Kings Arms Bicester

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Bicester Village

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Dining
Double Room
Exterior
2 bars/lounges
Single Room

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Market Square, Bicester, England, OX26 6AH
  • Langford Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bicester Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bicester Golf and Country Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Bicester

At Kings Arms Bicester you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Bicester Village and Langford Park. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and a banquet hall. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Bicester hotel include University of Oxford and Blenheim Palace.

What's nearby

  • Langford Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bicester Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bicester Golf and Country Club - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • University of Oxford - 21 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 22 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Bicester Village Station - 6 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monty's Burger Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Penny Black - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Angel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kings Arms Bicester

Hotel with free parking, near Bicester Village
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bicester hotel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Kings Arms Bicester offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Kings Arms Bicester?

Yep, Kings Arms Bicester has a free self car park.

Does Kings Arms Bicester serve breakfast?

Yep, English breakfast is available weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kings Arms Bicester?

No, Kings Arms Bicester does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kings Arms Bicester?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Kings Arms Bicester's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kings Arms Bicester?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kings Arms Bicester?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kings Arms Bicester Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 102 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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 traveller
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at this property multiple times and never had a major issue. However, on this occasion I spent 2 nights without any hot water and therefore no ability to wash. I mentioned to reception after the first night, expecting it to be resolved but it was not. I was told to email them after the second night to discuss compensation and whilst the beginning of the conversation was good it amounted to very little. I was promised “head office” would be in touch to resolve the situation, which didn’t happen. Rather than any compensation I was then offered a discount on my next nights stay, totalling a measly £11 discount, which felt like a further insult after not being able to wash for 3 days. Steer clear at all costs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a quick stay but very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sabrina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great

Hotel Inspector would’ve had a field day with this one. Weird little staircase to rooms (unsuitable if you have mobility issues) Dirty room with ill fitting carpet, dirty, stained bathroom, I especially regretted lifting up the toilet brush to use it. Windows don’t fit so it’s drafty and they didn’t lock - room leads to a fire escape so someone could have easily broken in from outside. Staff didn’t speak good English, but they did manage to convey that front door would be locked from 10pm and that I could use my room key to open it. I immediately knew that wasn’t going to work (I did try and fail at 9.50pm) so I opened my window and literally clambered back in, essentially breaking in to my own room. Classic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Fraser

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

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

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

Comfy

Very comfy, excellent staff and ideal location Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ella

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Su

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is right on the busy junction. Not many attractive restaurant's around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

andressa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Towel was not properly wash . Soiled stain!!! Reported it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024