Kings Arms Hotel
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US$120
/ night
About this property
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant and relax on the terrace at this charming hotel in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Location
Stansted is home to Kings Arms Hotel. Mountfitchet Castle and Prior's Hall Barn are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Market Square and The Water Gardens. Mountfitchet Romeera Leisure Centre and Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Housekeeping
Golf (miniature)
Guest reviews
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 231 verified reviews
What guests think
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Across reviews, Kings Arms Hotel comes through as a quaint inn above a pub, noted for welcoming, helpful staff and a very convenient setting near Stansted Mountfitchet station for airport access, with generally cozy rooms and comfortable beds.
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Across reviews, Kings Arms Hotel comes through as a quaint inn above a pub, noted for welcoming, helpful staff and a very convenient setting near Stansted Mountfitchet station for airport access, with generally cozy rooms and comfortable beds.
The pub downstairs earns frequent praise for good meals and a welcoming atmosphere, and several rooms include simple extras like cereal, tea, and fresh milk. Downsides reported by some guests include dated or scuffed decor, sporadic cleanliness or maintenance issues, limited climate control, and occasional noise from the bar or street. Expect a characterful, convenient stay best for travelers comfortable with a traditional pub inn.
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Facilities
Rooms sit above a traditional pub with on-site food and drink; several reviews note there is no lift and limited climate control (fans and openable windows). Some report bar noise reaching rooms.
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10
Morlee
16 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent little hotel over a classic English pub. Good services in area such as coffee and train. Very friendly staff
Excellent little hotel over a classic English pub. Good services in area such as coffee and train. Very friendly staff
8
Jasmine
14 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very quaint adorable place with a pub downstairs complete with great menu, outside seating and beer garden. Absolutely recommend if you need a place to stay when flying out of Stanstead airport!
Very quaint adorable place with a pub downstairs complete with great menu, outside seating and beer garden. Absolutely recommend if you need a place to stay when flying out of Stanstead airport!
10
Jenny
18 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great pun stay and convenient to catch the train Staff very helpful and friendly. A few stairs to climb with luggage but ok
Great pun stay and convenient to catch the train Staff very helpful and friendly. A few stairs to climb with luggage but ok
10
Elizabeth
17 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Charming place with four nice rooms over a pub. Friendly staff and good food in the pub. Note no elevator/lift. No real climate control though had a fan and some other gadget, and the windows do open. Easy one stop on the Stansted Expess then you’re right there. The train in the AM did not stop frequently
Charming place with four nice rooms over a pub. Friendly staff and good food in the pub. Note no elevator/lift. No real climate control though had a fan and some other gadget, and the windows do open. Easy one stop on the Stansted Expess then you’re right there. The train in the AM did not stop frequently
10
Emily
12 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hosts with good space for pints and food downstairs!
Lovely hosts with good space for pints and food downstairs!
10
Caroline
9 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Best room we stayed in during our UK trip! Comfortable bed and helpful service. Quaint old pub in a wonderful little town.
Best room we stayed in during our UK trip! Comfortable bed and helpful service. Quaint old pub in a wonderful little town.
8
Patricia
29 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient for Stansted airport. Code on door for access to bedroom did not work. Urgently needs addressing.
Very convenient for Stansted airport. Code on door for access to bedroom did not work. Urgently needs addressing.
10
Erik
28 Nov 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Cozy and fantastic stay! The pictures don't give enough justice! Being used to Hiltons, Hyatts and/or other chain hotels for work conferences , it was so refreshing to stay in a cozy English Inn. The food was great. Fantastic atmosphere in the tavern. Everyone super friendly. We stayed in room 2 (with batyhtub) on the road side, and while one of us is a wicked light sleeper normally. We found the noise of the town below soothing and lulled us both to sleep. Bed was super comfy, good bathroom, coffee, tea, milk and snacks in the room. Small grocery just down the road as well as the train station. Originally we planned to stay 3 nights, but ended up with 5. Will definitely stay again!
Cozy and fantastic stay! The pictures don't give enough justice! Being used to Hiltons, Hyatts and/or other chain hotels for work conferences , it was so refreshing to stay in a cozy English Inn. The food was great. Fantastic atmosphere in the tavern. Everyone super friendly. We stayed in room 2 (with batyhtub) on the road side, and while one of us is a wicked light sleeper normally. We found the noise of the town below soothing and lulled us both to sleep. Bed was super comfy, good bathroom, coffee, tea, milk and snacks in the room. Small grocery just down the road as well as the train station. Originally we planned to stay 3 nights, but ended up with 5. Will definitely stay again!
8
Mary
22 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice amenities and comfy bed with nice linens. Pub and dining room are downstairs so noise does travel as rooms are over the pub. Staff very friendly. Good food in the downstairs restaurant. Right in town and sidewalks for getting out and about in the small village.
Nice amenities and comfy bed with nice linens. Pub and dining room are downstairs so noise does travel as rooms are over the pub. Staff very friendly. Good food in the downstairs restaurant. Right in town and sidewalks for getting out and about in the small village.
10
Vincent
22 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a great hotel, very nice friendly staff who couldn’t of been more helpful, fantastic food we stayed on Sunday so had the roast dinner which was amazing. Right next door to train station so 7 mins to Standsted airport far cheaper than a taxi. Only downside was it was quite hot in the room but nothing a fan would have not sorted. Will definitely stay again when flying from Stansted.
What a great hotel, very nice friendly staff who couldn’t of been more helpful, fantastic food we stayed on Sunday so had the roast dinner which was amazing. Right next door to train station so 7 mins to Standsted airport far cheaper than a taxi. Only downside was it was quite hot in the room but nothing a fan would have not sorted. Will definitely stay again when flying from Stansted.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is mixed: some guests found rooms very clean, while others reported cobwebs, dust, lingering odours and general wear, including scuffed paint and water-damaged areas.
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Margaret
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location was good. The young lady who showed me to the room was lovely. However, the rest was not so good. The curtains did not close properly. The room was extremely cold, which made sleep difficult, and it took a long time to work out why. The cause turned out to be an open window in the bathroom which I hadn't noticed as blinds were all down when I arrived. On closing the window the smell was terrible. As it was a room over a pub there was no one to complain to. On closer examination in the morning the room was full of cobwebs with the addition of a spider. And there was water damage in the bathroom. However, on waking after a short sleep, I turned the extractor fan on and after a while the smell receded. I didn't shower in the morning though for fear of the smell returning. This room number 4 needs a lot of tlc!
The location was good. The young lady who showed me to the room was lovely. However, the rest was not so good. The curtains did not close properly. The room was extremely cold, which made sleep difficult, and it took a long time to work out why. The cause turned out to be an open window in the bathroom which I hadn't noticed as blinds were all down when I arrived. On closing the window the smell was terrible. As it was a room over a pub there was no one to complain to. On closer examination in the morning the room was full of cobwebs with the addition of a spider. And there was water damage in the bathroom. However, on waking after a short sleep, I turned the extractor fan on and after a while the smell receded. I didn't shower in the morning though for fear of the smell returning. This room number 4 needs a lot of tlc!
6
Peter
27 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room needs painting as loads of scuffs,marks. Cobwebs and dust,carpet dirty. However nice neal and staff polite and friendly. This could be a resly nice stay as room has lots of character, attto detail z must !
Room needs painting as loads of scuffs,marks. Cobwebs and dust,carpet dirty. However nice neal and staff polite and friendly. This could be a resly nice stay as room has lots of character, attto detail z must !
2
Keith
15 Sept 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
I would rather sleep in the car than in this awful dump. Tiny, claustrophobic, primitive. Absolutely awful, I paid for two nights and left after one and went to a proper hotel.
I would rather sleep in the car than in this awful dump. Tiny, claustrophobic, primitive. Absolutely awful, I paid for two nights and left after one and went to a proper hotel.
8
Claire
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very helpful as waited fir us to arrive from airport. Lovely room and comfy bed. Walls could do with a pick of paint though. Plenary of and good choice of snacks in the room with added bonus of fresh milk in the fridge. However toilet didn’t flush. Checkout a bit early at 10.am
Staff very helpful as waited fir us to arrive from airport. Lovely room and comfy bed. Walls could do with a pick of paint though. Plenary of and good choice of snacks in the room with added bonus of fresh milk in the fridge. However toilet didn’t flush. Checkout a bit early at 10.am
6
Clive
1 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a nice hotel in a very convenient location. The room was generously appointed and very comfortable. Staff very friendly. However, it just feels a little tired and needing of a little more attention to detail. Not bad for the price I guess, but not great.
This is a nice hotel in a very convenient location. The room was generously appointed and very comfortable. Staff very friendly. However, it just feels a little tired and needing of a little more attention to detail. Not bad for the price I guess, but not great.
10
Rebecca
16 Dec 2022
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Exceeded expectations. We just needed a place to stay near Stansted Airport and saw this was nearby for a reasonable cost. The staff person greeted us and was super attentive. The room was lovely and clean. The amenities included robes for each of us, as well as slippers. Really outstanding. Will gladly make this our hotel for future flights out of Stansted.
Exceeded expectations. We just needed a place to stay near Stansted Airport and saw this was nearby for a reasonable cost. The staff person greeted us and was super attentive. The room was lovely and clean. The amenities included robes for each of us, as well as slippers. Really outstanding. Will gladly make this our hotel for future flights out of Stansted.
2
David
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was a bit tired and needs a refresh and was facing the roadside so vehicle noise was quite bad. Then I got a lovely wake up call from the bin men emptying the glass bottle bins at 6am. The food in the bar was terrible and overpriced, has to send it back as it was inedible. The bar itself is a bit depressing as was the rest of the town. Should have known better than stop above a pub.
The room was a bit tired and needs a refresh and was facing the roadside so vehicle noise was quite bad. Then I got a lovely wake up call from the bin men emptying the glass bottle bins at 6am. The food in the bar was terrible and overpriced, has to send it back as it was inedible. The bar itself is a bit depressing as was the rest of the town. Should have known better than stop above a pub.
10
Erik
28 Nov 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Cozy and fantastic stay! The pictures don't give enough justice! Being used to Hiltons, Hyatts and/or other chain hotels for work conferences , it was so refreshing to stay in a cozy English Inn. The food was great. Fantastic atmosphere in the tavern. Everyone super friendly. We stayed in room 2 (with batyhtub) on the road side, and while one of us is a wicked light sleeper normally. We found the noise of the town below soothing and lulled us both to sleep. Bed was super comfy, good bathroom, coffee, tea, milk and snacks in the room. Small grocery just down the road as well as the train station. Originally we planned to stay 3 nights, but ended up with 5. Will definitely stay again!
Cozy and fantastic stay! The pictures don't give enough justice! Being used to Hiltons, Hyatts and/or other chain hotels for work conferences , it was so refreshing to stay in a cozy English Inn. The food was great. Fantastic atmosphere in the tavern. Everyone super friendly. We stayed in room 2 (with batyhtub) on the road side, and while one of us is a wicked light sleeper normally. We found the noise of the town below soothing and lulled us both to sleep. Bed was super comfy, good bathroom, coffee, tea, milk and snacks in the room. Small grocery just down the road as well as the train station. Originally we planned to stay 3 nights, but ended up with 5. Will definitely stay again!
10
Brian
4 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A very pleasant surprise! Very nice and clean room above the great pub. Can't thank the staff enough. Besides being very helpful (booking taxi and arranging a table at the pub) they were also very kind and helped make our travel nightmare much better. Would be very happy to stay again, particularly when we could enjoy a few more pints!
A very pleasant surprise! Very nice and clean room above the great pub. Can't thank the staff enough. Besides being very helpful (booking taxi and arranging a table at the pub) they were also very kind and helped make our travel nightmare much better. Would be very happy to stay again, particularly when we could enjoy a few more pints!
8
Stuart
4 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal location for Stansted Airport, We had a shambles of a checking in, as they could not find our room key, the room could be cleaner as well and stocked with Loo roll and hand wash, the room was nice and comfortable for our 1 night stay, free onsite parking with other food options in close walking distance
Ideal location for Stansted Airport, We had a shambles of a checking in, as they could not find our room key, the room could be cleaner as well and stocked with Loo roll and hand wash, the room was nice and comfortable for our 1 night stay, free onsite parking with other food options in close walking distance
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Rooms
Rooms are generally cozy and comfortable with a quaint, old-world style, plus occasional in-room snacks and fresh milk. Drawbacks include some dated decor, faulty fixtures, temperature swings, and noise from the pub or street.
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Keith
15 Sept 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
I would rather sleep in the car than in this awful dump. Tiny, claustrophobic, primitive. Absolutely awful, I paid for two nights and left after one and went to a proper hotel.
I would rather sleep in the car than in this awful dump. Tiny, claustrophobic, primitive. Absolutely awful, I paid for two nights and left after one and went to a proper hotel.
10
Barbara
18 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect Pub stay. Walking distance to train with only one stop to airport. Stansted is lovely historic town. Bed was very comfortable and it was quiet at night. Staff were lovely. My only critique is cereal was offered in the room, but not enough milk packets to enjoy it. We would definitely stay here again.
Perfect Pub stay. Walking distance to train with only one stop to airport. Stansted is lovely historic town. Bed was very comfortable and it was quiet at night. Staff were lovely. My only critique is cereal was offered in the room, but not enough milk packets to enjoy it. We would definitely stay here again.
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Claire
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very helpful as waited fir us to arrive from airport. Lovely room and comfy bed. Walls could do with a pick of paint though. Plenary of and good choice of snacks in the room with added bonus of fresh milk in the fridge. However toilet didn’t flush. Checkout a bit early at 10.am
Staff very helpful as waited fir us to arrive from airport. Lovely room and comfy bed. Walls could do with a pick of paint though. Plenary of and good choice of snacks in the room with added bonus of fresh milk in the fridge. However toilet didn’t flush. Checkout a bit early at 10.am
10
Jayne
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room slightly olde worlde but in a positive way. Lovely staff . Decent food and drink selection
Lovely room slightly olde worlde but in a positive way. Lovely staff . Decent food and drink selection
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Clive
1 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a nice hotel in a very convenient location. The room was generously appointed and very comfortable. Staff very friendly. However, it just feels a little tired and needing of a little more attention to detail. Not bad for the price I guess, but not great.
