Name: Ramada Milton Keynes
Address: Welcome Break Newport Pagnell Services, Junction 14/15 M1, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom, Great Linford, England, GB
Price range: $43–$128 per night
Rating: 7.25

What guests think

Ramada Milton Keynes is a budget motorway-side hotel that many guests find convenient and decent value, with clean, basic rooms for short stops, but reviews repeatedly mention dated areas, inconsistent maintenance, and frequent frustrations with parking barrier access.

Staff feedback is mixed, with many finding reception friendly and helpful while others report poor service, booking errors, or slow responses. Rooms are often described as tired, with uncomfortable mattresses, temperature control issues, and a lack of air conditioning; some guests received fans. Breakfast and onsite meals range from decent to mediocre, with occasional complaints about cold items or limited options. Best for a simple, practical stopover rather than a polished stay.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: free on-site parking but access via a barrier/code causes repeated delays and confusion. There is an on-site bar/restaurant (occasionally closed), a small dated gym, and some reviews note there is no lift.

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catherine

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was lovely and not bad for £40 a night but no answer on the phone regarding access, needed a pin to get past the barrier. There is also an enterance without a barrier but if you come from the M1 you don’t know it’s there until you leave the hotel. Only Had one pillow each as was a shortage and apparently this was also an issue for all hotel guests. Breakfast was okay but some of it was cold and overcooked.

6

Hugh

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Situated in an unattractive environment. No signs to the hotel in motorway Service Area, except for a small direction sign when the hotel was visible anyway, and towards the exit back onto the motorway. Unexpectedly had to go through a barrier, when no indication of this or the current password had been given. Had to ask someone coming the other way. Room very good, very clean, looked quite new. Bathroom very good except for a 'stuck'? sink drain.

4

Phill

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed before a flight ,no aircon in roomwas boiling There was a aircon machine to plug in but blew warm air out . If it was winter no issues as room was clean and basis but in summer dont bother . Has the worlds shitest gym too. But for £29 can i complain ? Possible not

8

Laurence

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The beds are comfortable and the whole place was very clean. On-site catering available, which is practical as the hotel is not located in the town centre. Breakfast a little expensive for what it includes. Friendly staff.

6

Tony

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If entering though the services (which I would think most people would do) a code is needed to open the barrier. This code was not supplied non a number to ring Ramada to get the code. Spent time looking on the internet to find a number. Can see that the barrier has been there a long time so it should been known that a code would be needed and supplied. Also after a long drive a drink at the bar would of been nice but was told the bar was not open.

4

Imogen

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Average for the money and for an overnight stop. Room wasn’t particularly clean and only 2 sets of towels for three booked guests. We waited for 10 min outside the barrier and when we called reception there was no answer. A passer by took pity on us and a taxi and put the code in, but it wasn’t a great experience.

10

Erini

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Gym

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Edward

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Needed access via a barrier that required a code. Couldn’t get the code till checked in and there was no option to buzz through to them on keypad. To add to the frustration there was no one answering the phone at the reception.

8

Jessica

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good but difficult to find and get through the gate

10

Scott

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money, only issue is trying to get through the security gate when accessing via the motorway, had to park up and walk into reception to get the access code.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many report clean rooms and fresh bedding, but several mention dirty corners, stained carpets, mould or worn bathrooms, and occasional housekeeping lapses.

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Mark

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were fine, but property was old and not very clean. Stains in carpet, fungus in bathroom.

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Jason

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There are good & bad rooms here. Tonight my room was dirty, dust and debris up to skirting board where vacuum doesn’t reach. Windows that I couldn’t close. Curtains that were torn and not hanging on the rail. Carpet by bathroom door that was wet to walk on. Whilst not unfriendly, neither was it a friendly welcome when checking in. Positives were bedding clean and a nice breakfast. Where this hotel used to be a regular weekly choice when working in area it’s now a last resort.

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Nigel

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Silverfish found on bed curtains hanging off runner. Sheets and towels looked clean. View from window was a brick wall. Tiles and seals in bathroom worn

6

Dhil

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious although the bathroom was very small. Dirty corners and around the perimeter of the room. Breakfast was mediocre but did get vegetarian sausages on request. Value for money for the entire stay was good.

10

Alexis

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Thank you to the guys at the Ramada, always welcoming, and the room clean and aired.

8

Connie

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was not properly cleaned on arrival with evident marks of use from previous person staying. Towel had 1 stain. Rest of the room was alright.

8

Vicky

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, room as expected, clean and had everything we needed, just no spare pillows available when my son wet the bed in the middle of the night and we needed a new one for him

4

Edwin

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property had Old moldy smelly carpeting. The front desk service very poor customer skills or borderline rude.

8

Ruth

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For a motorway hotel it is good quality, always clean. I use this hotel several times each year as it is about halfway a long journey i do. What is impressive is the consistent high standard, I've never had a bad experience there.

10

susan

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location for our needs.Clean and comfortable,with good hot shower

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and often dated, with frequent complaints about hard or lumpy mattresses and thin pillows; some find them comfortable enough for a short stay. Temperature control is inconsistent, there’s typically no air conditioning (fans sometimes supplied), and occasional noise from other guests.

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Martin

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Whilst the public areas of the hotel are good when it came to the bedroom it was not great! Despite asking for a high floor room was placed in the ‘basement’ and this is obviously an area that needs a dramatic refurb. The room was clean in itself however damage to bathroom door and the worst nights sleep ever! Every spring could be felt in the mattress. As it was a solo trip thought I’d try the other side of the bed (2 beds pushed and secured together) but this wasn’t any better. A shame as price was great. Significantly let down by an extremely poor nights sleep - the min purpose of a hotel.

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Mark

Nov 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Basic, bed very uncomfortable with springs sticking out. At least being a double I could move to another part of the bed. Cold! Room has electric heater but the noise it makes as it expands and contracts and bangs wakes everyone up so had to turn off at night.

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Anne

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet room,i was concerned it would be noisy as so close to motorway services but even with windows open it wasnt noisy. Beds very comfortable, tv, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities available. Room was hot but asked reception for a fan and one was provided very quickly. Bathroom spotless, good hot shower. Towels provided. Dinner was nice, service good. Breakfast was 10 pounds per person which we found too expensive so chose to eat out. Overall very pleasant comfortable stay and would happily stay again

8

Kelvin

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beds are awful

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bryan

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice sized room and bathroom, we had cobwebs in the window though. No aircon but they supplied an electric fan. Big carpark and didn't hear any noise from the services.

6

Mark

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Probably the most important thing is a good nights sleep ,this wasn’t possible due to the uncomfortable bed. Besides that the room was clean and the stay was only short!

6

Benjamin

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Mattresses are wiry and uncomfortable. Spend some money and do the bare minimum.

6

Fiona

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A decent hotel for price however mattress needs replaced ( very soft) and bed moved significantly each time someone moved. Great water pressure in shower and plenty of towels.

6

Yvonne

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very uncomfortable bed, felt like we slept on springs all night. Lack of allergen free options on menu. Confused bar service. Quite run down, signs of mould and damp in bathrooms. Cheap though and just ordered food in. Convenient location as uni accommodation was sold out for the night. Will not book again though

6

David

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I usually stay here when travelling along the M1, it's convenient, usually reasonably priced, has good parking and the food and drinks isn't ridiculous. The rooms are small and a little tired but the WiFi is great, the showers hot and powerful and the beds are comfortable

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Service

Service is inconsistent: numerous guests praise friendly, welcoming staff and easy check-ins, but others report rude or unhelpful interactions, booking/payment errors, slow responses, and occasional overbooking or cancellations.

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Debra

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When I realised this hotel was at a motorway services I feared the worst, but once I had found the way into the car park (which wasn't very clear), the hotel was far enough away from the motorway to not hear the road noise. It was clean and functional. Unfortunately on arrival there was no one on reception and after waiting about 10 minutes and a queue forming of people waiting to check in, I went looking to find someone. I found the receptionist in the kitchen with a couple of other staff and had to ask him to come and attend to reception.

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A

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One of the worst hotels we've stayed in in over 20 years business travel. We'd booked two triple rooms, one for 3 women and one for 3 men. The three men were given their room key and allowed to walk off to what turned out to be a double room with one double bed. Returning to reception we were told that they were full and that's all they had. After a lot of arguing we were given another 'complementary' twin. The room was PERISHINGLY cold - neither radiator nor portable heater worked. Asking reception if there was even another duvet in the hotel somewhere that we could have, we were given a very curt 'No! The hotel is full - i can't walk into another guests' room and take a duvet or heater off them'. Absolutely shocking service. We barely slept.

10

Alexis

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Thank you to the guys at the Ramada, always welcoming, and the room clean and aired.

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rachael

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Upon arrival was told I had to pay £240 which I pre booked and payed for in advance. When going to retrieve proof of my payment we was giving a key card and told our rooms “that way” while pointing aimlessly. No explanation or apology was given after me panicking we wouldn’t have a hotel being 200miles from home. After returning from our festival the key card would not work for our room and they had to do us another one. While leaving told to give 10/10 review after me saying I wasn’t too happy about the visit. Again no sympathy or apologies from staff. I will be using a different hotel next year!

8

Robert

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and competent staff (esp on reception). Good shower, hot water, quality towels. Good value.

4

Sadek

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a family room (for 3) and ended up coming to the hotel really late from Central London. When I arrived I\'ve been told by the reception guy they gave my room away to someone else assuming we\'re not going to come. My point is regardless of me coming or not my room is booked and paid for so why try to make money twice from it. The person at the reception was like "sorry your room isn\'t available so contact Hotel.com and get a refund!" where was I going to go at 4am?!!!. Anyways after many arguments I managed to get a room eventually.

8

Ray

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Needed a place to stay while I was working nearby. Comfortable room and pleasant staff. Good breakfast

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Louise

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Took 10 minuets waiting at the barrier to be let in. Rooms very small and limited for cost. Not very clean, would not recommend this hotel or stay here again. Food was also below average Staff unhelpful and some were rude

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Mark

Jan 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist told us the card payment for the booking had been declined so we'd have to pay again. I showed her confirmation emails, and bank statement proving payment so eventually, we were allowed to check in. Rooms were tired and scruffy, but fairly clean. Bed was very hard and lumpy. We had to choose between Baltic cold, ora wall heater that rattled like crazy when it was running, which was 4:30 minutes on, then 1:30 minutes off....all night. Toilet fittings loose. Door architrave loose.

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Alex

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely disgusting customer service, having booked this weeks before our trip, we were called less than 24hrs before with them cancelling our reservation. They made false promises when I told them I was unhappy about it. Based on my experience, I wouldn’t recommend that you book with this hotel just in case it happens to you too and then having to find a hotel at double the price in less than 24hrs.

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Location

Convenient for Milton Keynes and M1 services, handy for stopovers and travel, and many found rooms quiet despite the setting. Several noted it’s hard to find with confusing service-area access and a gate code needed.

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Debra

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When I realised this hotel was at a motorway services I feared the worst, but once I had found the way into the car park (which wasn't very clear), the hotel was far enough away from the motorway to not hear the road noise. It was clean and functional. Unfortunately on arrival there was no one on reception and after waiting about 10 minutes and a queue forming of people waiting to check in, I went looking to find someone. I found the receptionist in the kitchen with a couple of other staff and had to ask him to come and attend to reception.

6

Hugh

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Situated in an unattractive environment. No signs to the hotel in motorway Service Area, except for a small direction sign when the hotel was visible anyway, and towards the exit back onto the motorway. Unexpectedly had to go through a barrier, when no indication of this or the current password had been given. Had to ask someone coming the other way. Room very good, very clean, looked quite new. Bathroom very good except for a 'stuck'? sink drain.

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Mark

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel but remember its off a motorway services so area is a bit noisy

6

Janet

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was average, basic, but OK as a base whenout andaboutin the day. A good clean and a little maintenance and it could be good or above. Location was really good for travelling.

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Sarah

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient for Milton Keynes and the surrounding area. Rooms are clean and well presented. Situated within walking distance of motorway services so easy to buy food etc if required although there is a restaurant on site which we did not use so can't review.

