The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire - The Coaching Inn Group

Hotels
8.7 (1611 reviews)
Market Place , Richmond , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Ironing service
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Some rooms small
Heating issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Rooms were clean but some areas such as the bathrooms had issues.
Service
9.2
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.2
Location mentioned positively for convenience and pleasant surroundings.
Room Quality
8.2
Some reviews noted rooms being small and issues with amenities.
Amenities
8.5
Some amenities were good like luxury toiletries; however, there were complaints about heating.
Value for Money
8.7
Value varied with opinions on the pricing of breakfast, but overall was seen as good.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Food quality was mentioned positively, though some found breakfast overpriced.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall pleasant experiences shared with some minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 06:18

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Located in the heart of Richmond overlooking the market square and castle, The Kings Head Hotel offers a charming Georgian setting with free WiFi and easy access to the A1.

Exquisite Dining and Exceptional Service
Indulge in the hotel's excellent restaurant with a new exciting menu and experience the warm hospitality of the friendly staff, ensuring a memorable stay in North Yorkshire.

Luxurious Accommodation with Elegant Touches
Relax in one of the 24 beautifully decorated en suite bedrooms featuring Italian-tiled bathrooms and some rooms even boasting corner baths for added luxury.

Book your stay at The Kings Head Hotel now and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Dales from this ideal base in Richmond.

Important information:

Please note all children and guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

The hotel does not have a elevator.

Pets are allowed in the classic double rooms on request. Additional fees apply, please contact property in advance to ensure a pet-friendly room is allocated.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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

8.7
Based on 1611 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Meg couple gb
10
Great stay in Richmond at the King's Head Hotel
Pros:

The dinner was exceptional

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
K
Kathryn couple gb
9
Lovely first visit to beautiful Richmond!
Pros:

Excellent location. very friendly staff. First class toiletries. Great idea to have floor lights in bathroom.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
8
A really friendly hotel
Pros:

The staff were very friendly, and the breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

The room was not warm enough,

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Calvin solo_traveller gb
9
Would definitely stay again 😃
Pros:

Staff are really friendly, positive and helpful and the property was clean. The food was good as well

Cons:

It was a bit tired. It was a shower in the bath - I would just prefer a shower 😃

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Nick family_with_children gb
8
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Pam couple gb
8
Overall a nice overnight stay.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Location excellent.

Cons:

It would have been nice to open the window, but there was a sign stuck on, do not open window. It looked a bit unsafe and had a load of filler around it. The room was a bit warm as couldn't open window. The view from window was a tiled roof. The ceiling above the bed was peeling and looked like there had been a leak at some point. The eaves either side of the window were crumbling away.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children gb
8
Character full hotel with a great location and friendly staff.
Pros:

location was excellent. Staff very friendly and efficient

Cons:

Clearly the room size is dictated by the age/construction of the build and leans towards small. The heating was high but due to an issue with the boiler controls I was told. Step in bath type shower not ideal

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
S
Stephanie couple gb
8
Really nice hotel in a great location
Pros:

Great location, rooms were really nice with comfy bed. Large rooms with good amenities. Would definitely recommend. Staff friendly and helpful

Cons:

Price of drinks at the bar, visited a few other bars locally and these prices were highly inflated compared to others.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
L
Laura solo_traveller gb
10
Comfortable rooms, good food, and hard working, friendly staff.
Pros:

Great location. Good facilities.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
M
Murray family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Excellent service, good food,great staff, good value for money.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
G
George solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent 80th birthday celebration.
Pros:

Historic hotel comfortable with very helpfull staff.

Cons:

No lift, however my case was carried to my first floor room by staff.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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steve solo_traveller gb
3
dont stay on top floor in sunny weather - rooms too hot
Cons:

Room too hot - uncomfortable - staff not able to move me to another room so had to put up with it

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
G
Graham couple gb
7
Pros:

Great location in town centre

Cons:

Noisy parties unfortunately

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
K
Karen solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff very welcoming
Very nice location

Cons:

All very good

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
G
Gavin couple gb
9
Okay
Pros:

Clean location

Cons:

£174 for one night is expensive

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
L
Lamb couple gb
8
Enjoyed our stay & very likely to be back.
Pros:

Central location, car park, friendly reception.
The staff were excellent to a fault & the food at dinner was excellent as well as the breakfast. We had cocktails in the bar prior to eating, these were well prepared.
The bedroom was a bit cramped (310 was as far away from reception as you can get, but we did ask for a quiet room....!) - the bathroom was exceptionally well equiped.

Cons:

The only downside here was the condition of the seats in the lounge area - very lumpy & tired. We had to shift around to find a comfy spot.
Tight bedroom but all good once there.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Clare family_with_children gb
10
The choice of any hotel Richmond.... Love it!!
Pros:

As usual our yearly stay was so enjoyable. Staff fantastic and hotel is just so beautifully decorated and comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing..... We love it!

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
E
Ethan couple gb
9
Excellent place, friendly, feels like going back in time but with modern amenities. would stay again
Pros:

Very clean, well maintained and old fashioned but in the best way

Cons:

Window wasnt working properly so had to prop it open with a book lol

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
L
Lisa family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
M
Martin couple gb
6
The staff and location was excellent but the room was a big disappointment.
Pros:

Location and really friendly and efficient staff

Cons:

Our room had some cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and plaster was missing from the corners of the bay window
The room was definitely in need of some restoration work.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee