The Kings Arms Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1558 reviews)
Market Square, Stow on the Wold , Stow on the Wold , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean, friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Uncomfortable bed and sofa
Steep stairs

Categories

Cleanliness
8.48
Guests noted the hotel was very clean.
Service
8.75
Staff were frequently described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.89
The hotel is centrally located, making it convenient for exploring the area.
Room Quality
8.04
Most rooms were described as cosy, but some guests found the bed and sofa uncomfortable.
Amenities
7.87
Basic amenities were available, but some guests pointed out issues like steep stairs.
Value for Money
8.23
Good overall value considering the quality of service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Breakfast and food quality received high praise from guests.
Overall Experience
8.35
Overall, guests expressed satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:18

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Stow on the Wold

Convenient Amenities: The Kings Arms Hotel offers free WiFi, private parking, and a cozy bar for guests to unwind.

Comfortable Rooms: Each room is equipped with a TV, seating area, and a private bathroom, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Delicious Breakfast: Start your day right with a Full English breakfast served fresh every morning at the property.

Experience the charm of Stow on the Wold at The Kings Arms Hotel. Book now for a delightful stay!

Important information:

Please be aware that when booking a stay with The Kings Arms Hotel, due to its nature and age, the building has many stairs, some of which are very steep. As a result, it may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Please call the Hotel if you think this might cause an issue. The Hotel staff will always do what they can to accommodate your needs.

Please note that all rooms except the Triple Room can only be accessed via steep stairs and are located on the second floor.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 public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • 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 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1558 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.48
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 7.87
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Henning • couple • de
2
It was a good stay and the car park was good, but make sure you don't fall into the same trap as we
Pros:

Location was great, room and breakfast was okay

Cons:

The staff told us that they would register our car on their iPad, as the iPad or the network was not working when we arrived. We were surprised later when we received a letter from the car rental company saying that we had to pay £100 as a fee. I contacted the hotel via Booking.com, by phone, and by email, but never received a response. This was very disappointing as it was their fault and cost me a lot of money (not to mention the price of the hotel itself). So beware — they might not actually help you even if they say they will. I would be happy to withdraw my criticism if they contacted me and reimbursed me for this amount.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • extended_group • au
8
Fantastic location and the pub food is good too.
Pros:

Location in Stow is excellent. Great to stay in such a historic building.

Cons:

Was hot in summer.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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sallycottis • family_with_children • gb
7
Adequate , convenient location
Pros:

Family with 2year old put on top floor very steep steps . Not a good idea at all

Breakfast was average wide variety but lacked quality

Cons:

stairs too steep
Some of the renovation is not in keeping with age and character or building

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • gb
7
Hotel could do with some upgrading
Pros:

Central location
Good breakfast

Cons:

Room a bit tatty
The hotel and rooms need some TLC

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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ANNETTE • couple • au
10
Historical hotel in the heart of town
Pros:

Historic hotel right in the heart of town with parking at the back. We had a lovely dinner at the pub too

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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ian • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Monica • family_with_children • no
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
Very good and pleasantly surprised
Pros:

Friendly staff, good food and variety and parking

Cons:

Only 1 issue is that the stairs are dark on 2 flights and not easy to see steps so the dark steps just need a white painted edge on them as some others are

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • be
5
Het was maar voor twee nachten om te slapen,maar toch viel het tegen!
Pros:

Incheken ging vlot, gratis parking was aanwezig. Ook het personel waw zeer vriendelijk

Cons:

Kamer was klein en de plavondhoogte was niet toerijkend voor een person van 183cm (solder kamer) stijle trap welke zeer smal was en met koffers zeer slecht te doen was.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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diane • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Bob • couple • gb
8
Great location in the centre of town
Pros:

Easy check in, parking behind the property was good, breakfast served freshly and was quick

Cons:

Bit of a climb to our room, if elderly and less mobile you might struggle to get up and down the steep stairs.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Godwin • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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steve • couple • gb
5
For the prices charged not good value for money
Pros:

Position of hotel

Cons:

Not enough staff
Chipped crockery and glassware
Stairs to upper rooms very dangerous

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • family_with_children • es
8
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Sin aire acondicionado y desayuno poco variado

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • gb
9
Fabulous overnight break
Pros:

Perfect location
Quirky old property
Fabulous staff

Cons:

Fine fir us but stairs could be challenging

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Ann Kristin • extended_group • no
8
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Takeshi • couple • jp
10
大満足！
Pros:

・2階に寝室があり、外履きで寝室に入らずに済んだので、寝室を清潔を保つことができました。
・シャワーの水圧、温度ともに十分満足のいくレベルでした。
・毎日飲料用のお水が1人1本ずつもらえたので、ありがたかったです。
・駐車場が無料で敷地内に確保されていたので、レンタカーで行っても困りませんでした。
・部屋は表の通りから離れていたので、とても静かで夜ストレスなく寝ることができました。

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The staff were happy to help at any time 😁
Food was amazing thank you to the chef's
Clean towels everyday, cant fault the place.
Great views from the room onto the village .

Cons:

Our room was at the top of the buliding so stairs was very steep, but baring in mind it's a 500 year old building.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee