The Lincoln Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Restaurant
View from room
Reception
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Eastgate, Lincoln, England, LN2 1PN
  • Place, Lincoln Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Christmas Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Castle
    ‪4 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 center 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 hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 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.
Our customers tell us 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 WiFi (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 an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Lincoln Cathedral and 4 minutes by 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 center, 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 on weekends 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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (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: 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, 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
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. 318 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 423 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 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

George

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very ugly hotel from the front (I think it must have been an old 1970's office block). The entrance at the front is weirdly upstairs from the reception, which is downstairs at a separate entrance. Anyway, the staff were very lovely, very welcoming. The room was fine, clean enough but very tired (heavily scratched desk, old carpets etc.) and the mattress was very lumpy. But having travelled for 12 hours from the Middle East, I could have slept on stones. So I slept very well. The Wifi is good, the T is good, and the heating works well, so it was pretty comfortable. For a 3* its what you'd expect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyable stay from start to finish. Staff from reception to bar staff to breakfast staff very helpful and friendly! Room was very comfortable and the view was to die for!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Had four nights at the Lincoln Hotel in a family room whilst visiting friends and family in the area. The location of the hotel is excellent and the charge for use of the car park a very reasonable £7 a night. The room, though a little tired (particularly the bathroom fittings) was large and comfortable. Breakfast was served in a very pleasant room overlooking the cathedral and was excellent. Evening dining options were limited with seemingly no ‘bar snack’ options, though there are a plethora of restaurants in the area. When we were there, the lift was out of action but we had been forewarned and in truth it didn’t present a problem. Would certainly consider using the hotel again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great position opposite the Cathedral, the Hotel room was looking dated although comfortable. The breakfast was a buffet style and offered a good selection.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness
The Shower water was Scolding Hot . Told reception and nothing was done about it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bath needed an update. Better lighting. Perfect location. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Doesn’t look as smart as the pictures. Needs a revamp as looks very tired. On the plus, the room was warm. No working lift which was a mare when climbing to the top floor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This independent hotel is brilliantly situated, with excellent rooms- both common and bedrooms. Staff invariably friendly. The place is spotlessly clean, and breakfasts are first class- indeed can easily be cooked to order.Car park capacious, particularly for the centre of the city. That said, we did find our bed unusually hard, as were the pillows. If some softer beds ARE available, it would be good to be able to opt for one! One other quibble:no electric shaver points in bathrooms, not even in the gents loo. And with the sole lift out of order, no offers to help carry cases upstairs...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was nice and clean with wonderful view of Lincoln cathedral. Staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay at the Lincoln Hotel, are room was spotless and the tea bags \ milk was regularly stocked up, which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was very tired looking. We had to complain about the noise from a wedding disco which you could hear very clearly in our room. We had to ask to move as there was another function on the second night. They did move us to a deluxe room which was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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