This is a nice hotel in a very convenient location. The room was generously appointed and very comfortable. Staff very friendly. However, it just feels a little tired and needing of a little more attention to detail. Not bad for the price I guess, but not great.
6
Joe
29 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great sized room, freindly courteous staff
Great sized room, freindly courteous staff
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David
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was a bit tired and needs a refresh and was facing the roadside so vehicle noise was quite bad. Then I got a lovely wake up call from the bin men emptying the glass bottle bins at 6am. The food in the bar was terrible and overpriced, has to send it back as it was inedible. The bar itself is a bit depressing as was the rest of the town. Should have known better than stop above a pub.
The room was a bit tired and needs a refresh and was facing the roadside so vehicle noise was quite bad. Then I got a lovely wake up call from the bin men emptying the glass bottle bins at 6am. The food in the bar was terrible and overpriced, has to send it back as it was inedible. The bar itself is a bit depressing as was the rest of the town. Should have known better than stop above a pub.
10
Bobbi
24 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I lucked into this small local hotel, which is part of a local public house. It's around the corner from the Stansted Mountfitchet train station, less than 5 minutes of walking. It was cheaper and faster to take the Tube and train than to catch a taxi or shuttle bus. I arrived late, after their kitchen was closed, but they helped me find a nearby restaurant with takeout, then set me up with cutlery and a pint. The room was cozy and QUIET. It was stocked with breakfast cereal, a pint of milk, coffee, tea, and biscuits. In the morning, there was a public trail to a nature reserve for walking dogs and jogging before I got back on the train for the Stansted Airport (1 stop away). Great spot, highly recommended.
I lucked into this small local hotel, which is part of a local public house. It's around the corner from the Stansted Mountfitchet train station, less than 5 minutes of walking. It was cheaper and faster to take the Tube and train than to catch a taxi or shuttle bus. I arrived late, after their kitchen was closed, but they helped me find a nearby restaurant with takeout, then set me up with cutlery and a pint. The room was cozy and QUIET. It was stocked with breakfast cereal, a pint of milk, coffee, tea, and biscuits. In the morning, there was a public trail to a nature reserve for walking dogs and jogging before I got back on the train for the Stansted Airport (1 stop away). Great spot, highly recommended.
10
Doron
14 Oct 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay if you need to get to Stansted airport. Room was cosy, bed was very comfortable. Make sure you reach the correct Stansted train station (not the airport station).
Great place to stay if you need to get to Stansted airport. Room was cosy, bed was very comfortable. Make sure you reach the correct Stansted train station (not the airport station).
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Mary
22 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice amenities and comfy bed with nice linens. Pub and dining room are downstairs so noise does travel as rooms are over the pub. Staff very friendly. Good food in the downstairs restaurant. Right in town and sidewalks for getting out and about in the small village.
Nice amenities and comfy bed with nice linens. Pub and dining room are downstairs so noise does travel as rooms are over the pub. Staff very friendly. Good food in the downstairs restaurant. Right in town and sidewalks for getting out and about in the small village.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful, with staff assisting late arrivals, taxis, and local recommendations. A few guests experienced communication or check-in issues, such as unreachable phones or access problems.
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Jenny
18 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great pun stay and convenient to catch the train Staff very helpful and friendly. A few stairs to climb with luggage but ok
Great pun stay and convenient to catch the train Staff very helpful and friendly. A few stairs to climb with luggage but ok
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Claire
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very helpful as waited fir us to arrive from airport. Lovely room and comfy bed. Walls could do with a pick of paint though. Plenary of and good choice of snacks in the room with added bonus of fresh milk in the fridge. However toilet didn’t flush. Checkout a bit early at 10.am
Staff very helpful as waited fir us to arrive from airport. Lovely room and comfy bed. Walls could do with a pick of paint though. Plenary of and good choice of snacks in the room with added bonus of fresh milk in the fridge. However toilet didn’t flush. Checkout a bit early at 10.am
10
Jayne
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room slightly olde worlde but in a positive way. Lovely staff . Decent food and drink selection
Lovely room slightly olde worlde but in a positive way. Lovely staff . Decent food and drink selection
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ben
24 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Awful- firstly this was booked in error. Hotel.com app showed an error when I tried to book it and I believed the transaction had therefore not been completed. When I went back to try and rebook, it said there were no rooms left. I then booked another hotel. Shocking but to my amazement hotel. com then charged me for this hotel which was not refundable. I immediately tried to phone the hotel to change the dates and see if they would push the stay on into February as I had paid for a room I could not use but nobody picked up- I was trying to change the dates so I didn’t lose the money. I emailed the Hotel direct within 5 mins of the booking but again no response. I then tried emailing the next day and tried to phone the hotel on 2 further occasions but no response. They just don’t care, have no customer service and take your money without trying to resolve the problem. AWFUL!!! At least answer the phone or respond even if you can’t help. As for Hotel.com you can’t get hold of them either- it is a joke
Awful- firstly this was booked in error. Hotel.com app showed an error when I tried to book it and I believed the transaction had therefore not been completed. When I went back to try and rebook, it said there were no rooms left. I then booked another hotel. Shocking but to my amazement hotel. com then charged me for this hotel which was not refundable. I immediately tried to phone the hotel to change the dates and see if they would push the stay on into February as I had paid for a room I could not use but nobody picked up- I was trying to change the dates so I didn’t lose the money. I emailed the Hotel direct within 5 mins of the booking but again no response. I then tried emailing the next day and tried to phone the hotel on 2 further occasions but no response. They just don’t care, have no customer service and take your money without trying to resolve the problem. AWFUL!!! At least answer the phone or respond even if you can’t help. As for Hotel.com you can’t get hold of them either- it is a joke
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Clive
1 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a nice hotel in a very convenient location. The room was generously appointed and very comfortable. Staff very friendly. However, it just feels a little tired and needing of a little more attention to detail. Not bad for the price I guess, but not great.
This is a nice hotel in a very convenient location. The room was generously appointed and very comfortable. Staff very friendly. However, it just feels a little tired and needing of a little more attention to detail. Not bad for the price I guess, but not great.
10
Nicole
8 Jul 2025
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Stayed 11 nights
Absolutely adorable and the girls that work downstairs are fabulous!
Absolutely adorable and the girls that work downstairs are fabulous!
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Rebecca
16 Dec 2022
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Exceeded expectations. We just needed a place to stay near Stansted Airport and saw this was nearby for a reasonable cost. The staff person greeted us and was super attentive. The room was lovely and clean. The amenities included robes for each of us, as well as slippers. Really outstanding. Will gladly make this our hotel for future flights out of Stansted.
Exceeded expectations. We just needed a place to stay near Stansted Airport and saw this was nearby for a reasonable cost. The staff person greeted us and was super attentive. The room was lovely and clean. The amenities included robes for each of us, as well as slippers. Really outstanding. Will gladly make this our hotel for future flights out of Stansted.
6
Joe
29 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great sized room, freindly courteous staff
Great sized room, freindly courteous staff
10
Brian
4 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A very pleasant surprise! Very nice and clean room above the great pub. Can't thank the staff enough. Besides being very helpful (booking taxi and arranging a table at the pub) they were also very kind and helped make our travel nightmare much better. Would be very happy to stay again, particularly when we could enjoy a few more pints!
A very pleasant surprise! Very nice and clean room above the great pub. Can't thank the staff enough. Besides being very helpful (booking taxi and arranging a table at the pub) they were also very kind and helped make our travel nightmare much better. Would be very happy to stay again, particularly when we could enjoy a few more pints!
8
Stuart
4 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal location for Stansted Airport, We had a shambles of a checking in, as they could not find our room key, the room could be cleaner as well and stocked with Loo roll and hand wash, the room was nice and comfortable for our 1 night stay, free onsite parking with other food options in close walking distance
Ideal location for Stansted Airport, We had a shambles of a checking in, as they could not find our room key, the room could be cleaner as well and stocked with Loo roll and hand wash, the room was nice and comfortable for our 1 night stay, free onsite parking with other food options in close walking distance
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Location
Very convenient for Stansted Airport, a short walk to Stansted Mountfitchet station (one stop to the airport), and close to local amenities. Some guests noted street or pub noise.
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Margaret
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location was good. The young lady who showed me to the room was lovely. However, the rest was not so good. The curtains did not close properly. The room was extremely cold, which made sleep difficult, and it took a long time to work out why. The cause turned out to be an open window in the bathroom which I hadn't noticed as blinds were all down when I arrived. On closing the window the smell was terrible. As it was a room over a pub there was no one to complain to. On closer examination in the morning the room was full of cobwebs with the addition of a spider. And there was water damage in the bathroom. However, on waking after a short sleep, I turned the extractor fan on and after a while the smell receded. I didn't shower in the morning though for fear of the smell returning. This room number 4 needs a lot of tlc!
The location was good. The young lady who showed me to the room was lovely. However, the rest was not so good. The curtains did not close properly. The room was extremely cold, which made sleep difficult, and it took a long time to work out why. The cause turned out to be an open window in the bathroom which I hadn't noticed as blinds were all down when I arrived. On closing the window the smell was terrible. As it was a room over a pub there was no one to complain to. On closer examination in the morning the room was full of cobwebs with the addition of a spider. And there was water damage in the bathroom. However, on waking after a short sleep, I turned the extractor fan on and after a while the smell receded. I didn't shower in the morning though for fear of the smell returning. This room number 4 needs a lot of tlc!
8
Jasmine
14 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very quaint adorable place with a pub downstairs complete with great menu, outside seating and beer garden. Absolutely recommend if you need a place to stay when flying out of Stanstead airport!
Very quaint adorable place with a pub downstairs complete with great menu, outside seating and beer garden. Absolutely recommend if you need a place to stay when flying out of Stanstead airport!
10
Elizabeth
17 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Charming place with four nice rooms over a pub. Friendly staff and good food in the pub. Note no elevator/lift. No real climate control though had a fan and some other gadget, and the windows do open. Easy one stop on the Stansted Expess then you’re right there. The train in the AM did not stop frequently
Charming place with four nice rooms over a pub. Friendly staff and good food in the pub. Note no elevator/lift. No real climate control though had a fan and some other gadget, and the windows do open. Easy one stop on the Stansted Expess then you’re right there. The train in the AM did not stop frequently
10
Barbara
18 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect Pub stay. Walking distance to train with only one stop to airport. Stansted is lovely historic town. Bed was very comfortable and it was quiet at night. Staff were lovely. My only critique is cereal was offered in the room, but not enough milk packets to enjoy it. We would definitely stay here again.
Perfect Pub stay. Walking distance to train with only one stop to airport. Stansted is lovely historic town. Bed was very comfortable and it was quiet at night. Staff were lovely. My only critique is cereal was offered in the room, but not enough milk packets to enjoy it. We would definitely stay here again.
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Arnas
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Noisy street and overpriced were biggest issues.
Noisy street and overpriced were biggest issues.
10
Bobbi
24 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I lucked into this small local hotel, which is part of a local public house. It's around the corner from the Stansted Mountfitchet train station, less than 5 minutes of walking. It was cheaper and faster to take the Tube and train than to catch a taxi or shuttle bus. I arrived late, after their kitchen was closed, but they helped me find a nearby restaurant with takeout, then set me up with cutlery and a pint. The room was cozy and QUIET. It was stocked with breakfast cereal, a pint of milk, coffee, tea, and biscuits. In the morning, there was a public trail to a nature reserve for walking dogs and jogging before I got back on the train for the Stansted Airport (1 stop away). Great spot, highly recommended.
I lucked into this small local hotel, which is part of a local public house. It's around the corner from the Stansted Mountfitchet train station, less than 5 minutes of walking. It was cheaper and faster to take the Tube and train than to catch a taxi or shuttle bus. I arrived late, after their kitchen was closed, but they helped me find a nearby restaurant with takeout, then set me up with cutlery and a pint. The room was cozy and QUIET. It was stocked with breakfast cereal, a pint of milk, coffee, tea, and biscuits. In the morning, there was a public trail to a nature reserve for walking dogs and jogging before I got back on the train for the Stansted Airport (1 stop away). Great spot, highly recommended.
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Doron
14 Oct 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay if you need to get to Stansted airport. Room was cosy, bed was very comfortable. Make sure you reach the correct Stansted train station (not the airport station).
Great place to stay if you need to get to Stansted airport. Room was cosy, bed was very comfortable. Make sure you reach the correct Stansted train station (not the airport station).
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Patricia
29 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient for Stansted airport. Code on door for access to bedroom did not work. Urgently needs addressing.
Very convenient for Stansted airport. Code on door for access to bedroom did not work. Urgently needs addressing.
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Mary
22 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice amenities and comfy bed with nice linens. Pub and dining room are downstairs so noise does travel as rooms are over the pub. Staff very friendly. Good food in the downstairs restaurant. Right in town and sidewalks for getting out and about in the small village.
Nice amenities and comfy bed with nice linens. Pub and dining room are downstairs so noise does travel as rooms are over the pub. Staff very friendly. Good food in the downstairs restaurant. Right in town and sidewalks for getting out and about in the small village.
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Vincent
22 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a great hotel, very nice friendly staff who couldn’t of been more helpful, fantastic food we stayed on Sunday so had the roast dinner which was amazing. Right next door to train station so 7 mins to Standsted airport far cheaper than a taxi. Only downside was it was quite hot in the room but nothing a fan would have not sorted. Will definitely stay again when flying from Stansted.
What a great hotel, very nice friendly staff who couldn’t of been more helpful, fantastic food we stayed on Sunday so had the roast dinner which was amazing. Right next door to train station so 7 mins to Standsted airport far cheaper than a taxi. Only downside was it was quite hot in the room but nothing a fan would have not sorted. Will definitely stay again when flying from Stansted.
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Dining
On-site pub dining receives frequent praise for tasty meals and a friendly atmosphere, and rooms often include simple cereals with tea and coffee. There are occasional complaints about food quality/value or insufficient milk for cereal.
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Peter
27 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room needs painting as loads of scuffs,marks. Cobwebs and dust,carpet dirty. However nice neal and staff polite and friendly. This could be a resly nice stay as room has lots of character, attto detail z must !
Room needs painting as loads of scuffs,marks. Cobwebs and dust,carpet dirty. However nice neal and staff polite and friendly. This could be a resly nice stay as room has lots of character, attto detail z must !
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Jasmine
14 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very quaint adorable place with a pub downstairs complete with great menu, outside seating and beer garden. Absolutely recommend if you need a place to stay when flying out of Stanstead airport!
Very quaint adorable place with a pub downstairs complete with great menu, outside seating and beer garden. Absolutely recommend if you need a place to stay when flying out of Stanstead airport!
10
Elizabeth
17 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Charming place with four nice rooms over a pub. Friendly staff and good food in the pub. Note no elevator/lift. No real climate control though had a fan and some other gadget, and the windows do open. Easy one stop on the Stansted Expess then you’re right there. The train in the AM did not stop frequently
Charming place with four nice rooms over a pub. Friendly staff and good food in the pub. Note no elevator/lift. No real climate control though had a fan and some other gadget, and the windows do open. Easy one stop on the Stansted Expess then you’re right there. The train in the AM did not stop frequently
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Barbara
18 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect Pub stay. Walking distance to train with only one stop to airport. Stansted is lovely historic town. Bed was very comfortable and it was quiet at night. Staff were lovely. My only critique is cereal was offered in the room, but not enough milk packets to enjoy it. We would definitely stay here again.
Perfect Pub stay. Walking distance to train with only one stop to airport. Stansted is lovely historic town. Bed was very comfortable and it was quiet at night. Staff were lovely. My only critique is cereal was offered in the room, but not enough milk packets to enjoy it. We would definitely stay here again.
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Jayne
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room slightly olde worlde but in a positive way. Lovely staff . Decent food and drink selection
Lovely room slightly olde worlde but in a positive way. Lovely staff . Decent food and drink selection
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Jacqueline
30 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice stay, stayed 2 nights and enjoyed the whole area and the Kings Arms. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good food with reasonable prices.
Very nice stay, stayed 2 nights and enjoyed the whole area and the Kings Arms. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good food with reasonable prices.
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David
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was a bit tired and needs a refresh and was facing the roadside so vehicle noise was quite bad. Then I got a lovely wake up call from the bin men emptying the glass bottle bins at 6am. The food in the bar was terrible and overpriced, has to send it back as it was inedible. The bar itself is a bit depressing as was the rest of the town. Should have known better than stop above a pub.
The room was a bit tired and needs a refresh and was facing the roadside so vehicle noise was quite bad. Then I got a lovely wake up call from the bin men emptying the glass bottle bins at 6am. The food in the bar was terrible and overpriced, has to send it back as it was inedible. The bar itself is a bit depressing as was the rest of the town. Should have known better than stop above a pub.
10
Erik
28 Nov 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Cozy and fantastic stay! The pictures don't give enough justice! Being used to Hiltons, Hyatts and/or other chain hotels for work conferences , it was so refreshing to stay in a cozy English Inn. The food was great. Fantastic atmosphere in the tavern. Everyone super friendly. We stayed in room 2 (with batyhtub) on the road side, and while one of us is a wicked light sleeper normally. We found the noise of the town below soothing and lulled us both to sleep. Bed was super comfy, good bathroom, coffee, tea, milk and snacks in the room. Small grocery just down the road as well as the train station. Originally we planned to stay 3 nights, but ended up with 5. Will definitely stay again!
Cozy and fantastic stay! The pictures don't give enough justice! Being used to Hiltons, Hyatts and/or other chain hotels for work conferences , it was so refreshing to stay in a cozy English Inn. The food was great. Fantastic atmosphere in the tavern. Everyone super friendly. We stayed in room 2 (with batyhtub) on the road side, and while one of us is a wicked light sleeper normally. We found the noise of the town below soothing and lulled us both to sleep. Bed was super comfy, good bathroom, coffee, tea, milk and snacks in the room. Small grocery just down the road as well as the train station. Originally we planned to stay 3 nights, but ended up with 5. Will definitely stay again!
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Mary
22 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice amenities and comfy bed with nice linens. Pub and dining room are downstairs so noise does travel as rooms are over the pub. Staff very friendly. Good food in the downstairs restaurant. Right in town and sidewalks for getting out and about in the small village.
Nice amenities and comfy bed with nice linens. Pub and dining room are downstairs so noise does travel as rooms are over the pub. Staff very friendly. Good food in the downstairs restaurant. Right in town and sidewalks for getting out and about in the small village.
10
Vincent
22 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a great hotel, very nice friendly staff who couldn’t of been more helpful, fantastic food we stayed on Sunday so had the roast dinner which was amazing. Right next door to train station so 7 mins to Standsted airport far cheaper than a taxi. Only downside was it was quite hot in the room but nothing a fan would have not sorted. Will definitely stay again when flying from Stansted.
