Kings Arms
Storied pub rooms with real ales and airport shuttle
Airport access
How you get from this hotel to the gate.
About this hotel
The airport shuttle keeps this storied pub connected to Stansted despite sitting further from the terminal than the chain hotels, a short ride rather than a long taxi fare. Real ales and a beer garden give the evening more character than a standard hotel bar, and the on-site dining covers a proper meal rather than bar snacks. Free breakfast, free parking and free Wi-Fi remove three costs several terminal-ring hotels charge separately, a strong value combination. Pet-friendly rooms widen who the stay works for, useful for a traveller bringing a dog rather than travelling alone. It reads as a genuine pub stay with a shuttle link rather than a chain hotel with a bar attached, useful for a traveller who wants atmosphere without giving up airport access.
- Real ale pub
- Beer garden
- Airport shuttle
- Free breakfast and parking
Our take
Suits a traveller who wants a proper pub evening with real ales and a beer garden, plus a shuttle to the terminal rather than a taxi. Free breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi together add up to good value against hotels that charge for each. If you want a short walk to check-in, book Premier Inn or Novotel instead, both inside the terminal ring.
- Book a table for dinner if staying the evening; the on-site dining and real ales are a reason to book here over a chain.
- Confirm the shuttle schedule against your flight time; it's the link between this pub stay and the terminal.
- Bring a pet along if needed; the rooms here are tagged pet-friendly.
Why we love it
- Storied pub with real ales
- Beer garden for an evening out
- Own airport shuttle despite the distance
- Free breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi together
Why guests love itKings Arms is a storied pub with unassuming rooms, a beer garden and real ales, and its own airport shuttle to Stansted. Breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi are all free, and the whole place is pet-friendly. It is rated 8.6 from 369 reviews, a strong score for a simple stay. Families get an easy evening downstairs and a shuttle link in the morning, though rooms are modest.