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Royal Kings Arms
In the heart of the historic city of Lancaster, with views of its famous castle, stands the Royal Kings Arms Hotel. Originally built in 1625 and later rebuilt after a devastating fire, we boast 55 rooms together with our Brasserie Restaurant, The Crypt Cocktail Lounge and The Secret Garden so we can ensure you have everything you need for a fantastic stay with us.

All our bedrooms come complete with tea and coffee making facilities, free WiFi and wall-mounted smart televisions. And with a choice of standard to deluxe accommodation, and single to family rooms, we offer everything the weary traveller needs for a special stay and rejuvenating night's sleep.
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If you would like to make a reservation and benefit from our direct booking offers, please call us on 01524 32451. If you are in the local area, pop in and chat with one of our friendly receptionists who will be delighted to answer your questions. We are an historic building reborn in the heart of Lancaster.
Looking after our regular guests has always been a key part of our ethos, generation after generation stay with us and we love welcoming them back each year. The way people book hotel rooms has changed to mainly online reservations. We find the best way to express our gratitude to our loyal guests is through the loyalty scheme, Royal Kings Rewards.
Located in the heart of historic Lancaster, our beautifully refurbished hotel is ideally placed for you to enjoy the romance and culture of this great city and the surrounding areas of Morecambe Bay and South Lakes, Trough of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales. Lancaster is one of England's Heritage Cities and offers something for everyone, whatever the weather.
The Brasserie was the first part of our journey in transforming the Royal Kings Arms Hotel. Now established as a local favourite, The Brasserie has not only received OpenTable's Diner's Choice Award, but was nominated in the Northern Design Awards.

Offering a very special dining experience our chefs have brought together the finest locally-sourced ingredients with the best of international cuisine and created mouth-watering menus that cater for all tastes.Whether you're popping in for coffee and cake, one of our lunch time light bites or more a leisurely dining experience, The Brasserie, set in our magnificently renovated hotel, is sure to find a special place in your heart.
Designed for a bespoke, yet intimate experience. Our aim is to redefine your evening. Classic service combined with innovative cocktails, wrapped with experimental small plate dinning. If not, then our dedicated and professional bartenders will guide you through the process of each cocktail you choose in a step by step masterclass with a big helping of theatre and entertainment.
Reviews (9)
Tom Lapworth
Tom Lapworth
Dec 16, 2021
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Very welcoming environment, the hotel has good facilities and is ideally located near the train station. Staff are always helpful. Highly recommend
Sophie Gault
Sophie Gault
Dec 05, 2021
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Comfy bed. clean ensuite. front of house were lovely but sadly the GHOST was less friendly... frequently turned on tv through the night. stood in corner menacingly and haunted our dreams. picture taken before our paranormal experience.. now my boyfriend has lost the twinkle in his eye.
Olan Kenny
Olan Kenny
Nov 18, 2021
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Had a really nice stay here! Lass on reception found my booking no trouble on check-in. Explained about the vintage elevator and not to leave the doors open after getting out. I had a good night's sleep and checkout was painless. Place was clean and the shower was hot. The closest to a problem I had was when I was stood waiting for said vintage elevator and it was already there.
Dr. TeaRex
Dr. TeaRex
Oct 27, 2021
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Cosy, central, historical. Top grade dining and friendly staff. The hotel may be old (very!), but it has all the character that comes with it. I never stayed there myself (the booking was for family), but I did go in there a while and experienced the place. Barring the possible noise from the street and the pub across the road, it seems like an excellent experience.
Robert Stevens
Robert Stevens
Oct 25, 2021
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Old school Hotel, nice big rooms, a little shabby, scary ancient elevator you have to operate yourself (employ a lift jockey?), great breakfast, nice staff.... Showers as hot as the fires of hell. Loved it!
Vincent Hughes
Vincent Hughes
Oct 22, 2021
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Lovely hotel.
Really fab central location.
Bed very comfortable
My views from top floor where super.
Service was very friendly.
Breakfast menu was fantastic, I had vegetarian option and I really enjoyed it.
Stuart Young
Stuart Young
Oct 17, 2021
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Excellent thank you so much for looking after my wife on the most important day of her life. The bride and bridesmaids had a wonderful night and morning, All the rooms, breakfast and staff were superb. Many thanks from Mr and Mrs Young
Anna
Anna
Sep 23, 2021
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Great value for money. The room was very clean and adequately equipped. We had a lovely window view of the castle. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Special mention goes to the breakfast chef who prepared our veggie cooked breakfast this Sunday morning. It was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented!
Jesca De Rijk
Jesca De Rijk
Aug 26, 2021
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Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable room with view over city. Delicious breakfast. Convenient location close to tourist attractions and transport links. Excellent value for money