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Kings Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Melrose hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Interior
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
Exterior
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Internet access
    Internet access
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Internet in the lobby
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Shower)

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Shower)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Family Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Family Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
High Street, Melrose, Scotland, TD6 9PB

What's nearby

  • Melrose Abbey - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Scott's View - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Dryburgh Abbey - 11 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 70 min drive
  • Tweedbank Station - 4 min drive
  • Galashiels Station - 9 min drive
  • Stow Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Quins - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Langlee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Salmon Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alfonso Crolla - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Kings Arms Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Melrose with a stay at Kings Arms Hotel. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Kings Arms Hotel Melrose
Kings Arms Melrose
Kings Arms Hotel Hotel
Kings Arms Hotel Melrose
Kings Arms Hotel Hotel Melrose

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Kings Arms Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kings Arms Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Kings Arms Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Kings Arms Hotel like?
Kings Arms Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Melrose Abbey and 2 minutes' walk from Saint Cuthbert's Way.

Kings Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Hotel is closed down
Dont book this hotel. It has closed down. Luckily the hotel next door accommodated our family for the night
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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Serious complaint made.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Fred, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Convenient for the fishing
Staff were very friendly and helpful nice Atmosphere in the pub
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

My business trip to Melrose
Nice peaceful local area, good pub and ok room, breakfast not serviced until after 8am, nobody in hotel before 7.45am, £10 deposit for room key, small car park.
Neil, 1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

Not the best
Position in the centre of Melrose was excellect and the beds were comfortable. But our room was rather tired and grubby and the shower did not work. Breakfast was not particularly good.
3-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Our room was too small and not in good repair
First the positive: The staff was helpful and friendly. The food in the restaurant, both breakfast and dinner, was excellent. The problem was with the room itself (our room #7, a double bedded room). Because the room was so small the double bed was not the typical queen sized bed.. Then, there was less than two feet on either side of this smaller bed. There was little space for luggage. Being at the end of the hall, the WIFI did not reach the room most of the time. As the floors sloped, the tub was at an angle so water from the shower ran onto the floor unless we made a dam with a towel. In retrospect, as a couple with luggage we should have booked a King room but none were available after we checked in. While parking is implied, the lot is mostly covered by patio tables, making parking limited and difficult. It is possible to get blocked in the lot by other cars. Be aware there is no elevator.
James R, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

GOOD CENTRAL LOCATION WITH FRENDLY STAFF
The hotel is in a good location right in the centre of Melrose with young, helpful staff. Good room, although the windy stairs to the second floor were a bit problematic for my elderly mother.
Ali , 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice friendly pub in the centre of Melrose.
The breakfast was excellent, but spoiled by recorded music played.
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robin, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Despite clear instruction not to include items of food within my Dinner I got them served to me... had I been allergic or intolerant it could have been serious I would further add the inclusion of said food item would be deeply offensive to some on religious grounds... When the meal was returned from the Kitchen i still noted evidence of the said Item yet worst was to come the meat was uncooked and cold in the middle. I was offered a free drink for myself and my wife for our trouble...but despite making it clear to staff that excluding my meal I would pay for what I had had the bill came with the1st round of drinks excluded...I then had to again pull staff up and demand a new bill... The Hotel staff really need to listen to what they are being told by guests ... The evening meal was a disappointment and it spoiled my stay at the Hotel as such I won't be returning when I next visit the borders
Martyn, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Worth a stop
Comfortable rooms & friendly staff. Good food at a reasonable price
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great time.
For the price and the age of the building it was a perfect stay. The meals in the restaurant are beautiful and the staff are lovely. The bar is well priced, who knew you could still get two drinks for £5 now a days.
3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel staff friendly and helpful
Nice hotel would stay again if I was in the area friendly staff and a clean room with comfy beds
brian, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Tired hotel in great location
Breakfast chef late, but he was v apologetic and very fast when he arrived. We asked for 7:30, but told 8 was first time. He could have come earlier, but it was made clear that wouldn't be a good idea. Hotel easy to find. Decor and facilities all a bit tired. 'Its an old building' .One of reception staff more interested in their mobile phones than attending to us.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Nice from the outside that's it
Shower broke, window broke, first morning breakfast didn't even open until 08:50 , no one sleeps on site, staff seemed short of time and patients , room small and dated. Biggest waste of £160 ever I'd say! Only plus was on day 2 when I actually got a breakfast it was decent.
anon , 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Very Poor..!!
Dreadful experience here from as soon as I walked in. Poor customer service, room was very dusty, TV didn't work, no pressure in the shower, and the shower head looked like it hadn't been cleaned for years..! Requested an iron and just got a shrug of the shoulder..!! Definitely will not be staying here again..!
1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Not recommended
We stayed here for one night. We could not fault the staff or the food served in the restaurant. The room however was not the cleanest and the en-suite was very basic and simply not up to standard. Would not consider again if we return to Melrose
Daniel, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

A very pleasant small hotel in the town small but clean room ,bathroom likewise. Evening meal and Breakfast both excellent as was the service Not suitable if stairs are a problem!
George, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely staff
Nice hotel with lovely staff. The only complaint we had was that we didn't have hot water, otherwise it was really good.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Located close to Melrose Abbey
No problems with our stay. The room was clean, warm and exactly what we wanted. Excellect breakfast choices and service.
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Central to Melrose
Greeted by someone who didn't know about parking said she wasn't local. Went back for evening meal only to find last orders 6pm that night (Sunday). No heating on and I was very cold in the bedroom and the dinning/breakfast room, but it was cold outside for May. Lots of hot water, comfy bed and nice bedding. Very central. Staff pleasant. It was ok for one night.
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8/10 Very good

Pleasant and welcoming hotel.
The hotel is well placed for the centre of Melrose, Melrose Abbey, and Abbotsford House.
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4/10 Fair

Nice location shame about the hotel
On arrival we were told we had only booked 1 room however our confirmation showed 2. From starting to climb the staircase to entering the room it was clear that this place needed refurbished from top to bottom. Only saving grace for us was both the service and quality of breakfast was good.
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