Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality needs improvement

Categories

Cleanliness
6.75
Reports of dust accumulation, dirty windows, and unclean room areas.
Service
8.75
Staff were described as excellent and helpful.
Location
9.25
Many reviews praised the hotel location, especially near the cathedral.
Room Quality
7.25
Rooms reported as tired and in need of renovation.
Amenities
7.75
Some amenities were highlighted as useful, but others were lacking.
Value for Money
8.25
Mixed feedback on value, with some mentions of extra charges.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Generally good breakfast options reported.
Overall Experience
7.75
Overall experience varied; good aspects but significant drawbacks noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 21:06

Property Description

Historic Landmark Views
Experience the grandeur of Lincoln Cathedral from the comfort of your room at The Lincoln Hotel. Enjoy drinks in the outdoor seating area overlooking the beautiful garden, and savor delicious meals in the award-winning restaurant with panoramic views of the cathedral.

Culinary Excellence
Indulge in a culinary journey with locally sourced ingredients and a varied menu at the bright and elegant restaurant. Start your day with a sumptuous full English or continental breakfast to fuel your exploration of the historic city.

Comfort and Convenience
Relax in well-appointed rooms featuring flat-screen TVs and cozy seating areas. Wake up to stunning views of the hotel gardens or Lincoln Cathedral from select rooms. With Lincoln Central Rail Station within walking distance, and Carholme Golf Club a short drive away, your stay at The Lincoln Hotel combines comfort and convenience seamlessly.

Book now to immerse yourself in luxury and history at The Lincoln Hotel.

Important information:

Disabled access can be found to the rear of the hotel, with a lift to the main reception floor.

During the Christmas and New Year period, some noise from the function rooms may be audible in some rooms.

Please note that the Hotel is unable to accept cash payments for accommodation.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 6.75
Service: 8.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The food for breakfast was lovely and a good selection , the location for what we needed was great., staff were friendly

Cons:

The carpets were awful in the corridors thead bear in places and a trip hazzard, didnt give a good impression. Carpets wetent clean by skirting boards.
The bed wasnt comfortable and the pillows were rock hard.
Wasnt allowed to pay for extra parking as i had my sons graduation at 10 30, so had to move the car early as we had to be there for 8.
We were done by 1 so i cant see why this isnt allowed if you are willing to pay as the new guests cant check in until 2.
Wasnt enough dusabled parking in the car park which isnt great when you have a disabled parent mid eighties.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful situation, across the road from Lincoln Cathedral. Great breakfast. Lovely staff.

Cons:

The hotel felt in need of an upgrade, with dated furniture and decor.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
7
Not the best but definitely not the worst night.
Pros:

Breakfast was good, fresh cooked eggs excellent.
Coffee machine could have been better, too slow for number of guests.
Staff excellent.

Cons:

Bed was uncomfortable, with hard buttons on the mattress digging in to me.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Anona • extended_group • gb
5
Suited us for the short break
Pros:

convenient

Cons:

no designated lounge area - chairs randomly placed - no good for more than 2 people to meet and chat

Dinner menu not inclusive of vegetarian, not vegan requirements and not particularly tasty.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • vn
10
Peaceful and comfy stay.
Pros:

Great location for the cathedral, which the breakfast room overlooks.
My status says I’m from Vietnam but I live in UK

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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simon • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The breakfast was very good

Cons:

The rooms need a complete refurbishment.
They are in need of an update, the bathrooms especially.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Staff very friendly, room very clean. Excellent breakfast, good car park.

Cons:

Decor very dated. Landing carpets appeared unclean. No air conditioning.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Had to ask to change room as the room we were given smelt awful and looking like it hadent been cleaned our next room was better but the hotel itself looks very tired and in need of some tlc

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Lyn • couple • gb
6
A pleasant stay in a perfect location (but please see to the decor)
Pros:

The room was a good size and had an excellent view of the cathedral. The staff were very helpful. Great breakfast.

Cons:

No hairdryer in the bedroom. Very shabby paintwork throughout. New carpeting required especially in reception (first impressions are so important).

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • couple • gb
9
really good
Pros:

The room was very comfortable the bed was ok , all the staff were very friendly the location was perfect.
Breakfast was very good and the price very reasonable. We loved the 1960's vibe the Hotel has and parking was very easy.

Cons:

not much really , my wife wasn't keen on the bacon! that's it.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • gb
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Fowler • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location is excellent, staff also.
Breakfast very good

Cons:

The building looks a bit tired

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Melvyn • family_with_children • gb
6
Location was perfect for our stay. We had travelled purely for the steampunk festival .
Pros:

Very good choice of breakfast.

Cons:

Having to wait for bar staff to be on hand to get drinks. It seems they have so many jobs to do.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • gb
5
Great stay, but could be so much better
Pros:

Breakfast and views, staff were friendly and lovely, very welcoming

Cons:

Room Was a bit dated, old air con unit not working, a fan was provided which worked well but was very dusty; the shower head was full of limescale, the furniture was very dated, definately seen better days, so the room needs an update aesthetically, but the bed was comfy and views were great of the cathedral

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Karen • extended_group • gb
8
Return stay
Pros:

Location. Original style of the hotel. Balcony room overlooking the cathedral. Good breakfast.

Cons:

Certain areas of the hotel are tired. We had problems with the tv, but were able to change room.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Libbi • couple • gb
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Craig • family_with_children • gb
8
Great stay. Would return. Staff fantastic. Food excellent. Location amazing.
Pros:

Breakfast excellent. Location amazing. Dinner in evening at hotel superb. Staff fantastic.

Cons:

Deluxe room - a little tired. Could do with a little paint around the edges, doors etc. Carpet tired, could do with a change. Would prefer a king bed in deluxe rooms.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • gb
10
All staff were amazing, went above and beyond to ensure our daughter’s graduation was perfect
Pros:

Close to the cathedral and castle. Comfortable surroundings.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • extended_group • gb
10
perfect
Pros:

The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and really couldnt do enough for us. The hotel was great and well located and perfect for our needs. I would highly recommend and would use again myself

Cons:

There was nothing i didnt like

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • family_with_children • gb
6
We found the location excellent for our requirements.
Pros:

The location of this hotel was excellent for the castle and cathedral. Two of the three rooms had comfortable beds. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Parking was a bonus in central Lincoln, even though there was an overnight charge. My advice if you are attending a Graduation is to check in at the hotel but park in a local carpark for 24 hours to make sure you do not have the scramble to find a parking spot in the morning with the hundreds of other people!

Cons:

The decoration of this hotel was very dated. It was clean but due to the decor it looked a bit grubby. One of the three rooms we had booked an accessible room which was ok however it did not have a hairdryer, which was a problem due to attending a local function. Luckily a family member was in the adjoining room, with a connecting door, and I was eventually able to source one, all be it a bit too late. The mattress on the bed needed upgrading as it was quite hard and you could feel metal structure of it. The carpets in all rooms needed renewing.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee