The Kings Head Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

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.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Jason
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Onsite car park was a bonus and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Great location in the centre of town but very quiet at night with minimal noise.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“overall a nice and well run pub with friendly staff. probably if we stay in Ross again, it would be here”
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location, staff lovely, breakfast was excellent”
Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Air conditioning in bar was very welcome on a scorching hot day(35+). Friendly staff and very accommodating with dog.”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff. Good facilities and excellent location”
Robert
Germany Germany
“Arrived via motorcycle and were lucky enough to get parking behind the hotel. I don't know where they would park you otherwise. Bike felt secure here. It was a top floor room with A/C which was great. The room was smaller than expected but it...”
Betty-jane
Australia Australia
“Stayed for one night in a superior double room, which was comfortable and had plenty of space. Breakfast offered a variety of cooked meals and the staff were very friendly.”
Rob
United States United States
“Breakfast was very good..lots of choices and they were very accommodating with specific requests. The breakfast room is also great...dont forget to check out the 14th century well in the room!”
Lorraine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely old building, carefully restored, lots of history and period features. The well is a bonus!.Off street parking is great just a tight entrance to it. Perfect location for exploring the area”
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Super location Breakfast was very good , hot and nicely cooked and presented . Staff friendly and helpful”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of The Kings Head Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

The Kings Head Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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