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The Kings Arms

The Kings Arms

2 Lion Gate, Hampton Court Road , London, KT8 9DD, United Kingdom

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Picnic area

The Kings Arms

Welcome to The Kings Arms, where charm meets comfort in the heart of Kingston upon Thames! This delightful inn, just 1.8mi from the bustling city center, offers a perfect blend of rustic allure and modern convenience. Whether you're here for a romantic getaway or a family adventure, start your days with a delicious breakfast and gear up for exploration with your caffeine fix and a great meal.

Nestled at 2 Lion Gate, Hampton Court Road, The Kings Arms boasts an array of amenities that will make your stay a breeze. Imagine unwinding on the sun deck or taking a serene picnic break in the picturesque area around the inn! With a range of extra services like kids' meals, restaurant dining, and even a bar for those evening cocktails, you'll find everything you need at your fingertips. Plus, you can stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout your visit!

Don’t just take our word for it; The Kings Arms has 1301 glowing reviews that speak to the warm atmosphere and attentive service. For room rates starting at $246, indulge in a cozy escape that feels like a home away from home. So shake off the travel fatigue and make your way to The Kings Arms – your gateway to adventure awaits!

Dining at The Kings Arms is sure to be a delight, especially with The Six restaurant right on-site! This welcoming eatery offers a mouthwatering menu filled with local flavors and delectable dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal after a day of adventures or a light snack to fuel your explorations, The Six has you covered. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to sip a refreshing drink at the bar and catch up with fellow travelers, and maybe even make a few new friends along the way!

When it comes to accommodation, The Kings Arms has a variety of room types to suit every traveler’s needs. Choose from a cozy Standard Queen Room, ideal for couples seeking a romantic escape, or opt for the versatile Double or Twin Room, perfect for friends or family traveling together. For those craving additional space, the Suite is designed for comfort, fitting up to four adults and providing both style and flexibility with its queen-size bed and bunk beds. Each room is a cozy sanctuary, ensuring you return after a day of exploration feeling relaxed and recharged.

As you plan your visit, it's good to know that The Kings Arms makes payment a breeze with their accepted options including American Express, Mastercard, and Visa. So, leave the cash at home and enjoy your stay without any worries! You’ll find that this charming inn at The Kings Arms doesn't just promise a restful night but an experience filled with warmth and hospitality, making it a truly delightful destination in Kingston upon Thames. Now, grab your bags and get ready for an unforgettable stay!

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport

6.8mi

London City Airport

18.3mi

London Gatwick Airport

18.6mi

Luton Airport

32.4mi

London Stansted Airport

41.2mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Tour desk

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Suite in The Kings Arms

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Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Bunk Beds

345 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our spacious Suite, perfect for 4 adults seeking comfort and relaxation. This 344 sqft room features a private bathroom with a bathtub, minibar, flat-screen TV, and a cozy sitting area, ensuring a pleasant stay for all our guests.

Deluxe Room in The Kings Arms

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Deluxe

1 Queen Size Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Welcome to our Deluxe Room, a stylish and comfortable space perfect for a romantic getaway or a relaxing escape. This spacious 226 sqft room features a cozy Queen size bed, a private bathroom, a minibar, and a flat-screen TV to ensure a delightful stay.

Double or Twin Room in The Kings Arms

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Our Double or Twin Room offers a spacious and comfortable stay for up to 2 adults, with the choice of two twin beds or a queen size bed. Enjoy convenient amenities such as a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and minibar for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Standard Queen Room in The Kings Arms

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Queen Room

1 Double Bed

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Welcome to our Standard Queen Room, a charming and cozy retreat that offers 183 sqft of space. With a comfortable double bed, private bathroom, and fantastic amenities such as a minibar, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee maker, this room is perfect for couples looking for a relaxing stay. Enjoy your morning with free toiletries, a refreshing shower, and the convenience of a wake-up service.

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Guest reviews

8.8

1,301 reviews

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Trog

9.1

April 2025

Lo cation for Hampton Court Palace and Bushey gardens was excellent. The room was spacious and well set out. Gpod storage. Very clean apart from small stain on carpet which did not concern us. The lady who cleaned the room did an excellent job. The bathroom was a very good size, too. The bed was very clean, firm and comfortable. Plenty of tea, milk and sugar. Nespresso coffee machine which I'm not a great fan of but plenty pds supplied. More than you often get in hotels. The breakfast was very well cooked. Service was pleasant and efficient. We didn't eat in restaurant in evening so can't comment. Very good hotel and would stay again if ever down there.

We felt one member of staff was a bit too "pushy" in trying to persuade us to use restaurant in the evening but otherwise staff were pleasant and helpful. Although breakfast was very well cooked we felt that the cold options such as cereal, yoghurt, bread, pastries was limited. Only small jug of milk readily available so needed to ask for refills. No fruit available which we felt was strange? A couple of minor additions to bathroom would be beneficial such as a grab bar on the wall to help to get in and out as the bath was deep and we both are quite short. A non slip mat for bath would have given more support, too.

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Gillian

10

April 2025

The hotels' location is excellent, about a 10 minute walk to the entrance of Hampton Court Palace and directly opposite Bushy Park which is one of London's Royal Parks. It is the home of the park run with lovely walks, water gardens, and where deer roam freely. Limited parking within the park itself so probably best to walk from the hotel. The hotel was clean, with a super large comfortable bed, dressing gown and hairdryer, soft white towels and toiletries supplied. Complimentary tea, coffee and water with a refrigerated mini bar at an extra cost. Although being on the main road our room was extraordinarily quiet with the rear of the hotel overlooking the gardens and maze of Hampton Court Palace. There was an amazing hot cooked choice for breakfast, the 'veggie' full english is brilliant. Fresh juice, pastries, cereal and toast for the continental along with tea or coffee. We had an evening meal the first night of our stay in the restaurant, very nice and the fish and chips special on the Friday evening was good value for money. Main line station for trains directly into London, a 15 minute walk away. There is a nice seating area as well at the front of the hotel for when the weather is nice to enjoy a drink outside. Would not hesitate to go back.

I would have liked some fresh fruit at breakfast and maybe a better selection of continental choice of breakfast. That said the cooked options were exceptional. Parking could be an issue, Booking.com does make this clear, and I did receive an email from the hotel giving me alternative options should I not be lucky enough to park in one of the 5 available places the hotel has. We were lucky but on the street parking is only for a maximum of 4 hours, and the rail station option is probably about 15 minute walk away so might be an idea to drop off any luggage before parking. You might also struggle if you have an electric car, the hotel has no charging points and neither does the on street parking. It might be worth trying the YourParkingSpace app.

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Andrew

10

March 2025

Diane made us extremely welcome. She was very friendly and made us both feel so comfortable for our whole stay. We chatted so much and she really made our stay memorable. The hotel backed into Hampton Court Palace, the reason for our stay. It was a 5 minute walk to the Palace and a 10 minute walk to the station. The food was superb. Diane recommended it to us and we ate there after our long day out. We couldn’t fault it. It was just like a home from home. We were so sad to hear that they were closing. It’s a fantastic hotel in an excellent location with the most friendliest staff. I forgot my phone charger and Diane charged it for me whilst we ate. Loved our stay

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Stephanie

8.2

March 2025

Lovely location right next to Hampton Court Palace and Bushy Park. Friendly staff, good basic facilities. We ate in the restaurant which had a good value fish and chip supper offer on the Friday. The room faced the road which was quite busy but the double glazing meant it was very quiet at night. All in all very good value for money, especially considering the expensive area.

Although it didn’t bother us, the room is very small and if you were a couple staying a few days you might feel a bit cramped. Also the windows, being old, were fiddly to open and close. We were initially charged the wrong amount but this was put right as soon as we pointed it out.

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Lorraine

8.2

March 2025

The hotel is within easy walking distance of the railway station. Our room overlooked the Hampton Court maze! It was a very small room but very clean with a comfy bed and unexpected extras like a nespresso machine. The highlights for us though were the food and service, especially from the wonderful Diane, who enjoyed sharing her expertise on the red wine selection and gave me a very enjoyable “blind” tasting. Breakfast was basic but beautifully cooked, and dinner was absolutely superb, prepared and served with great care.

Our room didn’t really have a seating area and there is no residents’ lounge, so comfort was an issue at times. Probably worth paying a bit extra for a bigger room.

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Lara

10

February 2025

The front of house staff we came across during our stay (the younger guy at reception and the two ladies running the bar and restaurant) were super welcoming and really good fun. Absolutely exceptional, really made our stay thank you. Other than that… Lovely spot opposite the Bushy Park gates. Bright and light interior throughout. Rooms big and comfortable enough for the time we spent in them. Well sound proofed from the road when everything was shut. Great lunch and breakfast. Only 20 minutes or so in an Uber from Twickenham, we’d previously stayed 20 minutes the other way at Heathrow but this was far nicer. May come back in summertime just to use it as a base to explore this part of London.

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Corinne

10

November 2024

The hotel is a little gem, beautifully clean and tidy, so well appointed to places like Bushy Gardens and Hampton Court. It's a short walk to different pubs and restaurants, if you dont feel like just staying in the hotel, and has easy access to central London or bus ride into Kingston town centre. However, the making if this hotel is its staff. They are wonderful and so welcoming, from the Chefs to the receptionist. A special shout out though for Diane. She is an amazing individual and what an asset to this hotel supplying local information, suggestions for trips and going over and above to ensure our stay was special. Thank you all, you made our break perfect.

Only thing I'd suggest for this hotel is a couple of big comfy chairs, seats or snug area for the guests to sit in. Otherwise it's perfect

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Tara

8.2

December 2024

Beautiful historic building and rooms are finished to a high spec. You are provided with a mini bar with a choice of chilled alcohol options along with some red wine (not in fridge) options which were very tasty. Tea and coffee making essentials provided also along with a nesspesso coffee machine and a small range of coffee options & tea. The room was quite small and it was clean and tidy. The bed was very comfortable. Also it is a 10min walk to Hampton Court Palace entrance, from the back of the property you can actually see the maze of Hampton Court and also it is close to Bushy Park. Perfect location for this beautiful hotel.

I had a lovely restful evening and enjoyed staying there. I would stay again however I would request not to be located next to the cleaning team office on the 1st floor as they were very inconsiderate of the fact that there were guests in the hotel whom do not wish to be woken at 6am with their noise and loud talking. There was loads of commotion, banging, talking loudly and noise. When I stay in a hotel I wish to relax and the next morning was not relaxing at all.

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Belinda

10

November 2024

Located directly opposite beautiful Bushy Park, the Kings Arms Hotel is the perfect place to stay for those wanting to participate in the iconic home of the first Parkrun. At least 10 other people in 2 other groups had the same idea as us. It is also very conveniently located to visit Hampton Court Palace (you can see the maze from one of the stairwell windows) with the main visitors’ entrance just a short stroll around the corner. We stayed in the Hampton Suite which suited our family of 4 very well. The beds were super comfortable and the bathroom spacious; just wish we had a longer stay so could have enjoyed the big bathtub. Included in our price was a fabulous breakfast; this included a cold selection of yogurt, cereals, bread, croissants and juice plus a choice of a hot breakfast. We had 2 full English, an eggs benedict with added sausage and an eggs royale which were all delicious and set us up for the day. Staff were friendly and helpful and we were able to leave our bags post check-out. There is very limited free parking (4 spots) outside the hotel and we were not lucky enough to get one but street parking is free from 6pm to 8:30am and there is free parking inside Bushy Park. We would definitely stay here again.

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Michele

8.2

April 2025

We had a lovely renovated room on the first floor, at the front of the hotel. Although located next to Hampton Court Palace maze, and Lionsgate- this entrance has been closed for a good few years. It was a generous 5min walk to the entrance of HCP. Breakfast was very yummy. The limited members of staff were all very friendly

The external patio to the front of the property was very bleak, potted plants & hanging baskets had dead plants in them and the large bins were in your constant eyeline - this area could do some talc

Points of Interest Around The Kings Arms

Airports

London Heathrow Airport

6.8mi

London City Airport

18.3mi

London Gatwick Airport

18.6mi

Luton Airport

32.4mi

London Stansted Airport

41.2mi

Restaurants

Amenities of The Kings Arms

Restaurant

Free wifi

Tour desk

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Kings Arms

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Kings Arms

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kings Arms?

Your reservation at The Kings Arms includes a check-in time of 03:00 PM and a check-out time of 11:00 AM.

Does The Kings Arms provide parking options?

Yes, there is parking available at The Kings Arms. However, please note that there may be charges for parking. The parking is public parking and located at a nearby location. Unfortunately, parking reservation is not possible.

What's the nightly rate at The Kings Arms?

The Kings Arms's room rates start around $246. Rates, however, may vary depending on room choices and stay period. Please provide your dates for real-time prices.

What types of rooms does The Kings Arms offer?

The Hotel Kings Arms offers a variety of room types including Suites, Standard Queen Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Double or Twin Rooms, and Double Rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults to 4 adults depending on the room type. The bed sizes vary, with options including Queen size beds, Double beds, Twin beds, and Sofa beds. The room sizes range from 183 sqft to 344 sqft.

What are the main attractions at The Kings Arms?

Guests at The Kings Arms can indulge in various leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel features a bar where guests can enjoy a range of drinks and unwind after a long day of exploring the area. Additionally, the hotel offers a sun deck where guests can bask in the sun and relax with beautiful views. Indoor entertainment is also available, with board games and puzzles provided for those looking for a cozy and relaxing time indoors.

For dining options, guests can enjoy a meal at The Six, the restaurant located on site. With a variety of menu options, guests can savor delicious meals without even leaving the hotel premises.

Overall, guests at The Kings Arms can spend their time at the hotel by enjoying the leisure amenities such as the bar, sun deck, and indoor entertainment provided, as well as relishing in a fabulous dining experience at The Six restaurant.

Is there an in-house restaurant at The Kings Arms?

The Kings Arms hotel has a restaurant called The Six on site.

Does The Kings Arms accept credit cards?

No, The Kings Arms does not accept credit cards.