The Kings Head Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1653 reviews)
8 High Street , Ross on Wye , gb

Free
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly and helpful staff
Comfortable rooms
Good food
Cons:
Some cleanliness issues
Minor room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.14
Rooms were noted as spotless in some reviews, but there were multiple minor cleanliness issues reported.
Service
9.11
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.15
Many reviews praised the excellent location of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were generally comfortable and well-appointed, with some specific concerns about temperature and noise.
Amenities
8.63
Amenities were generally well-received, though some issues were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.59
Most feedback indicated good value, with some exceptions related to specific issues.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Food quality was mentioned positively in several reviews.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall experience was rated positively by most guests, with a few minor criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:35

Property Description

Historic Charm

Experience the charm of a 14th century hotel with original oak beams and a large stone fireplace. Each room on the first or second floor offers an en suite bathroom, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi.

Fine Dining and Drinks

Indulge in the popular on-site restaurant, open to all, featuring a 19-meter well and fresh market produce. The Kings Bar offers a variety of single malts, wines, and local ales.

Ideal Location for Exploring

Conveniently located for exploring The Wye Valley, Black Mountains, and more, with attractions like Tintern Abbey and Goodrich Castle nearby. Book now to experience history and luxury in Ross-on-Wye.

Important information:

All rooms are on either first or second floor, and there is no elevator. The hotel is not suitable for anyone who has difficulty with stairs.

Reservations for the restaurant are necessary. To guarantee a reservation at the restaurant please contact the hotel in advance to reserve a table, once you have booked your room. Bar meals are not served on Friday and Saturday nights or when the restaurant is very busy.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

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

  • Internet

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1653 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Carolyn solo_traveller gb
5
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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David Price couple gb
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Sam Telling solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Norrie solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

The evening meal was good standard.

Cons:

Noise: the people above came in at 1:45 am. It then sounded as if they paced the floor for 40 minutes.
At 7am it sounded as if the floor was being polished above or vacuumed, which seemed early for the weekend.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
9
We had a very nice two days
Pros:

Very friendly staff food good

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller gb
3
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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NEIL couple gb
9
friendly staff very comfy room and very happy to rebook in future
Pros:

excellent kitchen great evening meal and good choice for breakfast

Cons:

all was good only challenge are the stairs

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Carin couple gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

The staff were all very helpful and pleasant, the food was fantastic. Our room was clean with a comfy bed, in a perfect location

Cons:

NA

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller gb
8
Value for money
Pros:

Location, secure parking, staff. Breakfast.

Cons:

Access to top floor room. Winding, steep staircase; not good for ages 75+ guests. No lift.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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William couple gb
9
Excellent place to stay to enjoy a time away and to explore the area
Pros:

Excellent dinner- great choice, great food

Cons:

The only (slight) problem was the street cleaning outside the window on Saturday morning. The hotel cannot do anything about that and it did not diminish the enjoyment of our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed both our time at the hotel and the surrounding area.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Muddassir solo_traveller ie
8
Very good hotel
Pros:

Location in town is very nice. They were very accommodating and allowed me to park motorcycle in the back garden alley rather than main parking. Breakfast was good, dinner in the pub was good. Pub is a great hangout place. Really liked the decor and a good selection of drinks at the bar. The window on the well in the main dining area is a nice touch

Cons:

The sign to the parking is hidden in the alley, they should have it on the main door. Stairs are steep and narrow, so old people should be aware it is a good climb. No lift obviously as it is an old building. Avoid if you have mobility issues.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
8
Great stay
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family_with_children gb
8
Comfortable and well located
Pros:

Very central location, walkable to shops, restaurants and the river. Room was comfortable and well equipped including window that opened and a good fan, appreciated on a warm night. Stairs up to the room are very uneven, steep and winding, landing is narrow - seriously, be warned. Breakfast was nice, limited choice as expected for a small hotel. Staff were friendly and everything seemed clean and worked well. Car park entrance is very tight, but there’s a public car park behind if you have a larger car and don’t want risk it.

Cons:

We were ok with the stairs but they were very steep and sloping.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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John couple au
8
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Allen couple gb
9
Lovely stay
Pros:

Friendly staff, nice large comfy clean room. Good location and able to park at back of hotel.,Evening meal in the restaurant very nice, and good breakfast.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Allan solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely olde worlde hotel
Pros:

Friendly and extremely helpful staff, lovely olde worlde hotel

Cons:

Nothing, all good

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Rob couple us
9
Wonderful stay in the Kings Head
Pros:

Breakfast was very good..lots of choices and they were very accommodating with specific requests. The breakfast room is also great...dont forget to check out the 14th century well in the room!

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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margaret solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff good food clean room

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee