Name: Best Western The Plough Hotel
Address: Bridge Street, Northampton, England, United Kingdom, Northampton, Northamptonshire, GB
Price range: US$70–US$194 per night
Rating: 7.1

What guests think

Across reviews of Plough Hotel, guests highlight a central, walkable location for shops, venues, and transport, while opinions on rooms and building features reflect an older property with a mix of comforts, compromises, and occasional noise.

Service stands out as a consistent highlight, with multiple mentions of helpful check-ins, upgrades, and welcoming attitudes. Rooms vary widely in size and comfort: some singles are very small or dated, while others are more spacious; some rooms use shared bathrooms, and the building has no lift. Cleanliness is often rated well, though a few guests reported dust or unpleasant odours, and breakfasts are typically enjoyed and considered good value with an occasional negative. Expect a budget-friendly, centrally located stay with warm service and basic, variable rooms in an older building.

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Facilities

On-site parking is generally easy or available, but one guest reported an expensive parking issue. There is no lift and several reviews note many stairs; there is an on-site bar and restaurant.

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10

Sue

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff, easy parking, warm welcome, good comfy warm room & hearty breakfast! Would stay again! Thank you to all the staff, superb service!

10

Vincent

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room and bar. Restaurant food quality is very good. Staff give a 5 star service.

6

Elaine

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient for town centre and sightseeing but surounding streets were drab and run-down. Very small number of staff, who went above and beyond to make us welcome. No lift and quite a few stairs (could be tricky for some). Room was extremely small but included fridge - useful in the heat.

8

Clive

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a good choice, not in a great part of the Town, but centrally located. Very clean room and restaurant/ bar area, and very friendly and helpful staff. As it was hot and no AC, we had the windows open, but this meant we could hear the traffic as it is on the main road

8

Anna

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful which is important. Room was spacious and plenty of bench space to put my things on as well as room for my suitcase. It has a shared bathroom which I've never had before in a hotel it was no problem l never had to wait to use the shower. Plenty of car parking space if your driving. Tv was tiny could have bought the next size was my only negative. Also no soap ,shampoo but l always bring my own. The hotel itself not the rooms has been modernized l thought it was going to be a traditional english pub.

8

John

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

no complaints but would have liked a lift or stairs to have rail on both sides

8

Dolores

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were given the family room on the second floor instead of a double room due to double booking. I would not recommend it if you have knee problems as there is no lift. Bed is comfortable had a good quiet nights sleep with the heater turned off. It is conveniently located to the Royal and Derngate theatre.

2

Paul

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It would be four or five stars if it wasn't for the car parking.. On returning from holiday I was faced with a £170 bill.

8

Lee

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking and good service

10

Glenn

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Maria and her colleague at the front desk were very helpful and friendly. Lovely warm welcome. Hotel is in a convenient area of town for shops, river, canal, pubs. Parking was available.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas clean or spotless. A few reported dust and unpleasant smells such as smoke or weed in rooms or corridors.

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8

Clive

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a good choice, not in a great part of the Town, but centrally located. Very clean room and restaurant/ bar area, and very friendly and helpful staff. As it was hot and no AC, we had the windows open, but this meant we could hear the traffic as it is on the main road

8

Emma

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfy bed. Clean mostly functioning bathrooms. Vert friendly chatty helpful female staff.

4

Jane

15 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The whole place wreaked of stale cigarettes

6

Karen

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok, but unfortunately our room had a smell to it as soon as you opened the door also the corridor smelt of weed both at night and in the morning. The staff were very friendly.

10

Katherine M

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great experience at the Plough! We were there for a function and the staff could not have been friendlier! Room was clean and very comfortable, and the breakfast was excellent and a great value at £10. Eady walking distance to centre of town. I would definitely stay again!

10

Sean

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was comfortable and clean. The stay was very pleasant. Bits of the decor could do with updating, but all perfectly serviceable.

8

Denise

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a last min one night booking ( when Grand Prix on so acc - hotels v expensive ) I wasn’t going just needed a room for the night . The room as I knew when booked was a single basic one that hadn’t been yet done up like the rest of the hotel but the bedding was spotless and the towels white and fluffy so all good . Recp and breakfast Staff were excellent v friendly and helpful even cooking me some vege Sausages .

4

Moses

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The whole room was very dusty and I couldn't breathe well. Just one night i spent there, came back sick. I think they have a nice building and could improve in their servuce. I couldn't stand the dusty environment last night. I really struggle 😩

10

JOSEPHINE

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

I love everything about this property, lovely staff, warm and cosy, home from home feel, quiet, spotlessly clean, lovely food, great location in town centre, convenient to everything,

10

Janet

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was really great. Lovely helpful, friendly staff and very clean. Great full english breakfast. Close to all amenities. Would highly recommend.

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Rooms

Rooms vary widely: some singles are extremely small or dated, while others are larger and comfortable. Some rooms have shared bathrooms.

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Elaine

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient for town centre and sightseeing but surounding streets were drab and run-down. Very small number of staff, who went above and beyond to make us welcome. No lift and quite a few stairs (could be tricky for some). Room was extremely small but included fridge - useful in the heat.

8

Anna

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful which is important. Room was spacious and plenty of bench space to put my things on as well as room for my suitcase. It has a shared bathroom which I've never had before in a hotel it was no problem l never had to wait to use the shower. Plenty of car parking space if your driving. Tv was tiny could have bought the next size was my only negative. Also no soap ,shampoo but l always bring my own. The hotel itself not the rooms has been modernized l thought it was going to be a traditional english pub.

8

Samah

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It wasn’t clear for me that the room I booked has a shared bathroom, I had to pay extra 60 pounds to upgrade to a double room with a bathroom

8

Carolynne

2 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was lovely. And the property was very nice. In the front rooms, the street noise was a little loud. But otherwise it was a great stay.

6

Alessandro

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The single room was extremely small no space for a small desk Parking was ok

2

Titus

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. Chose the hotel for its closeness to the university but should have read the reviews a bit closely. The online pictures are misleading. The staff were friendly but all other things were terrible. Started with a crammed cage-like single room, hot, noisy with barely enough room to move around. Was cautious with the window, fearing the laches might come loose. Awful and bland breakfast.

10

Sean

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was comfortable and clean. The stay was very pleasant. Bits of the decor could do with updating, but all perfectly serviceable.

10

Stuart

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needed somewhere close to town for work social at the Saints. This was great value for money and the service was fantastic. I’d booked a single room, but it was too hot for me and they changed me to a cooler, double room for no extra cost at all. Great service. Thankyou!

4

Jeremy

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was okay, but just that. There was good parking, but the rooms were a little run down, and the walls were thin. The price was right for staying in town, but I would likely try somewhere else next time.

8

Kayleigh

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for our stay, close to all facilities. We had a room on the ring road but couldn’t hear traffic. Over all pleasant stay.

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Service

Service is a standout, with frequent praise for friendly, accommodating staff, smooth check-ins, and helpful gestures like upgrades and luggage assistance. One review noted poor response from the night porter.

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10

Sue

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff, easy parking, warm welcome, good comfy warm room & hearty breakfast! Would stay again! Thank you to all the staff, superb service!

10

Thin

26 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Plough Hotel, Northampton is the most friendliest hotel. Manager Rodica, Staffs Christina, Maria, Charlotte, Nadia, Vince and house keeping staffs are wonderful. Building is great historian period one which I love it. Our family will visit there again. Many thanks for taking care while we stay. 💚

10

Vincent

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room and bar. Restaurant food quality is very good. Staff give a 5 star service.

10

T

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Brilliant hotel receptionists was so helpful off to buy her a drink best check in ever

10

JOSEPHINE

9 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I was welcomed by 'Christine' at the front desk on my arrival, she was so welcoming, smiling, friendly and she was most helpful throughout every aspect of my stay and nothing was a problem for her. The hotel was very clean and well run and most comfortable, homely and pleasant throughout my stay. A lovely experience throughout!

10

Charle

21 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay was amazing. It was my first stop over from lying from Africa. The staff are incredible and very friendly. I highly recommend the Plough hotel for anyone visiting Northampton

10

Cindy

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When I checked in, I was automatically upgraded to a larger room. Staff were friendly and accommodating. My suitcase was carried up to my room by a staff member. I paid extra for the breakfast for convenience. Walkable to plenty of shopping and restaurants. It was a 15 minute walk from the train station.

10

Stuart

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needed somewhere close to town for work social at the Saints. This was great value for money and the service was fantastic. I’d booked a single room, but it was too hot for me and they changed me to a cooler, double room for no extra cost at all. Great service. Thankyou!

2

David

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Literally nothing in the room worked no plugs so no lamps,tv,fan,kettle etc. I discussed this with the night porter but no offer to even look at it. Terrible noisy night which i wouldn't normally complain about but forced to open a window and the hotel is on a busy intersection. Defo a no return, i left at 4am to sleep in the car

10

Glenn

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Maria and her colleague at the front desk were very helpful and friendly. Lovely warm welcome. Hotel is in a convenient area of town for shops, river, canal, pubs. Parking was available.

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Location

Centrally located and walkable to shops, restaurants, the stadium, theatre, and the train station. Some noted drab surrounding streets and occasional traffic noise in front-facing rooms.

