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The Cardinals Hat

3.5 star property

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Double Room (The Elgar) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
A cozy corner with a round table and two patterned chairs, a black door with a wreath, and a sign offering free Wi-Fi.
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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31 Friar Street, Worcester, England, WR1 2NA
  • Place, Worcester Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Worcestershire County Cricket Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Worcester Racecourse
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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

Double Room (The Sandon)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with patterned bedding, a bedside lamp, and a floral wallpapered wall.

Double Room (The Townshend)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Double Room (The Elgar)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a radiator.

Double Room (The King John - Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Cardinals Hat

This smoke-free inn features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, a garden and free breakfast are on-site.
The Cardinals Hat offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. This Worcester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Cardinals Hat. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Greyfriars. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Steps from Greyfriars and Worcester Cathedral
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Cardinals Hat also features a terrace, a garden, and room service (during limited hours).

This 3.5-star Worcester inn is smoke free.

Guests are served a free breakfast.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 10.50 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • 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.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 10.50 per day (984 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards and cash
This property does not have a front desk.

We should mention

  • Please note that clothing is optional at The Cardinals Hat.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is 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

The Cardinals Hat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 247 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Great room, great location fantastic bar and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel, comfy bed, nice clean room, central location for exploring Worcester close to NCP car park. Lovely staff and a great cooked breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for the city centre easy reach of everything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly,room clean,perfect place to stay and a lovely English breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only a 1 night works trip. Clean room with everything you need. Tea/Coffee etc. Staff were very helpful with a great breakfast. Old world charm and could not fault.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very central for all the sights and shops. Staff were helpful and friendly. Room was clean and spacious with small fridge and kettle etc. The included continental breakfast hamper was a nice idea.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quirky room. Very nice pub (oldest in Worcester) very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were lovely. Room was nice. Four poster bed. Slightly awkward shower curtain but bath was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Bed was comfortable and parking was just across the street. Would not stay in the summer as it would be noisy. Shower was good but could do with a good clean as lots of mould on the grouting
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room and location were really good for this property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Pub stays are the future

Lovely stay lovely food n lovely guy serving breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The good things:
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Wonderful stay with fantastic Staff!

Fantastic place and lovely welcoming staff member Holly. Excellent real ales and wine selection.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Platform housing ltd

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

Historically beautiful

Great staff lovely old building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Fantastic hotel

Fantastic friendly staff, room was fantastic and you couldn’t ask for a better location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Amit

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old.room with stained carpets, dust everywhere, noisy, mold on shower curtains, a dirty moldy towel was left behind the bath, never noticed by whoever cleaned there. It's authentic, I'll give it that...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a sweet little pub/hotel with lovely rooms and a fantastic staff! If I get the chance to go to Worcester again, I'll definitely stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old (Tudor?) building with traditional wooden features, heaps of unique character and a charming pub on the ground floor! Staff were friendly and efficient and the standard hamper breakfast brought to the door on time. No parking as located in city centre but therefore walkable to many touristic amenities and facilities. Would happily stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation above a pub. Nice enough room, could use a new carpet. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TANIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really quirky hotel really friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly small historic pub in the centre of Worcester with a great full English breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

jacquie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bar was warm and friendly Our room was dirty, thick dust on skirting boards and all ledges and window sills Shower head was rusty and drain was Yellow We did not shower and went home to wash Would not stay again or recommend it to others
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

J

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

Cosy business stay

Perfect little spot for a business trip stay. Lovely old english pub. Beds were super comfy and the staff were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024