Reviews of The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire 4 stars
Market Place, Richmond, DL10 4HS, United Kingdom
#2 of 5 hotels in Richmond
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1488 hotel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.4
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Comfort
9.4
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.8
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Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Marcus
United Kingdom10 reviews10“Would definitely return to this hotel if I come to Richmond again and would highly recommend.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Location was very good in the centre of the main square. Hotel was lovely, clean and modern. Evening meal and breakfast was very tasty and freshly cooked. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Paul
Germany106 reviews9 helpful votes9.0“Charming hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
The hotel is in the market square which is attractive. The interior of the hotel gives the feeling of former times. There is parking at the rear of the hotel for a limited number of cars and needs to be reserved. Evening meal and breakfast are very good. Breakfast is partly buffet and partly served.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Peter
United Kingdom17 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Confusion over the booking because the name wasn't correct and wasn't the same as the name in the confirmation massage from Booking.com
Really friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Janet
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was very good
Food and location, great
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Mark
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Breakfast and dinner were al top class!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing really!
Lovely old world former coaching hotel
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Paul
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Solid quality and service.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Malcolm
United Kingdom1 review10“Great stay - hotel excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
All good.
Hotel in historic market place. Great bar & breakfast. Positive staff.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Stephanie
United Kingdom32 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The menu offers lots of options for vegans, vegetarians, etc, but the gluten-free options are rather limited. A couple more gluten free options would be very welcome.
Very comfortable and clean and convenient and staff were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Richard
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We were happy with everything
Very good plenty of vhoice
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
David
United Kingdom52 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Beautiful hotel. Lovely well-appointed room. Very nice breakfast.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Dining room is lovely, but adjacent bar noise etc is a bit intrusive.
Beautiful hotel. Lovely well-appointed room. Very nice breakfast.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Philip
United Kingdom92 reviews9 helpful votes8.0“A great stay in a beautiful hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
1. The market started setting up at 5am - it woke me up. Very noisy. Windows are not double glazed. 2. Coffee machine was missing a small part so I had to hold onto the water container for it to work. 3. No serving tongs at the breakfast buffet for the croissants or bread. Very unhygienic. 4. The coffee table was taped in the bedroom and this was a 4 star hotel! 5. The chain for the bling kept breaking - easy to repair, but it just needs mending properly.
1. The breakfast 2. The interior decor 3. The location (this was a stopover from Scotland to Essex!) 4. Lots of coffee in the room! 4.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Carolyn
United Kingdom6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Wonderful hotel. Lovely bar area and the room was fantastic. Top quality tea and coffee facilities and toiletries. Delightful furniture and the bed was so comfortable. There was even a pillow spray of lavender. Breakfast delicious and staff couldn't be more helpful. Great value for money and central for everything. We stayed in a superior room and were so thrilled with everything about this hotel. No negative comments
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
John
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Staff very friendly and good at what they do would highly recommend this hotel”- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very well presented
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Angela
United Kingdom8 reviews9.0“Really enjoyed our stay and the staff were very friendly and helpful”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was an odd smell in the corridors leading to the room
Very close to the town centre and castle and the rooms were beautifully decorated and clean
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Chris
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was quite small
Nice property, Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Dawn
United Kingdom16 reviews10“Wonderful, friendly place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We only got to stay for 2 nights, wish we could have stayed longer.....Will visit again as soon as possible.
Ideal location. Friendly and helpful staff, all very knowledgeable about the area as well as everything they provide. We last visited 12 months ago and the staff remembered us from our previous visit. Room was very comfortable. Highly recommend a visit. A wonderful selection for breakfast. We booked in for our evening meals and they were delicious.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Rachel
United Kingdom43 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We stayed two nights so therefore had two breakfasts and we also had Sunday dinner. Not one meal was hot when it arrived. Tasty, but cold. I was also a bit disappointed by the check in staff who assured us our left luggage would not be left unattended. When we came back to check in, there was no one about, but plenty of people milling around or using the toilet facilities at the back of the reception area. A bag could easily have been picked up.
We had a lovely room tucked up away from any hotel or outside noise. Super comfortable and clean. We slept very well. Great location for the town and exploring. Friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Jo
United Kingdom18 reviews10“Excellent, highly recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Beautiful room, lovely food, friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Nathan
United Kingdom23 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
A place I/we stay during my visits home from working full time in the south of England. The kings head have great food, great beer and social areas and the rooms are stunning. It's a pleasure to stay here. Every time!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Ej
United Kingdom6 reviews10“Our stay was really enjoyable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
We loved the situation of the hotel, we loved the fact that we had a room looking on to the Market Place and we really liked the liveliness of the hotel. It had a relaxed yet very busy atmosphere. The staff were great, calm, cool and friendly despite being very busy.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Doug
United Kingdom17 reviews8.0“Clean comfortable and super friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Excessive charge of £15 for 1 night of parking in hotel car park. Food and drink not the cheapest Not the hotels fault, but drunken rowdies outside shouting and arguing at midnight.....
Large comfortable room, very clean. Super breakfast. Centre of the town in the market square.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Clare
United Kingdom14 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great room, great staff, great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No fridge, parking just for 2 hours before 6pm on a Saturday is a hassle, had to pay for it elsewhere to stop having to move the car
Big room, big modern bathroom, big comfortable bed
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Geoffrey
United Kingdom1 review10“Great staff good food comfortable accommodation”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything
Great location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Ian
United Kingdom17 reviews8.0“Very pleasant!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location, historic building but modern inside
Stayed in May 2024