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Lucy

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Used as a base to visit places in the area. Ideal location. Room was standard but for the price it was great. Breakfast was nice. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was ok for what we needez

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Ruth

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For a motorway hotel it is good quality, always clean. I use this hotel several times each year as it is about halfway a long journey i do. What is impressive is the consistent high standard, I've never had a bad experience there.

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Michael

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Okay for one night. Convenient for Milton Keynes. Room comfortable enough but bathroom door didn’t shut properly and neither did the shower leading to a wet floor. Buffet breakfast okay but nothing special. Parking good but better signage would help - especially at night.

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susan

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location for our needs.Clean and comfortable,with good hot shower

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Jessica

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good but difficult to find and get through the gate

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Dining

Breakfast and dinner feedback ranges from decent and good value to mediocre or cold, with some saying items were limited or pricey and allergen options lacking. Bar issues were noted, including occasional closure.

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catherine

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was lovely and not bad for £40 a night but no answer on the phone regarding access, needed a pin to get past the barrier. There is also an enterance without a barrier but if you come from the M1 you don’t know it’s there until you leave the hotel. Only Had one pillow each as was a shortage and apparently this was also an issue for all hotel guests. Breakfast was okay but some of it was cold and overcooked.

10

Geoffrey

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in was simple, room spotless, breakfast excellent, dinner in evening was well priced and really tasty. Bar prices good too. All staff were pleasant and helpful.

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Richard

Jul 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and the staff were friendly, dinner and breakfast was a good deal

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Tony

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If entering though the services (which I would think most people would do) a code is needed to open the barrier. This code was not supplied non a number to ring Ramada to get the code. Spent time looking on the internet to find a number. Can see that the barrier has been there a long time so it should been known that a code would be needed and supplied. Also after a long drive a drink at the bar would of been nice but was told the bar was not open.

6

Dhil

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious although the bathroom was very small. Dirty corners and around the perimeter of the room. Breakfast was mediocre but did get vegetarian sausages on request. Value for money for the entire stay was good.

10

Michelle

May 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here 1 night before going to Silverstone early in the morning (30 mins away). Nice clean room. Excellent breakfast. Overall good value for money.

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Robert

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Pro - Easy access from service station. Cons - Breakfast always the same, kitchen unable or unwilling to do poached, fried or boiled eggs. Shower control very stiff, room not cleaned even if you put the please clean me label out, had to complain to reception.

8

Ray

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Needed a place to stay while I was working nearby. Comfortable room and pleasant staff. Good breakfast

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Neil

Mar 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The mattress was poor. I could feel the wires. The breakfast was very poor, no marmalade and the pastries looked old.

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Daniel

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here as an overnight pit stop on a long journey. I wasn’t sure what to expect as it was very cheap. So I kind of wasn’t getting my hopes up for it being nice. However I was actually pleasantly surprised. The room was comfortable and clean, bed was comfortable. My only little gripe was a little bit of black mould on the shower silicon. The bathroom was spotless apart from this, but it’s a pet hate of mine in hotels as it just doesn’t look pleasant. Breakfast was also surprisingly ok, and the breakfast buffet was actually HOT, another pet hate these days is it’s actually hard to get food that is actually piping hot. All in all, nice staff and pleasant hotel. Would use again and would recommend.

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Month	Average price
January	$42
February	$45
March	$46
April	$47
May	$46
June	$54
July	$66
August	$68
September	$58
October	$51
November	$49
December	$44

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $51	5 $53
6 $43	7 $56	8 $92	9 $79	10 $55	11 $74	12 $128
13 $47	14 $56	15 $101	16 $94	17 $56	18 $47	19 $64
20 $45	21 $58	22 $92	23 $86	24 $56	25 $57	26 $78
27 $47	28 $58	29 $92	30 $89

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $62	2 $47	3 $56
4 $47	5 $60	6 $80	7 $80	8 $58	9 $48	10 $54
11 $47	12 $52	13 $90	14 $81	15 $54	16 $47	17 $54
18 $47	19 $59	20 $80	21 $79	22 $57	23 $49	24 $68
25 $45	26 $57	27 $69	28 $73	29 $53	30 $47	31 $51

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