Kings Arms Bicester

3.0 star property

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Dining
Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Single Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$72
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Explore the area

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Market Square, Bicester, England, OX26 6AH
  • Place, Bicester Community Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bicester Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bicester Shopping Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kings Arms Bicester

3-star Bicester hotel close to Bicester Village
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has 2 bars/lounges and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and a banquet hall are onsite.
Kings Arms Bicester offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Kings Arms Bicester has designated areas for smoking.

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Onsite venue - brasserie.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Kings Arms Bicester Hotel
Kings Arms Bicester Bicester
Kings Arms Bicester Hotel Bicester

Reviews

Kings Arms Bicester Reviews

6.8

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Shower didnt work properly and had moulds. No glasses for water. Very hot room with window only stay with a pole.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a good cheap room. Easy to get to great parking and spacious room. Large bathroom with bath and shower. Short walk to train station and great location for short walk to Bicester village
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nikki

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No restaurant available The beds, floors all squeaked. Carpet very old not fitting right in rooms and stairs. No hot water at all The tap in bathroom not fitted right it moves as you try to use it Shower just dribble out. No light in bathroom and they put lamp in there running off 2 extension leads totally unsafe Plug sockets not working. Cracks in celling Light bulbs missing When you flushed toilets the water leaked on floor no handle on pull chain for toilet just a hook bit you could cut yourself with. Door gripper rods sticking out and hurt foot on. Windows on 2nd floor dont stay open no safety catches on them. Other dont even open. Be carefully of pot holes as you walk in from car park
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alisa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pub with character

Nice convenient stay right in the heart of Bicester and close to the outlet village. Water pressure was not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Tired Room!

On arrival the room looked lovely and we were happy. Once settling into our room we started to notice the problems. The wardrobe door came off its hinges when opening. The floor of the wardrobe was also broken and collapsed in on itself. The coffee tray was placed in a area with no plug. This tray also held the mirror up so once you move it the mirror closes. This was also the case the other side of dresser with a fan. The bathroom window didn't close fully and the bathroom blind didn't fit the window lay out correctly. The bathroom bin was broken and lid fell on the floor. The carpet was frayed and ill fitted leaving the trim and metal work/ spikes bare.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Definitely the best place to stay in Bicester. Free parking, Wetherspoons near by. Nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly but the room was very tired. Whilst the bed was very comfy, the shower was mouldy and didn't work. The carpets were coming up at the corners and the whole room needed some tlc. There were bulbs missing from light fixtures and one of the windows wouldnt stay open due to the rope being broken. If you want more than basic this isn't for you. But we felt welcomed and slept well. Its a good location and the free car parking was a bonus for town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alison

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My initial impressions were OK, I couldn’t get WiFi in my room and was upgraded without any fuss. My new room was large and the bed very comfortable. It was, however, very hot and the window opened but didn’t stay open and I had to use a hanger to keep it open. The fan provided rattled off of the side and was too noisy to use. The bathroom was spacious and looked clean but the tap dripped constantly and the tiles were lifting off of the floor. I could have forgiven all this but on my last night the experience I had was, in my opinion, unforgivable II couldn’t get the key to open the main door. I was stuck on a busy road, with lots of drunk revellers and I was a solo female. I called the number on the door and the man that arrived was very rude. He tried my key and of course it worked, and he accused me of being rude! The look on his face was extremely intimidating and made me more nervous than I was when stuck outside. I tried to apologise but he continued to be aggressive. I understand that I was at fault but it was 11.45pm and I was flustered, he was on call and presumably it is part of his job to help customers, even if they are stupid!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
shower was lukewarm and pitiful flow - and the old sash windows were in disrepair - sash cords broken so had to use their water bottle to prop open exterior of the property is very tied and shabby
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Appreciated cost of the public car park was covered by the hotel. And the guy who checked me in was friendly, but he didn’t ask my name or anything just handed me a key and front door card - I could have been anybody so would recommend formalising process. I just felt the quality of the access/room and overall accommodation experience and usability elements weren’t as good as they could be: Building and bedroom interior was quite old and could do with a refurbishment to doors, bathroom and bed in particular. Door key was quite tricky to unlock and get key back out as kept getting stuck. Would be better to have keyless access to rooms. Single bed felt smaller than others I’ve slept in, which wasn’t comfortable to lie in as an adult. Lots of hotels use slightly larger singles to increase comfort so would recommend purchasing those or using a standard double even for single occupancy. I’m not particularly tall but my feet poked out off end of bed with a duvet that was badly fitted into the cover (excess material 2feet or so). Could have done with an extra pillow or different sizes offered so people can choose their optimal neck height. TV signal wasn’t great on lots of channels. Any slight movement in the room or lying in the bed and the display would distort - had to keep shifting position of tv to get picture/sound. Back external access door to the hotel wasn’t in operation which meant had to walk from car park round front of building- wasn’t ideal with luggage in the rain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly staff and convenient place to stay with a great breakfast a few doors down at Zebra Cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and so helpful. Everywhere was very clean. The only downside, was them not being able to offer breakfast but I’m sure that will come. I truly wish them all the best for the future of the pub
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s barely 2 star. Access is not good for an 80 year old, my case was carried up to my room on arrival. Room was clean, plenty of clean towels, tea and coffee, milk, and bottled water. This was essential as the water from the tap in the bathroom was undrinkable. I never had Wi-fi and to make matters worse my tv didn’t work. I reported it at 6.30 pm on the first night. Nothing was done, when I returned on Wednesday evening it still was not working, 2 very nice young guys came up and eventually worked out the hand set needed new batteries. These were obtained and tv was working. Although on a main road it was not noisy. I really feel this hotel is grossly overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character property in a great location for everything! Walkable to train station, pubs, restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice friendly hotel in great location, currently being upgraded
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniance to attend function in local. Literally only slepr in hotel and left early next day so unable to provide effective feedback.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No restaurant

Booked hotel as restaurant amenity available. When arrived told no restaurant with delay in checking in. No apology made. Room needed updating and mattress uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Have stayed here a few times & it is clear that a lot of money is being invested as it gets slowly better every time. The staff are always friendly & very helpful. hotel is old but comfortable & clean. Look forward to returning when more food is available.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disturbed sleep

With an old building it comes with squeaky floor boards. Could hear footsteps from the room above me. Which seemed to go on throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025