Stayed in this lovely friendly hotel for 2 nights. It was in a great location, only about 10 mins from cathederal, and our room overlooked the beautiful park. There was not as much choice if you did not want a cooked breakfast as other places I have stayed but this was not a problem and the cooked breakfast was made to order. We did not stay for the evening meals only because we did not want to spend too much time in the hotel itself. The reason for our visit was to go to the records office to research our family tree but we found it closed until December. If we come back another time we will definitely stay here and recommend it to friends and relatives.

This is the second time we have visited Hillcrest with a group of our friends. It was just as good this time as last. Excellent hosts, good food and nothing was too much.

We had never visited Lincoln before and we had a day spare between our accommodation in Southwold and our next destination Whitby. Based on some positive reviews and the fact it was near the cathedral we booked into the Hillcrest for one night. We booked their Hotel Cathedral Package for ₤129 as it included B&B and a 3 course dinner. Our room looked over the Arboretum which is a lovely public garden and well worth a visit. The menu for dinner was fairly short but both our choices were very good. I had Leek and Potato Soup, Poussin, and Lemon Sponge Pudding – All were excellent and overall great value.

Service is fine, full English breakfast is well done, if not over lavish helpings.

The rooms are all fitted into the old house and so are a bit eccentric in shape and the staircase to the top is steep. I've been allocated a room on the ground floor which was fine, then another up the eaves which didn't have a desk worthy of the name.

Not noisy the times I've stayed

On premise parking for about 4 cars and is on a slope

Free wi-fi is speedy

Paid about £65 via an agency