Covell Cross
Covell Cross, Castle Hill, Lancaster, LA1 1YS, United Kingdom- Monument
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Historic Charm and Luxury Accommodations
Experience a piece of history at our 17th-century boutique hotel, the oldest bar/hotel in Lancaster. Indulge in luxury with our well-appointed rooms and elegant furnishings, offering a truly upscale stay in the heart of the city.
Prime Central Location
Located in the bustling city center, our hotel is just steps away from Lancaster's iconic castle and numerous attractions. Whether you're here for leisure or business, enjoy easy access to St Martin’s College and Lancaster University, catering to academics and visitors alike.
Exceptional Hospitality and Convenience
Our hotel prides itself on providing top-notch service and convenience for all guests. Book your stay now and immerse yourself in the rich history and modern comfort that our unique property has to offer.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
26 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
23 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
26 sqm
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
390 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Espresso maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
36 m2
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
190 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
18 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
36 sqm
In-room amenities
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Albergo tipico adiacente alla Lancaster brewery. Personale gentilissimo e letto comodissimo. Vivamente consigliato mangiare nel bar/ristorante che si trova sotto l'albergo.
Solo un piccolo problema con lo scarico della doccia
The room was comfortable; thoughtfully and carefully appointed. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.
Great location, historic building and lovely food in the pub
No lift, could be challenging for some
Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful hotel and room perfect for our 1 night stay. Had evening meal which was absolutely delicious along with hearty breakfast the next day.
Nothing, loved everything
Everyone there was exceptional from the check in staff to the kitchen . I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Rooms excellent, food excellent, staff excellent too, close to station and town
Nothing
Location, historical appearance of hotel, staff very helpful.
Single room very hot and (this was not during a heatwave), aircon didn’t work sash window only able to be open about 2cm max. Very strange set up re wardrobe. There wasn’t one- a hanging rail( no room for a wardrobe) was in a small cupboard ( no door on it) above a shelf which had the kettle and tea/coffee facilities on it. No room for any lengthy clothes like dresses- tops and trousers over the hangers just fitted above the items stated above. No usb sockets near the bed. One wall had uk twin uk 3pin sockets. Table lamps had round 3 pins plugs on so no use for chargers etc. Socketry was an extension lead fixed to the back wall of the cupboard (with 2 usb sockets and 4/5 3uk pin sockets) the lead ran the length of an adjacent wall, (opposite the end of bed) beneath the radiator, and was plugged into another socket further along. Pillows very hard.
Everything was done to a very high standard. The staff were more than welcoming and offered to help move luggage etc.
None, it was all top notch
Excellent service. Staff went the extra mile was very welcoming so friendly. Warm quiet atmosphere. Food was amazing .we will be staying again and definitely eating in the hotel .Big thumbs 👍 up to all the staff front and back house .Thanks for wonderfull stay 😀
There wasn't anything we didn't like
Central location - access to the city on the doorstep.
There’s no immediate parking and breakfast was a long wait (1 hour) - mediocre when it arrived. The hotel was understaffed. Shower water pressure was poor. No complimentary bottled water in the room. No great value at all£130 for the night (single occupancy double)
Centrally located, comfortable bed
That you have to check in in a pub
Comfy bed Restaurant staff very good
It was noisy from outside and kept me awake. Too hot without the window open and fan going. The bed pelmet needed cleaning. Parking is between 6pm and 8pm outside if you can get in.
Great location Really big rooms Friendly staff
Great location
Very historical. Good location. Comfy bed and quiet room.
No decaf coffee in room
La posizione la camera è il ristorante dell hotel
La puzza di umidità entrando dove ci sono le camere al piano sottostante
Location
Having room on the top floor. Too many stairs for me.
Great room. Lovely staff and great location
Nothing
In the centre of Lancaster
N/A
Small room but perfectly clean and modern
Room. Breakfast. Helpfulness and vheerfulness of the staff.
Nothing.
Posizione ottima , praticamente in centro!!!! Colazione non usufruita , non posso dare giudizio. Lo consiglio !!!!
Good central location . Quite convenient for station. Interesting old building. Bed comfortable. Fan welcome on a warm night. .
Public area/ lower stairs smelt a bit musty. Bathroom bit in need of a refresh. A bottle of water would have been nice.
Lokalizacja Restauracja Czystość
Trochę gorąco w pokoju ale niestety byliśmy podczas ogromnego upału (na szczęście był wiatrak w pokoju) Brak lodówki
Schönen kleines Schnuckeliges Hotel im Zentrum von Lancaster. Das Castle ist innerhalb von 5 min Fußläufig erreichbar. Das Zimmer war sehr Sauber, war schön Groß, hatte ein schönes Badezimmer und das Bett war sehr bequem. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und sehr Kompetent. Das Resturant war sehr gut und Lecker und Flexibel was extrawünsche an gerichten belangt. Lage war Top direkt an der Innenstadt und am Castle. Sehr zu empfehlen.
Leider kein Fahrstuhl und kein Kühlschrank vorhanden gewesen.
Really warm, helpful and sincere reception. We had been upgraded for free with an already very reasonable price. Everything in our room was you'd wish. The breakfast was very good. All the staff are very helpful. The hotel is charming and historic. Ad the local beers are amazing!
Hard to think...
The room was upgraded at no charge and it was fabulous! The most comfortable bed I have ever slept in and an amazing bath!
Nothing
We know the bar and area very well it was great to stay over and enjoy longer
Not anything to dislike
I loved the building, the location and the room.
We stayed here instead of the premier inn aw it was cheaper, omg I'm so glad we did. Amazing room and service. The bar/restaurant is lovely and the breakfast was top quality. The building has so much history and is gorgeous. We will be back, thank you for an amazing stay
Nothing
Clean, cozy and quiet
Super friendly staff,very helpful and chatty. Great food.
Room was on the small side.
Location and area super
Very conveniently located for the train station, great atmosphere in the evening, very clean bedroom with comfortable beds and great breakfasts. We ordered ours the night before and were not disappointed. Only minor points would be the noisy streets and the night lights in the bedrooms but I had earplugs and eye mask and slept like a log ! I would book again
Location, style
No parking
We liked the fact that it was central and part of a pub, which was very efficient.
It was a bit noisy at night/early morning with people and heron birds. There was no lift which did not matter to us but anyone with mobility issues would struggle.
The security. Anyone can enter the hotel and the rooms section without being challenged on the motive of visit
Great location near the priory and castle, right in the heart of the city. Room was very comfortable, a bit on the small side but we booked a small double so can't complain! Surprisingly quiet being above the pub during the World Cup.
A lovely town centre hotel with pretty and comfortable rooms. Breakfast is fabulous, freshly cooked to order and tasty. I had limited time in the morning of the first night and my full English was ready within minutes of me sitting down at the pre-booked time. Very friendly and helpful staff in the hotel, bar and restaurant areas. 24 hour access with my own key was handy. My second trip and I would definitely stay again.
The location is excellent
N/A
Location was great, staff were excellent and very friendly. Can't remember the girl I spoke to, she was blonde and studied at Uni of Lancaster but she made me feel very welcome when checking me in. Very nice hotel which was built in the 17th century if I remember correctly, and is a listed building. Quite a maze in there, so it is possible to get lost, but that's okay because the lobby and corridors were really pretty. I don't drink, but I was told by a colleague that this is his go to pub. I had the vegan breakfast and it was excellent.
For some reason, my bathroom light didn't work. I mentioned it to staff and they provided 3 very dim lamps which made for a cool ambience but wasn't really able to see properly haha (it did enough though)
Great location a lovely hotel ,breakfast excellent with superb staff .
Nothing everything top notch .
Absolutely perfect!! Has such a calm ambience and incredible history.
Alt ved dette hotellet er veldig bra.
I booked the hotel after seeing the picture and reviews and I'm pleased to say that everything exceeded our expectations. When we walked in the staff welcomed us straight away and were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was stunning and we loved the feel and look of everything in there. Our room was a beautiful, clean suite and it felt extravagant to have the roll top bath as well as the shower. The whole design and presentation was fabulous! Everything was in the room to have an excellent stay, so all boxes were ticked! We had such a good sleep and had a tasty breakfast in the morning. We also spotted lots of other food that we would have tried, had our stay been longer. Every member of staff we spoke to were so helpful and genuine, it was lovely and felt like we were talking to friends. I also loved the plaques on the walls that gave historical insight as to how the building would have been used back in the day. We will definitely go back again for a staycation
That we couldn't stay longer! But that's on us lol 😆
The location was very good for central Lancaster and the pub was a in a very nice old character building. The bed was good and towels good quality and size. The staff were very friendly.
The room was rather small and dark, and in the heat thankfully they provided a fan as the room was very stuffy. The shower room had no windows and was very dark, the light over the mirror didn't work however much we tried. Better and updated lighting would be a huge improvement. The shower didn't work well, basic toiletries only. The TV did not show all channels reliably, we could not get a good BBC service. There is no desk in the room, a small dressing table only. Room decor quite dark and tired but thankfully we were there very little.
What a brilliant stay we had! Everything was wonderful, our suite was fantastic, the bed was so comfortable!!! All the staff we met were friendly the decor was beautiful and the breakfast just WOW its honestly the best vegetarian breakfast I've had anywhere, my husband said the traditional full English breakfast was 11/10 very good quality and worth every penny of the £12. Location was great aswell.....what's not to like, absolutely would stay again
A big far nothing
Very clean and the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on. Central location, within easy walking distance of everywhere. Fabulous breakfast 😋
No on-site parking due to central location, but secure car park 5mins walk away.
The personnel was friendly, helpful and welcoming. The restaurant was very convenient with a good selection of meals and the hotel is very well situated, close enough to the attractions and shops to do everything on foot, but far enough from the centre of town not to be disturbed after the English team won a world cup match!!
Unfortunately my room was very hot, and the old, thick stone walls retained the heat and did not cool down, even when temperatures dropped at night, and the sash window only opened a few centimetres. 28 - 29°C constantly. There was a fan and the staff gave me a bucket of ice, so that I could make myself comfortable, but be aware in a heatwave.
Staff so nice and helpful. Beautifully decorated, quiet, lovely bar areas, really comfortable and great location with a restaurant on-site. Good value too.
Lovely room and facilities
Large screen TV only on Internet. reception sorted it but could only watch limited things. ie bbc iplayer
Excellent location, everyone was so helpful and friendly
Convenient location, clean room.
The room was very hot. Difficult to open windows. Staff at breakfast, breakfast itself. Would not return.
A beautiful location and nice place to stay.
Only stairs to the room, but I noticed that when I made the reservation and we did manage to get our luggage upstairs.
Hotel met historische kenmerken een kleine 10 minuten lopen van treinstation Lancaster.
Great room
Late breakfast time.
All the staff were fantastic. Helpful, professional, efficient and friendly.
Nice setting and nice staff
The venue was super modern, clean and comfortable but to top it off the staff were not only professional, clearly good at their work but also brilliantly helpful.
I couldn't belive it, but there was nothing I didn't like.
Size of the room and a large bed
absence of bidet in the bathroom
What fantastic service, would highly recommend staying here.
Lovely place to stay
Nothing
Staff fantastic - friendly and efficient . Lovely building, tastefully decorated. Room clean and well-stocked. Good food - dinner and breakfast.
Centre of the city. Food and drink was fantastic.
We had no issues, but we stayed in suite 15 and we were unable to use the shower as whatever temperature you put it on it was scolding. This wasn't an issue as we had a roll top bath so we just let a member of staff know when we checked out. The staff are fantastic.
Friendly staff, convenient location
Unstable internet
Nice period property, clean, nicely decorated. The staff are very helpful and friendly and they do good food.
As with older pubs / hotels the sound proofing isn’t the best and it was a little warm even with the window open
Great room, friendly staff, nice food in restaurant, great central location
Lancaster one way system!!
The Sun is steeped in history, and is only a couple of minutes walk from Lancaster Castle. The room was well equipped and clean, with a comfortable bed. Look out for the glass covered well in the back room in the restaurant, and make sure to read the plaques on the walls which provide interesting facts. Breakfast was good, with a wide variety of options, and the staff are very helpful and friendly.
It could simply be our food choice, but the burger we had for dinner was average at best.
Very comfortable staff very good
Nothing it was great
Quaint, comfortable , well Maintained property
Nil
Frühstück war sehr gut ,
Friendly staff and great food. Decent room.
Street noise. Food great but coffee poor.
Very nicely organised in an interesting building. Very good location, near station and city centre. Great atmosphere with good food and drink.
I have stayed here before so knew what to expect and had chosen accordingly. Lovely old building but with nice rooms, clean and well appointed with all the usual amenities. Great location very close to the station. This is primarily a pub with rooms- the pub is great with a great selection of real ales - I didn't eat here apart from breakfast but the menu looked good. My chosen room was the 'cosy' double which means it is a small room but adequate certainly for a one night stay. Great staff very welcoming
Nothing- would happily stay here again
Rooms lovely, great breakfast although not included when booking with booking.com. Available when you book direct.
Not much, place is great.
Excellent bar, great choice of beers and spirits. Perfect location. Very friendly and welcoming staff.
Problems with the water - showers were lukewarm.
Really great customer service. The area was amazing only minutes walk from shops, pubs and restaurants. The property felt safe and had a nice lovely bar downstairs which felt nice and homely.
The room was very comfortable and price was very competitive. The breakfast was superb
The window in the room was old and not well insulated
Brilliant central location. Spotlessly clean. Friendly warm welcome from all the staff.
Great location for the station. Room was cozy and boutique. Exactly what I needed for one night. Convenient access to bear and food.
Outlook of the room wasn’t great but was quiet during the night.
Staff were friendly and welcoming. Lovely room
All good
Bellissimo hotel. Curato. Pulito. Ottimo anche il pub ristorante. Birra squisita e piatti particolari. Tutto perfetto. Tornerò
Central location and charming period building
Our room was on the higher floor with several stairs to climb and no lift
The room was fine if a bit small, the pub was very nice too.
Just felt slightly overpriced considering it did not include breakfast
Everything, staff were kind and helpful, room was perfect, amazingly comfy and would stay again anytime.
Excellent hotel, staff were very friendly and service was excellent. Rooms are lovely and comfortable, very clean. The hotel location is excellent and very close to bus station and shopping, restaurants.
Parking was an issue. There isn't alot of areas to park in. Overnight you can park free onstreet parking 8am to 6pm. After that you have 1hr max stay so you'll need to move car to another location. Plenty of places to park in the town and walk back to the hotel.
Pub and rooms. Fantastic. Pwronnel super friendly and attentive
Ideal location for what I needed, super comfy bed and pillows and extra clean room, nice decor, friendly staff
Room was smaller than what booking .com advertised, no fault of the hotel though, toilet seat is too small for the toilet
Location the staff and the beer
No parking nearby and room was quite small
Ein sehr schönes Hotel in einem alten Stadthaus mit Pub und Restaurant im Erdgeschoss. Das Zimmer unter dem Dach war sehr schön, wenn auch mit 71 Stufen etwas mühsam für Asthmatiker. Wir würden es trotzdem jederzeit wieder nehmen. Das Essen im Restaurant war sehr gut und reichlich . Die Bedienung war sehr aufmerksam.
Der Wasserdruck in der Dusche war etwas lau, was aber an dem Alter des Gebäudes und der Höhe liegen könnte.
Located in the heart of Lancaster the location is ideal for walking around the area . Very welcoming staff on arrival and the beer garden to the rear in the sunshine was fabulous . Our suite was very spacious and clean and very light
The bathroom is a little dated with minor improvements would improve this
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic overnight stay – highly recommend! We had a wonderful overnight stay at The Sun Hotel & Bar and cannot recommend it enough. It’s in a perfect central location, but what really made our stay stand out was the exceptional service. The staff are a credit to the place—so warm, helpful, and eager to ensure we had everything we needed. After a brilliant, peaceful night's sleep in a beautiful room, we were treated to a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast the next morning. Everything was fresh, piping hot, and full of flavor. If you are looking for great hospitality, comfortable rooms, and top-tier food in Lancaster, this is the place to go!
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Cleanliness
8.75/10Rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable.
Service
9.75/10Exceptional customer service and friendly staff.
Location
9.25/10Excellent central location.
Room Quality
8.25/10Spacious rooms; some mention of noise and temperature issues.
Amenities
8.75/10Good amenities provided, though minor issues like small rooms reported.
Value for Money
8.75/10Great value for money with pleasant experiences.
Food and Beverage
9.25/10Excellent breakfast and good dining options.
Overall Experience
9.25/10Overall very pleasant with minor issues.