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Kings Arms Bicester

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Bicester Village

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Dining
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Market Square, Bicester, England, OX26 6AH
  • Bicester Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bicester Motion
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bicester Golf and Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Bicester

In Bicester .You'll find Bicester Village and Bicester library within a 15-minute walk of this Bicester hotel. Bicester Avenue and Bicester Motion are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bicester Village - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bicester Motion - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Bicester Golf and Country Club - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • University of Oxford - 21 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 22 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Torino Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Penny Black - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wildwood - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kings Arms Bicester

3-star hotel 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 bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property entrance

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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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$78 nightly
The price is $93
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total includes taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Bicester by IHG

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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.

Property 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: 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

How close is Kings Arms Bicester to the airport?

Kings Arms Bicester is 10.4 mi (23-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kings Arms Bicester?

As of Jun 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kings Arms Bicester on Jun 12, 2025 start from $82.17, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Kings Arms Bicester have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kings Arms Bicester.

Does Kings Arms Bicester offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kings Arms Bicester, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kings Arms Bicester?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kings Arms Bicester?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kings Arms Bicester?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Kings Arms Bicester have a pool?

Kings Arms Bicester does not have a pool.

Does Kings Arms Bicester have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kings Arms Bicester have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kings Arms Bicester to downtown Bicester?

Kings Arms Bicester is 0.2 mi away from Bicester.

Kings Arms Bicester Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 83 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

G T

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is run down. Had one window pane missing covered by a sign that said "do not open window". Carpet was stained. Staff were ok. Location was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Glynn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a great old place and is obviously tired in places but if you want a good nights sleep then don’t choose a hotel on the main square Lots of noise and light No breakfast service dispute being on the booking ?? Only informed upon arrival
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jayne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very basic and run-down hotel sorry. Felt like it was not really catering for hotel customers tbh - a very run down room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel awaiting a major fire.

Externally the render and paintwork was cracked, blown or missing, the wooden sash windows were propped open with waste paper baskets, bottles of water and toilet rolls. Pot holes at car park entrance in unlit alleyway. Inside the building things really went down hill, kitchen had been recently shut without notice, small bar area for locals used to double up as reception desk. Stairwell and passage carpets smelling of stale dust with huge old cobwebs present in most areas. The room on the 2nd floor had no water pressure for a shower, no hot water in the sink (I had to boil the kettle for a shave and quick sink wash), massive crack in the ceiling, very noisy night times being unable to close the windows properly. Overhearing other guests queuing to complain to reception about the conditions, I asked a staff member if the building was under new ownership awaiting a major fire for the insurance. The building is so neglected throughout that even a £500,000 refurbishment wouldn’t cover the work required.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Tired hotel

A very tired hotel. Room had a broken window, peeling paint and bar was out of draft beer and closed early. Fortunately room was clean if dated. Needs a big makeover.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wasn't sure if this building was abandoned or not when I arrived, soon realised it wasn't when I was rudely addressed by the hotel receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Misleading

There was no food available. Both decent beer taps were off and there was a pop left in the toilet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Appalling

Carpets dirty , no cold water in shower , shower didn’t work properly, no handle on toilet chain. Window was propped up with a toilet roll . Tv didn’t work , shower head was filthy. Room didn’t get serviced and was unbelievably hot
Shower head appalling standard
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Russell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
After we checked in the guys on reception kindly carried our heavy cases to the top of the building, room 17 is up a narrow staircase. The building is very old. The room slopes in many directions but was spacious with a super-king bed, the bathroom was also very large but it was impossible to stand in the bath/shower as it was under a sloping roof. Our pillows had no pillow protectors & were heavily stained a foul yellow colour from sweat. The bed didn’t have a mattress protector either. We showed the guys on reception our unsavoury pillows & asked for new pillows or at least pillows that were clean - they didn’t have any so they gave us extra pillow cases. As the town was booked out we had no choice but to go with this. It really is totally unacceptable to have such low standards of cleanliness, this hotel really needs to lift its game. Would we stay again - NO!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small town inn is rather run down. We can only comment fully on our room. The room was on the second floor and was spacious and airy - unfortunately it is in need of repair to the point of possible being unsafe. The window frames are rotten, that in the bathroom having lost its bottom right corner. All the windows can be opened fully to an extent that is dangerous for children and the sashes are broken - so the windows do not stay open unless propped. The tiles on the bathroom floor are broken and loose and my wife hurt her foot on some broken edges. We complained about this and the hotel effected a minimal repair of the worst area - though many more tiles were loose. In general the room was grubby, though to be fair it is so large and the general condition with broken skirtings and redundant, former central heating pipes would make a thorough cleaning difficult. There is a hatch in the bathroom ceiling the wooden surround of which is brown with dirt. The exterior of the property is very tatty. The window frames are in sadly need of attention and there is unfinished demolition work in the car park at the rear. I am sorry to be so critical but our room in this hotel was over £100 a night which made it poor value for money. The public areas were cleaner and smart and the general decrepitude of the building was not so evident. An additional issue was that our daughters camp bed had a duvet without a cover.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024