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The Cardinals Hat

3.5 star property
Worcester Georgian inn with bar/lounge

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Located in the heart of the city, The Cardinals Hat offers a warm welcome with free breakfast and a cozy bar. Enjoy scenic views on the tranquil terrace or lose yourself in conversation at the coffee shop/cafe. With free WiFi, express check-out, and helpful staff around every corner.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$77 nightly
The total price is $93
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (The Townshend)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (The Elgar) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (The Elgar)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (The King John - Four Poster Bed) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (The King John - Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
31 Friar Street, Worcester, England, WR1 2NA

What's nearby

  • Royal Worcester Porcelain Works - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Worcester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Worcestershire County Cricket Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Worcester Racecourse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Worcester - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 38 min drive
  • Worcester Foregate Street Station - 9 min walk
  • Malvern Link Station - 12 min drive
  • Worcester Shrub Hill Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hoplords Tap Room and Bottle Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eagle Vaults - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ASK Italian - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Cardinals Hat

The Cardinals Hat is a great choice for a stay in Worcester. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Georgian inn include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 0.2 mi (GBP 10.50 per day); discounts available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Clothing optional (nudity permitted in public areas)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 10.50 per day (984 ft away)

Policies

Clothing is optional at this property.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Cardinals Hat Inn Worcester
Cardinals Hat Inn
Cardinals Hat Worcester
The Cardinals Hat Inn
The Cardinals Hat Worcester
The Cardinals Hat Inn Worcester

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cardinals Hat offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Cardinals Hat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Cardinals Hat?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Cardinals Hat?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cardinals Hat?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Cardinals Hat and nearby?

The Cardinals Hat has a garden.

What's the area around The Cardinals Hat like?

The Cardinals Hat is in the heart of Worcester, a short 9-minute walk from Worcester Foregate Street Station and 3 minutes' walk from Worcester Cathedral.

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The Cardinals Hat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, freshly prepared, and of high quality. (15 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10 Good

strategic location but very noisy rooms
Alessandro Paolo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly small historic pub in the centre of Worcester with a great full English breakfast.
Claire, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location.

Great location, however if you’re in a car , it’s very difficult to find a spot and the NCP right opposite the hotel has an entrance a 7 minute drive away but a lot longer in rush hour . The hotel does not have any private parking! .
Andy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great pub in Worcester to stay

We loved the Cardinal’s Hat. Fantastic pub and a wonderful place to stay. The bedrooms have been refurbished to a very high standard, beautiful comfy bed and very clean. Fantastic breakfast. Only sorry that we couldn’t stay longer but we will definitely return.
Victoria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice comfy room in an old worldy Inn in the heart of Worcester just a stones throw from the cathedral. Friendly staff and good food made for a really enjoyable stay!
Martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short break away

Lovely old pub, very atmospheric. Room was a little small but clean and comfortable. Breakfast (we paid extra for full English) was very good and freshly prepared.
Yvonne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Exactly what i expected from a 14th century pub. Quirky, cosy and charming. Friendly and helpful staff. Right in the centre so very convenient.
Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An historic property in the heart of the tourist area. Beautiful streets, buildings and pubs. Great breakfast options, 5 lb full English or continental delivery to room door. Lovely staff, nice room. And a pub right downstairs!
Bruce, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a lovely room with friendly staff. Plsnning another visit soon
Taylor, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely, cosy room above a busy pub

Really lovely and cosy room but was a bit cold and the noise levels aren’t great given the single-glazed window. As a pub, checking in was a bit weird but staff were really friendly!
JONATHAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely not quite as we were opposite a multi story carpark. Staff were great building was quirky. Breakfast was first rate.
Mandy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel does need some updating and seemed and cleanliness could have been better. Would say the staff and breakfast were best very good.
William, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel was nice with old style pub atmosphere downstairs, but not as advertised on Hotel.com, as extra for breakfast (which wasent that great or big) as well as no discount applied for the carpark that was indicated as included!!
S, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Mmmm ok but …..

Good location. Car parking opposite was good at the ncp. Old and quirky. No food served at the pub of an evening. Breakfast basket was ok and novel. Room nice but needed a deep clean, very dusty! Room not serviced on the second day. Good food and pubs as well as all the sight on the doorstep.
Adam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Csrdinal's hat...we will be back!

A very friendly and helpful welcome from Ted who helped with our bags and apologised for the kitchen being closed for the evening due to staff illness but we were able to order into the bar. Our en-suite room was very clean and well equipped with everything we needed for an overnight stay. We sampled the excellent local beer and the continental breakfast hamper was both charming and beautifully presented with quality produce. Beautifully situated in the old streets of worcester and convenient for eateries, cathedral and main sopping area-all within easy walkiing distance. Thank you for making our first overnight in Worcester so relaxing.
the Cardinal's entrance
great atmosphere in the streets
Working in the back room of this beautifully restored and cherished oldest pub in Worcester
DAWN, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

No shaver socket. I don’t have a beard!
David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

This review is so 50/50. The pub is beautiful, old and in my opinion one of the nicest places in Worcester (old town). The staff were friendly, chatty and went out of there way to help. The room was directly above the garden tent, Friday night was not the time to book if you want sleep! This appears to be Worcesters local hot spot and was loud to say the least. However the locals were there before I was so that’s my problem for the date I picked. The pub tries to be all fancy, biscuits, hot chocolate, water but sadly the state of the room let it down big time. The dirt on the carpet was nothing more than vile. The curtains all hanging of the rails and the longest dog hairs you have ever seen on the bed! (It’s also a little damp and the wallpaper is pulling away, but in fairness it’s an very old building) if house keeping stepped up it would be a beautiful place to stay. As I said, staff were lovely, breakfast was nice, but money needs spending to refresh the rooms. Would I go back?? Possibly!! Different room, midweek, but only if housekeeping clean that carpet
Ellie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pub stays are the future

Lovely stay lovely food n lovely guy serving breakfast
Sarah, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok. It is a room above a back street pub. Comfortable bed, fan was disgustingly dirty. No food options but you are in town so you can wander out to find something
Jeremy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous historic pub with lovely rooms.

I stayed in the King John room. Had a double poster bed and a lovely bathroom. The pub has loads of character and the room was very comfortable. A picnic hamper for breakfast was lovely.
Melinda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Characterful in prime location for visiting cathedral, museums and restaurants. Good sized room and luxury bathroom. Generous breakfast hamper. Facilities let down by inadequate/broken hangers in wardrobe and lack of mirror in the bedroom.
Linda, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great staff, spacious room, very hot day and our room had a fan, brilliant. Only negative, the carpet wasn't in the best condition, however, for a busy pub with a lot of guests it wasn't a big issue.
Caroline, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Average room for the cost.

I paid upgrade to a more expensive room so had higher expectations. The room was fine, but nothing to shout from the rooftops about. Proper coffee for breakfast would have been nice, rather than the instant. The breakfast continental box was nice though. The area was quiet, so that was also pleasing, and convenient for the Cathedral.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room and location were really good for this property
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historically beautiful

Great staff lovely old building.
Platform housing ltd, 1-night trip