Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly restaurant service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor staff service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.26
Reports of unclean room conditions, hair in the bathroom, and stains evident.
Service
8.23
Inconsistent service with reports of rudeness from staff and mishandling of reservations.
Location
9.77
General consensus indicates excellent location near key attractions.
Room Quality
7.72
Mixed feedback with positive aspects like spaciousness, but complaints about coldness and wear.
Amenities
7.75
Certain amenities lacking, such as room service and accessible features.
Value for Money
7.21
Numerous comments about the hotel being overpriced given the quality.
Food and Beverage
9.26
Generally positive sentiments regarding the restaurant and food quality.
Overall Experience
9.23
Overall positive sentiment, despite specific grievances.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:44

Property Description

Elegant Accommodations
Experience elegance and modern comfort at the Kings Head Hotel in Cirencester. Each air-conditioned guest room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and Tea and Coffee making facilities. The en-suite bathrooms offer complimentary toiletries for your convenience.

Exceptional Dining
Indulge in the very best of modern British cuisine at the hotel's onsite restaurant, complemented by an exceptional wine list. Enjoy all-day dining options in a sophisticated setting. Afterward, unwind in the stylish bar or relax in the comfortable lounges.

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, the Kings Head Hotel is surrounded by local shops, pubs, and cafes, all just a short 2-minute walk away. Explore the nearby picturesque villages of Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, both within a 30-minute drive.

Book your stay at the Kings Head Hotel for a luxurious getaway in Cirencester.

Important information:

The Kings Head Hotel requires full pre payment of the total amount of your stay upon check in. The property requires pre authorization of a valid credit or debit card on check in for any additional services during you stay.

Any loss or damage to items listed within the hotel inventory will be charged as required up to 30 days from the date of departure. Any damage to the hotel bedrooms or public areas will be charged accordingly no more than 30 days from the date of departure. If any damage means the room must be taken off sale, the hotel reserves the right to charge a full night's stay in addition to the cost of damage. The hotel reserves the right to charge the full amount for reinstatement of items found to have gone missing or to have been broken or damaged. This will also apply to any guest smoking in the hotel, for which a non-negotiable charge of £300.00 will be made.

Due to the layout of the hotel, some bedrooms are not accessible by elevator and do involve stairs. Please let us know in advance if you require an accessible room, or assistance with your luggage.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1810 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.26
Service: 8.23
Location: 9.77
Room Quality: 7.72
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 7.21
Food and Beverage: 9.26
Overall Experience: 9.23
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davep363 Couples Tetbury, Cotswolds, England
10
Fabulous Food.
Pros:

We had a fabulous meal in the Kings Head Brassiere Cirencester last night, the best meal we have had for a while, i had the short rib of beef, the wife had chestnut and wild mushroom pie both were outstanding. The desserts were lush, the waitresses were very good, the pub/hotel is lovely with nice decor. We will definatley visit again.

2026-08-08 via Tripadvisor
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Ryan BD solo_traveller gb
9
One night stay Cotswolds Wedding
Pros:

Beautiful building, decor, and service was brilliant.

Cons:

Didn't have any negatives to report

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Dianna couple au
10
Highly recommend this motel Fantastic location and a lovely town And the staff wete amazing
Pros:

The staff were absolutely amazing So lovely and helpful Highly recommend this motel and also loved the town. Ended up staying longer

Cons:

Beautiful bar and amazing restaurant

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Dianna couple au
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Francisco solo_traveller es
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
9
A lovely place for a night away.
Pros:

The room was lovely and the location very central.

Cons:

The receptionist on arrival was borderline rude.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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peterf688 Friends getaway Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
8
Lovely olde worlde Hotel, with quality staff.
Pros:

Journeying south and visiting National Trust properties, we stayed for a night at this delightful Hotel. So much bigger than it appears from the outside, and the interior is very nicely set out with different themes in adjoining areas. Lovely courtyard to the rear, and the food served in the downstairs restaurant area was fine.
Do remeber that if you wish to dine on a Sunday, then the restaurant last orders are 8.00pm.
The bedrooms are extensive in number, and the one we were allocated had air conditioning which was certainly needed. Cool and quiet. Quality of the room was first class with really nice amenities.
If there is any draw back to this Hotel, then it has to be the lack of a car park, although there is a set down point adjacent to the front door.

2026-08-03 via Tripadvisor
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Paul couple gb
9
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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John Paul couple gb
7
Good
Pros:

Beautiful building in centre of Cirencester
Rooms comfortable great breakfast.

Cons:

elevator not working so getting to upper floors was a chore

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple cn
9
Amazing venue for a wedding party
Pros:

Every thing

Cons:

Could have been a little cheaper

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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kareneD9671ZC Family Boston, Massachusetts
10
Kings Head for an All-Around Lovely Stay
Pros:

Book here! If you are looking for a hotel in the Cotswolds that’s as much an experience as a place to stay, the Kings Head in the center of Cirencester is a good bet. My daughter and I stayed at this historic property, which was recently refurbished and updated. It’s super convenient located on the main street, close to the town’s famous 1,000-year-old “wool” church and excellent museum as well as interesting independent shops and pubs. We were impressed that the hotel’s new look complements the building’s original architectural features with a warm and comfortable decor, and our stylish room exceeded expectations. We also loved the breakfast and dinner menus — we tried several choices during our stay and all were so delicious that we were not tempted to try other spots in this “capital of the Cotswolds.” We enthusiastically recommend the Kings Head and hope to get back on our next trip to England.

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
4
493carriee Family
10
Wonderful experience at the Kings Head
Pros:

We had such an amazing experience staying at the Kings Head! We ended up there quite by accident after a terrible snafu with a third-party booking company, and we could not be more happy that we did. They took such good care of us, going above and beyond over and over again–even though it wasn’t even their mistake! Our room (a junior suite) far exceeded our expectations–it was so elegant, and probably the biggest and grandest hotel room we have ever stayed in. The bathroom alone was larger than our hotel room in London, and contained the most luxurious bathtub and shower. The building itself has loads of charm (parts of it date back to Roman times!), and two beautiful restaurants with some of the most delicious food we have had in England. (We had a free dinner the first night, but it was so scrumptious that we went back every night that we were in Cirencester. We got to know the head of food for the hotel group, and when we learned that he trained with Gordon Ramsey, it all made sense!) The hotel is located right in the center of Cirencester, surrounded by beautiful shops and restaurants. (Cirencester is only 18,000 people, but it has more interesting shopping and dining options than many cities.) We were there for 3 nights, and twice there were markets set up right across the street. We enjoyed the Corinium Museum, walking the grounds of the Bathurst Estate, checking out the 1000-year-old church, and more. It’s also very easy to take a bus to some of the other Cotswold villages. I *highly* recommend staying at the Kings Head–the customer service, facilities, food, and location make it a no-brainer.

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
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495kirans NONE London, England
10
Great accommendation
Pros:

We had an amazing stay at the Kings Head. The hotel is a great central location for the Cotswolds. The check-in process was efficient, the bar staff were great and the food and service at the restaurant was very professional.
We stayed in room 109, a large room which had a massive bed and bathroom. There can be some noise from the street outside, with people having a drink, but that noise ended by about 10.30pm.
There is a large gym on the lower ground floor which has all the equipment you would ever need.

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
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H545SGlaurap Couples
10
Best curry night ive ever been to!
Pros:

Tuesday curry night is just exceptional, presentation is so fantastic, food is unreal and clearly authentically made. Id highly recommend for a fantastic experience to try it!

2026-07-28 via Tripadvisor
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Jackie walker couple gb
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Carol couple au
10
Excellent relaxing stay in a very beautiful hotel. Fantastic staff and fantastic room, fantastic location
Pros:

Everything was superb

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Scott couple gb
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Debbie couple gb
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Emmanuel couple gb
2
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
9
Comfortable centrally sited hotel in lovely town - dom't miss the museum.
Pros:

Modest rooms, but adequate for the price. View of brick wall, but who cares? Air conditioned bedrooms very welcome in heatwave.. Of course, no dedicated parking, but adequate and affordable (£10 for 3 days) parking a 5 minute walk.

Cons:

Dinner service on our one visit to the brasserie was exasperatingly slow.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee