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Luxury Hotel in Lincoln with Award-Winning Restaurant
Established in 1979, Castle Hotel combines historic charm with modern luxury, offering guests a unique experience in the heart of Lincoln. Our Grade II listed building, originally constructed in 1852 as a school, has been meticulously renovated to preserve its architectural heritage while providing contemporary comforts. Located between Lincoln Castle and Cathedral, we offer 20 elegantly designed rooms and three self-catering apartments, each reflecting the city's rich history through bespoke interior design.

Our award-winning Reform Restaurant showcases seasonal local produce, earning recognition in the Taste of Excellence Awards. With 24/7 professional staff, EV charging facilities, and full accessibility features, we cater to both leisure and business travellers. As a family-run establishment, we maintain personal oversight of guest experiences, ensuring every stay embodies our commitment to quality and hospitality excellence.
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Luxury Accommodation Self-Catering Apartments Wedding Venues Restaurant Services EV Charging
Details
  • Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
  • 24/7 professional staff ensuring exceptional guest service
  • Award-winning Reform Restaurant with seasonal local cuisine
  • Historic Grade II listed building with modern comforts
  • Prime location between Lincoln Castle and Cathedral
  • EV charging facilities for environmentally conscious guests
What people say
Excellent mini break Helpful staff Stunning interiors Perfect location Delicious breakfasts
Services
Luxury Hotel Rooms
Our 20 elegantly appointed rooms combine historic charm with modern comforts. Each room features award-winning interior design, comfortable beds, smart TVs, free WiFi, and modern bathrooms with drench showers. Some rooms offer views of Lincoln Castle or Cathedral, while others provide unique historical features like exposed brickwork and timber beams.
Self-Catering Apartments
We offer three fully equipped self-catering properties including Castle Cottage and luxury mews apartments. These accommodations feature kitchen facilities, lounge areas, and modern amenities while maintaining the building's historic character. Ideal for families or extended stays, they combine hotel comforts with private living spaces.
Wedding Venues
The Castle Hotel provides exclusive wedding packages with full use of the hotel's facilities. Our services include bespoke catering, accommodation for up to 50 daytime guests and 100 evening attendees, and dedicated planning support. The venue combines historic architecture with modern amenities for special events.
Reform Restaurant
Our award-winning restaurant serves contemporary European cuisine using fresh, seasonal local produce. Recognised in the Taste of Excellence Awards, the menu features dishes crafted by our expert chefs. The restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere with original artwork and comfortable seating for both guests and external visitors.
EV Charging
We provide EV charging facilities for guests arriving in electric vehicles. This eco-friendly amenity complements our commitment to modern conveniences while maintaining the historic character of our Grade II listed building. The charging station is available for guests staying in our luxury rooms or self-catering apartments.
People
Paul
Owner
Paul oversees hotel operations with extensive experience in hospitality management. He ensures the preservation of the hotel's historic character while maintaining modern service standards.
Saera
Hotel Manager & Owner
Saera manages daily hotel operations with deep knowledge of Lincoln's tourism industry. She combines hands-on management with strategic oversight to maintain service excellence.
Julia
Duty Manager
Julia coordinates guest services with professional expertise in hospitality. She ensures smooth operations and guest satisfaction during her shifts.
Charlotte
Duty Manager
Charlotte provides guest assistance with extensive knowledge of Lincoln's attractions. She maintains high service standards during her management periods.
Lewis
Head Chef
Lewis leads our culinary team with expertise in contemporary European cuisine. He creates menus featuring seasonal local produce for the Reform Restaurant.
Questions
How do I book a room at The Castle Hotel?
You can book directly through our website or by calling +44 (0) 1522 538801. Booking directly guarantees our best rates.
Does the hotel offer parking facilities?
Yes, we have a private car park for approximately 10 vehicles and offer EV charging facilities for electric cars.
Are pets allowed in the hotel?
We accept pets in designated rooms with a £30 cleaning charge. Please inform us in advance about bringing pets.
Is the hotel accessible for guests with disabilities?
Yes, we provide full wheelchair access and have accessible rooms with features like handrails and wet room showers.
Can I host a wedding at The Castle Hotel?
Yes, we offer exclusive wedding packages with venue hire, catering, and accommodation for up to 100 guests.
What dining options are available?
We have the Reform Restaurant serving contemporary European cuisine and The Castle Bar offering drinks and light meals.
Reviews (5)
Tony Castricone
Jun 05, 2022 Report
Good location for castle and cathedral. Rooms are good, plenty of storage space, didn't find bed that comfortable but ok, shower really good. Breakfast good and staff excellent. Good value really.
Dan K.
Jun 01, 2022 Report
Amazing location! Central to the old part of the city. Clean, bright and spacious hotel. Helpful/kind staff and the breakfast is 5*.
Angela Salisbury
May 05, 2022 Report
Beautiful had the best room in the castle stayed here a few times more than clean excellent staff wonderful food
Will H.
May 02, 2022 Report
Super hotel. Next time, though, I would avoid the mediocre breakfast. Mushrooms are baked until they are like leather. Vegetarian sausages are over-baked, but not turned while cooking, so one side can be eaten. Spinach is over-cooked and unpleasantly bitter. I understand that the meat sausages are good and I know the eggs are very good indeed, especially the poached ones. But there are so many cafes within a few minutes walk, it just isn't worth the hassle of trying to avoid the overcooked stuff.

The Superior King Room was well worth the extra as we had windows on three sides, through-flow ventilation, and even a window in the ensuite bathroom. It was so nice to have daylight in there. Nearly every hotel these days puts ensuites on interior walls with blindingly bright lights and automatic noisy fans, so if you get up in the night. Well let's say the hoteliers have never thought about it.

But this was a really good feature. The staff were very nice and helpful, and everything was up to the expectations we'd got from their website, apart from the vegetarian breakfasts. I would gladly return next time we're passing through Lincoln.
Richard Swain
Mar 06, 2022 Report
Always a great place - been here many times. Just disappointed that they now don't serve a wider range of meals over the weekends.