The Lincoln Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reception
Restaurant
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Business services

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room

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

Standard Double Room, Accessible

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

Superior Double Room, City View

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

Superior Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

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

Deluxe Double Room, City View

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

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room

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

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About this property

The Lincoln Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, wedding services and a garden.
The Lincoln Hotel offers 70 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes 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 on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Lincoln Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lincoln Cathedral. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a gym are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, 6 meeting rooms and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Lincoln Cathedral and 4 minutes on foot from Lincoln Christmas Market
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 6 meeting rooms available. The Lincoln Hotel also features a fitness centre, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Lincoln hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Lincoln Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) 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 transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 7 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 324 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 425 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Decent breakfast , continental breakfast with choice limited Cleanliness was great . All staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Exterior of the property could do with a refresh
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for Lincoln city centre. Hotel staff are welcoming and friendly. Car park was good and safe. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Nice restaurant area although it is best to book for busy times. The decor is a little out dated but they are currently undergoing refurbishment so will look good when finished. All in all a very pleasant hotel. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is looking quite jaded - flaking paint in the stairwells and rust on some window frames. The bathroom was outdated and we never got the shower to produce hot water, though the bath water was hot. It seems a bit penny pinching to charge £7 for car parking. Service was slow in the breakfast room, it appeared to possibly be understaffed. Our stay was okay, but for the price we paid I would have expected a step up in all areas.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
No breakfast taken
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall, average. Good things about the Lincoln Hotel: the location is great, right next to the Cathedral. All the staff are very good, friendly and helpful. Food was good. Decent size room, the room itself was clean and warm. Not good things: a lot! the rest of the hotel was cold. As others have said, the whole place is "tired", and needs renovation/overhaul. The corridors to the bedrooms smell of urine. Lift was out of order. Many other minor things. Just "ok" if just for one or two nights. But won't stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price of the stay was amazing - the location was brilliant (with a dramatic view of the cathedral). The staff were lovely and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean and facilities adequate. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

JUDITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have returned to this Hotel many times and love the location and great food. The rooms are always warm and clean. The staff always friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the Hotel had a wedding disco this last visit and was directly below our room so not much sleep. This wouldn't put us off returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy, Lincoln

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
THIS HOTEL is in need of renovation and I can't see how they can charge for what they do. The paint is flaky along corridors inside our room no WiFi apart from inside our bathroom the bath panel broken in several places broken tile below sink. Thick dust along the headboard. Window sills on stairs dusty along with dead insects
Bath panel
Tile
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and staff friendly. But… hotel is tired, very tired. Proudly 1960s and seems has never been updated since. For a one night stay in a good location it’s fine but set expectations to budget not luxury.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

The room was clean and warm and the staff were very professional and friendly. Great location next to the cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

There was no notice that the lift was being replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff friendly and helpful ,very enjoyable breakfasts..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is tired No safe Staff are excellent Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , friendly staff , nice bar
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled 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