stay.

Experience the allure of historic Worcester at Ye Olde Talbot Hotel. Book now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

This hotel does not have a car park. Parking are available at the Cathedral square NCP located next to the hotel and King street car park located approx. 2 min walk from the hotel

Please note that full payment is taken at the time of booking.

This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise especially during weekends.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 2025 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.83
Service: 7.8
Location: 8.84
Room Quality: 6.79
Amenities: 7.82
Value for Money: 6.78
Food and Beverage: 7.33
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Edward • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Everything fine nice staff great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Val Freeman • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great central location
Pros:

Fantastic location and great value for money

Cons:

Nothing really. Room could benefit from some updating but considering the price and location, can't fault it.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Lee • family_with_children • gb
3
Great location but very noisy
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

It was tired. The rooms were extremely noisy and in need of a major update

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Crammond • solo_traveller • gb
8
Really love this place, just needs a few tweaks, but will return.
Pros:

Excellent location, staff are friendly and helpful, beds clean, bathroom spotless.

Cons:

Very noisy, cars, vans going past all night, windows and walls paper thin, can hear everything, if your a light sleeper like me, you probably wont get much sleep. Delivery men delivering bottles early hours of the morning, a man was potting plants at 6am in the morning right under my window, talking very loud to people walking past, another man had a guitar, a boom box and a camera singing outside after midnight, recording himself, apparently he does this often, we had to tell him to move so we could sleep. Carpets need cleaning, blood stain on floor and splashed up wall, old stain, can see its not been cleaned thoroughly. Rooms quite dark and gloomy, needs lighter curtains as they are very outdated and dark, makes the room look very miserable and old fashioned.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • solo_traveller • gb
2
Pros:

Staff were very friendly.

Cons:

No air con in very old and tired rooms.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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SANDRA • solo_traveller • gb
10
My stay was very enjoyable and would stay again.
Pros:

I liked the ambience of this place. Nice areas to spend time and it was a bonus having a lovely shaded courtyard to cool off in. It was also a smoking area for those who smoked. Breakfast was really good with plenty of choices and a resonable price too. I had breakfast on my last morning before my travel home. I also had lunch on my second day.Taxis were near by and so was the main town if you wanted to go there. The beautiful Worcester Cathedral is in walking distance. All the staff I met during my stay were really nice and helpful giving me information on how to get to where I needed to go. I would stay here again next time I visit my friend in Worcester.

Cons:

I didnt not like anything but to have made it perfect for me I would have liked maybe a free standing remote comtrol fan because I stayed when we were having a heatwave and I had to lie on top of bed each night.There was a fan to use but it was quite small. I would have liked a walk in shower as I can no longer use a bath.I was advised about this so I did know before I arrived. I did use the over the bath shower but I felt unsafe for fear of a fall. Maybe a hand rail on the wall would help whilst using shower.I had room 2 and the shower curtain rod needs to be lowered because the shower curtain wasnt long enough hence the water was all over the floor each time I used it. As I say some of these things are just personal preference. A more able person wouldn't have these problems.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
It was during the recent heatwave and I was delighted (and cooled) to find a fan supplied.
Pros:

Met my expectations. I have stayed a number of times before.

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Graham • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Location good , breakfast lovely

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
8
Good value hotel
Pros:

Good value for the price, comfy bed, fan welcomed. Staff friendly and good location for one night

Cons:

Needs bathroom updating but everything there that we needed

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Marrianne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Birthday stay
Pros:

The staff,were so friendly and the food was lovely, 2nd time staying for us,all ill say is I wish it had aircon, as we were so hot,couldn't sleep,

Cons:

No aircon.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Holmsey • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Comfortable and handy to the city centre

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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DAMMIKA • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Restaurant was good

Cons:

Facilities and room

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Pat • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Ena • couple • gb
10
It was ok
Pros:

Breakfast Okay, not enough options, the room on the small side and the bed uncomfortable as well as only being a double, also there was only a tiny wooden stool to sit on, when we asked for some chairs we were informed they would look but didn't have spare chairs, they found one chair for us, not impressed.

Cons:

Photographs show a small table and chairs in the room, see above

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Ball • couple • gb
1
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location is great and always a nice welcome, comfy bed and good breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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ronald • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good value
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable central location
Pros:

The fact that under the modern trapping, there is an ancient hotel here with wood beams

Cons:

Nothing. Was what it said on tin

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
8
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee