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The Lincoln Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14 per person)
Fitness facility
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Garden

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Eastgate, Lincoln, England, LN2 1PN
  • Place, Lincoln Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Lincoln
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hull (HUY-Humberside)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, Accessible | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, City View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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About this property

The Lincoln Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Lincoln Cathedral
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service and dry cleaning.
The Lincoln Hotel offers 71 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Lincoln hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Lincoln Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lincoln Cathedral. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a gym are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • Steps from Lincoln Cathedral and 4 minutes on foot from Lincoln Christmas Market
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 6 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly The Lincoln Hotel also features a fitness centre, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Lincoln hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Lincoln Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 7 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 14 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 7 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Lincoln Hotel Sure Hotel Collection Best Western
Lincoln Sure Collection Best Western
Lincoln Sure Collection
The Lincoln Hotel Hotel
The Lincoln Hotel Lincoln
The Lincoln Hotel Hotel Lincoln
The Lincoln Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

The Lincoln Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 957 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay at the Lincoln hotel. We went to see Sting at Lincoln Castle the Lincoln Hotel was a perfect choice as within walking distance of the venue. Not to mention the hotel overlooks the Cathedral and gives stunning views of it. We decided at the last minute to eat in the hotel the food was top rate but i felt a bit sorry for the one lady running the whole thing however it was a tuesday night so maybe usually on weekdays they are not so busy. Breakfast was excellent and a lot more staff evident and seeing to everyone's needs so maybe the hotel had compensated for the night before. A really lovely stay. We will definitely go again.
Stunning view of cathedral at night from our mini balcony
Not a bad view from our room this afternoon at The Lincoln Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food/staff very good but entire building needed redecorating, new carpets, curtains, furniture, felt like going back to the 70's. Room poor, no aircon, bathroom small and dated. Overall everthing shabby and disappointing, thought would be a lot better !! Think location is the only factor that keeps this hotel going. NEEDS LOTS OF INVSTMENT !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend in historic Lincoln

Great hotel in fabulous location, only minutes from everything ! Parking on site, nice room, nice staff and a fantastic breakfast. Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

There are 2 things i can say were great. The location and the restsurant food. Reception staff had no customer service savvy at all, restsurant staff young and hardly trained, but at least tried. The room we were given was at the back of the hotel on the top floor and resembled a broom.cupboard. Dusty, shabby, poorly lit, missing enamel on the bath, broken springs in the bed and hotter than i could beleive to be possible. We had to chase for a fan in 30 plus degree heat, told we could have one small one, and ended up having to buy another one ourselves. House keeping was lacking. The hotel has the potential to be fantastic, if they'd only renovate!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Need of some TLC

We had no issues on check in and check out, staff all very friendly. The hotel however is extremely worn, tired and dated throughout. Our room was a decent size, but needs a refurb, new carpets which were worn, bathroom showerhead was corroded and toilet seat lid was very loose. Windows were very dirty and the air-conditioning was ineffective. Our bed was ok but when layed on it went in a funny shape so i guess its lost its spring/support. We didnt have breakfast so cant comment on that. The hotel is however in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jayne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I think the hotel is looking very tired. I need updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view, meal much improved menu, great. The air con was a blessing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with partner
Great location, nice staff, terrible state of repair and cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is in a beautiful location opposite lincoln cathedral and a walk from all the attractions. The breakfast and evening meal was very good. Parking is also a bonus . Unfortunately the Hotel is in great need of a refurbishment ,the furnishings are very old worn and dirty the hall ways and curtains are in much need of a clean very dusty and smelly . The room its self was also old and worn stains on the chairs were not a pleasent sight .I was very disappointed . The staff were polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband dined alone in the evening and had fish and chips. It was terrible. May have been re heated and was burned and the fish full of water.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few years ago & loved the area. Staff & hotel location excellent, as was breakfast. It would have been a 5 star on all but the accessible bathroom was slippery. The shower was temperamental which made the whole bathroom floor wet & slippery. They provided a slip mat to stand on whilst showering but it still felt unsafe.Being an older hotel they had done their best upgrading but it still felt unsafe to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful

It was awful, the hotel smelt musty and dirty upon arrival. It was clearly very scruffy and needed a lot of work. We went to the room, though there was an air-conditioning unit in the room there was also a fan. Only the fan worked. The bed Didn’t have a fitted sheet on the bottom, the sheet they had put on didn’t even reach the top of the bed… I’ve never spent such an uncomfortable night in a hotel. It was too hot, I felt itchy from having direct contact with the mattress. The room also smelt very smoky although the manager did offer to move us to the room next door… Which was sweet of him. All in all, it was one of the worst hotels I’ve ever stayed in and I would never recommend to anyone. The location was good with relation to the cathedral but aside from Location, it was awful. To add insult to injury, it was the most expensive hotel that we paid for on our trip, they even told us our room was an upgrade. I hate to think what the lower graded rooms would be like.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & breakfast, try for a superior room that overlooks the cathedral and not the rear of the hotel, coz damn
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gill

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, convenient for castle and cathedral. Great garden room, bathroom could do with a little touch up. All areas look like some update was done, but more was needed. Good breakfast, gf bread and sausages. All in all I would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
In Lincoln to visit tourist sites and hotel is fantastic location for visits to the Cathedral and Castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Clive, Cranbrook

Excellent location close to the Cathedral. Very smart frontage looking towards the Cathedral with good views from dining room and bar/lounge. My room to the side of the hotel overlooked a small lane and mature trees. Wonderfully quite and able to hear the Cathedral clock chinlming throughout the day between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. For me, very restful and reassuring. Breakfast provided a very broad range of foods and certainly met all my wishes: porridge, haddock with poached egg, berry fruit and fresh yoghurt. Other choices include cold meats, cheeses, cooked food for the grand English breakfast, toasts and muffins. High performing, polite and efficient staff taking appropriate orders and clearing tables very quickly. Alas, my evening meal did not meet the standards set by the Breakfast team. Limited but friendly staff. A reasonable menu but too much novelty in presentation attempts. The Panna Cotta really should be plain, simply and wobbly. It does not need a portion of rhubarb nor a 'set' strawberry topping. If there is a desire to enhance this pudding then all that is required are a few fresh raspberries, nothing more. My room quite with an opening sash window. In an old part of the building with almost Victorian gothic ceiling which I liked. Heavy window curtains which are properly hung and effective. However, the room and ensuite do need updating. The table is stained and the shower curtain is not long enough to sit within the shower base, hence wet floor after showering.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not think the room I was allocated on arrival satisfactory. The member of staff I complained to dealt with my query extremely well and I was moved to a lovely room. The duty Manager also ensured that my stay would be enjoyable. Thank you to you both and the rest of the members of staff at The Lincoln.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mr Anthony

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel very well sited and satisfactory, but tired in approach and decor. Needs some TLC and vitality. Ate only breakfast which was better in intent than execution.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025