Premier Inn Melton Mowbray

Yes, Melton Mowbray is definitely worth a visit, especially if you enjoy good food and history. It’s well known for its traditional pork pies and Stilton cheese, and the town has plenty to explore—from historic trails to beautiful nearby castles. It’s a great spot to get a real taste of English market town life and the surrounding countryside.

Melton Mowbray is most famous for its pork pies and Stilton cheese. These local specialties have made the town known across the UK and beyond. The pork pies are handmade using a unique recipe, and Stilton cheese here is considered some of the best around. 

What makes Melton Mowbray stand out is its deep food heritage, especially with pork pies and Stilton cheese. Plus, it has a rich history as a market town with traditional events and a lively community spirit. Nearby attractions like Belvoir Castle and Rutland Water add extra appeal, combining history, nature and great local flavours.

Melton Mowbray is a medium-sized market town – not too big, but with plenty going on. It feels welcoming and easy to get around, with a mix of independent shops, markets and eateries. It’s lively without being overwhelming, perfect for a relaxed visit.

Definitely! Melton Mowbray is famous for its pork pies and a visit to Dickinson & Morris on Nottingham Street lets you taste a genuine pie and watch them being made. The Melton Heritage Trail is a great way to explore the town’s history and local stories. Just outside town, Belvoir Castle offers stunning views and beautiful gardens, while food lovers won’t want to miss the annual Melton Mowbray Food Festival and the UK’s biggest Artisan Cheese Fair, celebrating the town’s famous Stilton cheese. You can also visit the Melton Carnegie Museum for a deeper look at local heritage, and nearby Rutland Water is perfect for outdoor activities like walking, cycling and sailing. 

Yes, it’s great for shopping, especially if you like unique and local products. The town has a good mix of independent shops, markets and some well-known high street stores. You can find everything from local foods and crafts to fashion and gifts.

Melton Mowbray does have a train station with regular services connecting it to larger cities like Leicester, Nottingham and beyond. It’s convenient for visitors travelling by rail and helps make the town easily accessible.

Yes, Melton Mowbray has a compact and easy-to-navigate town centre. It’s full of shops, cafes, pubs and historic buildings, giving you plenty to explore on foot. The market area is particularly lively and a great place to soak up the local atmosphere.

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.