THE WHITE HART HOTEL LINCOLN, Lincoln – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Accommodation Options
The White Hart Hotel Lincoln is a 14th-century building with 49 bedrooms featuring classical décor, flat-screen TVs, and writing desks. Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers or shower-over-bath combinations, bathrobes, and tea facilities. Options range from Cosy Rooms to Superior Rooms with king-size beds, and suites like the Brownlow Suite with sitting areas and Cathedral views. Two accessible rooms feature wet room bathrooms with grab handrails.
Local Dining Experiences
Antlers Restaurant serves breakfast from 7-10:30 AM weekdays and 8-11 AM weekends, lunch from midday to 3 PM, and dinner from 6-9:15 PM using Redhill Farm meats and local ingredients. The Colonnade Cocktail Lounge offers small plates, cocktails, and live music on Fridays. Afternoon tea includes Lincolnshire sausage rolls, scones with clotted cream, and costs £29.95 per person. Room service is available for all meals.
Event Spaces Available
The hotel has five meeting and function spaces, including two venues licensed for civil ceremonies. The King Richard II Suite accommodates 100 diners, while the Bailgate Room holds 30 guests. The Royal Courtyard hosts events for up to 100 people. A rooftop terrace with Cathedral views is planned for private events and membership use.
Cathedral Quarter Location
Located on Bailgate in uphill Lincoln, the hotel sits between Lincoln Castle (built 1068) and Lincoln Cathedral. Steep Hill's shops and restaurants are a short walk away. Lincoln Railway Station connects to Nottingham with some direct trains. National Express coaches stop at the bus station near the railway station. Humberside Airport is 55 km away.
Guest Services Provided
24-hour reception provides luggage storage and arranges private dining. The hotel offers ironing facilities, heating, and tea/coffee makers in all rooms. Check-in is from 3 PM, check-out by 11 AM. The lift requires three steps down from reception to access, making some areas inaccessible for step-free mobility. Outside contractors must report to the duty manager.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
My stay at the hotel was pleasant overall. The room I stayed in had a view of the cathedral and warmed up quickly once the radiators were on. However, being near the fire escape with a bright light and a loud extraction fan was a bit distracting at times. The hotel was reasonably priced at £90, which was a plus.
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The noise intrusion in the room made it hard to get quality sleep, and the worn-out carpets and shoddy repairs in the bathroom were quite tiring. On the bright side, the suite for the bride was outstanding, but the constant air conditioning blowing all night was a bit bothersome.
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The location was excellent, very close to the Castle, Cathedral, bars, and restaurants, making it convenient for exploring the city. The rooms were spacious, clean, and nicely decorated, although it did take a while for the room to warm up initially. The service was friendly and accommodating, but there were some lapses that could be improved. The dining experience was enjoyable overall, with minor service issues. It's a lovely place to stay in Lincoln's old town, despite some minor drawbacks.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were nice with a comfortable bed, but they didn't match the photos as expected. Finding someone's scissors in the plug hole was a bit off-putting. The service, especially through head office, was disappointing as they seemed disinterested and unhelpful unless prompted. On the bright side, the hotel staff themselves were very nice and a credit to the establishment. The location was excellent, right in the heart of the beautiful uphill part of Lincoln, near the castle and cathedral, with the added bonus of convenient car parking. However, the property badly needed renovating. The dining experience didn't start well with long waits for breakfast, but it improved over time with a good selection, especially for vegetarians. The facilities were adequate, but there was room for improvement.
