Museum of the Great Western Railway - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Swindon Designer Outlet - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Lydiard Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Oxford (OXF) - 64 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 78 min drive
Swindon Station - 24 min walk
Hungerford Station - 24 min drive
Swindon (XWS-Swindon Train Station) - 25 min walk
Restaurants
The Victoria - 3 min walk
Mackenzies - 1 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 3 min walk
Los Gatos - 1 min walk
The Tuppenny - 2 min walk
About this property
The Kings Arms
When you stay at The Kings Arms, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Thames River. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Languages
English, German, Polish, Portuguese, Russian
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
What to do
Rock climbing nearby
Ice skating nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Multilingual staff
Room amenities
Stay connected
Free wired internet
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
20 Kings Inn
20 Kings Inn Swindon
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Kings Hotel Swindon
The Kings Hotel Swindon
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Kings Arms?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Kings Arms?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kings Arms?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Kings Arms and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like ice skating.
Are there restaurants at or near The Kings Arms?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Kings Arms like?
The Kings Arms is a short 2-minute walk from Swindon Arts Centre and 12 minutes' walk from Wyvern Theatre.
The Kings Arms Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
Nov 4, 2024
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2024
Well worth a stay
Fab pub/hotel stayed one night
Bed so comfy, room beautiful and clean.
Breakfast really good freshly cooked.
Staff excellent
Would stay again no problem .
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 21, 2024
Jose
Jose, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 21, 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 14, 2024
Edward
Edward, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
Chose this as a nights stop over when traveling home from a holiday in Cornwall. We chose to come this way back as we were fed up of sitting in the none stop stop start qué we were in on the M5. Lesson learned don't travel on a Friday to Cornwall or back to Stafford on the M5. The staff here are really pleasant and helpful we also liked the fact you get a 10%discount on food and drink when eating there. There is a night club on site we never new about but as our room was well away from the DJ and music which goes on late on a weekend we didn't here a thing so really good. The food is excellent and the breakfast choice is good and filling as well. İt's quite a large Pub/Hotel so there is plenty of space for everyone, all in all we had a great night's stay here and will stay again when in the area or when the M5 motorway is at a standstill. We really liked the place and it's so handy for the centre of town and shops and the fact you can park at the rear of the hotel is also a bonus, just a brilliant place to stay.
Ross
Ross, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 26, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2024
Umpteenth stay at the Kings & it seems to get better every time
Staff are off the scale of helpful, Manager first class
Food was lovely as I ate at the Kings last night & the breakfast was its usual terrific
martin
martin, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2024
kerrian
kerrian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2024
Convenient for work, excellent choice of Pubs cafes & restaurants for eating out which are literally on the doorstep
Martin
Martin, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 8, 2024
The atmosphere was young and buzzy, not the place for a quiet weekend , as disco Friday and Saturday until 3.00am and live band Sunday evening until 11.00pm !!
Unfortunately plug in bathroom sink did not work, and the pillows and duvet were of poor quality. No storage or hanging facilities in room, so fortunate we were only staying one night.
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2024
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 5, 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2024
The management at this property is fantastic! The manager, Gemma, is a star!
Todd
Todd, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 25, 2024
The property is a very old coaching inn. It was spotlessly clean but the shower was faulty and we were given 1 bath towel for 2 people. We felt the plinth for the shower stuck out dangerously for when using the bathroom. Very comfortable bed. Friendly, helpful staff. Good breakfast. Good value for money.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2024
Just round the corner is the Victoria, whoop Whoop.
Julian
Julian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 26, 2023
Angelique
Angelique, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 24, 2023
Nice but could do better.
Firstly we couldn't find the carpark. Unless you know where you are going it is extremely difficult to find as it is not signposted.
When we checked in we found out that there is a nightclub in the pub below between 10pm-3am on a Friday & Saturday night. There was nothing in the description that said this when we were booking. The music itself was fine and we were able to sleep as we were away from the actual dance area. However, we were woken at about half 3 with staff banging the doors closed. Not once but twice. This was on both nights.
When going upstairs one of the bits of carpet had come off the stairs & was a huge trip hazard because the steps are narrow in depth.
The room itself & ensuite were decorated nicely. It was very compact but was enough for what we needed for the weekend. However, it was boiling. The towel rail in the ensuite was permanently on & even when we turned it to * it still kept pumping out heat. We got the window open once with great difficulty. When we tried again the next morning it just wouldn't budge. The ensuite is designed beautifully but is to be honest a bit of a death trap. When the shower is on water goes every where. It is tiled floor & even with the shower mat it did little then become absolutely drenched.
The breakfast was lovely but we found it difficult to have to choose the night before. We also had to give a time between 9 & 10am for when we wanted breakfast. We found this odd. Has good potential but not likely to stay again.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2023
Great location.
Paul
Paul, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 16, 2023
Matt
Matt, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2023
Staff here could not be more friendly or welcoming. Breakfast was great too, our room was on the 2nd floor so minimal impact from nightclub noise! So good we booked to stay again next month.
Michelle
Michelle, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2023
excellant
MARK
MARK, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2023
Keeley
Keeley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 6, 2019
A
A, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 9, 2019
Room was fine , good food worth the price, but only decaf coffee in the room