Edward Hotel, Gloucester

88-92 London Rd, Gloucester, GL1 3PG
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Built in the 1890s, this Grade II Victorian townhouse hotel offers comfortable, well-appointed accommodation at great-value rates just a short stroll from Glouc... more

 

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  July 20, 2008

    "A good-value standard hotel for a small city" (108098244)

    I found the room attractive and very comfortable. Drinks and biscuits tray was welcome. The bathroom, although clean, was a bit out-dated. Breakfast (cooked) was good and promptly served. Just outside the main city centre and therefore relatively quiet. I would certainly stay again if the opportunity arose.

    Nothing worthy of comment.

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  • 10/10 Peter ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Sevenoaks , GB  on  July 17, 2008

    "Excellent in every respect." (108033442)

    quiet, well furnished and characterful room, very efficient shower, good breakfast, excellent location

    minor point - bedside lamp not working; also car park to rear not well signposted and even the hotel itself could do with a more prominent sign for those coming from the east along London Road.

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  July 16, 2008

    "We enjoyed our stay, we needed somewhere where we would be welcome for a leisure weekend break and the hotel provided this for us." (108064315)

    Even though this hotel is marked as a 2 star the reception we got and facilities were more of a 3 star and the staff were only too pleased to help and cater for you.

    I didn't find any bad points on our stay.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 30, 2008

    "Overall a very enjoyable stay." (97020233)

    Excellent breakfast service / food. Helpful and friendly staff. Plentiful supply of tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Good cleaning service.

    Bedside light bulb missing. Reported on arrival but not replaced. Booked a Superior room, but no way of knowing what we got for the extra cost.

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  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  June 27, 2008

    "Overall, I enjoyed my stay in Gloucester at this hotel. I had a superior double, the only room available at the time, which I think was a little overpriced (ten pounds or so). However, it was nice to get a slight discount (five pounds/night) for being a single traveller in the double room. I have not been in any other hotels in the area, but for a longer stay, I would likely have stayed elsewhere. " (97967314)

    Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, and they were flexible on the full English for vegetarians. The bed was surprisingly comfortable. The hotel was easy to find. There were some toiletries and a water cooker with tea, coffee, and biscuits/cookies provided. The room and bed were of a decent size for England.

    The hotel room was a bit worn down, bits of carpet missing and cracks in the wall or torn off wallpaper. The bathroom is small, and the only light was a on pull string which I couldn't reach without standing on something. The location is further from the center of town (I was there for an event at the Guildhall) than advertised; it is a good ten minute walk, not five, and with luggage that can make a difference. Screens in the windows would have been nice, as the housekeeping leaves them open; I had various flying insects in my room each night when I returned.

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  • 9/10 Steven ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Hull , GB  on  August 21, 2008

    "Very good hotel all round. Will be back." (107129695)

    Nice and friendly atmosphere. Helpful staff. Good parking facilities.

  • 9/10 Nick ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Halifax , GB  on  August 8, 2008

    "No hesitation to recommend" (108036793)

    Breakfast; staff in dining room; bed; quiet

    wifi did not work with pw supplied;

  • 6/10 Brian ( Mature couple) 

    from Much wenlock , GB  on  February 28, 2008

    "The accommodation description given on the website was accurate, as were the directions to find the hotel. The general appearance of the hotel was good which is encouraging when one arrives. The hotel is well situated within a comfortable walking distance of the city centre facilities. Whilst there are pubs and restaurants in close proximity to the hotel we did not use them during our short stay, preferring to visit those in the city centre. We stayed in Gloucester over the weekend and there were no problems in the evenings often associated with city centres. It is a good idea to book restaurant seats in advance on Friday and Saturday evenings as they become full from quite early in the evening." (97159913)

    Pleasant room, friendly helpful staff, good position in city, adequate free parking.

    Faulty unusable drawer in wardrobe area. In-room TV reception very poor (We were informed that this was due to the recent construction of aerials on the nearby hospital and that the hotel were trying to remedy the problem)

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  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  December 18, 2007

    "Great breakfast. Staff attentive but not overbearing" (97114305)

    Large room, nice and quiet

    4 of 4 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Same sex couple) 

    on  June 28, 2008

    "This is the fourth time I've stayed at this hotel and I will certainly be staying again." (97233010)

    I have had excellent service. The breakfast is very good and the staff are always very helpful.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 27, 2008

    "Clean adequate room. Good breakfast and a quiet room." (97162081)

    close to town with off street parking. Internet access was free.

  • 9/10 Debra ( Mature couple) 

    from Beechworth , AU  on  June 21, 2008

    "Would recommend this hotel to friends and family. Enjoyed stay very much." (97049008)

    Nice, clean, quiet and friendly. Good value for money. Handy to shopping area and accessable to buses.

    Slow internet connection.

  • 9/10 William ( Mature couple) 

    from Peel, isle of man , GB  on  February 22, 2008

    "Helpful and friendly staff. TV signal poor." (97246597)

    Good access to city while not being in busy centre

    Stairs

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  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Other) 

    on  May 29, 2008

    I liked the fact it was very close to the town and very easy to find.

  • 4/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  February 19, 2008

    The bed was comfortable

    The bathroom was sub-standard and the approach to the Car Park was appalling. In fact we suffered a punctured tyre

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  May 25, 2008

    "Achieved what I wanted at a reasonable price (even with the upgrade to the superior room)." (97765300)

    Good overall; ability to park was a plus point. Room was nicely decorated.

    Nothing apart from the rough road to the parking area. It is also a good few minutes walk from the centre of Gloucester.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  February 13, 2008

    The staff were extremely helpful and the room was very nice (and close to Kingsholm). The hotel was extremely easy to find.

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  May 19, 2008

    "Perfectly fine and an excellent value for under 50 pounds single." (97679804)

    A very quiet room with extremely fast and well-connected wireless internet; an ample and tasty full English breakfast; an easy walk to Gloucester centre.

    Nothing bad of note - a low ceiling in a top floor room (which also meant a climb of several flights); good TV reception but limited choice of channels.

  • 9/10 Michael ( Mature couple) 

    from Cottesmore , GB  on  May 19, 2008

    "This hotel was easy to find - the instructions on the website were very clear. Everything was clean and tidy. The staff were very friendly. The food was good, with a wide range of things available for breakfast.There was lots of information about things to do, places to visit and places to eat and drink." (97736308)

    A lovely place to stop after a day's driving. We were 'upgraded' as the room we paid for was not available.

    n/a

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  February 7, 2008

    "what was in the bedroom" (97180499)

    location

    no iron in room,smoking bedroom was small

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Family with older children) 

    on  May 17, 2008

    "the stay overall was pleasent, the hotel and the staff were very welcoming. the staff provided information regarding the area which is very helpful when in a new town. the food and facilities avalible were of a high standard and i would definatly reccommend this hotel to friends and stay there again" (97238929)

    staff were extremely friendly and helpful regarding the surrounding area. the hotel was homely with a welcoming feel

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  February 5, 2008

    "It's a decent, clean hotel, ideally placed for Gloucester city centre and has ameneties nearby. The price is very good too for quick overnight stays." (97396458)

    Location and decent morning breakfast; easy to find

    Awful pot-holed road to get to the hotel car park. Very uninviting.

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  • 10/10 Tracy ( Mature couple) 

    from Preston , GB  on  May 8, 2008

    "Very good and would recommend and stay again. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast good and plenty of extra toast! ;-) Close to city centre and plenty of information about the local area." (97137921)

    Pleasant staff, clean hotel, lots of information for local area and recommended restaurants. Free wi fi. Close to city centre.

  • 7/10 Kas ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Alperton , GB  on  December 19, 2007

    "fairly good for the area, no major problems" (97155679)

    location, breakfast, bathroom

    tv not picking up BBC 1, internet blocks yahoo mail

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  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 3, 2008

    "Good location for Gloucester, 20 minutes into the centre. Good restaurants. This hotel is very good value for money." (97804676)

    Excellent hotel, good breakfast. Our room at the back,was very quiet.

    No bad points worth mentioning. Very cold in Gloucester at the time of our stay.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 1, 2008

    "Stay at this hotel!" (97275280)

    The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Good location for going into the city.

    Access to the car park a bit tricky...and the road is in poor condition.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  December 16, 2007

    "The hotel was OK for the price. Have complained about lack of Fairtrade tea and coffee. Hot water not quite hot enough. Staff kind and polite." (97019699)

    The room was warm during a cold snap. The bed was comfy and the staff were polite.

    The water in the shower did not quite get hot enough, although it was just about adequate. The TV was badly adjusted, showing ridiculous colours (e.g. green newsreaders). The tea and coffee in the room was not a Fairtrade brand.

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  • 8/10 Richard ( Family with young children) 

    from Wokingham , GB  on  April 30, 2008

    "Very good care from the hardworking receptionist who seemed to be on her own most of the time." (97141968)

    Spacious and close to the centre of Gloucester

    A little dark and the extractor fans were noisy, woke children when used at night.

  • 9/10 Graham ( Mature couple) 

    from Oldbury , GB  on  November 18, 2007

    "A nice quiet hotel, where anyone would find it easy to relax. A great central area for people who wish to explore Gloucestershire can stay. Overall, a lovely relaxing break." (97980396)

    Friendly, pleasant staff. Easy walking distance to town, station and facilities. Bus stops right outside ( To Cheltenham etc. )

    Nothing we can think of.

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  • 9/10 Anne ( Mature couple) 

    from Bury , GB  on  April 23, 2008

    "Good value and easy to get into Gloucester town." (97373545)

    Excellent value for money, friendly and helpful staff and an excellent breakfast. Woudl recommend this hotel.

    Because weather conditions were cold, when we came back before 5 pm, when the heating came on, the bedroom was cool.

  • 3/10 Mandy ( Mature couple) 

    from Heath and reach , GB  on  April 23, 2008

    I liked the large, double bed and plenty of wardrobe space. Good quality breakfast with proper bacon and sausages. Nice to be able to open the window and control the radiator. Off road parking is handy, although limited.

    Horrid decor, very retro but not in a good way. Tiny shower cubicle and cramped bathroom. No tissues, shower gel or lotion.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Other) 

    on  April 23, 2008

    "They didn't do evening meals at weekends, the ability if possible to book a parking space." (97991310)

    The room, the food, the friendly staff

    Mattress could have been firmer - no evening meals at weekends thats it

  • 6/10 Dawn ( Mature couple) 

    from Aldershot , GB  on  October 31, 2007

    "Friendly staff; Good Decor; Reasonable breakfast - although needed to have the coffee more readily available (possibly leave jug on side with juices?) Not impressed with the superior room as the big bed was in fact 2 singles pushed together! No hand towel by sink in bathroom - just 2 towels supplied each. Shower not very powerful again with a superior room would have expected a little better. Would stay there again as very handy for town and got a car park(although not the easiest to find - its down a private road behind the hotel)." (97501116)

    Location - very close to city centre.

    Bed was 2 singles pushed together. Shower was disappointing.

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  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  April 10, 2008

    good central location

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  October 26, 2007

    "The instructions to access the hotel were very good and I didn't get lost, and there was sufficient parking behind the building. We were told the walk to the cathedral was 5 minutes when in fact it took a good 15, which was fine, but it would have been better to have said the actual walking time.The hotel was within easy reach of the cathedral where we spent much of the weekend. For a stay of one night, the hotel was fair. I appreciate that the building is old so upkeep is a challlenge. The staff (reception and waiting) were pleasant and friendly." (97328790)

    The bed was comfortable and the bedroom layout pleasing. The dining room was attractively decorated and the breakfast food sufficient and tasty. The hotel was within easy reach of the cathedral where we spent much of the weekend.

    The bedroom needed redecoration, as did parts of the common areas, and the bathroom was very small.

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  • 7/10 Simon ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Bournemouth , GB  on  March 22, 2008

    "An unpretentious hotel with a relaxed atmosphere. Prices are reasonable (given that an excellent cooked breakfast is included) and I would stay here again." (97238764)

    Friendly staff, excellent location if visiting patient in nearby hospital (my reason for staying) and about a 15 minute walk to town centre (shops, etc). Great cooked breakfast and attentive service, free use of internet. Reasonable value for money. Some of the bedroom equipment could do with updating but it all worked perfectly well. Very little noise: I slept well.

    Room was rather dark and decoration very old-fashioned and a bit tired. The ensuite bathroom was the smallest I have ever encountered (although the room itself was quite spacious).

  • 8/10 Janet ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Thaxted , GB  on  October 19, 2007

    "It was quiet and comfortable,spacious rooms ,well equipped ." (97117535)

    It was centrally situated with off road parking.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 8/10 D.r. ( Family with older children) 

    from Herne bay , GB  on  October 2, 2007

    hotel decorated in style of its name ,. picture display of known people called Edward

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful:

  • 10/10 Denis ( Mature couple) 

    from Swansea , GB  on  October 16, 2007

    "Directions for driving to the hotel were excellent. The time taken to walk into the city was rather longer than we expected from the website." (97201082)

    It fulfilled all our expectations, based on the website description

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  September 27, 2007

    "Overall the hotel was excellent and value for money. Whilst staying there we had an issue with the toilet and were promptley moved to the next door room so they could sort the issue. I understand that the owners were away for the weekend but the people they had looking after the hotel were fantastic and helpful. Thanks for a great stay." (97375075)

    Friendliness of the staff and very comfortable beds.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful:

  • 10/10 Alison ( Young couple) 

    from Ashington , GB  on  August 10, 2008

    clean, tidy, freindly excellent

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  July 6, 2008

    Dated decor. A bit musty.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 10, 2007

    "Would have liked a better outlay of the positions of the bedrooms,in relation to age groups who have difficulty in climbing stairs.ect" (99029979)

    Comfortable good quality breakfast and service

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  October 4, 2007

    "Had visited the Hotel last year and had all information on website. When the taxi did not arrive on time, the owner of the hotel drove me to my event without wanting payment. This was beyond the call of duty and very kind. Thank you." (97786586)

    Convenient location to railway station and its price

  • 8/10 Chris ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Lincoln , GB  on  July 21, 2007

    "Hotel functional and staff very helpfuland obliging. Very good breakfast and good location. Would happily use Hotel again if in Gloucester." (97591282)

    Location - Breakfast (One of the best I'v had) - Staff friendly -Car Parking

    TV in room poor, no remote. Decor a bit tired.

  • 10/10 Vincent ( Young couple) 

    from Spalding , United Kingdom;GB  on  July 18, 2007

    "Everything about our stay was ok and we have no complaints at all, the hotel was spotless the staff very friendly and informative about the area. Breakfast was very adequate full english along with cereal,toast and fruit juice. Keep up the good work!!" (99158969)

    Great location, not too far from city centre but far enough for it to be quite.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 1, 2007

    Large bed

    No bath. No biscuits with tea. No fruit with breakfast i.e. prunes and grapefruit

  • 8/10 Tony ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Launceston , GB  on  June 27, 2007

    "Web-site should make it clear that the hotel does not really do dinner and certainly does not at week-ends." (99826188)

    Friendly, easy access to town centre, good car-parking, excellent breakfast

    TV 'zapper' did not work

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  June 21, 2007

    Clean and comfortable. Very helpful staff.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 12, 2007

    "We had a superior double room, which had been freshly decorated, with a good bed, and was very pleasant. Good central location, nice family hotel. Decent breakfast, cheerfully served. The staff were all exceptionally helpful and friendly. Would have no hesitation in recommending and staying there again." (99715731)

    freshly decorated, good bed. Lots of hot water. Helpful & friendly staff.

    No face cloths, the toiletries felt cheap and nasty. Room 12 could do with better lampshades to allow more light in the room.

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