Independent hotel guide
The Kings Arms, Stow
Travellers wanting a pub on Market Square who are comfortable choosing a named room rather than a uniform hotel category.

The Kings Arms on Market Square in Stow-on-the-Wold.
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At a glance
Quick facts
- Neighbourhood
- Stow-on-the-Wold
- Location
- the Cotswolds
Editorial take
Why consider The Kings Arms, Stow?
Best for
Travellers wanting a pub on Market Square who are comfortable choosing a named room rather than a uniform hotel category.
Avoid if
you need to avoid stairs or expect a courtyard room to be single level.
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Market Square location
- Pub food on site
- Main-house and courtyard room options
Trade-offs
- Some main-house rooms involve steep stairs
- Courtyard stable rooms have mezzanine bedrooms
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: Travellers wanting a pub on Market Square who are comfortable choosing a named room rather than a uniform hotel category.
Skip it if: you need to avoid stairs or expect a courtyard room to be single level.
Related reading:the Cotswolds hotel guide; Best Hotels in Stow-on-the-Wold.
Stay details
Rooms and spa
These are the room categories for which our current source set contains useful, comparable detail. They are not presented as a complete live inventory.
rooms
Main-house and split-level stable rooms
Ask for the floor plan: stable accommodation has living and bathroom space below the mezzanine bedroom.
Facilities in our source set
- Pub dining
Agree meal reservations and any late arrival directly.
On the ground
Location and access
The Kings Arms, Stow is at Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1AF. See our the Cotswolds hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
The rooms page advertises off-street parking; confirm capacity, access and availability before arrival. Map pin is a postcode centroid, not a surveyed entrance.
Before you book
Good to know
Policy notes
Selected cottage rooms accept dogs with an additional charge; confirm the allocated room.
Accessibility
The operator explicitly warns that some rooms are unsuitable for people with reduced mobility. Obtain details of every stair and the bathroom before payment.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about The Kings Arms, Stow
What is the main reason to choose The Kings Arms, Stow?
Market Square location
Who is The Kings Arms, Stow best for?
Travellers wanting a pub on Market Square who are comfortable choosing a named room rather than a uniform hotel category.
Where is The Kings Arms, Stow?
The hotel is at Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1AF. The rooms page advertises off-street parking; confirm capacity, access and availability before arrival. Map pin is a postcode centroid, not a surveyed entrance.
What should I check before booking The Kings Arms, Stow?
Selected cottage rooms accept dogs with an additional charge; confirm the allocated room.