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The Cardinals Hat

3.5 star property
Clothing-optional Georgian inn perfect for exploring Worcester

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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31 Friar Street, Worcester, England, WR1 2NA
  • Worcester Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Worcestershire County Cricket Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Worcester Racecourse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Worcester

Heart of Worcester.Steps from the inn, you'll find Greyfriars and Worcester Cathedral. Royal Worcester Porcelain Works and Ancient Houses are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Worcester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Worcester Porcelain Works - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Worcestershire County Cricket Club - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Worcester Racecourse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Worcester - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Worcester Foregate Street Station - 9 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oil Basin Brewhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zizzi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Cardinals Hat

Clothing-optional Georgian inn perfect for exploring Worcester
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Cardinals Hat also features a terrace, a garden, and room service (during limited hours).

This 3.5-star Worcester inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The Cardinals Hat offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. This Worcester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (GBP 10.50 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that clothing is optional at The Cardinals Hat.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Cardinals Hat Inn Worcester
Cardinals Hat Inn
Cardinals Hat Worcester
The Cardinals Hat Inn
The Cardinals Hat Worcester
The Cardinals Hat Inn Worcester

The Cardinals Hat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 193 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly what i expected from a 14th century pub. Quirky, cosy and charming. Friendly and helpful staff. Right in the centre so very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shem

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not quite as we were opposite a multi story carpark. Staff were great building was quirky. Breakfast was first rate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 😀
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fair value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

TANIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really quirky hotel really friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly small historic pub in the centre of Worcester with a great full English breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy business stay
Perfect little spot for a business trip stay. Lovely old english pub. Beds were super comfy and the staff were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay in the Cardinals hat. Would of been better if they had evening meals
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024