The Lincoln Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Restaurant
Reception
View from room
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Business services
$92
$76 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

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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

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Triple Room

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

Standard Double Room, Accessible

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

Superior Double Room, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

Superior Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

Deluxe Double Room, City View

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

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

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

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lincoln

The Lincoln Hotel is in the heart of Lincoln, within a 5-minute walk of Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln Christmas Market. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bishop Grosseteste University and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from The Lawn.

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lincoln Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lincoln Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Lawn - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Lincoln - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lincoln Station - 17 min walk
  • Hull (HUY-Humberside) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magna Carta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Strait and Narrow - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪White Hart Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Strugglers Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Prince of Wales - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Lincoln Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Lincoln Cathedral
The Lincoln Hotel offers 71 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include 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 daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Stay in one of 71 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This hotel has 6 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 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 transportation

  • Self 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 20 2025 to February 28 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. 325 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 422 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, comfortable and had a wonderful view of the Cathedral. Everything that we wanted to see was within an easy walking distance of the hotel. We went out for our evening meal and on our return we found a wedding reception in full swing. The Website for the hotel does say that they cater for weddings, however, what we were not expecting, was a very loud disco that went on until midnight. I would advise that if anyone is considering booking this hotel, check that there is not a wedding /wedding reception being held there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is quite tired, although it looks like they are modernizing bit by bit. Bar, restaurant is nice, reception and common areas quite tired. Our room definitely needed a refit, although it was comfortable and clean. Bathroom had seen better days! What stood out as excellent is the staff, very helpful and cheerful. Overall a decent stay in an unbeatable location overlooking the cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Breakfast was perfect everything you wanted. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Problem with room was resolved swiftly. No complaints except bed was too hard for me and not comfy . Would definitely go again as location was fantastic too .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always stay at the Lincoln Hotel when visiting Lincoln. Lovely staff, comfy beds, great breakfast. Excellent location for visiting the Bail, cathedral, castle and the Strait. Plenty of local shops and a visit to the Wig and Mitre is a must
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dated but conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a good location' although some people might struggle with it being on top of a steep hill for walking into the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights, big car park on site and only 7 pounds a night. Very friendly staff and very clean all over. The hotel looks old fashioned and tbh could do with a revamp, especially the mattress, which made springy noises when you moved. But for a good price ,to get your head down ina cental location it was great . Spotless place , good shower and a nice bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very welcoming staff, good facilities and excellent location. Room decor and fixtures a little 'tired' and could do with a bit of extra tlc but great value for the price paid, snd would use again. Didn't have breakfast, but the smell from the dining area was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff great - very clean in all areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

christine

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

2/10 Terrible

Terence

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvia Elizabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom small dark and bathroom much in need of update .staff lovely.wedding one might and lounge come dining room taken over .no notice of this .smokers galore on front porch .cleanliness and breakfast gine
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I love coming to the Lincoln Hotel and have stayed over the course of many years. This time our visit was especially good, largely in part because the staff on Reception were so courteous, welcoming and efficient. They really went the extra mile for us, enabling my sister, who has mobility issues, to move around the hotel stress-free. They were truly amazing. Our room was lovely, comfortable and very clean, as always. And we were also very impressed by our evening meal in the restaurant: delicious food, attractively presented, at a very reasonable price. All in all, a great stay at a very welcoming hotel. Thank you to all the staff who made this stay so enjoyable. We’ll be back for another visit soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stay, everyone helpful and polite. The hotel needs a lot of TLC, furniture in bar area seats need a clean. Painting would make the hotel not look tired, a good overhaul is needed. Location perfect. Great stay, no complaints, just tired looking hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really pleasant staff and nice clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Iain

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Needs attention

I was provided with the disabled access room though I don’t have a disability. The open drain in the level access shower smelled, there was long hair all around the bathroom and the room heating was not working so I was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with partner
Breakfast was really nice. Only complaint I have is, as usual, plenty of sockets but none near dressing table. Struggled to do hair. Just doesn’t make sense.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs updating

The hotel is dated and needs updating. The rom was overly hot and there is no aircon. The lift does not access all bedrooms, only the delux ones. Staff were helpful and friendly but it didn’t make up for the overall experience I’m afraid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Staff & service
There were shops nearby, the Cathedral was just over the road and there was a bus stop right outside the hotel, so we were able to do quite a lot by bus. We weren't keen on the dinner menu, but the breakfast was very good. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. The room was ok, but, as with most hotels, there was only one chair so we had to take it in turns to sit comfortably and watch the TV in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025