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The Cardinals Hat

Worcester · United Kingdom

31 Friar StreetView location

8.8/10Excellent258 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.6/108.6
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About The Cardinals Hat

Enjoy garden and terrace views at The Cardinals Hat Inn, located in the heart of Worcester, steps from Greyfriars and a 3-minute walk from Worcester Cathedral. This charming inn offers complimentary Wi-Fi, an on-site coffee shop/cafe, and room service during limited hours.

A complimentary breakfast is included, and guests can unwind with their favorite drink at the bar/lounge. The inn also provides express check-out and luggage storage.

Each of the four guestrooms features a flat-screen television, complimentary Wi-Fi, a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and bathrobes, a coffee/tea maker, and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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A stay at The Cardinals Hat places you in the heart of Worcester, steps from Tudor House Museum and Greyfriars. This inn is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Royal Worcester Porcelain Works.

Stay in one of 4 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-out and luggage storage.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Clothing optional (nudity permitted in public areas) No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Children not allowed No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Clothing is optional at this property.
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Tudor House Museum 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Greyfriars 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Royal Worcester Porcelain Works 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Commandery 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Worcester Cathedral 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Fort Royal Park 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Cripplegate Park 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Worcestershire County Cricket Club 1 km / 0.6 mi
Worcester Racecourse 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
University of Worcester 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Gheluvelt Park 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Worcester Woods Country Park 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Perdiswell Leisure Centre 3.2 km / 2 mi
Bowl Xtreme 3.2 km / 2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 4
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
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  • Snacks
  • Only Adults
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

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Room types

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST

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    Non-smoking room
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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    Room code: DBL.ST

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    • Wi-fi

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBL.SU

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Cardinals Hat

8.8
Excellent
258 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Megan
Lovely room in a very convenient location. Staff were a great help and the breakfast basket was such a lovely touch!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
nigel
Plenty of choice for drinks, food available (pizza).
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
nichola
very friendly staff, and brilliant for dog's
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 May 2026
zoe
Unfortunately we didn't find the staff at all helpful. The continental breakfast was poor ... Soggy pre frozen pastries in a stained picnic hamper.
However the roo. Was clean and tidy and bar well stocked.
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2026
Suzanne
Lovely stay
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 May 2026
sarah
I have thought long and hard about leaving a review for this stay. I believe if you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all. However i can say something nice so i will continue. Our arrival/first impression was very poor. The 'lady' who greeted us was rude,blunt and unwelcoming . The Hotel should check who was on duty on Monday 11th May at 4pm. I would advise they are sent on a hospitality refresher course. We weren't shown to our room, just told where it was. When i entered the room i cried it was dark,dingy and dated. We don't mind dated, this is an historic old building but it looked very 'unloved'. We would have addressed these issues but didn't feel able to due to the reception we had. Laterly in our stay we found other staff to be polite, and friendly. The barman and kitchen staff were lovely. My husband had a cooked full English breakfast which he said was really good. The door to our bathroom was really grubby with dirty fingerprints. The large shower head was dirty,i didn't shower because of this. On the morning of our departure we were given a continental breakfast which we took away with us.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2026
Andrew
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.
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Apr 2026
Thomas
Ideal for the city centre easy reach of everything
Self
4/10
Poor
28 Mar 2026
Helene
Room was advertised to have breakfast included. What a misleading, dishonest statement by the hotel. On arrival I was advised the breakfast was a continental with fresh pastries. Not so. Pastries were thawed out frozen items. Mostly inedible. An OJ, yoghurt, small amount of fresh milk, boring corn flakes. Not even additional tea or coffee sachets. IF THE BREAKFAST IS CONTINENTAL IT NEEDS TO BE HONESTLY DISCLOSED IN THE HOTEL INFORMATION SO POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS CAN MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE. I never choose continental. I surely will never choose or recommend this hotel. What a very unpleasant experience.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
18 Mar 2026
Simon
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
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2026
Vanessa
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.
4/10
Poor
03 Mar 2026
Amit
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...
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2026
Richard
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.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
14 Feb 2026
jacquie
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
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2026
Stephen
Great room, great location fantastic bar and friendly staff
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2026
Allan
Lovely quirky room. Very nice pub (oldest in Worcester) very friendly staff
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
23 Jan 2026
James
Bed was crap but luckily for me I didn’t have to sleep on it. The lock broke on my colleagues door meaning he wasn’t able to get in to his room. No staff, no contact number. I slept on the floor and my colleague got the horrible bed. We probably both had a rubbish night
Business
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
Julie
The staff were lovely. Room was nice. Four poster bed. Slightly awkward shower curtain but bath was lovely.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jan 2026
Kathleen
Nice period features and decor. Breakfast hamper nice touch. Quite good tea tray. Nice big bath tub and powerful shower however:

Shower curtains mouldy
Automatic bathroom light turned off every five minutes
Main heating off in December - cold heated towel rail.
Bed linen had faint smell of pub kitchen fat.
TV obscured by four poster bed poster - poor position. No bbc 1 or 2 on television.
Unable to lock room door from inside - staff door in room.
No still water in room.
Aware it’s probably a listed building - but the noisiest place I’ve stayed in.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jan 2026
Tracy
Strange arrangement regarding security which sole female travellers may find unsettling. Also heating was blasting out of the radiator which I tried to turn down but the control knob broke off. Many good qualities to accommodation but for the price the standard of some aspects, especially security and mattress quality, was poor. Several electrical sockets in my room didn’t work. All staff I met were friendly and polite. Milk was forgotten when my first morning breakfast hamper appeared - no staff if anything is needed. My friend’s hamper was completely forgotten so she had no breakfast!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2025
Stephen
Staff very friendly,room clean,perfect place to stay and a lovely English breakfast.
Partner
4/10
Poor
28 Dec 2025
Al
Pros: Friendly staff, clean room and great shower, close by NCP parking that came in at £7.80 for 24hrs, staff were happy to refund breakfast payment.
Cons: Room freezing to start with! (heating had not been put on), bed matress not for those with a bad back, council bin run at 5am and local building works very noisy (not hotel's fault), staff did not inform us that breakfast slot had a 10 minute limit - arrived at 9.10am to be told too late and would not be served!!!!! How rude.

Over all would try again in the summer perhaps, if other city center hotels were full. Beer was well kept and bar was busy.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2025
Anthony
Accommodation above a pub. Nice enough room, could use a new carpet. Lovely staff
Business Self
4/10
Poor
30 Nov 2025
Alistair
Hotel felt a bit dirty. Sticky surfaces.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Robert
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2025
Tim
The good things:
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2025
Sarah

Pub stays are the future

Lovely stay lovely food n lovely guy serving breakfast
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2025
John
Very central
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
09 Aug 2025
Jeremy
Ok. It is a room above a back street pub. Comfortable bed, fan was disgustingly dirty. No food options but you are in town so you can wander out to find something
Business
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2025
Melinda

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.
Business
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2025
Linda
Characterful in prime location for visiting cathedral, museums and restaurants.
Good sized room and luxury bathroom. Generous breakfast hamper.
Facilities let down by inadequate/broken hangers in wardrobe and lack of mirror in the bedroom.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2025
Caroline
Great staff, spacious room, very hot day and our room had a fan, brilliant. Only negative, the carpet wasn't in the best condition, however, for a busy pub with a lot of guests it wasn't a big issue.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Average room for the cost.

I paid upgrade to a more expensive room so had higher expectations. The room was fine, but nothing to shout from the rooftops about. Proper coffee for breakfast would have been nice, rather than the instant. The breakfast continental box was nice though. The area was quiet, so that was also pleasing, and convenient for the Cathedral.
Self
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2025
Scott
Room and location were really good for this property
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2025
Andy

Great location.

Great location, however if you’re in a car , it’s very difficult to find a spot and the NCP right opposite the hotel has an entrance a 7 minute drive away but a lot longer in rush hour . The hotel does not have any private parking! .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2025
Platform housing ltd

Historically beautiful

Great staff lovely old building.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2025
sam
Very nice rooms in a characterful old pub. Good breakfast, great cask beers and very nice staff. The room was a little hot given the warm weather, but a small price to pay.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
Scott
Being above an old pub, we did no know what to expect. We had a love room that was spotlessly clean, a very comfy bed and a smashing bathroom.
The staff were excellent as well.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
Richard

Great pub / hotel loved it.

A very different hotel being the oldest pub in Worcester.
Absolutely loved the Cardinals Hat, we will be back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2025
Stuart

Wonderful stay with fantastic Staff!

Fantastic place and lovely welcoming staff member Holly.
Excellent real ales and wine selection.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2025
Victoria

Great pub in Worcester to stay

We loved the Cardinal’s Hat. Fantastic pub and a wonderful place to stay. The bedrooms have been refurbished to a very high standard, beautiful comfy bed and very clean. Fantastic breakfast. Only sorry that we couldn’t stay longer but we will definitely return.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
David
Quirky but fun hotel in centre city Worcester. VERY dog-friendly - which was grand. A nice quiet pub and really helpful staff. We hope to return.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Dec 2024
JONATHAN

Lovely, cosy room above a busy pub

Really lovely and cosy room but was a bit cold and the noise levels aren’t great given the single-glazed window. As a pub, checking in was a bit weird but staff were really friendly!
Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Dec 2024
Gary
Exactly what i expected from a 14th century pub. Quirky, cosy and charming. Friendly and helpful staff. Right in the centre so very convenient.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Paul

Good option

A very nice stay. Though the rooms are above a pub, it was a quiet sleep. No on-site parking, but right across the street there is a municipal parking garage which wasn't too expensive. The Cathedral is a very short walk. The inn provided a nice continental breakfast. The pub scene was quite nice...the locals were friendly and welcomed this American.
Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Oct 2024
Jason

Great old place.

Amazing old property. Reeks of history with a great little bar. Virtually no internet connection in the room. Terrific location, with historic Worcester within walking distance.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
Ruth
Comfortable room and bed, fridge was a bonus. Situated in good area, close to other pubs restaurants and shops. Lovely breakfast and welcoming polite staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
Mandy
Definitely not quite as we were opposite a multi story carpark.
Staff were great building was quirky. Breakfast was first rate.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
Sheree

Lovely character hotel

This hotel is perfect if you want to stay in a traditional English pub that is oozing character. Friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and very tasty continental breakfast. Definitely recommended 😀
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
09 Aug 2024
Adam

Mmmm ok but …..

Good location. Car parking opposite was good at the ncp. Old and quirky. No food served at the pub of an evening. Breakfast basket was ok and novel. Room nice but needed a deep clean, very dusty! Room not serviced on the second day. Good food and pubs as well as all the sight on the doorstep.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2024
David
Fair value for money
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2024
TANIA
Really quirky hotel really friendly helpful staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Michael
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.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
Claire
Friendly small historic pub in the centre of Worcester with a great full English breakfast.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2024
Yvonne

Short break away

Lovely old pub, very atmospheric. Room was a little small but clean and comfortable. Breakfast (we paid extra for full English) was very good and freshly prepared.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2024
J

Cosy business stay

Perfect little spot for a business trip stay. Lovely old english pub. Beds were super comfy and the staff were excellent!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2024
Amy
Received a warm welcome and were shown to our room despite being early. Breakfast was more than worth £5. Hotel was clean and fresh despite being hundreds of years old. Bed was comfortable with luxurious pillows. Fan provided which was much needed as it was a warm night. Ideal location for shops, river, cathedral, cricket, horse racing etc and the road it’s on is all half timbered buildings. If you love history and olde worlde it’s the place to stay, will definitely go back
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
Dawn
This is a very beautiful little pub. The rooms are all unique and have their own charecters. Staff are really friendly. The continental breakfast is delivered in a picnic basket outside your room or you can have a cooked breakfast in the bar.
Parking via car park is right outside and shopping is just a short walk away
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2024
C

Great old fashioned hotel with friendly staff

Lovely old fashioned hotel, friendly staff and excellent room.
The bottle of Prosecco for our wedding anniversary was a lovely touch.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2024
Janet
Had a lovely stay in the Cardinals hat. Would of been better if they had evening meals
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2024
Shirley

Lovely short break

Amazing ,very friendly ,clean ,staff always happy to help , very comfortable stay , breakfast was included in a basket outside your room but we paid extra £5 each to have full English per day and it’s well worth it would highly recommend Nicole and Ellis are a credit to the hotel …. Very central to all parts of Worcester .
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2024
Bruce
An historic property in the heart of the tourist area. Beautiful streets, buildings and pubs. Great breakfast options, 5 lb full English or continental delivery to room door. Lovely staff, nice room. And a pub right downstairs!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Feb 2024
john
The room in itself was okay but...
Bin not emptied
No plug in sink
No tea spoon for making tea etc
Worn and stained carpet
Curtains hanging off rail
Dirty stained window's
Dirty stains on shower walls
Wobbly bedside tables
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2024
Taylor
It was a lovely room with friendly staff. Plsnning another visit soon
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Feb 2024
Kent

Loads of personality

Somewhat weird. Great central location, comfortable bed, nice clean, tho tiny, shower and with cute personality; but the broken fan in the wardrobe made it hard to hang stuff, the wand holder in the shower was also broken, the car parking advice on their website is wrong, and its pretty strange when the only way to check out early is via the fire escape. Quite the experience.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2024
Stephen

Superb

We absolutely loved everything about The Cardinals Hat. The staff were lovely and the room was superb, the bed was really comfortable too. We would absolutely recommend staying here.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2023
Jonathan
A lovely stay in the oldest pub in Worcester. Room was small but comfortable. The staff were very nice and helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2023
DAWN

Csrdinal's hat...we will be back!

A very friendly and helpful welcome from Ted who helped with our bags and apologised for the kitchen being closed for the evening due to staff illness but we were able to order into the bar. Our en-suite room was very clean and well equipped with everything we needed for an overnight stay. We sampled the excellent local beer and the continental breakfast hamper was both charming and beautifully presented with quality produce. Beautifully situated in the old streets of worcester and convenient for eateries, cathedral and main sopping area-all within easy walkiing distance. Thank you for making our first overnight in Worcester so relaxing.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
31 Aug 2023
William
The hotel does need some updating and seemed and cleanliness could have been better. Would say the staff and breakfast were best very good.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2023
Viv
Dog friendly hotel. Staff friendly and helpful. Delicious cooked breakfast for additional £5 per head. NCP car park entrance is not opposite Cardinal Hat and discount code does not work, however plenty of cheaper options nearby.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jul 2023
S
Hotel was nice with old style pub atmosphere downstairs, but not as advertised on Hotel.com, as extra for breakfast (which wasent that great or big) as well as no discount applied for the carpark that was indicated as included!!
Business
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2023
Jayne
Lovely place to stay in a pretty place.
Well priced
Room was small but perfectly formed!
Staff were all so helpful and friendly
Would recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2023
David

All is okay in the Hat

A most enjoyable stay in a great location.
Self
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2023
David
No shaver socket. I don’t have a beard!
6/10
Pleasant
19 Feb 2023
Ellie
This review is so 50/50. The pub is beautiful, old and in my opinion one of the nicest places in Worcester (old town). The staff were friendly, chatty and went out of there way to help. The room was directly above the garden tent, Friday night was not the time to book if you want sleep! This appears to be Worcesters local hot spot and was loud to say the least. However the locals were there before I was so that’s my problem for the date I picked. The pub tries to be all fancy, biscuits, hot chocolate, water but sadly the state of the room let it down big time. The dirt on the carpet was nothing more than vile. The curtains all hanging of the rails and the longest dog hairs you have ever seen on the bed! (It’s also a little damp and the wallpaper is pulling away, but in fairness it’s an very old building) if house keeping stepped up it would be a beautiful place to stay. As I said, staff were lovely, breakfast was nice, but money needs spending to refresh the rooms. Would I go back?? Possibly!! Different room, midweek, but only if housekeeping clean that carpet
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2023
Philip

Fantastic hotel

Fantastic friendly staff, room was fantastic and you couldn’t ask for a better location.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2023
Susan

A fabulous birthday celebration

Lovely quirky inn in the centre of Worcester
Room was fabulous and staff friendly and informative!!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Jan 2023
Nigel

Authentic old pub

Lovely authentic pub, in a really old part of Worcester, which is a lovely city we will return to
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Dec 2022
David

Nice room / good breakfast / soft bed

great location, nice room but bed very very soft !
breakfast cooked to order and very good quality
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2022
Richard
Who wouldn’t like to stay in Worcesters’ oldest and best pub. Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Clean, warm rooms full of character.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2022
Matthew

Great stay, as usual

Welcoming and friendly, accommodating staff. Well-furnished, cosy rooms in historic building. Central location. Good breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2022
Martin
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!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2022
Peter

Nice place - Highly recommended - Will be back!

We booked this very last minute as we had such a great day in Worcester. We arrived and were greeted by a really helpful guy who showed us the room, which was really nice.

Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Aug 2022
Julia

Quirky

Stayed for one hot night, but the windows opened and there was a fan provided. Bed very comfortable unfortunately kept getting woken up by someone constantly walking around above us until 3.30 am. Otherwise, can't complain.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2022
Isobel Ann

Oddly quaint

Enjoyable stay in using old pub
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jun 2022
David
Lets start with the good/very good; Great location, nice historic street, friendly staff, nice comfy bed and room, loved the hamper breakfast, good facilities, big modern bath in the room is an extra nice touch.

Some traveller notes; Room - Elgar. There was a really bad waste/smell issue in the bathroom (check this has been resolved). The discounted car park ticket provided expires - check when as we went to the cathedral after check-out and so the NCP opposite was £17 for all day parking. Yes, you do use the fire escape to enter/exit during 23:00 and 10:00 ish as it’s a pub that obviously closes but that’s not an issue and straight-forward. We must have got really unlucky with the Jubilee preparations - woken up at 05:30 and stayed awake due to lorries going down the small street - bottle/waste collections but mainly a roadsweeper that went past at least EIGHT times over a 2 hour period (cleanest street in town), therefore very noisy. Real shame and must be a one-off as not mentioned in other reviews.

Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2022
Anthony

Stay at the Cardinal's hat

All very good, very traditional, breakfast hamper a real step back in time. Well done!!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2022
WILLIAM

Cramped noisy room, not for sleeping in.

Nice people representing a cramped noisy (compressor working all night outside the window not conducive to good nights sleep (the purpose of the stay!) The Continental breakfast in picnic basket a nice idea but in cramped room and no surfaces to use, made for disappointing / frustrating experience.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2022
Sarah
Great stay, great staff and service. Lovely room and good made to order breakfast.
Partner
4/10
Poor
23 Feb 2022
Chris

Room cold

Room ok until I realised there was no working heating. We were told earlier after 11pm there was no point trying to resolve as there’s no one on site until 12noon the next day. I am expecting a price reduction due to the room being cold at night and in the morning.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2022
Adam

Top Notch

Thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our two stay at the Cardinals Hat, room was fantastic, staff really helpful. As we stayed two days we chose to have continental breakfast on the first that is left outside your room in a picnic basket which is a really nice touch. Second day we had the cooked which again was delicious and home cooked. Would we stay again....definitely.!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Dec 2021
john

Disappointing

Check in was a shambles. No record of our booking. Staff clueless. Room tired and badly in need of a lick of paint. Radiator in room not working. Small portable electric radiator was provided but completely inadequate to heat room. On the positive side, a very good location, lovely building and the pub is very nice.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2021
Brian

Great place to stay in Worcester

Really enjoyed our stay at the Cardinals Hat. It is located right in the centre so great for shops, restaurants and bars with easy car parking across the road at a special discounted rate. All the staff we met were friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and comfortable. We had the free continental breakfast which was delivered to our room which was very nice with plenty of choice.
We brought our dog with us as well and it is also close to the river which was great for nice walks along the riverbank with him. Overall really enjoyed our stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2021
Clifford frank
A wonderful and quite magical place to stay in the heart of Worcester. The staff could not do enough for you. I would not hesitate booking again.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2021
Richard

Atmospheric and friendly Place

A fantastic stay at this atmospheric gem of a public house. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will be back to sample the fine ales and unbelievable pie with cheesy mash once again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2021
Judith

Great stay apart from strange checkout

Small but perfectly sized room which was nicely decorated. They called before my arrival to check I was still coming, as it had got a bit late, so I felt properly welcomed when I arrived.
Only issue was that I chose the continental breakfast which was delivered in a hamper. It was delicious. However, when I then went to check out, the hotel was deserted as I guess no-one has asked for a cooked breakfast. I had to leave via the fire escape and post my key through the letter box. This was a real pain as I had wanted to store my luggage there. Instead I had to take it with me to my daughter's graduation. Telling me this the night before would have been really helpful!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2021
Janet
Very friendly staff & comfortable accomodation.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2021
Simon
We stayed in The Elgar. Beautiful room and a lovely historic building. Would definitely return.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Sep 2021
Mark

Great Stay

Warm welcome, clean comfortable and tastefully decorated room. Excellent breakfast. Will definitely stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2021
Alison

Wonderful

Wonderful stay, great host, fab breakfast, location was excellent. Was slightly worried about the “clothes optional” bit but needn’t have worried 😂
Partner

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The Cardinals Hat
31 Friar Street, Worcester, United Kingdom

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