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Elaine

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient for town centre and sightseeing but surounding streets were drab and run-down. Very small number of staff, who went above and beyond to make us welcome. No lift and quite a few stairs (could be tricky for some). Room was extremely small but included fridge - useful in the heat.

8

Clive

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a good choice, not in a great part of the Town, but centrally located. Very clean room and restaurant/ bar area, and very friendly and helpful staff. As it was hot and no AC, we had the windows open, but this meant we could hear the traffic as it is on the main road

8

Carolynne

2 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was lovely. And the property was very nice. In the front rooms, the street noise was a little loud. But otherwise it was a great stay.

8

Dolores

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were given the family room on the second floor instead of a double room due to double booking. I would not recommend it if you have knee problems as there is no lift. Bed is comfortable had a good quiet nights sleep with the heater turned off. It is conveniently located to the Royal and Derngate theatre.

10

Katherine M

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great experience at the Plough! We were there for a function and the staff could not have been friendlier! Room was clean and very comfortable, and the breakfast was excellent and a great value at £10. Eady walking distance to centre of town. I would definitely stay again!

10

Siobhan

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great, comfortable room, easy walk to the stadium, lovely breakfast.

10

Cindy

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When I checked in, I was automatically upgraded to a larger room. Staff were friendly and accommodating. My suitcase was carried up to my room by a staff member. I paid extra for the breakfast for convenience. Walkable to plenty of shopping and restaurants. It was a 15 minute walk from the train station.

8

Jari

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice small hotel. Good location and very friendly staff. Breakfast was ok. Old building but good experience.

8

Kayleigh

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for our stay, close to all facilities. We had a room on the ring road but couldn’t hear traffic. Over all pleasant stay.

10

Glenn

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Maria and her colleague at the front desk were very helpful and friendly. Lovely warm welcome. Hotel is in a convenient area of town for shops, river, canal, pubs. Parking was available.

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Dining

Breakfast is generally enjoyed and seen as good value, with several mentions of a tasty full English and helpful dietary requests; one review found it bland. A few comments also praise the on-site restaurant food.

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10

Sue

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff, easy parking, warm welcome, good comfy warm room & hearty breakfast! Would stay again! Thank you to all the staff, superb service!

10

Vincent

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room and bar. Restaurant food quality is very good. Staff give a 5 star service.

10

Craig

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

And the breakfast was very adequate in the morning. Overall, a great day.

10

Katherine M

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great experience at the Plough! We were there for a function and the staff could not have been friendlier! Room was clean and very comfortable, and the breakfast was excellent and a great value at £10. Eady walking distance to centre of town. I would definitely stay again!

2

Titus

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. Chose the hotel for its closeness to the university but should have read the reviews a bit closely. The online pictures are misleading. The staff were friendly but all other things were terrible. Started with a crammed cage-like single room, hot, noisy with barely enough room to move around. Was cautious with the window, fearing the laches might come loose. Awful and bland breakfast.

10

Siobhan

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great, comfortable room, easy walk to the stadium, lovely breakfast.

8

Jari

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice small hotel. Good location and very friendly staff. Breakfast was ok. Old building but good experience.

8

Denise

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a last min one night booking ( when Grand Prix on so acc - hotels v expensive ) I wasn’t going just needed a room for the night . The room as I knew when booked was a single basic one that hadn’t been yet done up like the rest of the hotel but the bedding was spotless and the towels white and fluffy so all good . Recp and breakfast Staff were excellent v friendly and helpful even cooking me some vege Sausages .

10

JOSEPHINE

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

I love everything about this property, lovely staff, warm and cosy, home from home feel, quiet, spotlessly clean, lovely food, great location in town centre, convenient to everything,

10

Janet

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was really great. Lovely helpful, friendly staff and very clean. Great full english breakfast. Close to all amenities. Would highly recommend.

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Month	Average price
January	US$75
February	US$85
March	US$89
April	US$86
May	US$91
June	US$101
July	US$155
August	US$95
September	US$92
October	US$81
November	US$91
December	US$87

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $101	5 $74
6 $70	7 $110	8 $164	9 $166	10 $97	11 $98	12 $194
13 $70	14 $88	15 $140	16 $141	17 $74	18 $70	19 $82
20 $73	21 $125	22 $140	23 $157	24 $119	25	26 $194
27 $118	28 $125	29 $185	30 $158

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $99	2 $82	3 $104
4 $79	5 $130	6 $160	7 $157	8 $84	9 $88	10 $135
11 $82	12 $106	13 $166	14 $121	15 $79	16 $81	17 $117
18 $93	19 $102	20 $123	21 $112	22 $93	23 $93	24 $102
25 $93	26 $102	27 $123	28 $112	29 $93	30 $93	31 $102

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