The Kings Head Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1778 reviews)
8 High Street , Ross on Wye , GB
+44 1989 763174

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1778 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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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great place for a short stay in Ross on Wye which is very pretty. We would stay there again.
Pros:

Staff were really friendly, the food lovely, great location and the room was clean and cosy.

Cons:

Getting two dogs down the steep stairs but that is to be expected in such an old building.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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H Joy • couple • gb
9
A lovely place to stay and will certainly return.
Pros:

It was old and quirky but had lots of cosy warm lounges and a nice bar area, a warm friendly atmosphere and was also clean. The food smelt good although we didn’t eat there in the end. Our bedroom was clean and comfortable and a spacious en-suite. We may have had one of the smaller rooms but there was still adequate space. The staff were wonderful despite being rushed off their feet.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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susan • couple • gb
8
Enjoy our stay would return
Pros:

Lovely hotel very clean, staff very nice and helpful, good breakfast plenty of choice.

Cons:

Disappointed we couldn't eat there the evening we stayed and didn't know untill we arrived, mattress I little soft for our liking but that's an individual thing.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Bland • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

The hotel was haunted

Cons:

Was not a pleasant place to stay we checked after 3 days

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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WENDY • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Room was clean and very comfortable, shower was good.

Cons:

Noisy road at night and no evening food on Sunday night.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • gb
8
Great breakfast, good location and comfortable room
Pros:

Onsite carpark, good location

Cons:

Could be noisey being on the high street in the early hours so couldn’t have window open

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent location, comfortable bed and delicious food
Pros:

There was a good selection of cereals, fruit/yogurt etc and some great choices for cooked breakfast.

The evening meal choices were a great variety and the food was well presented and extremely delicious.

Lovely powerful shower with lovely products in the bathroom, which made a lovely touch.

The room was very clean and the bed was really comfortable with beautiful quality pillows.

The location is excellent.

Cons:

There was nothing I didn’t like.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
8
Nice friendly hotel in centre of town.
Pros:

Great location, decent sized room, good breakfast, helpful and friendly staff. Option of dinner available. We very much enjoyed out 5 night stay

Cons:

Nothing we didn't like.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Bill • couple • gb
10
50 years ago spent our wedding night with you
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
5
Would not return.
Pros:

The town

Cons:

Very run down, and dark. Very steep stairs to room. Floor in bedroom and bathroom very uneven.No restaurant available.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Barber • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Rooms
Shower
Staff friendly
Bar good hours and snacks
Beer selection

Cons:

A little hot- not all rooms have ac

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
8
Great value for money
Pros:

It’s age, decor and charm. It’s excellent location and being able to accommodate 2 dogs.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Jon • couple • gb
7
Great breakfast. Friendly staff.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Steep stairs to rooms

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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stephen • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

After many visits standards are consistent

Cons:

1st time not able to park due to being full.fortunetly adjacent pay and display, being a Sunday was free.no issues

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
One night in Ross on Wye.
Pros:

Great location in town centre. Quirky old building with charm.
We had a bedroom at the front of the Inn and could hear traffic from quite early in the morning. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff friendly.
Good choice of beers and a well presented and tasty breakfast.
Very dog friendly.

Cons:

Early morning traffic noise.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • gb
7
Ok
Pros:

Breakfast and location

Cons:

Noise through the night from street and stairs up to top floor not very wide when taking heavy bags up.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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stephen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Period property,spacious room and en suite

Cons:

Stairs really steep on one set, room was adjacent to high street, so traffic noise anuisance

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Absolutely fantastic great weather beautiful shower and bathroom and a very comfortable bed! !
Pros:

Excellent breakfast! I have a good appetite and after eating my breakfast I needed a crane to lift me out of my chair haha ! The staff are hardworking and nothing is too much trouble for them and they enjoy a joke ie plenty of water during the very hot weather! The breakfast room is all laid out nice with plenty of room with large tables.

Cons:

The fun part is the spiral staircase haha . Perfectly manageable and you’ll reach your bedroom that’s the main thing. In fact there are a choice of 2 staircases great for hiding seek haha ! All good fun !

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee