White Hart Hotel

On the hottest day of the summer the long walk up Steep Hill seemed never ending. It was worth it when we reached this hotel. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. The communal areas were inviting and beautifully decorated. The stairs and corridors to the room were like a rabbit warren but spotless and classically decorated. The room was stunning, it looked so inviting. Beautiful bedding, lush carpet, thick blackout curtains, a couple of chairs, a side table and drink making facilities. Two steps up to a landing with wardrobe space and then the cleanest bathroom I have ever seen in a hotel with luxury towels and Elemis toiletries. The shower was easy to use and powerful. We ate in the bar on the first night; lovely staff and beautifully presented delicious food. My husband said the pie was one of the best he had tasted. I missed breakfast the first morning due to being unwell but my husband enjoyed it. The second night we ate in the restaurant. I had the the pie that my husband had enjoyed and yes it was delicious. My husband decided to push the boat out and have the lamb. He sat watching all the large portions coming out for other diners, then his small portion of 'nouveau cuisine' lamb dinner came out. His face dropped, he is good at maths and worked out that each mouthful cost £3. I suggested ordering a side of vegetables but he didn't want to cause a fuss. I gave him half of my pie and pudding as my portions were too big for me.

Fabulous location and the hotel is great. Staff lovely and couldn’t fault our room. A wedding in the hotel meant lots of music until late on but nothing intolerable. We would stay here again.

Easy parking, friendly staff, lovely, clean room

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Very welcoming and lovely vibe

Really enjoyed our stay at the White Hart - food is great and the location right next to the Cathedral is brilliant.

Property met all of our needs for a short stay.

Very pleasant weekend away at the White Hart hotel. Our room, number 104, was very comfortable with the only exception being the the early morning delivery’s were directly beneath our window.

The room was clean and well appointed - (we had a deluxe double - but it was 2 singles with a topper but it was clearly two single beds you had a gap down the middle which does not normally happen in this kind of situation. Was noisy but I expected this due to location - come midnight it went silent so all good - breakfast was ok.

Was disappointed as this is a premier hotel in Lincoln. We arrived late to find no lift to get our luggage up several steps to our room. Whilst the room was comfortable it was dark with the lamps a problem-solving exercise to actually turn them on. Most disappointing was the lack of bedrrom servicing on our 2nd night. First world issues I know but still not what you expect.

This is an historic hotel with great charm. But it is next to the Lincoln Cathedral where bells ring 4 times an hour from 7am to 11pm. We found that annoying.

Lovely room and bathroom, clean and comfortable. However, it was much noisier than we expected overnight. The windows were old and single glazed. We could hear people in the streets talking and laughing until about 3am.It was a Saturday night in the town centre so we expected some noise but not that much. We could also clearly hear people coming back to their rooms after a night out. We got very little sleep. Staff were polite and did their best but breakfast was not very organised. They have a system with 2 breakfast sitting so a lot of people arrived for breakfast at the same time which probably wasn’t the best system. We went for the 8-8.15 sitting. People were queuing up to go into the room when we arrived. We didn’t have to wait to long to be seated but the people sitting next to us described it as fawlty towers! We were offered tea and coffee on arrival but we had to remind them twice before it arrived. Staff were bringing food out and taking it to the wrong tables so ended up wandering round asking different tables if that was what they had ordered. The waiter managed to knock the lamp off our table. The people at the next table asked for porridge (off the menu) assuming it would be made onsite but were told they could only have the gluten free porridge which came in a premade pot that they had to add water to themselves. However our breakfast (when we eventually got it) was very nice. Overall a nice hotel but we wouldn’t stay here again due to the noise

Staff couldn’t be more helpful and accommodating to us (and our dog). Clean and comfortable room. Good breakfast. Would definitely recommend.

Had a fantastic overnight stay at the White Hart. The room was spacious and well maintained, bathroom was huge and the bed was so comfortable! Breakfast was amazing with a wide choice. It’s perfectly located if you want an evening around the Bailgate area. Can’t wait to return!

Great location

Beautiful hotel with outstanding decor and fantastic location. The hot weather was an issue in the bedrooms - three rooms were stifling and as a listed building air conditioning was not allowed to be fitted apparently. Hot night and although a small desk fan provided- but had little effect. Food was lovely at breakfast but not all available- service a little slow. Would stay again in the cooler months.

Lovely stay. Room is lovely very pleased

We had another wonderful stay at The White Hart. The hotel refurbishment is excellent. We love it! It’s our home in Lincoln

The hotel was lovely and the food very good. The staff were very helpful, the only downside was the room was far too hot, making it difficult to sleep. The window only opened slightly and the room needed a fan.

Beautiful hotel in prime location with friendly knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended

Room was small and would have been better with less furniture

Weekend, birthday stay at the White Hart hotel Lincoln, always highly regarded and as I grew up in and around lincoln, the hotel was always a real and rare treat to go to. Lovely area in uphill Lincoln around the Cathedral and Castle and we enjoyed the walking and shopping down and up Lincoln. Great hotel with a long history, great room and en-suite with luxury soaps. Breakfast was included and had plenty of choice from traditional Full English and choice of pastries, fruits and cereals. Fab coffee. Superb weekend away helped by great summer weather and lots of reminiscing of my childhood and young adulthood in the city of Lincoln.

Lovely hotel in an amazing location. Absolutely recommend and would always stay here when visiting Lincoln. Really nice place with a great vibe. Modern, luxurious and worth the money.

We travelled for one night with our dog we were made very welcome, the room was very clean and spacious. Breakfast was nice and easy we had to sit in the bar area as we had our dog with us and was all so good we loved Lincoln as it was our first time there. We liked it so much we booked for another night. Ideal venue right near shops and the cathedral.

Dry comfortable room. Didn’t eat in the hotel as there are lots of great options nearby. Bar is pleasant though. Ideally located for the historic area of Lincoln

A great overnight stay with family in a lovely hotel. Recently refurbed and in a perfect location sandwiched between the castle and the cathedral, within walking distance of pubs and restaurants. Parking is close by (2 minute walk), friendly staff and lovely breakfast. Highly recommend and will definitely be staying again.

Lovely hotel in a fantastic location with great staff The only criticism was the temperature of the room….like walking into a sauna!!! We were on the 3rd floor with a 10cm opening in the window and no air conditioning A fan was provided but it just pushed hot air around for 2 nights making sleeping very uncomfortable A Dyson cooling fan would’ve helped I’d would definitely stay again if I had a guarantee to be able to open a window!

Wow!! The White Hart is a super special gem in a historic building. My room and bathroom were large and decorated to a high standard and the bed was fantastic!! Every member of the staff were so friendly and welcoming and you can tell they all enjoy working there. I added breakfast to the room rate and there were so many choices to choose from. If you are a breakfast eater, this is something you should consider. There are also numerous bars in the hotel and the bar staff were fantastic too!! The hotel location is amazing and literally steps from the cathedral and steep hill. Highly recommend The White Hart hotel and I can’t wait to return very soon!!

A well appointed historic hotel in an historic location.

Lovely room and a great breakfast. We'll definitely stay here again.

Character property in excellent location for cathedral and castle.Lovely shops around with easy access to town. Pleasant helpful staff. Room clean and of good standard. Food excellent. Would recommend and use again.

First impressions of hotel lasted throughout. Lady on reception was very helpful in regards to organising car park and directions on arrival. She was also happy to store our luggage due to our arrival being 4 hours before check in time. Upon check in time gentleman on reception was not very welcoming or informative in regards to where our room was and access, did not explain where breakfast would be or anything in regards to an evening meal. He seemed totally uninterested. Room and bathroom very spacious and newly renovated, only negative in room is lack of lighting as the room was very dull/dark with all lamps on. Lady taking orders during breakfast was lovely and friendly, polite and helpful. Full English Breakfast was superb however, veggie breakfasf tasteless. Overall would recommend hotel which is situated perfectly for visiting the castle and cathedral, and would return.

Lovely hotel with an excellent restaurant in Antlers. Super omfortable bed

Lincoln is a lovely city, walkable spart from the steep hill!

Lovely attentive, helpful.and very patient staff. Our bed was really comfortable. Our room did look over the cathedral, which does mean the bells do wake you up at 7am! Still, it is lovely to be close to this amazing, historic building. Location amongst individual shops, which are a bit different, the cathedral and the castle is a real bomus.

Great hotel in a fabulous location. Very friendly helpful staff.

Had a super stay, it was extremely hot due to the weather and no AC.

Beautiful hotel - lovely room with area for the bed and then a lounge area. Bathroom is super spacious with a bath and separate shower. Great atmosphere in the bar, like a sing-a-long duo belting out bangers and basically the whole bar joining in and having a little dance. Just across the street from entrance to Leeds Castle when we attended a music concert. Very impressed by Lincoln itself.

A lovely hotel right next to the Cathedral. Excellent breakfast, very friendly staff and spotlessly clean. No air-con in our room so it was very warm and we needed to keep the windows open. Very little outside noise to bother us though. Parking wasn’t a problem as the car park (and several others) were close by. Would highly recommend this hotel if you like to stay somewhere with character.

Everything I hoped for, excellent location and superb facilities

Comfortable old style hotel. Near the castle and cathedral. Breakfast hard to beat.

Great location!

Smart, comfortable clean accommodation. Excellent service in the restaurant. Delicious food in the evening and at breakfast. A welcoming reception.

Wonderful hotel. Wonderful staff. Comfortably bed. Excellent location. This is one of the best hotels l have stayed in.

Beautiful room, amazing central location. Excellent breakfast. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

This hotel is definitely worth the walk up the hill!!

Professional and friendly service. Well appointed room. Tasty food and excellent cocktails.

Beautiful old hotel. Lots of charm and character. Peaceful. Lovely stay

Right in the middle of the upper city 2 min walk to cathedral and castle lots of good pubs around

Old hotel with much history

Wonderful hotel right next to the Cathedral, the steep hill and the castle. Close to everything else. Lots of shopping and eating options right there. Nicely appointed room, large clean bathroom, and a great shower. Front desk staff member was very helpful and attentive. Our room was facing the cobble stone street, which was lovely, maybe a little bit noisy with revellers (but it was a Saturday night). Would definitely stay here again.

Beautiful period property in the heart of Lincoln. The cobbled streets are so beautiful. No car parking onsite so need to park in a public car park about 2 minutes walk away. Quite noisy on a Saturday night on the street. Breakfast was OK but service slow and bacon, sausages and black pudding over cooked to state of dryness. Very nice decor - particularly in common areas.

Another lovely stay at this beautiful hotel in the heart of historic Lincoln. A short walk from both the Castle and Cathedral. Lots of nice cafes and restaurants nearby. However, we had a delicious afternoon tea and breakfast in the hotel. The room was spacious and comfortable. The staff were very welcoming. A wonderful stay and would highly recommend for anyone visiting the city.

The hotel is in a lovely position in Lincoln, very close to the castle and Cathedral. A few dining options close by too. The hotel offers free parking, unfortunately it is not clear when booking that this has to be pre booked as space is very limited.We had to park in the Westfield car park which was an added expense we were not aware of until we were checking in. Also the car park fills up very quickly and is a 7 minute walk from the hotel.

The room was noisy, both from inside and outside the hotel. The room that slept 4, has one sofa bed which is unfit for purpose. Breakfast was included but it was awful with very small portions. We had to wait a long time for the food, tables were not laid properly and no staff around to ask to sort it out - we shared 1 spoon between 3 people. I'll never go back or recommend this to anyone. There is also no on-site parking as advertised. You need to pay £10 per 24 hours nearby and walk to the hotel.

Great position. Lovely staff. Great facilities. VERY comfortable bed.

Gorgeous period hotel. Not as cramped as many others in the UK. Lovely modern and updated rooms. We had a view of the cathedral from our window which was gorgeous.

Great location, beautiful hotel, comfortable bed, delicious breakfast, what else does ine need? :)

Really enjoyed my stay. Had a bit of an issue with being double charged but I think that was Expedia’s fault. Lovely property and room. Good value for money.

Brilliant location for the Castle and Cathedral. Lincoln centre is walkable but you may need the walk and ride bus to get back up Steep Hill. Bathroom size was huge with a separate bath and rainfall shower. Toiletries were first class (Elemis). Great value for money considering room size, proximity to shops, pubs and restaurants in the beautiful Bailgate area. We will be back for more of the same….

Lovely room, very comfortable. Fantastic location for cathedral and castle. Left luggage before check in, put in room prior to check in.

Great location. Lovely room. Restaurant food divine 😋. Comfortable bed. Wonderful smelling handwash and cream. Nice to have a quieter residents room as very loud bar area Sat night. Everything close by.

This hotel ticks every box Beautiful decor super clean rooms and a wonderful ambiance

Couldnt get a better location for the castle and the cathedral. Service was fantastic with polite and enthusiastic staff. Very dog friendly which was brilliant for us. Used room service one night which was comprehensive and quick. Breakfast is well stocked all morning and hot options were delicious. We had a great view of the cathedral from our room. Only minor complaint was that the room was a little hot with no visible option to turn off towel heater. Hotel parking needs to be booked in advance but there is a very large public car park nearby which is just under £10 for 24 hours and can be managed through paybyphone.

Lovely hotel, situated in the lovely cobbled streets of Lincoln. The staff were lovely and the room was comfy and welcoming. The Restaurant was fab. Definitely recommend a stay.

Staff bent over backwards to help at every opportunity. They were friendly, easy to talk to. They dealt with mishaps in an efficient and kind manner that put me first. The menu is well provided with food for dietary requirements and staff are well informed about them. Everything is provided for and the hotel itself is beautiful. Highly recommended.

There’s something about the public areas that just don’t work!

Excellent hotel, accommodation, staff and bar and restaurant. Very friendly staff especially with our little dog! Centrally situated. Great cocktails! Reasonable prices. The guest WiFi was a bit weak in some of the rooms, but fine in the foyer. Highly recommended.

The room was sold with a bath and shower, there was no bath.

We had the king Edward suite, & frankly, it was perfect. The view of the cathedral was breathtaking.

The White Hart was really lovely and luxurious. Especially with the staff who were always happy to help. It’s a place we will stay again.

Great stay. Lovely hotel and bar. Staff very friendly. Great location

Lucked out with a lovely room looking over the street. Comfortable, clean and central. Great bathroom and lots of little touches

An amazing hotel, and amazing staff

one night stay (22/02/2025). The doorman and check in staff were really friendly. Found out the hotel was recently refurbished. It looked really clean and had a homely character. Really cool feature was the framed pictures of their archives including ledgers and historical photos of the hotel, which they had found in a storeroom during the renovation. We stayed in Room 103 on the first floor facing the main street. It is a gorgeous cosy and large room. The bathroom was spectacular, it had a shower space and a separate bath! If I stayed longer I would have tried out the bath. The bed was comfortable and I had a good night sleep. Room temperature was perfect. The only minor issue was because the windows were not double glazed we could hear conversations and noise from the street. Fortunately it was not constant. Breakfast was good. Had the full English breakfast. Large portions and they came out pretty quickly after ordering. Very good selection of bread, pastries, jams, juices and cereal. Attentive and friendly staff.

- Had to argue for some taster dishes after putting a deposit down on the venue. This should be standard practise for wedding events. - Wedding/ events manager is passive aggressive with zero people skills. Also actively complaining to our guests about irrelevant issues. Only to cause embarrassment and frustration. Totally unprofessional. - Food quantity on the day was short and left many guests without food. - Staff inexperienced and lack of forward thinking with hosting guests. Not clearing up crockery/ glasses until being prompted. Not even water on the tables. - The whole experience was a full on embarrassment.

Stunning location, fabulous food and friendly staff. Will definitely stay again. Best vegetarian Sunday roast dinner I’ve had in years! Thank you.

Great vibe in the hotel, friendly and helpful staff and a great location

Lovely hotel, full of old world charm and character. Best location in Lincoln

Great classic hotel. Bar good. Staff very friendly. Sadly only French press coffee at breakfast.

Perfect for cathedral. Great choice at breakfast.

Small but reasonably comfortable room. Not massively impressed and think I’d prefer a Premier Inn for value for money than here. The best thing - breakfast. Just lift it and super welcoming staff.

Hotel was lovely but we were given a very small room which literally had the kitchen fans outside of our window. You could also hear the music in the restaurant until gone 11pm.

Small but nice room. Bathroom a bit cold. Lovely old hotel. Great location.

Everything was really good, bar staff particularly good. Only disappointment was the lack of the claimed parking.

Unhelpful doorman said there was no parking available and sent on a wild goose chase of full car parks only to find there was a hotel car park after all!!

1. There isn't any parking at hotel. 2. Noise coming from outside, (aircon/heating units maybe!) 3. No milk in room and in phone to reception is a nightmare to use, (so had it black!) 4. Lift very slow, but better then using stairs when intoxicated from being, 'on the tiles!' 5. Light coming from under main room door, so had to use pillows to block lighting. 6. Shower head very very low. 7. Could here next room talking when arrived in our room through link door, (they probably heared us having late night adult fun!) 8. Wasn't anything special, quite expensive, but the food is excellent! 9. Cheap/thin tissues in room, so used a towel to wipe up personal spliiage at night, as the tissue breaks up and sticks to you! 10. Double bed is two separate singles, but very comfortable. Thought my stay at The Lincoln Hotel, would have been better then it was to be fair! Craig

Very nice property, great lication and interedting lookingbaround at cadtle and catherderal

Was an amazing place to stay. I couldn't fault anything. Will certainly go back. I know that area well and the hotel is just right for visiting the castle and cathedral.

It was a special birthday treat so a little disappointed when we were woken early with scaffolding going up outside our bedroom window and men on the platform!! Other than that a very comfortable stay.

Really impressed with the hotel and city quarter by cathedral and castle fantastic ……eve he steep hill!

Great hotel, well situated between the Cathedral & Castle. The hotel was clean. The staff were helpful, and the food and drinks along with the lounge and bar areas were of a high standard.

Great stay would recommend.

Excellent period hotel bang uptodate. Highly recommended.

Great location for visiting the cathedral.

Lovely hotel and really good food but the building work put me off - I wish I had been advised of it before booking. The main staircase is out of use and you have to use the disabled lift , I really did not like the small claustrophobic lift and if I’m using it how can a disabled person who really needs it , use it ?

quality service

Stay here regularly for work. Great hotel

Great hotel, great location

Wonderful hotel in Lincoln city centre. Really friendly staff who always remember us and our dog Rupert. We couldn't ask for more and keep coming back year after year.