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The Cardinals Hat

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$96
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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31 Friar Street, Worcester, England, WR1 2NA
  • Place, Worcester Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Worcestershire County Cricket Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Worcester Racecourse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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9.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Cardinals Hat

3.5-star Worcester inn with coffee shop/cafe
This smoke-free inn features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, a garden, and free breakfast are onsite.
The Cardinals Hat offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. This Worcester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Dining options at the inn include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Georgian inn also offers a terrace, a garden, and room service (during limited hours).

The Cardinals Hat is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (GBP 10.50 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 10.50 per day (984 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Clothing is optional at this property

Property is also known as

Cardinals Hat Inn Worcester
Cardinals Hat Inn
Cardinals Hat Worcester
The Cardinals Hat Inn
The Cardinals Hat Worcester
The Cardinals Hat Inn Worcester

The Cardinals Hat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 210 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda

Characterful in prime location for visiting cathedral, museums and restaurants. Good sized room and luxury bathroom. Generous breakfast hamper. Facilities let down by inadequate/broken hangers in wardrobe and lack of mirror in the bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, spacious room, very hot day and our room had a fan, brilliant. Only negative, the carpet wasn't in the best condition, however, for a busy pub with a lot of guests it wasn't a big issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Average room for the cost.

I paid upgrade to a more expensive room so had higher expectations. The room was fine, but nothing to shout from the rooftops about. Proper coffee for breakfast would have been nice, rather than the instant. The breakfast continental box was nice though. The area was quiet, so that was also pleasing, and convenient for the Cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

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

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room and location were really good for this property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

8/10 Good

Andy

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

Great location.

Great location, however if you’re in a car , it’s very difficult to find a spot and the NCP right opposite the hotel has an entrance a 7 minute drive away but a lot longer in rush hour . The hotel does not have any private parking! .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Platform housing ltd

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

Historically beautiful

Great staff lovely old building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice rooms in a characterful old pub. Good breakfast, great cask beers and very nice staff. The room was a little hot given the warm weather, but a small price to pay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being above an old pub, we did no know what to expect. We had a love room that was spotlessly clean, a very comfy bed and a smashing bathroom. The staff were excellent as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great pub / hotel loved it.

A very different hotel being the oldest pub in Worcester. Absolutely loved the Cardinals Hat, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

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

nice little find

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Wonderful stay with fantastic Staff!

Fantastic place and lovely welcoming staff member Holly. Excellent real ales and wine selection.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Great pub in Worcester to stay

We loved the Cardinal’s Hat. Fantastic pub and a wonderful place to stay. The bedrooms have been refurbished to a very high standard, beautiful comfy bed and very clean. Fantastic breakfast. Only sorry that we couldn’t stay longer but we will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky but fun hotel in centre city Worcester. VERY dog-friendly - which was grand. A nice quiet pub and really helpful staff. We hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

susan

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

8/10 Good

JONATHAN

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

Lovely, cosy room above a busy pub

Really lovely and cosy room but was a bit cold and the noise levels aren’t great given the single-glazed window. As a pub, checking in was a bit weird but staff were really friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly what i expected from a 14th century pub. Quirky, cosy and charming. Friendly and helpful staff. Right in the centre so very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good option

A very nice stay. Though the rooms are above a pub, it was a quiet sleep. No on-site parking, but right across the street there is a municipal parking garage which wasn't too expensive. The Cathedral is a very short walk. The inn provided a nice continental breakfast. The pub scene was quite nice...the locals were friendly and welcomed this American.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

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

Great old place.

Amazing old property. Reeks of history with a great little bar. Virtually no internet connection in the room. Terrific location, with historic Worcester within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shem

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and bed, fridge was a bonus. Situated in good area, close to other pubs restaurants and shops. Lovely breakfast and welcoming polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024