Kings Arms Hotel

In the town centre, within the medieval walls, this 18th-century hotel has friendly staff, a walled garden and large bedrooms, all just a short walk from the old quayside.

The historic Kings Arms had famous visitors, including authors Charles Dickens and Lewis Carrol. Today, it blends its 18th-century architecture with modern facilities.

The Il Porto di Mare Restaurant and Bar has a Mediterranean feel and a terrace garden for al fresco dining in summer. Kings Arms Hotel serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, including a roast lunch on Sundays.

Rooms: 28
Rate: 69 - 99 GBP

The Kings Arms Hotel dates back to the 18th century, when it was a coaching inn known as the Hotel on Hide Hill.

The ground floor and gardens of the Old Town Assembly Rooms were stables and accommodation. The hotel had famous visitors such as writers Charles Dickens and Lewis Carrol.

By the end of the 19th century, the Kings Arms became central to the town's social life and was a base for the merchants and traders of the former corn exchange at the bottom of Hide Hill.

Into the 21st century, the hotel has resisted urges to sell to popular pub, restaurant and tourist chains. Instead, the management have focused on maintaining the Kings Arms as an independent townhouse hotel.

If you are looking for a weekend 2-night stay, there are sometimes special offers running on certain dates. There also have weekly 7-night stay rates.

Our 28 bedrooms each have their own individual style. All our bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and some have a bath or shower. Our photographs shown on the website are those of typical suites here at the hotel, and have bath and shower, with large bedrooms.

The Il Porto di Mare Restaurant and Bar is open Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch, snacks and evening meals. On Sunday the restaurant serves breakfast and lunch only.

This modern, 21st century styled restaurant has a unique Mediterranean ambiance with an eclectic menu available. The beautiful terrace garden is open throughout the summer months where you are welcome to dine al fresco or enjoy a drink in the walled garden.

The Kings Arms Hotel offers breakfasts and evening meals, Monday to Friday; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturdays; and breakfast and lunch only on Sundays.

From the NORTH-A1(From Edinburgh)- At the large roundabout on the A1 at the North end of the town follow the signs for the town centre - down Castlegate, Marygate (past all the shops) to the right hand side of the Town Hall. Turn to your first right once past the Town Hall into Hide Hill. The Kings Arms Hotel is situated on the left hand side of the road.

A697(from Coldstream)-at the Cornhill roundabout drive straight over and follow the signs for Berwick upon Tweed-then follow the from the town centre (instructions as above ) from the South-A1-follow the signs for Berwick-upon-Tweed then town centre. Drive over the bridge over the River Tweed. Upon entering the town turn to your right, just after the traffic lights and drive down through Marygate (past all the shops), to the right hand side of the Town Hall and turn right into the first road past the Town Hall into Hide Hill. The Kings Arms Hotel is situated on the left hand side of the road.

Please note that the Il Porto and Stables Restaurants are now closed for the season. The Il Porto Bar is open for drinks, and cooked breakfasts will still be available daily.