The Royal Hotel and Bar
Thurnham Street, Lancaster LA1 1YD England
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A very warm welcome to Lancaster's newly renovated 'Royal Hotel and Bar', a family run establishment in a great location at the heart of historic Lancaster, offering all the convenience of the city on your doorstep while enjoying the luxury of premium quality, cosy, comfortable rooms.
Built before the turn of the previous century and stocked with only the finest selection of wines, spirits, beers and ales, as well as hosting regular music and events, this historical setting provides a touch of class with a modern take on a traditional bar.
Travelling on business, visiting family, touring, or here for a night out, whatever your reason for visiting Lancaster The Royal Hotel & Bar is perfectly placed. Visit the castle and take in the sights, stroll along the canal enjoying the scenery, explore the many restaurants and bars or take in the vibrant night life .... whatever your choice at the Royal Hotel our guest only access allows you to come and go as you please.
Book your stay now and meet the Robinson Family, let us know what you are all about and we will endeavour to help in any way we can. We always appreciate any feedback and will work hard to deliver the best service we can ... with a smile.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Non-smoking hotel
Private check-in / check-out
Room features
Housekeeping
Private bathrooms
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
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Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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98Great for walkers
Grade: 98 out of 100
121Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
72Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
Thurnham Street, Lancaster LA1 1YD England
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Excellent place, really clean and comfortable room. Staff were great, Tom was super helpful. Complimentary breakfast was a bonus. Location is super handy. A clearly well looked after and well ran hotel. Will definitely be back in the future.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Kim Robinson, Owner at The Royal Hotel and Bar
Responded 2 weeks ago
Great review, lovely comments thank you.
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The rooms were smaller than anticipated but very well laid out & the bed very comfortable. A mirror is needed in room 12! The rooms were spotless. Facilities to make tea & coffee. Breakfast not included but cereal, fruit & yogurts available in a fridge. Staff were friendly and efficient. We had an excellent breakfast supplied by Brew cafe on Sunday at £13.50 each with complimentary coffee & tea. It was Lancaster music festival which we were not aware of so didn’t use the bar as very crowded. Would stay again.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Hotel has 1 pre -booked parking space. Friends parked in Lucy Street car park next to hotel. We...
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Response from Kim Robinson, Owner at The Royal Hotel and Bar
Responded 21 Oct 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to write a lovely positive review. Lancaster was very busy all weekend with the annual music festival creating a fantastic atmosphere, I hope it didn't affect you stay. Take care.
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Perfect location, from booking direct over the phone with Olivia to arriving and being greeted by Nina, fantastic experience. The room was beautiful, hot day & arrived to windows being open, lovely breeze & a fan already on so the room was cool. They don’t offer food but offer a complimentary cereal, fruit & porridge station in the building to have in your room. Would absolutely recommend and would stay again when back in Lancaster.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Ask if the one on-sight car park is available, if not there is a pay & display just behind the...
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Response from Kim Robinson, Owner at The Royal Hotel and Bar
Responded 21 Oct 2023
Thank you for the recommendation, lovely review and five stars. Hopefully you will visit again one day. Take care
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Fantastic location, car park right next door, lovely and clean, Liam on reception couldn’t do enough for us. Explained everything when showing us to our room. Complementary fruit and cereal included in the price of the room.. We paid extra for a full English breakfast and it was enormous. Staff are all really friendly. Will definitely go back.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking right next door and if wanting a cooked breakfast make sure you go down to the bar before...
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Response from Kim Robinson, Owner at The Royal Hotel and Bar
Responded 21 Oct 2023
Great review, thank you, and for the 5 stars
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I don't often write reviews, but such a fabulous place I thought I should. Really helpful and friendly staff, who were able to safely store our bikes and help us find somewhere open for food on a Sunday eve. Comfy room, and unexpected, but very welcome self serve breakfast, as well as £5 bar voucher for booking direct. Great bar and beer garden. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from N Wilson, Guest Services / Front Office at The Royal Hotel and Bar
Responded 7 Aug 2023
Hi Rachel, Thanks for leaving us such a lovely review. It always makes out job so much more enjoyable when the guests are also as nice as you, we've very much enjoyed having you stay with us and hope you will again in the future! (I can't promise any apple pie though). Liam.
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Lovely Hotel with friendly staff The free help yourself breakfast was a good idea ? Only complaint are the shower sachets. They are hard to open? Surely for what it costs a wall hung shower dispenser would not go amiss and less messy ? Apart from the above we enjoyed our stay.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kim Robinson, Owner at The Royal Hotel and Bar
Responded 23 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review and constructive comments. We are currently reviewing our shower sachets and looking into the use of soap dispensers, experimenting with them in a couple of our rooms to see how they stand up to wear and tear. Hopefully if you return they will be in place. Again thank you and take are.
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We were only looking for a one night stay in Lancaster and this just fitted the bill. The room was very comfortable and the serve yourself breakfast was more than adequate. I would thoroughly recommend this bar/hotel to anyone visiting Lancaster.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: You can book parking at the hotel for £5/night although there is lots of parking near the hotel.
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Response from Kim Robinson, Owner at The Royal Hotel and Bar
Responded 23 Jul 2023
Thank you for the 5 stars and great review recommending us to others. Take care
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Stayed here Monday to Friday this week on a business trip. What a gem in the heart of Lancaster. Rooms were immaculate, cleaned every day. Spotless!!! The cleaners are amazing. The staff are friendly efficient and couldn’t do enough for me. Family run business by an amazing couple. It was a pleasure to meet you Kim and Bill (what a voice by the way) Right near the buses to Lancaster university and everything in the city centre. Thanks for all and see you in Ireland x
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Kim Robinson, Owner at The Royal Hotel and Bar
Responded 23 Jul 2023
Hi Justin we hope you had a safe trip home followed by a lovely holiday with your sister. Thank you for staying with us, and that fabulous review. I have it in our diary to visit the 'Wyllie Clancy' Festival next July, so you may get that call from the Crazy Canadian singer and me! It was lovely to meet you. Take care. Kim and Bill
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Fabulous!! We all enjoyed our stay, clean and modern rooms, complimentary cereal/ yoghurt/ fruits. The girls behind the bar were so friendly. Breakfast was lovely. We have stayed at a few hotels but we will definitely be booking here again.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Car park facing the hotel £12 overnight,but it does get busy.
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Response from Kim Robinson, Owner at The Royal Hotel and Bar
Responded 21 Jun 2023
Lovely review, thank you Deborah, the best compliment that we could get is that you will book with us again, we look forward to it. Take care
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Very nice hotel. Clean, newly renovated rooms and friendly staff. Nina at the reception went out of her way to help us, providing local information and answering our questions. There was cereal breakfast and fruits which was unexpected as the booking didn’t seem to include it. The location is excellent. Walking distance to every major tourist spot in the centre including the castle. Thank you!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Kim Robinson, Owner at The Royal Hotel and Bar
Responded 8 May 2023
Great review, thank you. Nina is our GM and has built a great staff team who all work hard to ensure our guests comfort and enjoyment, your lovely comments are a great testament to them. Take care and please visit again one day.
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PRICE RANGE
US$88 - US$148 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandLancashireLancaster DistrictLancaster
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Royal Hotel and Bar
Which popular attractions are close to The Royal Hotel and Bar?
Nearby attractions include Black Axe Throwing Co Lancaster (0.2 miles), Lancaster City Museum (0.2 miles), and Lancaster Escape (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Royal Hotel and Bar?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and complimentary tea.
What food & drink options are available at The Royal Hotel and Bar?
Guests can enjoy a lounge, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at The Royal Hotel and Bar?
Yes, paid public parking nearby is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Royal Hotel and Bar?
Conveniently located restaurants include All Hopes No Promises, The Quarterhouse, and Merchants 1688.
Is The Royal Hotel and Bar located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 miles away from the centre of Lancaster.
Are there any historical sites close to The Royal Hotel and Bar?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Lancaster Castle (0.3 miles), Lancaster Town Hall (0.03 miles), and Roman Bath House and Wery Wall Remains (0.3 miles).