Historic hotel in the heart of Carlisle's bustling city center. The fantastic central location of the Crown & Mitre Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western provides a wealth of opportunities for shopping, sightseeing, celebrating or doing business. Built on the site of the Crown & Mitre coffee house, the hotel basks in Edwardian splendor, with beautiful original features including a sweeping staircase and real log fire. These are perfectly complemented by modern home comforts to help you relax in style. The hotel's 91 bedrooms include six king-size club rooms and two suites, one of which boasts a majestic 4 poster bed. We also have family rooms, including one with a PlayStation 3 to keep the kids entertained. For leisure travelers, historic attractions such as Carlisle Castle, Tullie House Museum and Carlisle Cathedral are only a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Racegoers can enjoy a flutter at Carlisle Racecourse, less than three miles away, while the Lake District, Scottish Borders and Hadrian's Wall are all within a half-hour drive. For our business guests, we have superb conference and banqueting facilities for up to 400 people. The secure free car park at the back of the building and free Wi-Fi make us a top choice for delegates in Carlisle.