Stroud Hotel

We stayed at the Premier Inn at Stroud for two nights at the end of August. The hotel was easy to find on the outskirts of the town. Parking was free to residents as long as you checked your number plate in at reception. We also requested that the room be ‘made up’ the next morning. I understand that these days, they do not make up your room each day unless you specifically request for this. We were given Room 11 on the Lower Gound Floor. We didn’t realize until the following morning that our room and all the rooms numbered 10 to 14 were at a lower level with very small windows and were extremely dark. You had to have the lights on all the time you were in your room. They looked out to the car park of the pub next door and (I suppose for privacy) they had shrubs growing against the windows. However, anyone outside could still easily see inside if you had the lights on – and you had to have the lights on during the day. I was very disappointed that we were given this dingy room. We had booked many weeks in advance and we were staying for 2 nights. I would have expected that they would give us a better room under such circumstances. It didn’t look like they were fully booked. At least, these rooms should have a warning about the location and offered at a discount. The room itself was fine. Just what you would expect from a Premier Inn. The bathroom was clean although a bit tired and in need of a refurb. One other complaint was that the toilet paper holder in the bathroom was on the opposite wall to the toilet pan. Ridiculous, as many shorter people (like myself) could not reach the toilet paper when you are sat on the loo. Who on earth allowed it to be put there! There was a Brewer’s Fayre next door for breakfast and dinner which was just what you would expect from this chain.

Just spent 3 nights there, was a little concerned from other reviews, but cannot fault our stay, staff very pleasant and helpful, Lord Nelson breakfast staff Clare, evening staff Lauren and Arran could not do enough for you to make your stay what you wanted, a great team.

The rooms are typical for any Premier Inn. However it was very hot and stuffy. The fan provided didnt work properly and the one window that could open, barely did so. The reception were friendly and it did have good carparking. It was also within walking distance to the main shopping area. Ok for a night but maybe not in the hot time of the year.

I had seen bad reviews for this hotel as it is an old building so I wasn't sure what to expect. It was the usual Premier Inn experience. Very friendly check in and out staff. Very clean and comfortable room. The public areas were also very clean. I was very satisfied with my stay and will stay there again in future. It is very well situated for walking into Stroud and visiting the local area.

Efficient friendly staff, quick check in. Restaurant was fast even though was busy. Had a good walk round the park and fed some swans. Solo traveller just one night whilst passing.