Royal Kings Arms Hotel Lancaster

In the heart of the historic city of Lancaster, with views of its famous castle, stands the Grade II Royal Kings Arms Hotel. Originally built in 1625 and later rebuilt in 1879, the hotel was immortalized by Charles Dickens in his tale of “The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices”.

Offering 55 comfortable en-suite bedrooms including the luxury and elegantly decorated Castle Suite with its four poster bed and views of the castle, where the entrance is just 50 yards away.

With its distinctive period features, enviable central location and breathtaking views of Lancaster Castle, The Royal Kings Arms Hotel provides an ideal setting for any wedding. Family and friends of your wedding party are offered preferential bedroom rates if they wish to stay. You can start your honeymoon in the Castle Suite, complete with four poster bed and stunning views.

The Hotel’s Castle Restaurant with its delightful Minstrels Gallery offers the perfect setting for either Dinner or a full English breakfast whilst enjoying views of the nearby castle. Room service is also available for guests to enjoy drinks and snacks throughout their stay.
The Royal Kings Arms is perfect for a variety of business events, with two large conference rooms – both have high ceilings and large windows offering plenty of natural light, and are ideal for seminars, meetings, development days, training and exhibitions.

The Hotel staff are highly experienced and on hand to help plan your event and guide you both through every last detail of the day, from the initial enquiry to the time your last guest leaves we will be there to ensure the event lives up to all your expectations.