What a great hotel, very nice friendly staff who couldn’t of been more helpful, fantastic food we stayed on Sunday so had the roast dinner which was amazing. Right next door to train station so 7 mins to Standsted airport far cheaper than a taxi. Only downside was it was quite hot in the room but nothing a fan would have not sorted. Will definitely stay again when flying from Stansted.
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Roy
16 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly bar with a good range of drinks on offer.
Very friendly bar with a good range of drinks on offer.
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Chris
11 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A short stay
A short stay
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Gary
31 Mar 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great room, great staff and great location for Stansted flights. A++
Great room, great staff and great location for Stansted flights. A++
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Julie
21 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
There was a kettle with green , berry & fruit tea but no actual tea or coffee .Not as advertised. The shower head was broken with water pouring out of the side. The shower head drooped over not above as it should . It was a hassle to try to screw it back on.Trying to shower while holding it. The temperature control was difficult to set. It was scalding hot then the hot water ran out after a few minutes. I had to rinse off and wash my hair in the small wash basin that did have hot water. The heating was not on in the morning .I had a cold shower then came out to a cold bedroom Not a pleasant start to my day . For £82 I would expect heating and a shower that worked. The staff were welcoming and helpful.
There was a kettle with green , berry & fruit tea but no actual tea or coffee .Not as advertised. The shower head was broken with water pouring out of the side. The shower head drooped over not above as it should . It was a hassle to try to screw it back on.Trying to shower while holding it. The temperature control was difficult to set. It was scalding hot then the hot water ran out after a few minutes. I had to rinse off and wash my hair in the small wash basin that did have hot water. The heating was not on in the morning .I had a cold shower then came out to a cold bedroom Not a pleasant start to my day . For £82 I would expect heating and a shower that worked. The staff were welcoming and helpful.
6
Joe
29 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great sized room, freindly courteous staff
Great sized room, freindly courteous staff
Property policies
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From 16:00 to 23:00
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FAQs about Kings Arms Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Parking is available on-site at the hotel, providing convenience for guests arriving by car.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is available from 16:00 until 23:00, and check-out is required by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be requested, but availability is not guaranteed.
What is the hotel's location like?
The hotel is located in Stansted Mountfitchet, close to cultural highlights such as the House on the Hill Toy Museum and The Henry Moore Foundation. Nearby landmarks include Audley End House and Mountfitchet Castle, making it a convenient base for exploring the area.
Are children allowed at the hotel?
Children are welcome at the hotel, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.
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- 2026-09-15: 107.8243097213745USD
- 2026-09-16: 167.52594239196776USD
- 2026-09-17: 106.90873430786132USD
- 2026-09-18: 126.02700762786866USD
- 2026-09-19: 150.48620398254394USD
- 2026-09-20: 111.44408849792481USD
- 2026-09-21: 110.25674413757324USD
- 2026-09-22: 148.61543661346437USD
- 2026-09-23: 163.864845803833USD
- 2026-09-24: 113.55302474060059USD
- 2026-09-25: 135.89187216949463USD
- 2026-09-26: 163.864845803833USD
- 2026-09-27: 105.51349835510254USD
- 2026-09-28: 131.05424137115477USD
- 2026-09-29: 146.51340291748048USD
- 2026-09-30: 116.47074629058838USD
- 2026-10-01: 147.2661083557129USD
- 2026-10-02: 99.43241674499511USD
- 2026-10-03: 120.0945744430542USD
- 2026-10-04: 100.54052802124023USD
- 2026-10-05: 121.58899795379638USD
- 2026-10-06: 136.45153668060303USD
- 2026-10-07: 117.5410220413208USD
- 2026-10-08: 160.76933272705077USD
- 2026-10-09: 101.75674079895019USD
- 2026-10-10: 137.1080938079834USD
- 2026-10-11: 99.45944212036133USD
- 2026-10-12: 155.37203741760254USD
- 2026-10-13: 114.84238324737548USD
- 2026-10-14: 145.60808828582765USD
- 2026-10-15: 152.66340366516113USD
- 2026-10-16: 101.75674079895019USD
- 2026-10-17: 132.42282410125733USD
- 2026-10-18: 113.89187864379883USD
- 2026-10-19: 109.11702646331787USD
- 2026-10-20: 126.16214336547851USD
- 2026-10-21: 139.16017929382323USD
- 2026-10-22: 124.2976317062378USD
- 2026-10-23: 112.79728005523681USD
- 2026-10-24: 139.16017929382323USD
- 2026-10-25: 98.6325010772705USD
- 2026-10-26: 126.9962793609619USD
- 2026-10-27: 120.0945744430542USD
- 2026-10-28: 122.52700885925293USD
- 2026-10-29: 117.5410220413208USD
- 2026-10-30: 106.69792751922607USD
- 2026-10-31: 147.2661083557129USD
- 2026-11-01: 107.8243097213745USD
- 2026-11-02: 126.9962793609619USD
- 2026-11-03: 133.31078932800293USD
- 2026-11-04: 128.77323766479492USD
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