Name: ibis budget Sheffield Arena
Address: 298 Attercliffe Common, Attercliffe, Sheffield, Sheffield District, England, United Kingdom, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, GB
Price range: $43–$196 per night
Rating: 7.27

What guests think

ibis budget Sheffield Arena is praised for its unbeatable location by the arena and sports venues, while feedback consistently notes very basic, compact rooms with minimal amenities and a paid, limited car park that can fill quickly.

Many guests find the staff friendly and helpful, though there are occasional reports of slow check in or unsympathetic responses. Cleanliness is generally acceptable but mixed, with some complaints about odours, pests or worn fittings, and several stays affected by an out-of-order lift. Breakfast is continental only and feedback ranges from adequate to poor, while overall value depends heavily on the rate paid. Expect a simple, no-frills stay focused on location.

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Facilities

On-site parking is limited and paid, and several stays mention the lift being out of order for days. Facilities are minimal beyond reception snacks and drinks.

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Stephen

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location for Sheffield Arena. There were no parking spaces left but they had arranged an overflow car park with a neighbouring business which was great. We were on the 4th floor and the lift wasnt working, which we werent informed about until after we'd booked a no cancellation tariff, this was quite poor. The room was satisfactory for what we needed but the breakfast was poor for £8.50. Overall it wasnt worth £156 for the night but was still cheaper than premier inn and teavelodge in the dame area.

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Sarah

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff friendly and welcoming, Basic room but with plenty of space for a solo traveller for just one night. Compact but efficient. No kettle but supplied on request which was welcome. TV wouldn't change channel despite trying two remotes but they did offer to change room. Heating worked great and heated up really quick. Hot water in shower (not super powerful, but adequate) Only really disappointing point was the £8.50 charge for parking!!This is too excessive for a budget hotel.

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Marie

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Budget option but remember to factor on the £8.50 per day parking fee!

8

Mr C P

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good place just lift out of order too Long broken from Last Saturday now it’s Tuesday not fixed yet not good on higher floor guest staying

8

hayley

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

£8.50 for parking which isn’t mentioned prior

10

Sadie

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small car park and we arrived late evening but ok, friendly staff and easy check in

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krzysztof

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, ibis as an organization that needs to improve their standards. The elevator and coffee machine did not work all 4 days we were there. Reviewing previous comments we see that the elevator has been out of service since April 14!!! Ibis, send someone to repair the elevator!!!! The coffee machine was out of service as well. The staff were wonderful. They problem solved and brought out boiling water in a thermos. However, not the same as selecting a flat white or cafe latte. Ibis, have some pride.

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Lorraine

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for the Sheffield arena. The car park was full, however there’s a overspill car

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Mr C P

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Value for money but sadly lift was out of order for 4 days

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hayley

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Limited parking on busy days mainly Friday-Sunday with an extra charge of £8.50 per car & don’t accept cash, card payments only. No kettle/drink facilities within the room but for an additional charge you can purchase drinks from reception.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms and common areas clean, but feedback is mixed. Reports include stained linens, odours, pests (ants/flies/cockroach), and some tired areas.

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Jack

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was blood on my towel, though the rest of the room was clean and the staff were very friendly.

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Charlotte

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Honestly all would have been fine if it wasn't for the cockroach we had to kick out of our room. Other than that can't fault the staff there they were very helpful and the room itself was perfect for what we paid for.

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Steven

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very clean, quiet, and the bed was comfortable too. Very good value for money

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Victoria

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic but you get what you pay for. Although I did not pay for the flies. Lots of them. Would I stay again? No, I’ll buy a tent.

10

Lucinda

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For a budget hotel, this is a great choice. The rooms are small but cleverly designed so that you have everything you need. The lighting makes the rooms feel very cosy. The room was incredibly clean. The staff were friendly and incredibly hard working. It was a lovely stay.

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Nicola

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ibis basic is just that but the rooms were well maintained, clean and the staff were all very friendly and helpful.

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simon

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Smelled like Urine, noisy with loads of kids running around. Constant yelling outside I had a young man in the lift threatening to kill someone on a call - I believe it was the police! Which terrified my young son. Bed was uncomfortable and room had a shower which leaked over the whole floor as no curtain. Breakfast tables were all dirty and no one was around to clean anything up. I actually felt sorry for the 1 staff member and helped clean up the dinning area. No staff available, all were bad english speakers It was 2 days of hell! Made our trip feel so miserable

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Scott

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible. There was an excrement stain on the pillowcase. Grotesque.

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Carys

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean and staff were lovely, but the breakfast options are limited to cold food (besides toast). There was lots of ants coming in under the door in the breakfast area, even ants on syrup bottles by the food.

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Thomas

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Alright for a cheap hotel. Would have been disappointed if I’d paid anywhere near the advertised room price. Key cards for room kept stopping working, very basic rooms, not very clean, needs renovating.

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Rooms

Rooms are very compact and minimalist, with an open shower and sink plus a toilet cubicle that limits privacy; some have a bunk above the double. Comfort and noise vary, with thin mattresses, poor TV reception, and traffic or industrial noise noted.

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Diane

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The mattress and pillow were so uncomfortable both me and husband couldn't sleep till totally exhausted near dawn. Never experienced in any hotel b4. Would never return to Ibis.

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caroline dean

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Shower steps out into the bedroom so no privacy when getting dresses. Not ideal when sharing with a collegue

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Amanda

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good - Fab bed and very quiet, excellent location for my needs. Unexpected and not so good - Had to ask for things I imagined were standard like a kettle. I booked two rooms but they were on different floors and not initially recognised when booking in. Didn’t like the bathroom set up at all. Shower steps out into the bedroom area, sink is in the bedroom area, toilet is a box. No privacy with this set up at all. Was not cheap in price so i did expect more. It’s my first time in an ibis and I’m not likely to return really.

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Anna

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic twin bed accommodation. Shower in the bedroom made sharing with teen child awkward as nowhere to dry/change privately. Mattress was uncomfortable and the TV reception made it almost unwatchable. Convenient for tram into Sheffield/out to Meadowhall. Would not book again.

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JENNY

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick efficient check-in all the staff we spoke to were very polite directed straight to the car park after paying £7. Be aware there’s lots of street parking close by if you want to save yourself the parking fee whilst going to a concert. Rooms are very basic and very small. We booked a double room but had one with a bunkbed over the top of the double. No tea or coffee making facilities and paper cup on the sink which is inside the bedroom separate toilet cubicle and separate shower cubicle. All working and hot water in the shower, but it’s definitely a budget hotel. Bed is ok but again not the most comfy! Perfect location for the arena it’s 2 mins walk across the car park. We didn’t have breakfast so cant comment on that. Just a few tables in reception for this.

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Kishan

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms wayyyy too hot. Air cooling machine (there is no air condiitoning) was not working so i had to keep my window open overnight. However window barely opens. Furthermore, hotel is right next to a truck depot or factory or something, so very noisy overnight. Barely got any sleep.

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Stuart

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Budget is definitely what you get! The staff, the secure parking, the front of house facilities and the breakfast…all great. The most important hotel facilities however, the bedrooms are poor to say the least. Starting with the mattress…thin (10cm) and uncomfortable..adding back ache to your tired body. The tv…small (24”) and unwatchable heavily pixelated BBC and ITV channels. Open plan bathroom giving no privacy to sharing colleagues. No kettle!! The only upside…great aircon

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Simon

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Probably should have known better. The usual de-humanising, plastic-clad box of a room, paper cups, etc,...no plug points anywhere near bed

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Hafiz M

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

slow internet. poor heating

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Joanne

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Expensive for a tiny room with bare essentials

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Service

Most reviews highlight friendly, welcoming staff and easy check in. A minority mention slow or inflexible service, miscommunication, or occasional rudeness.

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Diane

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at 2.30pm only to be told the official check-in time wasn’t until 3pm but if we wanted to pay £20 we could have our room straight away! We declined your ‘offer’ to pay £20 and sat in reception for 30 minutes until we were ‘allowed’ to get the key for the room we had booked. What kind of customer service is that? The room was available for occupancy so what did you hope to gain by not giving us the room just 30 minutes early? Shocking behaviour in my opinion, absolutely terrible and will definitely put us off booking with Ibis in the future. Next time we stay in Sheffield we will look for a different hotel. And, if that wasn’t bad enough, while we were sat in Reception waiting for 3pm to come around, someone came and checked in at 2.50pm! “Rules are Rules” absolutely despicable on behalf of your reception.

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JILL

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel could not be better placed for my visit to the arena. It was perfectly clean and spotless. Staff i met were very friendly and professional. Thankyou Jill

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Samantha

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in was quick and the front desk customer service I received was excellent. The room, and bathroom are clean, well maintained and comfortable, with an additional guest sofa bed. The WiFi connection is very good with work desk and space for luggage.

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Michael

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Did what it said on the tin. Comfortable bed, all the essentials. Staff very helpful & approachable. Only downside, was check in was extremely slow even after completing most of it on-line. Great for what we needed

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Kev

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel in great location for Arena and EIS. Very clean and staff very friendly, helpful and welcoming. Room was compact but comfortable. It was great for the price. We had breakfast which was ok but very handy as we were in a rush. We will definitely use again.

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Ayesha

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room really small window doesn’t shut so was so loud from the cars and was cold. Got woke up at 9am in the morning by a cleaning walking into my room unexpectedly and was really angry about that won’t be staying ever again!

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Clare

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I think that the customer service we received from robert was excellent. Could see how hard he was working and yet had time to help everyone.

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Sarah

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It definitely is a budget hotel but if you need something close to the Arena it's perfect! Just a short walk from the hotel to the venue, and a bit further if you want Meadowhall etc. Very basic room but bed was clean & comfy and shower was powerful & hot. Breakfast included and perfectly adequate. All the staff were lovely, helpful and friendly.

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Nicola

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ibis basic is just that but the rooms were well maintained, clean and the staff were all very friendly and helpful.

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Douglas

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were unaware that the lift was oit of order. Upon hearing a telephone conversation, i heard the staff say that everyone was contacted regarding the lift. Can i say we weren't at all. We were on the 4th floor, luckily we were ok with the stairs. But did they really let everyone know. The receptionist was very miserable as well. Not going back.

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Location

Outstanding location for Utilita Sheffield Arena, EIS and Ice Sheffield, with tram links and Meadowhall nearby. A few guests mention road or industrial noise.

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Marc

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay there a few times now, ideal for the links we need when we travel by car.

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Timothy

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed as we were going to The Arena for a concert and it was perfect, a 2 minute walk across the Car Park.The room was very basic, small and strangely laid out but it was perfectfor our needs. , The main bed was incredibly comfortable, the additional bed goes over the top of the main , we did not use it , the ladder did let the room down though ( it was not a problem for us but others may complain) paint peeling all off . Staff were lovely , helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was continental, Meats and cheeses , good selection of other things. There was a guest who inquired about Gluten free products but none were available so thats something to bear in mind. We would go back , not 5 star in the respect of a 5 star hotel but for the money it definitely a 5 form us. Thank you.

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Mr C P

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value perfect location to Sheffield arena 300 Meters walk . Stsy again and again .

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Anthony

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, easy to find and it would be perfect for the Sheffield Arena.

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Melanie

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great for getting to Ice Sheffield, Arena and Meadowhall.

10

Lorna

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic but clean. Beds were comfy. Drinks and snacks available at the reception. Excellent location for the arena.

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Kishan

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms wayyyy too hot. Air cooling machine (there is no air condiitoning) was not working so i had to keep my window open overnight. However window barely opens. Furthermore, hotel is right next to a truck depot or factory or something, so very noisy overnight. Barely got any sleep.

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laura

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Basic but perfect for catching a show at the utility areana, good transport to city center and meadowhall is walkable as well

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Lorraine

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for the Sheffield arena. The car park was full, however there’s a overspill car

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Gary

Dec 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Noise from traffic all night not double glazed charge for parking in it’s own car park after paying to stay in hotel is a rip off

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Dining

Breakfast is continental only and quality is inconsistent, ranging from adequate choice to sparse or stale. The area can get busy and a few cleanliness issues were noted.

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Timothy

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed as we were going to The Arena for a concert and it was perfect, a 2 minute walk across the Car Park.The room was very basic, small and strangely laid out but it was perfectfor our needs. , The main bed was incredibly comfortable, the additional bed goes over the top of the main , we did not use it , the ladder did let the room down though ( it was not a problem for us but others may complain) paint peeling all off . Staff were lovely , helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was continental, Meats and cheeses , good selection of other things. There was a guest who inquired about Gluten free products but none were available so thats something to bear in mind. We would go back , not 5 star in the respect of a 5 star hotel but for the money it definitely a 5 form us. Thank you.

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Anne-Clothilde

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in, clean hotel. The room is small but that was perfectly suited for a single person travelling for work. The breakfast was better than previous reviews have mentioned, they have a good selection of bread, pastry, cereals, fruits and cold meats, with a freshly ground beans coffee machine. They might not do fried up breakfast but that allows them to start the breakfast at 6:30am, which is much appreciated when travelling for work. They also have a microwave you can use during the day

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John

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All clean, quite good breakfast

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Julie

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast looked very stale. Didn't have it. Parking ok - one space left when we arrived.

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Caroline

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was the ease of getting to the Arena to see Lionel Ritchie. Parking although we were in the overflow car park, was cheaper and also better than Arena parking. Breakfast was really good choice and staff kept replenishing it all the time. Option to make a brew in your room wouldve been good though.

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Darren

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was good but breakfast was abit sparce.

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Graham

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very basis hotel for £190 a night due to being next to Sheffield arena. No cooked breakfast just toast cereal and hot drinks in paper cups. No iron in room or anything else I gave it 2 stars as it had a TV. Window wouldn’t shut and spent the night listening to foxes in the bins or the doggers in the carpark. But staff nice though and clean. Worth getting a room if it’s £30 a night you pay for what you get. Oh also had to pay the hotel £7 for the pleasure to park in its own carpark. Surprised I wasn’t charged per sheet of bog roll or for having a bed.

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Sean

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fine for the price, breakfast was a bit lacking.

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Marcus

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The twin room is actually a bunk bed! That is not what was expected or advertised. So it’s dishonest. The breakfast is cold meats etc, nothing hot. Again, for the price it should be a cooked breakfast. Felt stitched up.

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Carys

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean and staff were lovely, but the breakfast options are limited to cold food (besides toast). There was lots of ants coming in under the door in the breakfast area, even ants on syrup bottles by the food.

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Month	Average price
January	$76
February	$69
March	$58
April	$61
May	$57
June	$68
July	$112
August	$67
September	$84
October	$69
November	$68
December	$59

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $74	5 $88
6 $54	7 $53	8 $71	9 $78	10 $55	11 $60	12 $81
13 $56	14 $74	15 $89	16 $96	17 $75	18 $60	19 $81
20 $59	21 $57	22 $77	23 $64	24 $66	25 $60	26 $82
27 $49	28 $50	29 $82	30 $70

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $57	2 $62	3 $84
4 $68	5 $68	6 $65	7	8 $54	9 $62	10 $84
11 $43	12 $50	13 $65	14 $64	15 $75	16 $62	17
18 $43	19 $49	20 $76	21 $77	22 $77	23 $161	24 $196
25 $43	26 $53	27 $57	28 $58	29 $55	30 $62	31 $84

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