Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Nice facilities
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Cold rooms
Overpriced

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
Several reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, particularly with dirty rooms and unkempt conditions.
Service
9.13
The staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating, providing good service.
Location
9.17
Reviews frequently praised the hotel's prime location and convenience.
Room Quality
7.62
Multiple complaints about room conditions, including cold temperatures and uncleanliness.
Amenities
8.15
Amenities were generally well-received, but there were issues with bed cleanliness.
Value for Money
7.11
Guests felt the hotel was overpriced given the quality of their experiences.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Positive comments regarding breakfast, though some found it lacking in certain areas.
Overall Experience
8.13
While there were several complaints, many guests had enjoyable stays overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 04:44

Property Description

Historic Location and Edwardian Style

The Crown and Mitre Hotel, nestled in the heart of Carlisle city centre, offers a charming stay surrounded by local historic attractions such as Carlisle Cathedral and Castle. Retaining its elegant Edwardian-style traits, the hotel provides a unique and nostalgic experience for guests.

Dining and Bar Experience

Indulge in exquisite dining at the on-site restaurant with a Table d’Hote Menu, open from 6pm to 9pm. For a more casual setting, the Mitre Bar offers a selection of drinks, wholesome dishes, and snacks from 12noon to 9.30pm, ensuring a delightful culinary experience throughout your stay.

Convenient Amenities

Stay connected with complimentary WiFi available throughout the hotel. Additionally, take advantage of the limited free car park located at the rear of the building, easily accessible via a separate postcode. With Carlisle Train station just a short 7 minutes' walk away, convenience meets comfort at the Crown & Mitre Hotel.

Book your stay now at the Crown and Mitre Hotel for an unforgettable experience in Carlisle!

Important information:

Please note SAT NAV CA3 8HB: this takes you to Blackfriars Street at the rear of the hotel.

Please be advised that payment will be taken on arrival.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 5887 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 7.62
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 7.11
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.13
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GEORGE couple gb
10
Travelling to St Andrews for a wedding, if we had the time we would have stayed longer.
Pros:

Really impressed with the building, and felt privileged to stay at such an elegant place with so many original features.
I did read the reviews, unfortunately a number of people were inaccurate with the construction date, Edwardian and not Victorian. Also heavy criticism of not having modern facilities. Im sure its highly likely, owing to its listed status, Grade II, that there are limitations on what can be changed. If you want modern go to a premier inn...
For me, this delightful old building, with its high standards of visitor care from the staff, is a tribute to Carlisle the owners of the building and the community. Also, most will miss this, but if you walk 200 yards down the road above the M & S building there are 2 very historic stone panels, worth a look, very significant in the Unions history.
Only had the breakfast but this was wonderful, with the best / thickest black Pudding and sausages I have had for a long time.
Will be staying there in the future, thank you.

Cons:

A lot of chemicals in the pool, bit overpowering. Bed was quite small, but in fairness we could have chosen bigger.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Alberto extended_group it
9
Per noi italiani, Oban è stata una piacevole sorpresa. Stiamo viaggiando verso nord e l’accoglienza del vostro albergo è
Pros:

Ottima posizione , hotel confortevole , professionalità

Cons:

Menù internazionale . Preferirei una maggiore attenzione ai cibi tradizionali e al pesce

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Paula solo_traveller gb
6
A quick overnight stay.
Pros:

The staff were pleasant

Cons:

I was on the 3 rd floor and the lift wasn't working. The shower had black mould on and the cover of the head of the shower fell off. Thr bed was not comfortable.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Lee solo_traveller gb
10
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Alan solo_traveller gb
6
Pleasant and would visit again if two main issues where fixed i.e. mattresses and definitely lifts.
Pros:

The pool and jacuzzi

Cons:

Both mattresses need to be replaced. Housekeeping did give us toppers, but a mattress where you feel all the ribbing should have been replaced ages ago.

The lifts were not working, we were given a room on the 3rd floor and when you have an issue with your ankle this is troublesome.

A bit noisy in the morning with the staff taking the vacuum cleaners into the hallways.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Judith solo_traveller de
8
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Victor solo_traveller gb
10
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Victor solo_traveller gb
10
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David couple gb
9
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John solo_traveller us
10
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Isabelle solo_traveller gb
7
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Florenda family_with_children gb
8
Really enjoyable. We would stay there again.
Pros:

Food was beautiful and staff very welcoming and accommodating at breakfast.

Cons:

Getting to car park was a struggle for us even with the postcode we were given along with guidance. Not sure if that was down to us but it was a problem.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
8
Central location
Pros:

Central location close to cathedral and castle. Barely 5 minutes from station. Good sized rooms, which were really comfortable.

Cons:

Without being picky there's nothing to dislike

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Isabel solo_traveller gb
7
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Dennis extended_group be
8
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Damaris solo_traveller gb
9
Perfect Character Hotel with Friendly Staff
Pros:

Beautiful building, friendly staff, lovely food, nice if small swimming pool. Very clean. Staff were very attentive, helped me with my bags. I'm gluten free and there were plenty of options. The lady at breakfast knew everything about the gluten free options, and I could have got a gluten free sandwich at 3am with the 24hr menu of I'd wanted! Lovely big single room with a small double bed and huge bathroom.

Cons:

My satnav took me to the front of the building, but the car park is at the back so you need a different postcode for that as it's all one way streets and pedestrian areas. However if I had read the full instructions on the listing it did tell me that, just wasn't that obvious. Also I couldn't change the temperature in my room and the radiators were off, it being May buy a very cold May! It was okay though and only because it was a rare cold spell in May.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
10
Grand hotel for a great City
Pros:

Ticked all the boxes. Location, facilities, great staff and great value for money

Cons:

Only negative was on my particular stay the lift was out of order. Not so much an issue for myself but I imagine some guests could have struggled a bit

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
8
Fantastic, convenient central location in Carlisle with many amenities
Pros:

Its location in the centre of town is excellent, and with free (limited) on-site parking, it really is very convenient. I ate in the restaurant and the food was pretty good and relatively well-priced.

Cons:

The lift was out of order, so being on the 3rd floor was a bit of a pain, but didn’t really bother me. The bed was quite comfortable, the room relatively clean, but the walls were very thin.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Tinksie solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

In the middle of the city staff friendly and helpful would stay again

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Sean solo_traveller ie
9
2026-05-13 via Nuitee