Kings Arms Hotel

Hotels
6.5 (707 reviews)
40 Market Square , Bicester , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Lack of amenities
Noise from surroundings

Categories

Cleanliness
5.83
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, indicating room quality was not always up to standard.
Service
7.8
Positive comments on staff friendliness and helpfulness were noted, reflecting good service.
Location
8.34
Many reviews highlighted a great location with ample parking, contributing positively to the score.
Room Quality
6.29
Room quality varied; some mentions of tired decor but also comments on comfort.
Amenities
5.32
Lack of essential amenities like WiFi and restaurants impacted the score negatively.
Value for Money
7.28
Good value was noted, especially in terms of spaciousness and overall costs.
Food and Beverage
4.83
Limited food options and lack of on-site dining were frequently mentioned as drawbacks.
Overall Experience
6.3
Mixed experience reported, with satisfactory service in a decent location, yet issues with cleanliness and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 10:57

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Bicester

Garden Oasis: Relax in our tranquil garden and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Delicious Dining: Indulge in exquisite meals at our on-site restaurant and unwind at the bar.

Modern Comfort: Each room features a flat-screen TV, cozy bedding, and a private bathroom for your convenience.

Experience luxury and comfort at Kings Arms Hotel in Bicester. Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

An upgrade to the existing room rates with Full English breakfast at £10 per person and a Dinner (2 course meal at £17.50 per person) on the each room type. Breakfast Timings- Mon-Fri- 6.30 am to 9.30 am and Sat-Sun-8.00 am to 10.30 am

An upgrade to the current room rates is available, including a Full English breakfast for £10 per person. Breakfast is served Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and Saturday to Sunday from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.5
Based on 707 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.83
Service: 7.8
Location: 8.34
Room Quality: 6.29
Amenities: 5.32
Value for Money: 7.28
Food and Beverage: 4.83
Overall Experience: 6.3
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Harriet couple gb
3
Great location and price but will look elsewhere next time
Pros:

Location very good , friendly staff

Cons:

We were in room 11 . We had no hot water and zero water pressure . Bathroom was shabby in areas

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
F
Fr solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location was good easy to get to other places like Oxford

Cons:

The bath no handrails and awkward to ui

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
G
GFH solo_traveller gb
10
Will use again when down for work
Pros:

The room was lovely, staff were fabulous and the beer and food great

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
M
Mariusz solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
10
Great location and secure parking
Pros:

Great location and secure parking 👍

Cons:

Bedside lamps are too bright give off more light than the main one and water pressure in shower poor

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
D
Debi couple gb
9
Hassle Free Two Nights.
Pros:

To add value for money the exceptional regular full English breakfast. Compliments to the chef.

Cons:

Unlimited tea and coffee at breakfast.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Lyn couple gb
8
Comfortable and pleasant
Pros:

Full of character. Ideal location in centre of town. Clean and comfortable

Cons:

A bit noisy as we looked out onto the high street but that was to be expected. Staircase quite difficult to negotiate!

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
C
Caroline solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The room was clean and tidy

Cons:

The room smelt damp.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Lizzie solo_traveller gb
1
Terrible, Cancelled
Pros:

The barman was nice and tried his best, but the hotel was terrible

Cons:

No lights in my room, the tv faced at almost a 90 degree angle to the floor so not watchable, but there was no remote, so no chance of even turning it on, exposed wires everywhere, the toilet came away from the floor when you sat on it, and the bathroom was a bath with a hand held shower. They couldn’t offer another room so I left. Terrible

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
B
Brian couple gb
4
Never again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Everything apart from location, old shabby and smelled

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
J
Jon B couple gb
3
Poor. I will not use this hotel again.
Pros:

Handy location. tired hotel infrastructure.

Cons:

The rooms need a redecoration. Shower is old. The curtains dire! they don't block out the light, they hang badly leaving gaps for light to get in. In addition to this there is street lamp directly outside the main room 5 window which lights up the room constantly, leading to a poor nights sleep.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Janice solo_traveller gb
7
All the facilities you’d expect from a hotel and great service.
Pros:

Great location. Wonderful staff who were friendly and helpful. Beautiful old building with a good sized and light room.

Cons:

Shower tray leaked and shower fixture wouldn’t hold shower head in place. No lift but reception carried my case upstairs.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
M
Miss solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
Z
zhenlong couple gb
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
A
andrew couple gb
5
Pros:

Brilliant location and added bonus of free parking when you register at the bar when checking in

Cons:

Rooms Very dated, although clean .. I personally didn't find the bed very comfortable

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Louisa couple gb
10
Excellent value for money would definitely go back
Pros:

Excellent value for money very clean very spacious staff were very accommodating to what we wanted

Cons:

There wasn’t a lot we didn’t like about the property actually nothing

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Shelley couple gb
5
Friendly staff, good location but very noisy.
Pros:

The location was great, the staff were friendly.

Cons:

Very noisy. It is only single glazed so you could hear everything outside. There were people being very loud until 3:30am. This was my main issue.
There was also water sound all night which I think was the radiator, so it either needs bleeding or the pressure is low. Also the shower was bad for pressure (check your boiler)

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Xiaowei couple gb
4
个别店员“黑心”(疑调换客人房间),临街房间比较吵,隔音一般。
Pros:

Cons:

入住时,店员(女,面相为印度人——客观陈述,供同胞避雷!)应该是调换了预订的“高级大床房”,给安排了应该是最差的顶层阁楼17号房(楼梯和房间的天花板几乎撞头、无网络信号、房间冰冷……)。之后下楼要求调换房间,才换回预订的正常房间。疑为欺诈行为!

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
E
Emma solo_traveller gb
6
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Tim extended_group gb
7
Its a decent hotel for the money, but could do with a bit of TLC.
Pros:

Large rooms, Central location and good parking

Cons:

Carpets could do with a clean, Bath and shower in bathroom, but the shower wasn't plumbed in.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee