The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond
Market Place, Richmond, DL10 4HS
Guest Rating: 
3.6 / 5
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About the hotel
Overlooking Richmond's cobbled market square, and the Norman castle, this charming Georgian hotel full of character and warmth is only 4 miles from the A1.
Offering an excellent and newly-furnished restaurant, an exciting new menu and friendly staff, the King's Head Hotel in Richmond provides quality accommodation. The hotel makes an ideal base to discover the beauty of the Dales and the charm of the market town of Richmond.
30 beautifully appointed en suite bedrooms are individually decorated and furnished for your comfort. The bathroom floors and walls are decorated with Italian tiles and a number of rooms have corner baths.
Morning coffees and afternoon teas can be enjoyed in the Clock Lounge, where there is an interesting collection of working clocks and, in the cooler months, a welcoming log fire. Wedding receptions are held in the hotel's Georgian ballroom, which provides the perfect setting. This elegant room with its tall sash windows features a large dance floor, a stage, an adjacent cocktail bar and spacious banqueting seating for 130 guests.
Weddings with a literary theme can be held in the unique Georgian Theatre Royal, which is just around the corner from the hotel. Marry on stage with your guests as your audience then head back to the hotel for your reception. The Panelled Room is a private room, available for special occasions such as business meetings, luncheons, dinners and small parties. For functions and conferences, the ballroom seats 150 theatre-style, and there are smaller meeting rooms available.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Luggage Storage,
- Heating,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Gay Friendly.
Services
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Internet Services,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. One child under 4 years stays free of charge when using existing bedding. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours until 24/24 hours.
- You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free Private parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. One child under 4 years stays free of charge when using existing bedding. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- MasterCard,
- American Express.
Room information
All rooms are equipped with direct dial telephones, baby listening devices, hairdryers, hospitality trays and clock radios. Please see individual room details for a complete list of facilities on offer.
Standard Single more info
Room has a bath or shower and a hospitality tray. A full Yorkshire breakfast is included in the rate.
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Bathroom,
- Telephone,
- Ironing Facilities,
- TV,
- Hairdryer,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Standard Double/Twin Room more info
Standard double/twin rooms have one double bed or 2 twin single beds. Please inform the hotel of your preference on the day of booking, either by using the comments field when making your reservation or by contacting the hotel directly, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email. If you do not inform the hotel of your preference regarding bed types on the day of booking, then beds will be allocated according to availability.
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Bathroom,
- Telephone,
- Ironing Facilities,
- TV,
- Hairdryer,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Dinner, B&B Double more info
Inclusive of full Yorkshire breakfast and 4-course dinner in the newly refurbished restaurant, with an exciting new menu.
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Bathroom,
- Telephone,
- Ironing Facilities,
- TV,
- Hairdryer,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Corporate Special more info
This special is for one adult maximum and includes bed and breakfast, parking, newspaper, Wi-Fi access, free photocopying and faxes. You can upgrade to include dinner for GBP 15 extra (payable at the hotel).
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Fax,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Bathroom,
- Telephone,
- Ironing Facilities,
- TV,
- Hairdryer,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
2-Night Special more info
A relaxing 2-night break, including dinner on one night.
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Bathroom,
- Telephone,
- ,
- Ironing Facilities,
- TV,
- Hairdryer,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Superior Double more info
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Bathroom,
- Telephone,
- Ironing Facilities,
- TV,
- Hairdryer,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Restaurants and Bars
A delicious selection of food is created each day by the hotel's kitchen team. Lunches and suppers are served in the bar along with a pint of hand pulled beer or wine chosen from the excellent selection. Upstairs in the warm ambiance of the award-winning restaurant, dinner is available each evening, complimented by a choice of wines.
The attractive restaurant is located on the first floor with views across the Market Place. The dinner menu offers a variety of meat, fish and vegetarian options. For Sunday lunch, there is a choice of roasts. The wine list displays selections from around the globe to compliment your meal, along with champagne, pudding wines and liqueurs. Service is efficient, but informal, making dinner a relaxing experience. Vegetarian and fish dishes are available on all of the hotel's dining and bar menus, and the head chef will be pleased to cater for special diets with a little advance notice.
Directions
By Car
From the A1/A66 at Scotch Corner:
- Take the A6108 signposted Richmond.
- Follow this road through village of Skeeby and into Richmond.
- Head straight on at the roundabout and straight on at traffic lights.
- At the next mini roundabout (with the library on your left), go straight on.
- At the next mini roundabout, turn left into the cobbled road and right into the King's Head Hotel car park.
From the Dales:
- Enter Richmond on the A6108.
- When you see the Tourist Information Centre on your left, go straight on at the roundabout into a cobbled road, and turn right into the King's Head car park.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation