The Royal Hotel and Bar
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$125
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Dining
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
A stay at The Royal Hotel and Bar places you in the heart of Lancaster, steps from Senate House Library and 4 minutes by foot from The Dukes. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lancaster City Museum and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cottage Museum.
What's nearby
Senate House Library(0.2 miles)
The Dukes(0.2 miles)
St John's Historic Church(0.3 miles)
Grand Theater(0.3 miles)
Lancaster City Museum(0.3 miles)
Judges' Lodgings(0.4 miles)
Cottage Museum(0.4 miles)
Lancaster Castle(0.5 miles)
Priory Church(0.5 miles)
Church of St Mary(0.5 miles)
Williamson Park(0.6 miles)
Lancaster Maritime Museum(0.7 miles)
Giant Axe(0.7 miles)
Ashton Memorial(0.9 miles)
Lancaster Brewery(1.3 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Location
Thurnham Street, Lancaster, England, United Kingdom
Senate House Library (0.2 miles)
The Dukes (0.2 miles)
St John's Historic Church (0.3 miles)
Grand Theater (0.3 miles)
Lancaster City Museum (0.3 miles)
Judges' Lodgings (0.4 miles)
Guest reviews
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 815 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
14%
Couple
48%
Family
15%
Group
22%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, The Royal Hotel and Bar is praised for welcoming staff, clean and spacious rooms, and a central Lancaster location, while some guests note street or bar noise and occasional quirks like maintenance issues or bright security lights.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, The Royal Hotel and Bar is praised for welcoming staff, clean and spacious rooms, and a central Lancaster location, while some guests note street or bar noise and occasional quirks like maintenance issues or bright security lights.
Guests value the simple complimentary continental breakfast or breakfast basket, but there is no full restaurant. Parking is available nearby at public car parks and may be paid or first-come, which some found inconvenient. It suits city breaks and short stays where convenience and character matter most.
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Facilities
On-site pub is popular, and complimentary continental breakfast items or a breakfast basket are provided, but there is no full restaurant. Parking is available at nearby public car parks and may be paid or first-come, which some found inconvenient.
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Hannah
Dec 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We have just returned from our one night stay 19/12 -20/12 and I just really wanted to say what an amazing hotel and bar it is , we had a mix up but decided to keep the stay and upgrade so we could bring our daughter and when I called hotels.com were so helpful and sorted it straight away. Then when we arrive the lady who checked us in was wonderful, letting us know what we needed to know as well as any other information she thought would be helpful, my daughter loved the room and how much space we had it was clean and spacious once we returned from our evening meal we asked if we could borrow a game to play from the bar and they were so generous saying take whatever you’d like, so again our little one was made up. Although it was “mad Friday” the rooms had very little noise from the bar and we were in Room 1 which was basically on top of the bar ! The breakfast basket was a great touch with something for everyone in which I did not realise we got when booking so it was great to put us on till lunch. Overall they are most definitely a 5* hotel and we are already planning on returning and will definitely be spreading the word !
We have just returned from our one night stay 19/12 -20/12 and I just really wanted to say what an amazing hotel and bar it is , we had a mix up but decided to keep the stay and upgrade so we could bring our daughter and when I called hotels.com were so helpful and sorted it straight away. Then when we arrive the lady who checked us in was wonderful, letting us know what we needed to know as well as any other information she thought would be helpful, my daughter loved the room and how much space we had it was clean and spacious once we returned from our evening meal we asked if we could borrow a game to play from the bar and they were so generous saying take whatever you’d like, so again our little one was made up. Although it was “mad Friday” the rooms had very little noise from the bar and we were in Room 1 which was basically on top of the bar ! The breakfast basket was a great touch with something for everyone in which I did not realise we got when booking so it was great to put us on till lunch. Overall they are most definitely a 5* hotel and we are already planning on returning and will definitely be spreading the word !
10
tania
Aug 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous, super clean, spacious room with modern, quality furnishings. Lovely staff. Grab n go breakfast a real bonus and we visited the Brew cafe (which was lovely) using the discount card we received at check in. Great location and handy payable carpark at v reasonable cost (£2 6pm-8 am or £9.50 for the 24h rover ticket to use at other car parks). The castle was great and Ashton’s memorial in Williamson park had amazing views. Loved the butterfly house there too. Enjoyed the city museum in market square and the flower bowl entertainment centre near Preston was fab too! Delicious “happy hour” meal at Spaghetti house round the corner was perfect for laid back family meal for us.
Gorgeous, super clean, spacious room with modern, quality furnishings. Lovely staff. Grab n go breakfast a real bonus and we visited the Brew cafe (which was lovely) using the discount card we received at check in. Great location and handy payable carpark at v reasonable cost (£2 6pm-8 am or £9.50 for the 24h rover ticket to use at other car parks). The castle was great and Ashton’s memorial in Williamson park had amazing views. Loved the butterfly house there too. Enjoyed the city museum in market square and the flower bowl entertainment centre near Preston was fab too! Delicious “happy hour” meal at Spaghetti house round the corner was perfect for laid back family meal for us.
10
Karen
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Wonderful property! Great location! And the people working there were amazing. So sweet, thoughtful, welcoming and helpful. They were all so nice. Tom was great at our arrival, and Lily is the sweetest person ever! Royal is lucky to have her! Highly recommend Royal Hotel and Bar! So fun to have the pub right there!
Wonderful property! Great location! And the people working there were amazing. So sweet, thoughtful, welcoming and helpful. They were all so nice. Tom was great at our arrival, and Lily is the sweetest person ever! Royal is lucky to have her! Highly recommend Royal Hotel and Bar! So fun to have the pub right there!
10
Andrew
Jun 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff, rooms clean and comfy, in town centre. Good pub with terrace - no food though.
Great staff, rooms clean and comfy, in town centre. Good pub with terrace - no food though.
10
Timothy
Oct 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent and central place to stay in Lancaster. Lovely rooms, car park next door. Great staff and pub, no food except a breakfast tray, but lots of options close by. Thanks for a great stay 👍
Excellent and central place to stay in Lancaster. Lovely rooms, car park next door. Great staff and pub, no food except a breakfast tray, but lots of options close by. Thanks for a great stay 👍
10
Karen
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is in a great location in the centre of Lancaster. The staff are friendly and helpful. We were given a tour if the accomodation on arrival and shown to our room. Although breakfast is not included, there is complimentary fruit, cereal and porridge available. The room and bathroom are spotlessly clean and cosy. £80 well spent.
The hotel is in a great location in the centre of Lancaster. The staff are friendly and helpful. We were given a tour if the accomodation on arrival and shown to our room. Although breakfast is not included, there is complimentary fruit, cereal and porridge available. The room and bathroom are spotlessly clean and cosy. £80 well spent.
6
Manoj
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean. It had a cracked ceiling, traffic noise all night so not had a good night sleep. Noise from other room above could be heard. Bathroom temperature very different to the room as it was quite cold. Parking is a pain as it’s on a first come first serve basis. I had to park far away. Good location but will no good for me.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean. It had a cracked ceiling, traffic noise all night so not had a good night sleep. Noise from other room above could be heard. Bathroom temperature very different to the room as it was quite cold. Parking is a pain as it’s on a first come first serve basis. I had to park far away. Good location but will no good for me.
10
Archna
Nov 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely fantastic. Would thoroughly recommend. Free breakfast items like cereal and fruit available 24 hours if you feel like snacking. Incredibly friendly staff. Superb instructions on how to check in after hours. Great location.
Absolutely fantastic. Would thoroughly recommend. Free breakfast items like cereal and fruit available 24 hours if you feel like snacking. Incredibly friendly staff. Superb instructions on how to check in after hours. Great location.
10
Frances
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Extremely friendly staff, who were helpful throughout the stay, very clean rooms and all efforts made to make up for the lack of a kitchen with continental breakfast provided in the room. Quiet, and well organised, excellent value.
Extremely friendly staff, who were helpful throughout the stay, very clean rooms and all efforts made to make up for the lack of a kitchen with continental breakfast provided in the room. Quiet, and well organised, excellent value.
8
Darren
Apr 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly check in, room was very clean and tidy, free mini breakfast is a nice touch. Parking (paid) right opposite Hotel entrance. Great little place for a stop over
Friendly check in, room was very clean and tidy, free mini breakfast is a nice touch. Parking (paid) right opposite Hotel entrance. Great little place for a stop over
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently praise very clean rooms and common areas, with some describing them as spotless. A few minor maintenance issues were noted, but hygiene standards are high.
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Sarah
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a great stay at this hotel. The staff were very friendly, check in was easy, the room was spacious, clean and with everything you might need. The bed was very comfortable and the shower lovely. We were also right in the middle of town so could walk to shops etc. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
We had a great stay at this hotel. The staff were very friendly, check in was easy, the room was spacious, clean and with everything you might need. The bed was very comfortable and the shower lovely. We were also right in the middle of town so could walk to shops etc. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
10
Hannah
Dec 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We have just returned from our one night stay 19/12 -20/12 and I just really wanted to say what an amazing hotel and bar it is , we had a mix up but decided to keep the stay and upgrade so we could bring our daughter and when I called hotels.com were so helpful and sorted it straight away. Then when we arrive the lady who checked us in was wonderful, letting us know what we needed to know as well as any other information she thought would be helpful, my daughter loved the room and how much space we had it was clean and spacious once we returned from our evening meal we asked if we could borrow a game to play from the bar and they were so generous saying take whatever you’d like, so again our little one was made up. Although it was “mad Friday” the rooms had very little noise from the bar and we were in Room 1 which was basically on top of the bar ! The breakfast basket was a great touch with something for everyone in which I did not realise we got when booking so it was great to put us on till lunch. Overall they are most definitely a 5* hotel and we are already planning on returning and will definitely be spreading the word !
We have just returned from our one night stay 19/12 -20/12 and I just really wanted to say what an amazing hotel and bar it is , we had a mix up but decided to keep the stay and upgrade so we could bring our daughter and when I called hotels.com were so helpful and sorted it straight away. Then when we arrive the lady who checked us in was wonderful, letting us know what we needed to know as well as any other information she thought would be helpful, my daughter loved the room and how much space we had it was clean and spacious once we returned from our evening meal we asked if we could borrow a game to play from the bar and they were so generous saying take whatever you’d like, so again our little one was made up. Although it was “mad Friday” the rooms had very little noise from the bar and we were in Room 1 which was basically on top of the bar ! The breakfast basket was a great touch with something for everyone in which I did not realise we got when booking so it was great to put us on till lunch. Overall they are most definitely a 5* hotel and we are already planning on returning and will definitely be spreading the word !
10
Katherine
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely place to stay in a perfect location. Staff were friendly and welcoming on arrival. Our room was a great size and immaculately clean. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay that’s central to everything to do in Lancaster, this is ideal.
A lovely place to stay in a perfect location. Staff were friendly and welcoming on arrival. Our room was a great size and immaculately clean. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay that’s central to everything to do in Lancaster, this is ideal.
10
Karen
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is in a great location in the centre of Lancaster. The staff are friendly and helpful. We were given a tour if the accomodation on arrival and shown to our room. Although breakfast is not included, there is complimentary fruit, cereal and porridge available. The room and bathroom are spotlessly clean and cosy. £80 well spent.
The hotel is in a great location in the centre of Lancaster. The staff are friendly and helpful. We were given a tour if the accomodation on arrival and shown to our room. Although breakfast is not included, there is complimentary fruit, cereal and porridge available. The room and bathroom are spotlessly clean and cosy. £80 well spent.
10
Vivian
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and spacious— will definitely recommend it
Very clean and spacious— will definitely recommend it
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Manoj
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean. It had a cracked ceiling, traffic noise all night so not had a good night sleep. Noise from other room above could be heard. Bathroom temperature very different to the room as it was quite cold. Parking is a pain as it’s on a first come first serve basis. I had to park far away. Good location but will no good for me.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean. It had a cracked ceiling, traffic noise all night so not had a good night sleep. Noise from other room above could be heard. Bathroom temperature very different to the room as it was quite cold. Parking is a pain as it’s on a first come first serve basis. I had to park far away. Good location but will no good for me.
8
Lindsay
Jan 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and tidy room.
Clean and tidy room.
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Frances
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Extremely friendly staff, who were helpful throughout the stay, very clean rooms and all efforts made to make up for the lack of a kitchen with continental breakfast provided in the room. Quiet, and well organised, excellent value.
Extremely friendly staff, who were helpful throughout the stay, very clean rooms and all efforts made to make up for the lack of a kitchen with continental breakfast provided in the room. Quiet, and well organised, excellent value.
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Eileen
Apr 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Warm welcome, room was clean, fresh and well decorated. Bed was extremely comfortable. Location excellent. Breakfast was convenient and certainly adequate. We would highly recommend staying here.
Warm welcome, room was clean, fresh and well decorated. Bed was extremely comfortable. Location excellent. Breakfast was convenient and certainly adequate. We would highly recommend staying here.
10
Aimee
Dec 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, courteous friendly staff. Nice location for the city centre.
Clean room, courteous friendly staff. Nice location for the city centre.
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Rooms
Rooms are often spacious and comfortable with large beds and good showers, though a few are smaller. Some guests experienced traffic or bar noise and minor issues like broken kettles, TV volume, colder bathrooms, or bright security lights.
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Sarah
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a great stay at this hotel. The staff were very friendly, check in was easy, the room was spacious, clean and with everything you might need. The bed was very comfortable and the shower lovely. We were also right in the middle of town so could walk to shops etc. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
We had a great stay at this hotel. The staff were very friendly, check in was easy, the room was spacious, clean and with everything you might need. The bed was very comfortable and the shower lovely. We were also right in the middle of town so could walk to shops etc. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
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Edward
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very friendly. Room is simple but comfortable. Kettle was broken and TV had no volume on BBC1.
Staff very friendly. Room is simple but comfortable. Kettle was broken and TV had no volume on BBC1.
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Andrew
Feb 21, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Great hotel, nice big room and great shower. All good, would definitely stay here again.
Great hotel, nice big room and great shower. All good, would definitely stay here again.
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Luke
Feb 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing little find, the staff are really accommodating and the rooms are massive. We had room one which was loverly decorated and the bed was amazing. We had a small issue with the noise from the bar but the staff couldn’t have been more helpful and even offered us complementary drinks for the inconvenience. There’s small little gestures in the room was are fantastic, there’s also cereal and porridge in the room with additional yogurts, milk, juice and fruit in a fridge in the main hallway. Excellent stay and will be back again!
Amazing little find, the staff are really accommodating and the rooms are massive. We had room one which was loverly decorated and the bed was amazing. We had a small issue with the noise from the bar but the staff couldn’t have been more helpful and even offered us complementary drinks for the inconvenience. There’s small little gestures in the room was are fantastic, there’s also cereal and porridge in the room with additional yogurts, milk, juice and fruit in a fridge in the main hallway. Excellent stay and will be back again!
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Katherine
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely place to stay in a perfect location. Staff were friendly and welcoming on arrival. Our room was a great size and immaculately clean. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay that’s central to everything to do in Lancaster, this is ideal.
A lovely place to stay in a perfect location. Staff were friendly and welcoming on arrival. Our room was a great size and immaculately clean. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay that’s central to everything to do in Lancaster, this is ideal.
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Miss
Apr 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in a Superior Room. Room was lovely and big. Super king bed was so comfortable. Room had everything we needed. Staff were very helpful. We had a lovely stay. Thank you.
We stayed in a Superior Room. Room was lovely and big. Super king bed was so comfortable. Room had everything we needed. Staff were very helpful. We had a lovely stay. Thank you.
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Rupert
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very lovely staff and well equipped rooms only negative was outside noise from cooling equipment in yard and busy traffic
Very lovely staff and well equipped rooms only negative was outside noise from cooling equipment in yard and busy traffic
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Manoj
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean. It had a cracked ceiling, traffic noise all night so not had a good night sleep. Noise from other room above could be heard. Bathroom temperature very different to the room as it was quite cold. Parking is a pain as it’s on a first come first serve basis. I had to park far away. Good location but will no good for me.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean. It had a cracked ceiling, traffic noise all night so not had a good night sleep. Noise from other room above could be heard. Bathroom temperature very different to the room as it was quite cold. Parking is a pain as it’s on a first come first serve basis. I had to park far away. Good location but will no good for me.
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Justine
Oct 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel with excellent staff, they couldn't do enough to help us. Comfortable room with good facilities. The only little niggle was the outside security light kept coming on which made the room very bright when trying to sleep.
Lovely hotel with excellent staff, they couldn't do enough to help us. Comfortable room with good facilities. The only little niggle was the outside security light kept coming on which made the room very bright when trying to sleep.
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Brian
Oct 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay in The Royal hotel was top class. It was very clean, the bed was large and comfortable. The TV was the largest that I have ever had in a hotel room, and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. My only criticism would be that there was a large mirror directly opposite the bed. So every time I sat up in the bed I was confronted with my own ugly mug! Seriously though, one of the best places I have ever stayed. 10/10.
Our stay in The Royal hotel was top class. It was very clean, the bed was large and comfortable. The TV was the largest that I have ever had in a hotel room, and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. My only criticism would be that there was a large mirror directly opposite the bed. So every time I sat up in the bed I was confronted with my own ugly mug! Seriously though, one of the best places I have ever stayed. 10/10.
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Service
Service is consistently praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with staff going above and beyond and clear, easy check-in. Several guests mention thoughtful gestures, assistance with luggage, and prompt responses to issues.
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Hannah
Dec 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We have just returned from our one night stay 19/12 -20/12 and I just really wanted to say what an amazing hotel and bar it is , we had a mix up but decided to keep the stay and upgrade so we could bring our daughter and when I called hotels.com were so helpful and sorted it straight away. Then when we arrive the lady who checked us in was wonderful, letting us know what we needed to know as well as any other information she thought would be helpful, my daughter loved the room and how much space we had it was clean and spacious once we returned from our evening meal we asked if we could borrow a game to play from the bar and they were so generous saying take whatever you’d like, so again our little one was made up. Although it was “mad Friday” the rooms had very little noise from the bar and we were in Room 1 which was basically on top of the bar ! The breakfast basket was a great touch with something for everyone in which I did not realise we got when booking so it was great to put us on till lunch. Overall they are most definitely a 5* hotel and we are already planning on returning and will definitely be spreading the word !
We have just returned from our one night stay 19/12 -20/12 and I just really wanted to say what an amazing hotel and bar it is , we had a mix up but decided to keep the stay and upgrade so we could bring our daughter and when I called hotels.com were so helpful and sorted it straight away. Then when we arrive the lady who checked us in was wonderful, letting us know what we needed to know as well as any other information she thought would be helpful, my daughter loved the room and how much space we had it was clean and spacious once we returned from our evening meal we asked if we could borrow a game to play from the bar and they were so generous saying take whatever you’d like, so again our little one was made up. Although it was “mad Friday” the rooms had very little noise from the bar and we were in Room 1 which was basically on top of the bar ! The breakfast basket was a great touch with something for everyone in which I did not realise we got when booking so it was great to put us on till lunch. Overall they are most definitely a 5* hotel and we are already planning on returning and will definitely be spreading the word !
10
Annabel
Jul 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room, great welcome, comfy bed and super clean. The staff here are very welcoming and have gone above and beyond.
Lovely room, great welcome, comfy bed and super clean. The staff here are very welcoming and have gone above and beyond.
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Katherine
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely place to stay in a perfect location. Staff were friendly and welcoming on arrival. Our room was a great size and immaculately clean. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay that’s central to everything to do in Lancaster, this is ideal.
A lovely place to stay in a perfect location. Staff were friendly and welcoming on arrival. Our room was a great size and immaculately clean. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay that’s central to everything to do in Lancaster, this is ideal.
10
Megan
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great room in a well located location. Staff were wonderful.
Great room in a well located location. Staff were wonderful.
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Dawid
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and helpful bartender who brought my luggage to my room.
Very friendly and helpful bartender who brought my luggage to my room.
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Manoj
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean. It had a cracked ceiling, traffic noise all night so not had a good night sleep. Noise from other room above could be heard. Bathroom temperature very different to the room as it was quite cold. Parking is a pain as it’s on a first come first serve basis. I had to park far away. Good location but will no good for me.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean. It had a cracked ceiling, traffic noise all night so not had a good night sleep. Noise from other room above could be heard. Bathroom temperature very different to the room as it was quite cold. Parking is a pain as it’s on a first come first serve basis. I had to park far away. Good location but will no good for me.
10
Archna
Nov 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely fantastic. Would thoroughly recommend. Free breakfast items like cereal and fruit available 24 hours if you feel like snacking. Incredibly friendly staff. Superb instructions on how to check in after hours. Great location.
Absolutely fantastic. Would thoroughly recommend. Free breakfast items like cereal and fruit available 24 hours if you feel like snacking. Incredibly friendly staff. Superb instructions on how to check in after hours. Great location.
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Frances
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Extremely friendly staff, who were helpful throughout the stay, very clean rooms and all efforts made to make up for the lack of a kitchen with continental breakfast provided in the room. Quiet, and well organised, excellent value.
Extremely friendly staff, who were helpful throughout the stay, very clean rooms and all efforts made to make up for the lack of a kitchen with continental breakfast provided in the room. Quiet, and well organised, excellent value.
10
Aimee
Dec 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, courteous friendly staff. Nice location for the city centre.
Clean room, courteous friendly staff. Nice location for the city centre.
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Elsie
Aug 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Tom made our stay, friendly helpful on the ball! A credit to the hotel!
Tom made our stay, friendly helpful on the ball! A credit to the hotel!
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Location
The hotel is centrally located for Lancaster's shops and attractions, with the train station about a 9-15 minute walk and buses to the university nearby. Some rooms are near busy streets, and one guest disliked the surrounding area.
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Sarah
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a great stay at this hotel. The staff were very friendly, check in was easy, the room was spacious, clean and with everything you might need. The bed was very comfortable and the shower lovely. We were also right in the middle of town so could walk to shops etc. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
We had a great stay at this hotel. The staff were very friendly, check in was easy, the room was spacious, clean and with everything you might need. The bed was very comfortable and the shower lovely. We were also right in the middle of town so could walk to shops etc. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
10
Katherine
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely place to stay in a perfect location. Staff were friendly and welcoming on arrival. Our room was a great size and immaculately clean. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay that’s central to everything to do in Lancaster, this is ideal.
A lovely place to stay in a perfect location. Staff were friendly and welcoming on arrival. Our room was a great size and immaculately clean. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay that’s central to everything to do in Lancaster, this is ideal.
8
Matthew N
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel staff. It’s more centered around the bar which is very fine. Rooms are small and breakfast very limited. The location is great in the center of town.
Nice hotel staff. It’s more centered around the bar which is very fine. Rooms are small and breakfast very limited. The location is great in the center of town.
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Ian
Sep 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
No breakfast or any food, did not like the fact they copied my card details just in case of any damage but did not take anything like a pre-authorise amount ? Area very rough
No breakfast or any food, did not like the fact they copied my card details just in case of any damage but did not take anything like a pre-authorise amount ? Area very rough
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Megan
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great room in a well located location. Staff were wonderful.
Great room in a well located location. Staff were wonderful.
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Susan
Feb 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A hidden gem! Clean, comfortable and with great character, I'm really glad I found this hotel - only a 15 minute walk from the train station and five minutes walk from my morning destination - and would highly recommend it. Very friendly welcome when I arrived, clear instructions about how to get in and out of the property if I had wanted to go out later in the evening after the bar had shut.
A hidden gem! Clean, comfortable and with great character, I'm really glad I found this hotel - only a 15 minute walk from the train station and five minutes walk from my morning destination - and would highly recommend it. Very friendly welcome when I arrived, clear instructions about how to get in and out of the property if I had wanted to go out later in the evening after the bar had shut.
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Manoj
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean. It had a cracked ceiling, traffic noise all night so not had a good night sleep. Noise from other room above could be heard. Bathroom temperature very different to the room as it was quite cold. Parking is a pain as it’s on a first come first serve basis. I had to park far away. Good location but will no good for me.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean. It had a cracked ceiling, traffic noise all night so not had a good night sleep. Noise from other room above could be heard. Bathroom temperature very different to the room as it was quite cold. Parking is a pain as it’s on a first come first serve basis. I had to park far away. Good location but will no good for me.
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Alweyne
Mar 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
9 mins walk from the station staff are wonderful Nothing to much trouble- room really cosy sleep wonderful like being at home.small hotel pub but I love this - 18 above quality time few drinks and lots of old fashioned games like guess who etc. perfect for university first visit opening day has the bus stop right outside to the university bus 1 or 1A the university is not in walking distance about 45mins walk Hotel /pub bar perfect for has in the city centre
9 mins walk from the station staff are wonderful Nothing to much trouble- room really cosy sleep wonderful like being at home.small hotel pub but I love this - 18 above quality time few drinks and lots of old fashioned games like guess who etc. perfect for university first visit opening day has the bus stop right outside to the university bus 1 or 1A the university is not in walking distance about 45mins walk Hotel /pub bar perfect for has in the city centre
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Lynne
Nov 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay in Lancaster centre perfect for attending my pal’s birthday celebration. Great size room. Friendly check in and everything provided for breakfast. Would recommend.
Great stay in Lancaster centre perfect for attending my pal’s birthday celebration. Great size room. Friendly check in and everything provided for breakfast. Would recommend.
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Aimee
Dec 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, courteous friendly staff. Nice location for the city centre.
Clean room, courteous friendly staff. Nice location for the city centre.
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Dining
There is no on-site restaurant, but guests appreciate the complimentary continental or grab-and-go breakfast items, though a few found the selection limited.
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Hannah
Dec 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We have just returned from our one night stay 19/12 -20/12 and I just really wanted to say what an amazing hotel and bar it is , we had a mix up but decided to keep the stay and upgrade so we could bring our daughter and when I called hotels.com were so helpful and sorted it straight away. Then when we arrive the lady who checked us in was wonderful, letting us know what we needed to know as well as any other information she thought would be helpful, my daughter loved the room and how much space we had it was clean and spacious once we returned from our evening meal we asked if we could borrow a game to play from the bar and they were so generous saying take whatever you’d like, so again our little one was made up. Although it was “mad Friday” the rooms had very little noise from the bar and we were in Room 1 which was basically on top of the bar ! The breakfast basket was a great touch with something for everyone in which I did not realise we got when booking so it was great to put us on till lunch. Overall they are most definitely a 5* hotel and we are already planning on returning and will definitely be spreading the word !
We have just returned from our one night stay 19/12 -20/12 and I just really wanted to say what an amazing hotel and bar it is , we had a mix up but decided to keep the stay and upgrade so we could bring our daughter and when I called hotels.com were so helpful and sorted it straight away. Then when we arrive the lady who checked us in was wonderful, letting us know what we needed to know as well as any other information she thought would be helpful, my daughter loved the room and how much space we had it was clean and spacious once we returned from our evening meal we asked if we could borrow a game to play from the bar and they were so generous saying take whatever you’d like, so again our little one was made up. Although it was “mad Friday” the rooms had very little noise from the bar and we were in Room 1 which was basically on top of the bar ! The breakfast basket was a great touch with something for everyone in which I did not realise we got when booking so it was great to put us on till lunch. Overall they are most definitely a 5* hotel and we are already planning on returning and will definitely be spreading the word !
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charles
Apr 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly service from when we got there. Lovely clean, warm room. All fixtures in good nick. Buffet breakfast was a nice touch. Bar clean and fairly priced.
Friendly service from when we got there. Lovely clean, warm room. All fixtures in good nick. Buffet breakfast was a nice touch. Bar clean and fairly priced.
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Philip
Feb 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good location, good value. Creative thoughtful approach to providing breakfast.
Good location, good value. Creative thoughtful approach to providing breakfast.
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Timothy
Oct 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent and central place to stay in Lancaster. Lovely rooms, car park next door. Great staff and pub, no food except a breakfast tray, but lots of options close by. Thanks for a great stay 👍
Excellent and central place to stay in Lancaster. Lovely rooms, car park next door. Great staff and pub, no food except a breakfast tray, but lots of options close by. Thanks for a great stay 👍
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Karen
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is in a great location in the centre of Lancaster. The staff are friendly and helpful. We were given a tour if the accomodation on arrival and shown to our room. Although breakfast is not included, there is complimentary fruit, cereal and porridge available. The room and bathroom are spotlessly clean and cosy. £80 well spent.
The hotel is in a great location in the centre of Lancaster. The staff are friendly and helpful. We were given a tour if the accomodation on arrival and shown to our room. Although breakfast is not included, there is complimentary fruit, cereal and porridge available. The room and bathroom are spotlessly clean and cosy. £80 well spent.
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John
Nov 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Had a great stay. The cereals and fruits were an added bonus. Thank you. 5*
Had a great stay. The cereals and fruits were an added bonus. Thank you. 5*
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Matthew N
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel staff. It’s more centered around the bar which is very fine. Rooms are small and breakfast very limited. The location is great in the center of town.
Nice hotel staff. It’s more centered around the bar which is very fine. Rooms are small and breakfast very limited. The location is great in the center of town.
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Archna
Nov 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely fantastic. Would thoroughly recommend. Free breakfast items like cereal and fruit available 24 hours if you feel like snacking. Incredibly friendly staff. Superb instructions on how to check in after hours. Great location.
Absolutely fantastic. Would thoroughly recommend. Free breakfast items like cereal and fruit available 24 hours if you feel like snacking. Incredibly friendly staff. Superb instructions on how to check in after hours. Great location.
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Frances
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Extremely friendly staff, who were helpful throughout the stay, very clean rooms and all efforts made to make up for the lack of a kitchen with continental breakfast provided in the room. Quiet, and well organised, excellent value.
Extremely friendly staff, who were helpful throughout the stay, very clean rooms and all efforts made to make up for the lack of a kitchen with continental breakfast provided in the room. Quiet, and well organised, excellent value.
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Lynne
Nov 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay in Lancaster centre perfect for attending my pal’s birthday celebration. Great size room. Friendly check in and everything provided for breakfast. Would recommend.
Great stay in Lancaster centre perfect for attending my pal’s birthday celebration. Great size room. Friendly check in and everything provided for breakfast. Would recommend.
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Deborah
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Very good stay, would stay again but ask for a room at the back away from the traffic noise.
Very good stay, would stay again but ask for a room at the back away from the traffic noise.
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vikki
Jul 25, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Charming pub with rooms. Nice bar area with outside courtyard area and good drinks range (and lovely glassware!) . Very friendly staff and rooms very well appointed with clever use of space, However didn’t sleep well as the room was way too hot and the pillows are not great. Would stay again though as the good outweighed the bad.
Charming pub with rooms. Nice bar area with outside courtyard area and good drinks range (and lovely glassware!) . Very friendly staff and rooms very well appointed with clever use of space, However didn’t sleep well as the room was way too hot and the pillows are not great. Would stay again though as the good outweighed the bad.
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Joakim
Jul 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel with a very cozy atmosphere. The room was clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making me feel at home. I would happily stay here again.
Lovely hotel with a very cozy atmosphere. The room was clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making me feel at home. I would happily stay here again.
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David
Jul 19, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very clean & staff were very welcoming, great position right in the centre of Lancaster & parking close by .
The room was very clean & staff were very welcoming, great position right in the centre of Lancaster & parking close by .
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Fiona
Jul 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean room. The lady checking us in was delightful. The room was very hot and there was a lot of traffic noise which is fair enough as it was on main road. Disappointing there is no breakfast. They do a basket in your room with some cereal bars and prepackaged croissant This is not a hotel it’s a pub with rooms even though there was a photo of a breakfast room on the website.
Nice clean room. The lady checking us in was delightful. The room was very hot and there was a lot of traffic noise which is fair enough as it was on main road. Disappointing there is no breakfast. They do a basket in your room with some cereal bars and prepackaged croissant This is not a hotel it’s a pub with rooms even though there was a photo of a breakfast room on the website.
FAQs about The Royal Hotel and Bar
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and should be arranged in advance.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Lancaster, just a 4-minute walk from The Dukes and 5 minutes from St John's Historic Church. It is also 0.5 miles from Lancaster City Museum and 0.6 miles from Cottage Museum.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the hotel, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Extra beds and cribs are available upon request, but guests must contact the property in advance for confirmation. Additional charges may apply.
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The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
- This property accepts credit/debit cards
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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