Central Studios Gloucester Road by RoomsBooked - Free Parking
$61
/ night
Avg. for September
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$61
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Central Studios Gloucester Road by RoomsBooked - Free Parking average $49 in April, the cheapest month, and $113 in March, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $53 |
| February | $58 |
| March | $113 |
| April | $49 |
| May | $59 |
| June | $59 |
| July | $67 |
| August | $58 |
| September | $61 |
| October | $63 |
| November | $76 |
| December | $58 |
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Most expensive: March (~$113)
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About this property
Centrally located aparthotel with free parking, express check-in, and individually furnished rooms in Cheltenham.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Central Studios Gloucester Road by Rooms Booked - Free Parking, you'll be centrally located in Cheltenham, within a 5-minute drive of Cheltenham Racecourse and Imperial Gardens. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Parabola Arts Centre and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum.
What's nearby
Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum(0.9 miles)
University of Gloucestershire(1.1 miles)
Parabola Arts Centre(1.1 miles)
Petersfield Park(1.2 miles)
Imperial Gardens(1.2 miles)
The Promenade(1.3 miles)
The Brewery Quarter(1.3 miles)
Statue of Edward Wilson(1.3 miles)
Cheltenham Town Hall(1.4 miles)
Cineworld Cheltenham(1.4 miles)
High Street(1.4 miles)
Cheltenham General Hospital(1.5 miles)
Cheltenham Playhouse(1.5 miles)
Everyman Theatre(1.5 miles)
Pittville Park(1.7 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Designated Smoking Area
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Location
298 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum (0.9 miles)
University of Gloucestershire (1.1 miles)
Parabola Arts Centre (1.1 miles)
Petersfield Park (1.2 miles)
Imperial Gardens (1.2 miles)
The Promenade (1.3 miles)
Guest reviews
6.7
Pleasant
Based on 605 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
23%
Couple
26%
Family
12%
Group
20%
Solo
16%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Central Studios Gloucester Road by RoomsBooked - Free Parking offers budget rooms near Cheltenham Spa station, with some guests satisfied by the low price, basic amenities, and helpful support, but many reviews report inconsistent quality and reliability throughout the stay.
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What guests think
Central Studios Gloucester Road by RoomsBooked - Free Parking offers budget rooms near Cheltenham Spa station, with some guests satisfied by the low price, basic amenities, and helpful support, but many reviews report inconsistent quality and reliability throughout the stay.
Feedback often cites worn, dated rooms and variable cleanliness, including mould, unpleasant odours, and peeling wallpaper. Shared bathrooms are common and sometimes out of order, and several guests faced access code or deposit issues, plus occasional problems with electricity, heating, hot water, or Wi‑Fi. The location is convenient for the rail station and nearby shops, though train or neighbour noise is noted by some. Overall, expect a no-frills, budget stay with notable trade-offs.
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Facilities
Facilities focus on shared bathrooms, which several reviews found out of order at times. Some mention off‑street parking, though the rear driveway is rough.
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Abiola
Oct 5, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
The image on hotels.com carries bathtub, but it has a shared bathroom for the rooms. ( Seeing that and booking straight, I never suspected anything hidden) On getting there, I was expecting it to be a hotel only to discover it was a shared room house with shared bathroom. The backdoor was also left open and accessible to anyone. Response was not so good also. I had to leave that same night as I could not stay there and they refused to refund even after carrying their contact along that I had left and couldn't stay there. The first impression was deceptive for me and that was what my assumption regarding the room was based on without checking other details afterwards.
The image on hotels.com carries bathtub, but it has a shared bathroom for the rooms. ( Seeing that and booking straight, I never suspected anything hidden) On getting there, I was expecting it to be a hotel only to discover it was a shared room house with shared bathroom. The backdoor was also left open and accessible to anyone. Response was not so good also. I had to leave that same night as I could not stay there and they refused to refund even after carrying their contact along that I had left and couldn't stay there. The first impression was deceptive for me and that was what my assumption regarding the room was based on without checking other details afterwards.
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Syed
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I arrived late at night, it was a bit of effort to find the exact place of my Room at the property site as there was no Counter Service late at night. Driveway at the rear of the Property is very rough, definitely can be improved by Owner.
I arrived late at night, it was a bit of effort to find the exact place of my Room at the property site as there was no Counter Service late at night. Driveway at the rear of the Property is very rough, definitely can be improved by Owner.
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Michael
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ripped and tattered carpet. Dirty old pillows. Shared shower and toilet, and shower was out of order
Ripped and tattered carpet. Dirty old pillows. Shared shower and toilet, and shower was out of order
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Mark
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Worst accommodation i've ever stayed in.Building is a prefab structure.Shared bathrooms and shower was out order from arrival until departure 4 days later.Smelled of mould which was masked with pine gel.No window or fan in the room.Walls were dirty.Waist high weeds in the parking area and open area.Right next to train line.
Worst accommodation i've ever stayed in.Building is a prefab structure.Shared bathrooms and shower was out order from arrival until departure 4 days later.Smelled of mould which was masked with pine gel.No window or fan in the room.Walls were dirty.Waist high weeds in the parking area and open area.Right next to train line.
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Rotimi
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room is dated, and listing didn’t show it's shared toilets. Alarm did go off.
Room is dated, and listing didn’t show it's shared toilets. Alarm did go off.
10
Ashley
Oct 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good budget room shared bathrooms with 4 other rooms but as there are 2 or wasn’t an issue would stay here again.
Good budget room shared bathrooms with 4 other rooms but as there are 2 or wasn’t an issue would stay here again.
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Matthew
Apr 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property was dirty, holes in the walls, wall paper falling off, shower not working, door hanging off the shower, pipes corroded, road noise, generally unclean etc….
The property was dirty, holes in the walls, wall paper falling off, shower not working, door hanging off the shower, pipes corroded, road noise, generally unclean etc….
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Martin
Oct 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ok, it is not the Ritz but for the price it actually not that bad. Telephone support number was answered quickly, pleasantly & professionally. Access code was sent very quickly by sms with the bedroom keysafe code. I slept well and there was tea & coffee making facilities in the room and a clean towel as well as a fridge & microwave. Television with remote control and excellent very fast Wi-Fi.All communal lighting was automatic so no need to search for a light switch. Ample off street parking and plenty of hot water in the shower room. It has a shared bathroom but that is reflected in the very reasonable price for Cheltenham with free parking. I will stay here again but as a solo traveller on business I have only myself to please.😁
Ok, it is not the Ritz but for the price it actually not that bad. Telephone support number was answered quickly, pleasantly & professionally. Access code was sent very quickly by sms with the bedroom keysafe code. I slept well and there was tea & coffee making facilities in the room and a clean towel as well as a fridge & microwave. Television with remote control and excellent very fast Wi-Fi.All communal lighting was automatic so no need to search for a light switch. Ample off street parking and plenty of hot water in the shower room. It has a shared bathroom but that is reflected in the very reasonable price for Cheltenham with free parking. I will stay here again but as a solo traveller on business I have only myself to please.😁
10
JEREMY
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Excellent self-contained unit 4min walk from Cheltenham Spa Rail Station. Self check-in is easy as Rooms Booked staff will send essential info such as the Entrance door & Unit door codes by 2pm via email or massage to facilitate the check-in process. Room furniture, while considered old, are in functional condition. Shared bathrooms, however, are modern and clean. Glad that there are a few eateries, a Domino Pizza outlet and a Tesco Express supermarket within close proximity to meet our needs. For such affordable price, what more could we ask for?
Excellent self-contained unit 4min walk from Cheltenham Spa Rail Station. Self check-in is easy as Rooms Booked staff will send essential info such as the Entrance door & Unit door codes by 2pm via email or massage to facilitate the check-in process. Room furniture, while considered old, are in functional condition. Shared bathrooms, however, are modern and clean. Glad that there are a few eateries, a Domino Pizza outlet and a Tesco Express supermarket within close proximity to meet our needs. For such affordable price, what more could we ask for?
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yvonne
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately it was not the best stay due to the experience.Windows could not be opened so quite stuffy.Bathrooms was okay apart from shower not working in one.Rooms was adequate bed clean but uncomfortable.No where to hang clothes or put away.Got locked out when we arrived and was told it would cost £180 for someone to come out with a key which i thought was not fair.We had a nice couple help us collect the key and then again you tried to charge £25 this time.We was given a key which would not work then so a man came out then.So eventually got in thankfully.Paid a late charge check out till 1 but got woken up to cleaners coming in so door banging ect doing there job so ended up leaving early.
Unfortunately it was not the best stay due to the experience.Windows could not be opened so quite stuffy.Bathrooms was okay apart from shower not working in one.Rooms was adequate bed clean but uncomfortable.No where to hang clothes or put away.Got locked out when we arrived and was told it would cost £180 for someone to come out with a key which i thought was not fair.We had a nice couple help us collect the key and then again you tried to charge £25 this time.We was given a key which would not work then so a man came out then.So eventually got in thankfully.Paid a late charge check out till 1 but got woken up to cleaners coming in so door banging ect doing there job so ended up leaving early.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is inconsistent: multiple guests reported mould, strong odours, dirt, and peeling or damaged finishes, while a few noted clean bathrooms or linen.
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Jan
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Everything shabby. From front of property inside hall and room. It looked like someone had been locked inside the room and dug out of the locked door Pictures given in advert misrepresented the whole place. I left on the first night and went somewhere safer.
Everything shabby. From front of property inside hall and room. It looked like someone had been locked inside the room and dug out of the locked door Pictures given in advert misrepresented the whole place. I left on the first night and went somewhere safer.
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Barrie
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Upon arrival to room number 9, the room smelt strongly of urine. The wallpaper was peeling off and plaster was coming away from the window frame. The plastic shower tray appeared to have burn marks on it, I assume from previous guests having smoked in the room. One of the windows was missing any sort of blind or curtains, counter tops were stained, the microwave and cabinets were not clean. I immediatley called and advised the contact number and was offered an alternative room. I declined as the general feel of the place had been significantly impacted by my experience. In addition, when booking, the site advised 'one room left' The wallpaper was peeling off and plaster was coming away from the window frame.
Upon arrival to room number 9, the room smelt strongly of urine. The wallpaper was peeling off and plaster was coming away from the window frame. The plastic shower tray appeared to have burn marks on it, I assume from previous guests having smoked in the room. One of the windows was missing any sort of blind or curtains, counter tops were stained, the microwave and cabinets were not clean. I immediatley called and advised the contact number and was offered an alternative room. I declined as the general feel of the place had been significantly impacted by my experience. In addition, when booking, the site advised 'one room left' The wallpaper was peeling off and plaster was coming away from the window frame.
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Sebastian
Dec 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Pretty average accommodation. There was plenty of mould on the wall next to the bed. Other than that ok.
Pretty average accommodation. There was plenty of mould on the wall next to the bed. Other than that ok.
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Michael
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ripped and tattered carpet. Dirty old pillows. Shared shower and toilet, and shower was out of order
Ripped and tattered carpet. Dirty old pillows. Shared shower and toilet, and shower was out of order
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Reece
Jun 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I feel ive been hoodwinked, in the heart of Cheltenham everything is beautiful, this place was a joke, disgusting, nasty looking, smell of damp, myself and my partner walked in and straight back out. Not at all as advertised in their pictures. DO NOT RENT THIS PROPERTY! for an extra £20 we got a travelodge 15mins away. Save your money. Its an outright joke that its non refundable... because they know that every person who pays to come here will instantly regret their decision. They have no right to say non refundable... it should be up until the day before your stay. I am incredibly upset with Hotels.com for allowing this shambles of a place to exist, advertises as a studio in reality it is a single room with a double bed stashed in it, no space to walk around, nowhere to place bags, and then put a makeshift counter with sink and microwave in it and the bathroom is to be shared but all these staying on the premises! Absolute disgust!!!
I feel ive been hoodwinked, in the heart of Cheltenham everything is beautiful, this place was a joke, disgusting, nasty looking, smell of damp, myself and my partner walked in and straight back out. Not at all as advertised in their pictures. DO NOT RENT THIS PROPERTY! for an extra £20 we got a travelodge 15mins away. Save your money. Its an outright joke that its non refundable... because they know that every person who pays to come here will instantly regret their decision. They have no right to say non refundable... it should be up until the day before your stay. I am incredibly upset with Hotels.com for allowing this shambles of a place to exist, advertises as a studio in reality it is a single room with a double bed stashed in it, no space to walk around, nowhere to place bags, and then put a makeshift counter with sink and microwave in it and the bathroom is to be shared but all these staying on the premises! Absolute disgust!!!
8
Godfrey
Oct 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean linen and bathroom; handy cutlery, crockery and cleaning stuff, TV was in Polish but the 24 hr reception talked me through the settings and resolved it in a clear and friendly way. Bed and pillow more comfy than expected.
Clean linen and bathroom; handy cutlery, crockery and cleaning stuff, TV was in Polish but the 24 hr reception talked me through the settings and resolved it in a clear and friendly way. Bed and pillow more comfy than expected.
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James
Oct 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean is a start, bed was like sleeping on led, mold coming through, there was no cuttlery despite having tea and coffee in the room, there was no mugs/cups, so pointless even having a kettle in the room, all in all if your just wanting somewhere with a bed thats fine, but for the price, kinda crap, how anyone can list a price like this for something of this calliper is beyond me
Room was clean is a start, bed was like sleeping on led, mold coming through, there was no cuttlery despite having tea and coffee in the room, there was no mugs/cups, so pointless even having a kettle in the room, all in all if your just wanting somewhere with a bed thats fine, but for the price, kinda crap, how anyone can list a price like this for something of this calliper is beyond me
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Mark
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Worst accommodation i've ever stayed in.Building is a prefab structure.Shared bathrooms and shower was out order from arrival until departure 4 days later.Smelled of mould which was masked with pine gel.No window or fan in the room.Walls were dirty.Waist high weeds in the parking area and open area.Right next to train line.
Worst accommodation i've ever stayed in.Building is a prefab structure.Shared bathrooms and shower was out order from arrival until departure 4 days later.Smelled of mould which was masked with pine gel.No window or fan in the room.Walls were dirty.Waist high weeds in the parking area and open area.Right next to train line.
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Matthew
Apr 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property was dirty, holes in the walls, wall paper falling off, shower not working, door hanging off the shower, pipes corroded, road noise, generally unclean etc….
The property was dirty, holes in the walls, wall paper falling off, shower not working, door hanging off the shower, pipes corroded, road noise, generally unclean etc….
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JEREMY
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Excellent self-contained unit 4min walk from Cheltenham Spa Rail Station. Self check-in is easy as Rooms Booked staff will send essential info such as the Entrance door & Unit door codes by 2pm via email or massage to facilitate the check-in process. Room furniture, while considered old, are in functional condition. Shared bathrooms, however, are modern and clean. Glad that there are a few eateries, a Domino Pizza outlet and a Tesco Express supermarket within close proximity to meet our needs. For such affordable price, what more could we ask for?
Excellent self-contained unit 4min walk from Cheltenham Spa Rail Station. Self check-in is easy as Rooms Booked staff will send essential info such as the Entrance door & Unit door codes by 2pm via email or massage to facilitate the check-in process. Room furniture, while considered old, are in functional condition. Shared bathrooms, however, are modern and clean. Glad that there are a few eateries, a Domino Pizza outlet and a Tesco Express supermarket within close proximity to meet our needs. For such affordable price, what more could we ask for?
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Rooms
Rooms are dated and basic, with mixed comfort; several mention stuffy conditions due to windows that cannot be opened and variable Wi‑Fi or TV performance, alongside useful basics like a fridge and microwave in some units. Noise from the train line or neighbouring rooms occurs for some.
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RICHARD
Sep 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean comfortable room with good facilities (fridge,microwave)
Clean comfortable room with good facilities (fridge,microwave)
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Siobhain
Aug 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was generally clean but there were a few bits and bobs on the floor such as stuff from celebrations. Couldn't access any usable WiFi from our room. Would have benefitted from a couple of cereal bowls and maybe a desk or table?Otherwise I was very happy for the price.
The room was generally clean but there were a few bits and bobs on the floor such as stuff from celebrations. Couldn't access any usable WiFi from our room. Would have benefitted from a couple of cereal bowls and maybe a desk or table?Otherwise I was very happy for the price.
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Mark
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Worst accommodation i've ever stayed in.Building is a prefab structure.Shared bathrooms and shower was out order from arrival until departure 4 days later.Smelled of mould which was masked with pine gel.No window or fan in the room.Walls were dirty.Waist high weeds in the parking area and open area.Right next to train line.
Worst accommodation i've ever stayed in.Building is a prefab structure.Shared bathrooms and shower was out order from arrival until departure 4 days later.Smelled of mould which was masked with pine gel.No window or fan in the room.Walls were dirty.Waist high weeds in the parking area and open area.Right next to train line.
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Rotimi
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room is dated, and listing didn’t show it's shared toilets. Alarm did go off.
Room is dated, and listing didn’t show it's shared toilets. Alarm did go off.
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Martin
Oct 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ok, it is not the Ritz but for the price it actually not that bad. Telephone support number was answered quickly, pleasantly & professionally. Access code was sent very quickly by sms with the bedroom keysafe code. I slept well and there was tea & coffee making facilities in the room and a clean towel as well as a fridge & microwave. Television with remote control and excellent very fast Wi-Fi.All communal lighting was automatic so no need to search for a light switch. Ample off street parking and plenty of hot water in the shower room. It has a shared bathroom but that is reflected in the very reasonable price for Cheltenham with free parking. I will stay here again but as a solo traveller on business I have only myself to please.😁
Ok, it is not the Ritz but for the price it actually not that bad. Telephone support number was answered quickly, pleasantly & professionally. Access code was sent very quickly by sms with the bedroom keysafe code. I slept well and there was tea & coffee making facilities in the room and a clean towel as well as a fridge & microwave. Television with remote control and excellent very fast Wi-Fi.All communal lighting was automatic so no need to search for a light switch. Ample off street parking and plenty of hot water in the shower room. It has a shared bathroom but that is reflected in the very reasonable price for Cheltenham with free parking. I will stay here again but as a solo traveller on business I have only myself to please.😁
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JEREMY
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Excellent self-contained unit 4min walk from Cheltenham Spa Rail Station. Self check-in is easy as Rooms Booked staff will send essential info such as the Entrance door & Unit door codes by 2pm via email or massage to facilitate the check-in process. Room furniture, while considered old, are in functional condition. Shared bathrooms, however, are modern and clean. Glad that there are a few eateries, a Domino Pizza outlet and a Tesco Express supermarket within close proximity to meet our needs. For such affordable price, what more could we ask for?
Excellent self-contained unit 4min walk from Cheltenham Spa Rail Station. Self check-in is easy as Rooms Booked staff will send essential info such as the Entrance door & Unit door codes by 2pm via email or massage to facilitate the check-in process. Room furniture, while considered old, are in functional condition. Shared bathrooms, however, are modern and clean. Glad that there are a few eateries, a Domino Pizza outlet and a Tesco Express supermarket within close proximity to meet our needs. For such affordable price, what more could we ask for?
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Elizabeth
Jul 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, shared bathroom. Couldn't open the window so it was a bit stuffy. Couldn't get the tv to work.
Clean room, shared bathroom. Couldn't open the window so it was a bit stuffy. Couldn't get the tv to work.
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Ashley
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
For property condition and facilities would have given 5 but wasn’t able to open windows in the room and was really hot so had to have door open for a while to allow some cool air through
For property condition and facilities would have given 5 but wasn’t able to open windows in the room and was really hot so had to have door open for a while to allow some cool air through
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Paul
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
convenient, reasonable price compared to local rooms. hence I put up with noise from adjacent rooms and the train station
convenient, reasonable price compared to local rooms. hence I put up with noise from adjacent rooms and the train station
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yvonne
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately it was not the best stay due to the experience.Windows could not be opened so quite stuffy.Bathrooms was okay apart from shower not working in one.Rooms was adequate bed clean but uncomfortable.No where to hang clothes or put away.Got locked out when we arrived and was told it would cost £180 for someone to come out with a key which i thought was not fair.We had a nice couple help us collect the key and then again you tried to charge £25 this time.We was given a key which would not work then so a man came out then.So eventually got in thankfully.Paid a late charge check out till 1 but got woken up to cleaners coming in so door banging ect doing there job so ended up leaving early.
Unfortunately it was not the best stay due to the experience.Windows could not be opened so quite stuffy.Bathrooms was okay apart from shower not working in one.Rooms was adequate bed clean but uncomfortable.No where to hang clothes or put away.Got locked out when we arrived and was told it would cost £180 for someone to come out with a key which i thought was not fair.We had a nice couple help us collect the key and then again you tried to charge £25 this time.We was given a key which would not work then so a man came out then.So eventually got in thankfully.Paid a late charge check out till 1 but got woken up to cleaners coming in so door banging ect doing there job so ended up leaving early.
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Service
Service is inconsistent: while self check‑in and phone support helped some guests, others experienced code errors, deposit demands or delays, and slow or ineffective responses to power, heating, hot water, or internet problems.
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Denise
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unpaid mě back my deposit. And staff rude. Not respect
Unpaid mě back my deposit. And staff rude. Not respect
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E
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No electricity when I arrived, took 1 hr after many phone calls to get it seen too. Was late for my dinner appointment. In the morning was woken by dripping water from the room above. Very very poor for the money
No electricity when I arrived, took 1 hr after many phone calls to get it seen too. Was late for my dinner appointment. In the morning was woken by dripping water from the room above. Very very poor for the money
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Godfrey
Oct 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean linen and bathroom; handy cutlery, crockery and cleaning stuff, TV was in Polish but the 24 hr reception talked me through the settings and resolved it in a clear and friendly way. Bed and pillow more comfy than expected.
Clean linen and bathroom; handy cutlery, crockery and cleaning stuff, TV was in Polish but the 24 hr reception talked me through the settings and resolved it in a clear and friendly way. Bed and pillow more comfy than expected.
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Sonia
May 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I have never stayed anywhere that made it so difficult. On the day of my stay, I was sent a message asking me to phone so that the £100 deposit could be taken from my debit card. As I had already used the card to make the booking this seemed odd in itself, but when I phoned I was told I would have to go to a different property in the town centre to have my card swiped before they would give me the access code for the property I was booked into. They texted me the address, but the text never arrived. Once I had got to the town centre property and had my card swiped the receptionist texted me the access codes for where I was staying - but this text never arrived either. The whole thing added 45 minutes to my journey at the end of a tiring day, and seems completely pointless. Given that it's possible to buy a car online these days there was surely no need for me to turn up in person to supply card details which the hotel already had. I will definitely not stay here again.
I have never stayed anywhere that made it so difficult. On the day of my stay, I was sent a message asking me to phone so that the £100 deposit could be taken from my debit card. As I had already used the card to make the booking this seemed odd in itself, but when I phoned I was told I would have to go to a different property in the town centre to have my card swiped before they would give me the access code for the property I was booked into. They texted me the address, but the text never arrived. Once I had got to the town centre property and had my card swiped the receptionist texted me the access codes for where I was staying - but this text never arrived either. The whole thing added 45 minutes to my journey at the end of a tiring day, and seems completely pointless. Given that it's possible to buy a car online these days there was surely no need for me to turn up in person to supply card details which the hotel already had. I will definitely not stay here again.
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Martin
Oct 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ok, it is not the Ritz but for the price it actually not that bad. Telephone support number was answered quickly, pleasantly & professionally. Access code was sent very quickly by sms with the bedroom keysafe code. I slept well and there was tea & coffee making facilities in the room and a clean towel as well as a fridge & microwave. Television with remote control and excellent very fast Wi-Fi.All communal lighting was automatic so no need to search for a light switch. Ample off street parking and plenty of hot water in the shower room. It has a shared bathroom but that is reflected in the very reasonable price for Cheltenham with free parking. I will stay here again but as a solo traveller on business I have only myself to please.😁
Ok, it is not the Ritz but for the price it actually not that bad. Telephone support number was answered quickly, pleasantly & professionally. Access code was sent very quickly by sms with the bedroom keysafe code. I slept well and there was tea & coffee making facilities in the room and a clean towel as well as a fridge & microwave. Television with remote control and excellent very fast Wi-Fi.All communal lighting was automatic so no need to search for a light switch. Ample off street parking and plenty of hot water in the shower room. It has a shared bathroom but that is reflected in the very reasonable price for Cheltenham with free parking. I will stay here again but as a solo traveller on business I have only myself to please.😁
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JEREMY
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Excellent self-contained unit 4min walk from Cheltenham Spa Rail Station. Self check-in is easy as Rooms Booked staff will send essential info such as the Entrance door & Unit door codes by 2pm via email or massage to facilitate the check-in process. Room furniture, while considered old, are in functional condition. Shared bathrooms, however, are modern and clean. Glad that there are a few eateries, a Domino Pizza outlet and a Tesco Express supermarket within close proximity to meet our needs. For such affordable price, what more could we ask for?
Excellent self-contained unit 4min walk from Cheltenham Spa Rail Station. Self check-in is easy as Rooms Booked staff will send essential info such as the Entrance door & Unit door codes by 2pm via email or massage to facilitate the check-in process. Room furniture, while considered old, are in functional condition. Shared bathrooms, however, are modern and clean. Glad that there are a few eateries, a Domino Pizza outlet and a Tesco Express supermarket within close proximity to meet our needs. For such affordable price, what more could we ask for?
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John
Apr 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Terrible paid for a night and couldn’t get into the property. I phoned up to be told I needed to pay a £100 deposit. This wasn’t mentioned when I booked. Lost my room money. Phoned Expedia but impossible to talk to anyone all automated
Terrible paid for a night and couldn’t get into the property. I phoned up to be told I needed to pay a £100 deposit. This wasn’t mentioned when I booked. Lost my room money. Phoned Expedia but impossible to talk to anyone all automated
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Saqib
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Your staff send 3 different codes to access the room thats i wait outside the property more than one hour
Your staff send 3 different codes to access the room thats i wait outside the property more than one hour
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Jamie
Feb 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I had no heating i had no hot water no Internet i rang up roomsbooked and nothing was done about it
I had no heating i had no hot water no Internet i rang up roomsbooked and nothing was done about it
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Rob
Oct 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good stay. Very practical. Helpful support team.
Good stay. Very practical. Helpful support team.
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Location
Very convenient for Cheltenham Spa rail station and nearby shops and takeaways; a few note train or neighbour noise, and one mentions being a bit far from the city centre.
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Mohammed
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything is good ,included the room , the Space ,maybe the area is a bit far away the city center ,but in general ,it was good experience,despite the noisy sounds from the neighbors at the first night.
Everything is good ,included the room , the Space ,maybe the area is a bit far away the city center ,but in general ,it was good experience,despite the noisy sounds from the neighbors at the first night.
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Chris
Jan 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
For the price, this was very good value. The kitchen was useful, with an oven and one set of crockery and cutlery (but no corkscrew). The walls were a bit knocked about and shabby, but didn't impact the stay in any way. Very handy for the rail station, and a small parade of shops with takeaways and a Tesco Local for supplies.
For the price, this was very good value. The kitchen was useful, with an oven and one set of crockery and cutlery (but no corkscrew). The walls were a bit knocked about and shabby, but didn't impact the stay in any way. Very handy for the rail station, and a small parade of shops with takeaways and a Tesco Local for supplies.
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Jamie
Feb 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quiet locatiob close to station
Quiet locatiob close to station
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William
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient
Very convenient
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Mark
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Worst accommodation i've ever stayed in.Building is a prefab structure.Shared bathrooms and shower was out order from arrival until departure 4 days later.Smelled of mould which was masked with pine gel.No window or fan in the room.Walls were dirty.Waist high weeds in the parking area and open area.Right next to train line.
Worst accommodation i've ever stayed in.Building is a prefab structure.Shared bathrooms and shower was out order from arrival until departure 4 days later.Smelled of mould which was masked with pine gel.No window or fan in the room.Walls were dirty.Waist high weeds in the parking area and open area.Right next to train line.
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JEREMY
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Excellent self-contained unit 4min walk from Cheltenham Spa Rail Station. Self check-in is easy as Rooms Booked staff will send essential info such as the Entrance door & Unit door codes by 2pm via email or massage to facilitate the check-in process. Room furniture, while considered old, are in functional condition. Shared bathrooms, however, are modern and clean. Glad that there are a few eateries, a Domino Pizza outlet and a Tesco Express supermarket within close proximity to meet our needs. For such affordable price, what more could we ask for?
Excellent self-contained unit 4min walk from Cheltenham Spa Rail Station. Self check-in is easy as Rooms Booked staff will send essential info such as the Entrance door & Unit door codes by 2pm via email or massage to facilitate the check-in process. Room furniture, while considered old, are in functional condition. Shared bathrooms, however, are modern and clean. Glad that there are a few eateries, a Domino Pizza outlet and a Tesco Express supermarket within close proximity to meet our needs. For such affordable price, what more could we ask for?
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Paul
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
convenient, reasonable price compared to local rooms. hence I put up with noise from adjacent rooms and the train station
convenient, reasonable price compared to local rooms. hence I put up with noise from adjacent rooms and the train station
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Kamran
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
I never even got to check in. Wasted over an hour trying to contact them. Complete waste of my time and effort. I will not waste my time booking this hotel again and I would advise others not to waste their time aswell.
I never even got to check in. Wasted over an hour trying to contact them. Complete waste of my time and effort. I will not waste my time booking this hotel again and I would advise others not to waste their time aswell.
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Robin
Apr 2, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Parking was very good. We DID NOT STAY there due to the fact it is a SHARED TOILETS! We booked alternative accommodation at great expense! I REPORTED THIS TO YOU ON SUNDAY 29th March. The room was misold due advertised for holiday use and it's only an over priced Doss house. NOT HAPPY AT ALL!
Parking was very good. We DID NOT STAY there due to the fact it is a SHARED TOILETS! We booked alternative accommodation at great expense! I REPORTED THIS TO YOU ON SUNDAY 29th March. The room was misold due advertised for holiday use and it's only an over priced Doss house. NOT HAPPY AT ALL!
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David
Mar 15, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
The bed was broken and needs replaced, the bedding was frayed. The hotel loby door is pin controlled, but reality was you don't need the pin as the door just opens, making the whole property insecure
The bed was broken and needs replaced, the bedding was frayed. The hotel loby door is pin controlled, but reality was you don't need the pin as the door just opens, making the whole property insecure
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Hugh
Feb 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Cheap and cheerful. Great communication before the stay which was 5 star but the accommodation was what we paid for. It was clean and comfortable.
Cheap and cheerful. Great communication before the stay which was 5 star but the accommodation was what we paid for. It was clean and comfortable.
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Shaun
Jan 5, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Its a very basic set up.
Its a very basic set up.
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 14:00 to 23:30
Before 10:00
FAQs about Central Studios Gloucester Road by RoomsBooked - Free Parking
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:30, and check-out is at 10:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 13, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available at the property?
The property features an elevator and step-free entrances, making it accessible for guests with disabilities.
What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Cheltenham, within a 5-minute drive of Cheltenham Racecourse and Imperial Gardens. It is 1.1 miles from Parabola Arts Centre and Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for staying free are not provided.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-05: 92.00789929504394USD
- 2026-09-06: 47.85188722000122USD
- 2026-09-07: 66.44337837905884USD
- 2026-09-08: 67.46108755950928USD
- 2026-09-09: 66.44337837905884USD
- 2026-09-10: 67.46108755950928USD
- 2026-09-11: 66.44337837905884USD
- 2026-09-12: 90.59768862609863USD
- 2026-09-13: 48.69750235443115USD
- 2026-09-14: 68.69001555480956USD
- 2026-09-15: 64.85459200439453USD
- 2026-09-16: 64.800014037323USD
- 2026-09-17: 64.85459200439453USD
- 2026-09-18: 65.28713535232544USD
- 2026-09-19: 93.67002190551757USD
- 2026-09-20: 48.70000995483398USD
- 2026-09-21: 68.69001555480956USD
- 2026-09-22: 68.69001555480956USD
- 2026-09-23: 68.69001555480956USD
- 2026-09-24: 68.69001555480956USD
- 2026-09-25: 68.69001555480956USD
- 2026-09-26: 93.67002190551757USD
- 2026-09-27: 48.70000995483398USD
- 2026-09-28: 68.69001555480956USD
- 2026-09-29: 68.69001555480956USD
- 2026-09-30: 68.69001555480956USD
- 2026-10-01: 68.69001555480956USD
- 2026-10-02: 68.69001555480956USD
- 2026-10-03: 93.67002190551757USD
- 2026-10-04: 48.70000995483398USD
- 2026-10-05: 68.69001555480956USD
- 2026-10-06: 74.330016456604USD
- 2026-10-07: 74.330016456604USD
- 2026-10-08: 74.330016456604USD
- 2026-10-09: 74.330016456604USD
- 2026-10-10: 101.35050953369141USD
- 2026-10-11: 52.702804756164554USD
- 2026-10-12: 74.33259494323731USD
- 2026-10-13: 74.330016456604USD
- 2026-10-14: 74.33259494323731USD
- 2026-10-15: 69.3592037223816USD
- 2026-10-16: 67.46108755950928USD
- 2026-10-17: 101.35050953369141USD
- 2026-10-18: 52.702804756164554USD
- 2026-10-19: 74.33259494323731USD
- 2026-10-20: 74.33259494323731USD
- 2026-10-21: 74.33259494323731USD
- 2026-10-22: 74.33259494323731USD
- 2026-10-23: 121.6260182876587USD
- 2026-10-24: 168.92201125793457USD
- 2026-10-25: 48.70000995483398USD
- 2026-10-26: 74.33259494323731USD
- 2026-10-27: 74.33259494323731USD
- 2026-10-28: 74.33259494323731USD
- 2026-10-29: 74.33259494323731USD
- 2026-10-30: 74.33259494323731USD
- 2026-10-31: 101.36919691619873USD
- 2026-11-01: 47.30321450500488USD
- 2026-11-02: 74.330016456604USD
- 2026-11-03: 69.3592037223816USD
- 2026-11-04: 69.3592037223816USD
- 2026-11-05: 74.330016456604USD
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival.
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Breakage deposit: GBP 100 per stay
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Early check-in fee: GBP 13 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: GBP 13 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Housekeeping
Designated Smoking Area
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24-Hour Front Desk
Internet
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
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