Hotels in Staffordshire

The main town in Staffordshire is Stafford, which is also the county town. It’s centrally located and known for its historic buildings, including the Ancient High House and Stafford Castle. Stafford is a great base for exploring the rest of the county, with good transport links and a mix of shops and cultural spots.

Staffordshire is famous for its pottery heritage, especially in Stoke-on-Trent, home to brands like Wedgwood and Royal Doulton. It’s also known for Alton Towers, one of the UK’s top theme parks and the Staffordshire Hoard, the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found. The county is rich in history, with castles, stately homes and the National Memorial Arboretum in Lichfield. Nature lovers know it for Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and parts of the Peak District National Park.

The biggest town in Staffordshire is Stoke-on-Trent, which is actually a city made up of six towns: Hanley, Burslem, Tunstall, Longton, Fenton and Stoke itself. 

Staffordshire is part of the West Midlands region and borders several counties including Cheshire, Derbyshire and Shropshire. The landscape ranges from rolling countryside and forest to urban centres and historic towns.

Staffordshire has something for everyone – from wild moorland and traditional market towns to historic buildings and thrilling theme parks. With Premier Inn hotels across the county, finding a convenient place to stay is easy. For adrenaline seekers, head to Alton Towers or Drayton Manor Theme Park. Prefer a slower pace? Explore stately homes and gardens like Trentham Estate and Biddulph Grange Gardens. History lovers can visit Stafford Castle, learn about pottery at the Wedgwood Visitor Centre or walk among free-roaming monkeys at Trentham Monkey Forest. Other top attractions include:

• National Memorial Arboretum – A peaceful place with over 400 memorials.

• Gladstone Pottery Museum – Discover Staffordshire’s ceramic heritage.

• SnowDome – Real snow for skiing, snowboarding and skating. 

• Peak Wildlife Park – Walk-through enclosures with penguins and lemurs.

• Churnet Valley Railway – Scenic steam train rides.

• World of Wedgwood – Factory tours and creative workshops.

• Uttoxeter Racecourse – Regular racing events. 

• Weston Park – Grand estate with gardens and galleries.

• Waterworld – Indoor aqua park with slides and pools.

• Go Ape Cannock Chase – Zip lines and high ropes in the forest.

There’s plenty to enjoy indoors, especially on rainy days:

• SnowDome in Tamworth – Real snow for skiing, snowboarding and ice skating.

• Gladstone Pottery Museum – A working Victorian pottery factory.

• Alton Towers Waterpark – Indoor pools and slides for all ages. 

• The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery – Home to the Staffordshire Hoard and Spitfire Gallery.

• Tamworth Castle – Explore centuries of history inside a Norman castle.

• Shugborough Estate – Historic house with indoor exhibits.

• Churnet Valley Railway – Ride vintage trains in heritage carriages. 

• Lichfield Cathedral – A stunning medieval building with regular events and exhibitions.

Staffordshire has loads of free places to visit:

• Cannock Chase – Woodland walks, bike trails, and play areas.

• National Memorial Arboretum – Peaceful grounds with over 400 memorials.

• The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery – Free entry to explore local history and ceramics. 

• Lichfield Cathedral – Open to visitors year-round.

• Rudyard Lake – Great for walking and wildlife spotting.

• Brampton Park & Museum – Free Museum and play areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

• The Roaches – Stunning rock formations and walking trails. 

• Wolseley Centre – Nature reserve with wildlife gardens.

• Croxden Abbey – Ruins of a medieval abbey in peaceful countryside.

Staffordshire is surrounded by great places for day trips:

• Peak District National Park – Just to the north, perfect for walking and scenic drives.

• Shropshire – Explore Ironbridge Gorge and Shrewsbury.

• Derbyshire – Visit Chatsworth House or Bakewell. 

• Warwickshire – Home to Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle.

• West Midlands – Birmingham is nearby for shopping, museums and entertainment.

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.