Barnsley Central M1 J37 hotel

We stayed at three separate Premier Inns whilst doing the Trans-Pennine Trail and we agreed that the Barnsley one was the least appealing of all three. That's not to say it was bad - it wasn't - but it had some glaring issues. The Cons: * The lift was out from the car park. The hotel made some mumbling that it's owned by other people so they can't control it but how's that going to help elderly or disabled people? Unacceptable. And the stairs from the car park are your usual sketchy variety. They make fun echoes though. Just check before you come to see if they've fixed it. If they haven't, maybe look at another Premier Inn... * The staff were quite brusque overall. That's OK, they don't need to be your friends or anything but none of them were warm or welcoming - reception or dining staff. * For Trans-Penniners only, it's quite far off the trail to get to depending on which way you're coming. Wombwell might be a better shout. The Pros: * Cyclist friendly, allowing bikes in rooms. * Breakfast was fine. * The beds were very comfortable. We all thought the bathrooms were pretty good. * Reasonably priced for what it is. * The inside lifts are quite big and good for bikes! * Centrally Barnsley based - superb location if Barnsley is your destination. So all in all, a lot of pluses but the car park lift being out caused so much disruption for us and others, it really impacted it. If the staff seemed apologetic about it, that's something. But they weren't. That's a shame as I think those things let down what would have been a superb experience!

Great stay with brilliant staff. Everyone was friendly and attentive. Great food in the restaurant. Room was clean and comfortable, had a good nights sleep. What more could you want when staying in a premier inn? Thank you everyone for a great stay!

Excellent service from Sam on arrival. We arrived a little early and allowed us to check in. Room clean, extra pillows and bed very comfy. Also changed our room location as cannot use lifts, just brilliant service! Great location for our visit too. Thank you.

I have stayed at this hotel many times now and always enjoyed the experience. The rooms are always spotlessly clean and on this occasion I noticed new shower heads had been fitted in the bathrooms which were much better than the previous ones. The reception staff are always friendly and engaging, and do their very best to make sure you stay there is as good as it can be. Breakfast was good - cooked to order, and plenty of cereals, toast, pastries, fruit and choice of beverages. The location of the hotel is excellent with bars and eateries literally on the doorstep, and the town centre is just a few minutes walk away, as is the railway bus station. Thoroughly recommend this hotel!!

Nice stay very local but late check in service was apolling if carpark lift out of service find own way to reception was answer we got