Warwickshire hotels

Warwickshire is best known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, with Stratford-upon-Avon drawing visitors from around the world who want to see his birthplace, family homes and the Royal Shakespeare Company in action. The county is also famous for Warwick Castle, one of the UK’s most iconic medieval castles packed with history, dungeons and stunning grounds. Beyond that, Warwickshire has a reputation for its pretty market towns, rolling countryside, and heritage sites that give you a true taste of England’s past.

Warwickshire is full of historic towns. The most famous is Stratford-upon-Avon, thanks to Shakespeare, and Warwick, home to the castle. Leamington Spa is known for its grand Regency architecture and gardens, while Kenilworth is home to the impressive Kenilworth Castle ruins. Other highlights include Nuneaton, birthplace of writer George Eliot, Rugby, where the game of rugby football was born and Alcester, a pretty market town with Roman history. 

Yes, Warwickshire is within easy reach of London. By train, you can get from London to Warwickshire towns like Leamington Spa, Rugby or Warwick in around 1 to 1.5 hours. By car, it’s about a two-hour drive, depending on traffic. 

Warwickshire doesn’t have a large modern city within its boundaries, it’s mostly towns. The historic county town is Warwick, with its castle and medieval streets, but Nuneaton and Rugby are among the largest towns by population. For big-city amenities, people often look to nearby Coventry or Birmingham, which are just outside the county.

Warwickshire is packed with history, culture and family-friendly days out. In Coventry, once an industrial powerhouse, you’ll see reminders of its past alongside modern life – the stunning Coventry Cathedral is a must, as is the Coventry Transport Museum. Head to Warwick and you’ll find the world-famous Warwick Castle, where you can explore medieval towers and family attractions, plus visit the Collegiate Church of St Mary, St John’s Museum and the Warwickshire Museum for more history. Of course, Stratford-upon-Avon is all about Shakespeare. You can step inside Shakespeare’s Birthplace, see the homes connected with his family, pay respects at his grave in Holy Trinity Church and top it all off by watching a performance by the Royal Shakespeare Company. If you’re after something a bit different, the Midlands Air Festival at Ragley Hall in Alcester is a brilliant day out, with hot air balloons, air displays and fireworks – perfect for families and aviation fans alike. Whether you’re into castles, cathedrals, museums or festivals, Warwickshire has plenty to keep you busy! 

The closest major cities are Coventry, which borders Warwickshire and has attractions like Coventry Cathedral and the Transport Museum, and Birmingham, which is just a short drive or train ride away. Both are great if you want to combine Warwickshire’s historic towns and countryside with the buzz of a bigger city.

Warwickshire is full of places that make a great day out for adults Explore Warwick Castle with its rich history or enjoy a theatre trip to Stratford-upon-Avon to see the Royal Shakespeare Company. If you’re into heritage, wander through Kenilworth Castle or the gardens at Charlecote Park. For a more leisurely day, stroll around the elegant streets of Royal Leamington Spa, enjoy canal walks or head into the countryside for a cosy pub lunch after a walk in the Cotswolds edge.

There are plenty of free things to enjoy in Warwickshire. Take a stroll along the River Avon in Stratford or the Grand Union Canal near Warwick. St Nicholas Park in Warwick and Jephson Gardens in Leamington Spa are also great spots for a picnic or a walk. History lovers can admire the ruins of Kenilworth Castle’s outer grounds from the outside or wander through historic market squares in towns like Alcester and Rugby. 

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.