Kings Arms Hotel

Hotels
6.5 (777 reviews)
40 Market Square , Bicester , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Bar
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.5
Based on 777 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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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • gb
1
Pros:

No good

Cons:

Nodoog

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Allie • extended_group • gb
8
For 2 nights it was adequate for what we needed.
Pros:

It’s in a good location especially for what we wanted. The gent who greeted us on Friday 9th Oct was lovely and friendly. He seemed to be jack
Of all trades so he was the only member of staff we saw. We had breakfast both mornings and that was cooked perfectly so no complaints about the food. For what we paid for it was fair but I wouldn’t have wanted to pay anything more .the beds were comfy and it was nice to have T and C in the room. My toilet had been used ?? Before I entered the room so cleaned it myself as we had a long day travelling. Sadly this hotel would never win 4 in a bed. But for 2 nights it was adequate for what we needed .

Cons:

The hotel is a beautiful building but sadly it’s been neglected. The restaurant and bar deco was fine but the rooms badly need a bit of TLC. My brother has a wardrobe that was leaning to one side. Also he couldn’t shower as the was no tap to turn from shower head to taps .in my room my cold water tap moved around and didn’t turn on. The shower head dribbled so it took ages to shower to get the shampoo out of my hair. The carpet was badly stained in my room

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Pat • solo_traveller • gb
7
Cheap and cheerful
Pros:

The guys overseeing reception and bar were really friendly and helpful.
It was very close to the station, shopping outlet park and the town centre

Cons:

Little bit basic on toiletries, and we didn't feel the restaurant was as advertised

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Read • couple • gb
2
I would not recommend staying here
Pros:

NOTHING

Cons:

The room was poor The shower slider was only fixed to the wall at the top so it swung about
The shower head could not be positioned correctly The room overlooked the trucking for the kitchen extractor and was running until 9pm and again from 8 am and was noisy
We bought the breakfast separately but the porridge was poorly made and the price of £18.00 was overpriced
No de-Caff coffee was available

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Martin • extended_group • gb
3
Never again.
Pros:

Location was fine as I was there for work.

Cons:

The breakfast was awful, I ordered and paid extra for a bacon sandwich, it came out with toasted dry bread and no butter in it. I asked for some brown sauce to make it edible and i was brought a small ramekin with sauce. It was BBQ sauce, the staff were clueless in what they were doing. £5.95 was a rip off price for horrendous food. My colleague paid £7.50 for fried eggs on toast - it was literally 2 fried eggs one slice of again, unbuttered dry toasted stale bread. Very poor.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
3
I would not return to stay at the Kings Arms.
Pros:

Not a great deal - it needs upgrading

Cons:

Breakfast was a disaster, with no cereal or fruit, just a cooked breakfast that took a long time to come despite the best efforts of the friendly but over worked waiter (who was also on reception duties).

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Elliot • couple • gb
1
I left!
Pros:

Nothing! Couldn’t even bare to stay there so I left and booked somewhere else.

Cons:

It was like staying at your dead great grandmothers house.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • gb
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Mcdonagh • couple • gb
1
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Pam • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Helpful and cheerful host.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Mr Stark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful and perfect for Silverstone weekend
Pros:

Absolutely fantastic place

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Natasha_Lohan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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paul • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

location

Cons:

booked a deluxe room which cost more ,no different from standard rooms.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
1
Could not wait to leave
Cons:

Mouldy shower that had no water and was obvious that had not worked for months. Bathroom tap not fixed to basin. Dirty kettle last PAT tested in 2022. Booked double bed family room with two singles but got double with one camp bed. No door knob on bathroom to stop bad smell from drains. Whole room needs major updating.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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GVLBookingdotcom • solo_traveller • gb
4
Under new management. Give them 6 months before risking the hotel.
Pros:

Bed was clean and good sized double. Clean towel. Desk fan in room.

Cons:

Too much to mention. Tired hotel under new ownership. Web site out of date. Staff dont answer requests, emails or contact forms. Staff disengaged. No empowerment to rectify errors. Hot water plumbed wrongly in bathroom. Higher floors low water pressure. Emergency Lighting flickering all day. Infrastructure worn but clean.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Juliet • couple • gb
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • extended_group • gb
8
Very good
Pros:

The bed was comfortable, very good location and staff very helpful

Cons:

Shower with more pressure in my room

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee