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About this property

This 17th century, luxury, boutique hotel is the only 4-star hotel in the centre of Lancaster, and is superbly situated in the heart of the city centre. The hotel was originally built in the 17th century and is the oldest bar/hotel still operating in Lancaster. With luxurious rooms and comfortable furnishings, the hotel is an ideal base for an upmarket stay in the city. The hotel is situated in the very centre of Lancaster, within yards of the castle and all the city's other attractions. St Martin’s College (University of Cumbria) and Lancaster University are both an easy commute from the hotel. The hotel regularly welcomes many visiting academics from both institutes.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great room - got upgraded which was great! Very comfortable & good location
  • Kirsten
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was clean and comfortable. We really appreciated the ability to make a cuppa in the room. The breakfast options for a vegetarian/vegan were brilliant.
  • Sylvia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was very good. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
  • Foster
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely Hotel and Bar really nice and clean rooms. Staff all friendly and knowledgeable about the food and good selection of craft ales. Room very cosy and very quiet considering it's in the town centre.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Booked the large front-facing room with the sofas and roll-top bath. Well worth the extra few quid
  • Mciver
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice food and friendly staff. Very close to the main shops and places of interest in Lancaster
  • Attila
    Hungary Hungary
    The staff was great. The spirit of the old building is also very nice
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Historic features. Wonderfully warm welcome, staff very friendly. 🛌 was soooo comfortable. Excellent 🚿 Food was good. A wee tip.... dont be afraid to press the buzzer for ordering otherwise youll sit for ever with no food !! 😃 Information on...
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We liked everything about the stay, facilities,location, food, staff,cleanliness. Couldn't fault anything
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect and the bar offered local real ales

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Sun Hotel & Bar
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The Sun Hotel & Bar takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Due to the architectural nature of the building, there is no lift access to rooms. Staff are happy to help carry luggage.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Sun Hotel & Bar in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.