The Kings Head Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

About this property

Located in the most picturesque street in the market town of Ross-on-Wye, this 14th century hotel maintains many of its original features, including oak beams and a large stone fireplace. Located on either the first or second floor, all rooms feature an private bathroom and tea and coffee facilities. Free filtered water is also provided, and rooms have free Wi-Fi. There is free parking available on site. The restaurant is also open to non residents and is extremely popular in the local area. It features a 62 foot well as its centerpiece, and uses fresh market produce. The Kings Bar has a good range of single malts, wines and 2 local real ales. A great location for exploring The Wye Valley, Black Mountains, Tintern Abbey and Symonds Yat, the hotel is within a 40 minute drive of Cardiff and Cheltenham. Goodrich Castle, The Forest of Dean and The Welsh Marches are also easily accessible for day trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
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1 full bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was good quality, local produce.”
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location. Very historic building with a great atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Very tasty breakfast.”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Central location, lovely bedroom and bathroom. Friendly staff and great breakfast.”
Bedwell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location in the centre of town with everything you need near you. Breakfast was fabulous and very hot and good choice for everyone's needs Car park at back of hotel although very tight to get into but did manage to get a space”
Visitations
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Dinner and breakfast were superb. The staff were friendly, helpful and proffessional.”
Gisela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Like all of it,great service,great Breakfast, and all with a smile xx😊”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a lovely old coaching house in the very center of Ross-on-Wye. The atmosphere was warm, helpful and inviting and the room was impeccably clean and comfortable. We decided to eat in the hotels restaurant, which was one of my better...”
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Right in the centre. Helpful staff and excellent value.”
Rupert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A proper traditional market town hotel with an excellent bar (serving Wye Valley Brewery beers), slightly scruffy round the edges, but comfortable and with a welcoming friendly staff. Had a good hearty and tasty evening meal in the restaurant....”
Yvonne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great hotel near to everything. Staff are friendly and helpful . Breakfast was excellent . 😊”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1

No additional info available

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

All rooms are on either first or second floor, and there is no elevator. The hotel is not suitable for anyone who has difficulty with stairs.

Reservations for the restaurant are necessary. To guarantee a reservation at the restaurant please contact the hotel in advance to reserve a table, once you have booked your room. Bar meals are not served on Friday and Saturday nights or when the restaurant is very busy.

Please inform The Kings Head Hotel 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.