Kings Head Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1714 reviews)
24 Market Place , Cirencester , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly restaurant service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor staff service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.26
Reports of unclean room conditions, hair in the bathroom, and stains evident.
Service
8.23
Inconsistent service with reports of rudeness from staff and mishandling of reservations.
Location
9.77
General consensus indicates excellent location near key attractions.
Room Quality
7.72
Mixed feedback with positive aspects like spaciousness, but complaints about coldness and wear.
Amenities
7.75
Certain amenities lacking, such as room service and accessible features.
Value for Money
7.21
Numerous comments about the hotel being overpriced given the quality.
Food and Beverage
9.26
Generally positive sentiments regarding the restaurant and food quality.
Overall Experience
9.23
Overall positive sentiment, despite specific grievances.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:44

Property Description

Elegant Accommodations
Experience elegance and modern comfort at the Kings Head Hotel in Cirencester. Each air-conditioned guest room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and Tea and Coffee making facilities. The en-suite bathrooms offer complimentary toiletries for your convenience.

Exceptional Dining
Indulge in the very best of modern British cuisine at the hotel's onsite restaurant, complemented by an exceptional wine list. Enjoy all-day dining options in a sophisticated setting. Afterward, unwind in the stylish bar or relax in the comfortable lounges.

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, the Kings Head Hotel is surrounded by local shops, pubs, and cafes, all just a short 2-minute walk away. Explore the nearby picturesque villages of Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, both within a 30-minute drive.

Book your stay at the Kings Head Hotel for a luxurious getaway in Cirencester.

Important information:

The Kings Head Hotel requires full pre payment of the total amount of your stay upon check in. The property requires pre authorization of a valid credit or debit card on check in for any additional services during you stay.

Any loss or damage to items listed within the hotel inventory will be charged as required up to 30 days from the date of departure. Any damage to the hotel bedrooms or public areas will be charged accordingly no more than 30 days from the date of departure. If any damage means the room must be taken off sale, the hotel reserves the right to charge a full night's stay in addition to the cost of damage. The hotel reserves the right to charge the full amount for reinstatement of items found to have gone missing or to have been broken or damaged. This will also apply to any guest smoking in the hotel, for which a non-negotiable charge of £300.00 will be made.

Due to the layout of the hotel, some bedrooms are not accessible by elevator and do involve stairs. Please let us know in advance if you require an accessible room, or assistance with your luggage.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 2 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1714 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.26
Service: 8.23
Location: 9.77
Room Quality: 7.72
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 7.21
Food and Beverage: 9.26
Overall Experience: 9.23
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andrewstrong333 Couples London, England
10
Enjoyable evening
Pros:

A lovely meal, very good table service (Alice) - efficient, personable and attentive

2026-05-16 via Tripadvisor
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Lene extended_group no
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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538aftons Couples Cirencester, Cotswolds, England
10
Just amazing! A must for everyone
Pros:

Today was our 10 year anniversary so we decided to celebrate at the Brasserie in the Kings Head hotel and this turned out to be the perfect decision for us. This place has recently been renovated and it they did an excellent job!

On top of the beautiful location, we were given what felt like a tailored special experience by all of the staff there although I must say that Zack, gentleman that looked after us was an absolute pleasure and a credit to the level of excellence this place has to offer. He was amazing in every aspect!

And to top it all off he brought us two of his own delightful cocktail creations along with a lovely happy anniversary dessert to help make our already perfect evening even better. Thank you Zack you are an absolute gem :-)

We will be back to sample more of your cocktails soon!

2026-05-14 via Tripadvisor
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Lois couple gb
8
Comfortable stay, good value. Parking an issue but central location ideal for everything else.
Pros:

Lovely room although no view. Great facilities - aircon, fan, iron, kettle and coffee machine. Amazing shower. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

No car park. No fridge in room.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Sara couple gb
8
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Beer solo_traveller gb
7
Great location comfortable room and good for 3 to 4 days
Pros:

Room was comfortable and clean with a lovely bathroom and shower. Great breakfast and a good evening menu. Restaurant staff very attentive Very crowded bar in the evening and noisy but couldn't hear the noise in the room. Very centrally located and great for all local amenities.

Cons:

Lighting system was most strange and I never got to grips with the way the lights worked, no slot to turn lights on with the key card. I think this is most strange lighting system I have seen in a room for awhile. No information in the room. There are a lot of stairs and a very long corridor to some of the rooms, I would have preferred something with fewer stairs. if you aren't keen on stairs then you need to make that clear. There is a lift but not to all floors and areas

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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StevenJohnBarnes Solo travel London, England
6
King of the Jungle, so call the Police…
Pros:

Came in for a drink on an averagely busy Friday evening, and as ever despite a plethora of hard working young bar staff it took a while to get served. This is a recurring occurrence as a local who has visited the bar here regularly over the last 9 months.

The renovations have been done tastefully (except the clearly erroneous framed retro style ‘wool’ poster, which was clearly an AI pick rather than from someone who grew up in Cirencester and has seen NZ….). But I hope that this latest incarnation is not let down by absent management, much like the last couple of attempts.

The words Brakspear, up, and brewery spring to mind.

2026-05-08 via Tripadvisor
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Rachel couple au
9
Great location and staff, delicious food…take your own pillow if you can!!!
Pros:

The location was perfect for exploring the Cotswolds and central to Cirencester itself…a beautiful market village. Food and service at the pub downstairs was excellent, the staff were great. We loved our stay at Kings Head.

Cons:

Unfortunately the bed and pillows were very uncomfortable. The bed had a significant dip in the middle and the pillows were as flat as pancakes.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Hannah solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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palmer couple gb
6
Absolutely average. We stayed in a junior suite however the view is awful.
Pros:

Location is fantastic

Cons:

Receptionist was quite “abrasive” when she asked us why we asked about car parking. The hotel advertise it and my car registration was asked for when checking in on line, so why wouldn’t I ask 🤷‍♂️

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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welshy girl couple gb
7
1 awful room and 1 beautiful . Hotel bar and terrace beautiful .Staff are lovely if you can speak to
Pros:

we stayed for 2 nights unfortunately our first room was not at all good smelt damp looked out onto a wall and no hot water at all through the hand basin. I could not get hold of anyone on reception when we discovered the problems as it was around 11.30 pm , the next morning we managed to speak to reception and they promptly moved us to a lovely room which was an upgrade

Cons:

room 312 not good at all

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
a great place to stay
Pros:

beautiful historic hotel in a prime spot in centre of town , spacious and spotless rooms , great food , the bar and lounge areas are cosy and inviting .will use this place everytime im in town

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
10
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Paulette couple gb
10
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Lucy extended_group gb
9
Centrally located hotel with lovely staff and good dinner and breakfast.
Pros:

It’s a lovely old property, very centrally located and there is nearby reasonably priced parking.

Cons:

No issues!

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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JULIET couple gb
8
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Annie solo_traveller gb
8
A great location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms
Pros:

A lovely hotel in the heart of cirencester.
Room was very spacious and clean.
Staff were very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Our room was at the back overlooking the courtyard where peoplw took out their drinks to smoke so it was noisy. Luckily it was Winter so people didn’t stay out long!

2026-04-24 via Nuitee