Purple Hotel Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG
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Conveniently located just off the A5 on the outskirts of Shrewsbury, this fully air-conditioned hotel features large bedrooms with good facilities, along with a... more

 

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9/10 Overall rating

Category Average Rating
9/10 Check-in process
8/10 Your room
8/10 Working order of facilities / equipment
9/10 Order and cleanliness of the hotel
9/10 Performance of staff
8/10 Overall experience
9/10 Overall value for money
  • 8/10 Richard ( Mature couple) 

    from Brighton , GB  on  September 3, 2008

    "Very good, clean, new and welcoming once you found the entrance! Nice to stay in a 'motel' which had food available and a bar!" (107137241)

    Everything was very good about the hotel except for the following points that could be rectified easily

    Very poor signage approaching the Hotel. Very difficult to find entrance in the industrial park. Checking in procedure was puzzling regarding how much would actually be charged to my credit card re 'Incidentals'. Checking out in the morning took a long time due to insufficient training of the overnight staff - He was extremely friendly and smart but needs better training! The cost of the TV facility in the bedroom was not clear and did not appear to be displayed anywhere

  • 10/10 John ( Mature couple) 

    from Dronfield , GB  on  September 3, 2008

    "We enjoyed our stay and were impressed with the hotel." (107246612)

    We liked the "concept" of Purple Hotels. Good value for money. Willing and helpful staff. Good size rooms with lovely beds.We liked the fact that you were helping to train guide dogs.

    None really, although the location on a business park two miles outside Shrewsbury is not ideal.

  • 10/10 Kali ( Young couple) 

    from Hertford , GB  on  September 2, 2008

    "see our summary of good points. Would like to see more Purple Hotels opening in the south and south -east!" (108001108)

    All the hotel staff were friendly and really helpful to everyone. The hotel room was large, clean and very comfortable. Lots of car parking for guests. We enjoyed our stay alot and thought that it was excellent value for money.

  • 10/10 Allan ( Mature couple) 

    from Sutton coldfield , GB  on  April 23, 2008

    Clean,good room size, value for money.

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  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  August 27, 2008

    "Top value for money" (97164587)

    Very good sized room, enormous bed which was extremely comfortable, everything worked including the excellent shower. Despite being on a business park, this hotel also has a great view of the Shropshire countryside. AND, booking early online meant that it was really cheap!

  • 7/10 Caroline ( Young couple) 

    from Stafford , GB  on  August 12, 2008

    "Disappointing as evening was spoilt due to lack of service on arrival back at the hotel. Wouldn't stay or recommend to anyone, if the same policy regarding early closure of bar remains in force. It's ridiculous!!" (97500992)

    Nice spacious room, very clean.

    On arrival back to the hotel at 11.30pm the bar was closed, (we had not been informed on checking in that this would be the case, otherwise we would have been prepared!!!) We were informed that there was no way of purchasing any drinks (soft or alcoholic) which quite frankly was very disappointing and put a dampener on the whole stay.

  • 10/10 Sarah-ann ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Wareham , GB  on  March 11, 2008

    The shower was awesome

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  • 5/10 Sharon ( Mature couple) 

    from Kings lynn , GB  on  August 5, 2008

    "Not very good as on returning to our room on the first night our room had not been cleaned or bed made.when reported to reception they were not interested.so we did it ourselves.also breakfast was a shambles hardly any hot food." (97101505)

    As we used to live inShrewsbury this hotel is ideal for visiting friends which we do on a regular basis.the location is good.

    We used to stay at the travel lodge all the time which is cheaper but changed to have the breakfast included.

  • 9/10 David ( Mature couple) 

    from Swansea , GB  on  July 28, 2008

    "Good." (107105136)

  • 9/10 Colin ( Mature couple) 

    from Cambridge , GB  on  July 22, 2008

    "have now stayed over 20 times at this excelent hotel, good to see the same staff each time" (108024884)

    as always spotless, good level of staffing, attention to detail

  • 5/10 Kirsten ( Mature couple) 

    from Huddersfield , GB  on  July 15, 2008

    "If matters out of our control hadnt of happened maybe we would of had a more enjoyable experience " (108043008)

    Staff Polite helpful and friendly and prompt Room Clean

    Room decribed as Queen size bed found this misleading as actually a small double. Lock on door broke. Drinks in bar a little on the expensive side and location was such we couldnt walk anywhere to find shop/pub

  • 8/10 Louise ( Mature couple) 

    from Kettering , GB  on  June 2, 2008

    "Very relaxed atmosphere - would stay again ! Staff very friendly and helpful !" (97281093)

  • 8/10 John ( Mature couple) 

    from Bury st edmunds , GB  on  May 14, 2008

    "The accomodation was good, clean and adequate for a short stay. I believe that more thought should be given to the staffing levels at breakfast time, we arrived at 9.00am to find no clean tables to sit at, and a very stressed and harrassed receptionist who we had seen on duty the previous night trying to juggle booking out of clients, wiping and setting tables for guests arriving for breakfast, and generally doing her best. She should not have been put into such a situation, apologising for the lack of staff! in all a very embarassing start to the day and one which the management should take careful note of." (97886161)

    Quiet, clean reasonable price, good breakfast. On arriving, fiendly, helpful and efficient receptionist.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  November 27, 2007

    modern, nice, clean and spacious. the staff were very friendly and helpful.

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  • 10/10 Jamie ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Haywards heath , GB  on  November 5, 2007

    "Location in an industrial estate isn't great but it's that kind of hotel, it's very modern and clean and rooms are very nice and offer everything a business traveller could need, it's only 5 mins drive into town and it's in a good position for all road links. The wireless works but the internet side of it I found too slow to be of any decent use." (97256109)

    Very modern and clean

    Wireless internet speed was exceptionally slow to the point of being unuseable...slower than a 33k modem.

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  • 10/10 Richard ( Mature couple) 

    from Harrogate , GB  on  May 8, 2008

    "No adverse comments at all. My wife was suspicious about the fact that I had booked us in to somewhere called The Purple Hotel, but was more thanreassured when we booked in." (97249143)

    Very clean and comfortable. Extremely good value for money

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  May 8, 2008

    "it said on internet at time of booking that the hotel was 1 mile from town centre which it wasnt,apart from that its a great hotel" (97757410)

    lovely and clean,also great breakfast

    further away from town centre than stated on internet

  • 9/10 Mark ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Ulceby , GB  on  May 4, 2008

    "Check-in times, otherwise everything else was on your website." (97887972)

    Clean, convenient and competitive.

    Out of town location.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 2, 2008

    sizeable room,comfortable and well furnished,very clean.Excellent value for money.

    Unable to get heater to work.

  • 10/10 Christine ( Mature couple) 

    from Kilgetty , GB  on  April 24, 2008

    The bed was most comfortable, but our stay was made all the better by the friendliness of the staff.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  April 24, 2008

    Excellent room Excellent breakfast

    Slow check in - lots of pepole arrived at the same time because we had all been to the same event - only one member of staff doing check ins

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  April 23, 2008

    "good" (97366588)

    no freezer

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  March 21, 2008

    "I think I've covered this above.As to recommendation I can see coming below, I would to business acquaintances, not so sure about leisure, only if price was the major criterion for them." (97738738)

    In relation to the price, and other hotels we use, it was good value.

    You claim to have SKY. It didn't work the whole time we were there. It seemed to be aimed at Business users given its location. When we booked we were under the impression it was not as remote as it turned out to be. Returing to the business focus, we did miss the fact that there was no tourist info/brochures on display. Every other hotel we've stayed in has this. So much so that we expected it and were put out having no info on where to go. Furthermore, where was the nearest pub/supermarket? Which way do you go to get there? As I say above, you seem focused on busines clientele. Fair enough, but you should make that clear.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  March 11, 2008

    Staff were very friendly and helpful

    Bathroom was a bit dirty, towels stained

  • 9/10 Colin ( Mature couple) 

    from Cambridge , GB  on  October 24, 2007

    "14th stay at this hotel this year as always staf very efficent" (97632644)

    as always clean well looked after

    could do with more pillows

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  March 5, 2008

    "I am not sure that the breakfast was good value for the price. The staff were courteous and very helpful. Overall good hotel." (97966187)

    On arrival the Queen's room was not made or cleaned but Clare on reception upgraded the room within minutes. Comfortable and quiet room

  • 9/10 Colin ( Mature couple) 

    from Cambridge , GB  on  February 27, 2008

    "Hotel has changed name to purple Hotel! have just booked again to find prices have come down with the new name!" (97901724)

    Good quality all round, change in name no effect on quality

  • 8/10 Clare ( Young couple) 

    from Newtown , GB  on  February 14, 2008

    "Nice clean and simple, although breakfast a bit on the dear side at 7.95 per person, however it was a good breakfast." (97279552)

    Nice bar area and staff happy to call a taxi while we waited

    I had booked online and paid at the time of booking however the receptin staff insisted I had not paid - so I gave my card details to pay again as it turns out I had already paid, I was not charged again but had to get to a bank to confirm that I had already paid

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Family with older children) 

    on  January 31, 2008

    "When I booked I thought that it was room only. The first morning of my stay I was therefore suprised to see breakfast was available and therefore thought I was wrong about it being room only. It wasn't until i booked out on the third day that I realised (as I was billed) that breakfast was not complimentary. Nowhere does it suggest that breakfast will be charged. I don't have a problem paying for breakfast, I think you could be a little more upfront in letting visitors know." (97485249)

    walk in shower

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  January 30, 2008

    "this was a better hotel, and cleaner, 12 months ago." (97499156)

    room size, bathroom/shower. Staff. Location

    price of food. the price of the food did not reflect the quality. but the breakfast is ok to good.

  • 9/10 Lesley ( Mature couple) 

    from London , GB  on  January 27, 2008

    "Overall, we were very happy with our stay. The room was modern, spacious and clean. The bathroom was a good size and the power shower was wonderful. Our particular room was away from the busy road so was very peaceful and quiet and we slept extremely well. The location is easy for access to the M54. We have stayed several times before and would stay again." (97432491)

    Quiet room. Fantastic shower. Very convenient for motorways.

    Not enough towels and not enough tea/coffee/milk in the room.

  • 9/10 Pam ( Mature couple) 

    from Ludlow , GB  on  December 12, 2007

    "Staff were kind and helpful and the room was very comfortable. Loved the power shower!" (97075320)

    Locality

    Having to ask to have a crumpled, stained bed sheet changed on arrival.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  November 7, 2007

    "We found the hotel a great base for exploring the area, with excellent circle routes nearby." (97053093)

    We found the use of the staff room to store our bikes really usefull.

    TV too big for the desk area, minor problem.

  • 10/10 Nick ( Mature couple) 

    from Newtown , GB  on  November 6, 2007

    "excellent place to stay, rooms big and shower, and quite, a nice walk into town 1.6 furlongs (as the old sign says)great staff, although i found there drinks to be a little dear, food very good but again a little expensive,overall you would go a long way to find a better place.shrewsbury town football club is a fab place to eat open 7 days a week and only just over a mile away." (97344788)

    the bathroom, comfort of bed, quiteness, and very helpfull staff Niki was excellent

    the sheets do not fit the bed, and no undercover, had to put that on myself

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  October 23, 2007

    "Good" (97731059)

    Large room, well furnished and all that we would require.

  • 4/10 David ( Mature couple) 

    from Soth wirral , GB  on  October 15, 2007

    "the menu was below standard for long haul travel, eating are more akin to a cafe not what i expected sadly had to travel to Shrewsbury to EAT ." (97734657)

    clean and comfortable

    no qualified staff to assist with internet

  • 8/10 Paolo ( Solo business traveller) 

    from London , GB  on  September 26, 2007

    clean tidy and well maintained

    no toiletries

  • 10/10 Julie ( Mature couple) 

    from Bolton , GB  on  September 26, 2007

    "It really does make a change to have the entire staff as pleasant as each other. Great warm and genuine welcome to the hotel. Quick and organised booking in procedure . Nice quiet location of the hotel within easy reach of all the places we wanted to visit. Breakfast slightly overpriced but up to a good standard and convenient. The staff were really helpful , answered all my queries and appeared genuinely happy and pleasant , one of the few places I have visited recently where staff don't appear to be forcing themselves to be nice to guests. thankyou and please pass on my thanks to all the staff." (97285736)

    Nice clean and fresh / modern hotel. Smart with a relaxing atmosphere. Nice bar area , great choice of free channels on tv especially sky sports centre on saturday. great idea whoever cme up with this.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  July 31, 2007

    Simple, yet comfortable

  • 10/10 Colin ( Mature couple) 

    from Cambridge , GB  on  December 5, 2007

    "Very welcoming reception staff as always 14th stay this year at this excelent hotel" (97347944)

    very clean fit for purpose

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  July 18, 2007

    "Not much around it for eating etc as it's in the middle of a business park." (97460948)

    Modern clean room

    Could smell cigarette smoke from other rooms in my room, even though mine was non smoking. I find this really irritating! Especially now with the non smoking law. Smoke does travel!

  • 10/10 Linda ( Mature couple) 

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

    "Again I would like to re-iterate that this new hotel is extremely comfortable,with friendly,efficient staff and a relaxed atmosphere. In a peaceful location with some good views, it is still very convenient to M54" (99487839)

    I like the convenience to M54;the peaceful location;the views;the relaxed atmosphere;the friendliness and capability of the staff.

    Stayed in a twin room with zip and link beds previously at this hotel and would have liked that this time BUT we were on a very cheap deal!!

  • 8/10 Caroline ( Young couple) 

    from Radcliffe on trent, nottingham , GB  on  July 18, 2007

    "The hotel was quiet, clean and simple. The rooms were a good size, the showers excellent, but no bath (this might affect you if you have young children). Did not stay for breakfast as believe £7.95 is too expensive. Needs better signposting through the industrial estate." (99594509)

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Family with older children) 

    on  July 17, 2007

    The size of the room, the decor, the size of the bed, the shower was great

    The air-con not working

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  July 10, 2007

    Fantastic room for the money

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 3, 2007

    It was nice and clean friendly staff

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  June 30, 2007

    "Very good overall - I would use it again" (99632238)

    Excellent, large rooms, very clean

    Heatingg system - it was a cold evening and I could not get the heating to work

  • 10/10 Kadiatu ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from London , GB  on  June 21, 2007

    "It was an excellent value for money. The entire team was very pleased.Well done to all your staff." (99158943)

    The cleaniness and the equipment and the room size is fantastic.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  June 19, 2007

    "fantastic value for money" (99060796)

    the rooms and the price

    nothing really

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 18, 2007

    "Good value for money. Would use the hotel again." (99440745)

    Near the business appt. New building, clean & tidy, with a good bathroom.

    No signs to the Hotel from the road,(? due to the development of the Business Park) Slow service in the Restaurant in the evening, limited menu.

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