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The Cardinals Hat

3.5 star property
Clothing optional inn with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Centrally located, The Cardinals Hat offers free breakfast and a cozy bar. Guests enjoy scenic terrace views and a conversation-friendly coffee shop. Amenities include free WiFi, express check-out, and attentive staff always ready to assist.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Heating
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Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
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Heating
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Deep soaking bathtub
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (The King John - Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
31 Friar Street, Worcester, England, WR1 2NA

What's nearby

  • Royal Worcester Porcelain Works - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Worcester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Worcestershire County Cricket Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Worcester Racecourse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Worcester - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hoplords Tap Room and Bottle Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eagle Vaults - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ASK Italian - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Cardinals Hat

Inn in the city center
Free breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at The Cardinals Hat. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Cardinals Hat have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • 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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Clothing is optional at this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cardinals Hat pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Cardinals Hat?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cardinals Hat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cardinals Hat located?

Located in the heart of Worcester, this inn is steps from Greyfriars and Worcester Cathedral. Royal Worcester Porcelain Works and Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum are also within 15 minutes. Worcester Foregate Street Station is 9 minutes by foot and Worcester Shrub Hill Station is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

The Cardinals Hat Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 212 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pub stays are the future

Lovely stay lovely food n lovely guy serving breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room and location were really good for this property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Platform housing ltd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historically beautiful

Great staff lovely old building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay with fantastic Staff!

Fantastic place and lovely welcoming staff member Holly. Excellent real ales and wine selection.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alessandro Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
strategic location but very noisy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pub / hotel loved it.

A very different hotel being the oldest pub in Worcester. Absolutely loved the Cardinals Hat, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Claire

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

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

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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! .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel

Fantastic friendly staff, room was fantastic and you couldn’t ask for a better location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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