Disclaimer: I'm not much for chain hotels... I prefer a bit more character, or better yet a service…read moreapartment or flat rental... with a friend or two they are often the same price, if not cheaper, than a typical hotel. Not being a huge football fan (shoot me, I know), I'm not sure I'm as enamoured with this hotel as most. That said, it's definitely not a bad place to stay if in the area. For a typical hotel this place really does tick most of my boxes... the aircon in the rooms works a treat, the black out curtains actually block out all of the exeternal light, there is a small fridge in the room for your own drinks and snacks, and the rooms themselves are spacious... complete with a desk and extra chairs. Even not being a football fan, I must admit that the view into the stadium from the onsite restaurant is quite cool... I believe some rooms have a view as well, so obviously this can be a huge plus. The breakfast here was on par with what you would expect, but extra props for the eager willingness to make eggs however you wanted them. I can't speak to the dinners as I didn't have the chance to try them. The only odd negative can be the sheer size of the hotel as it wraps around the pitch... my particular room was hilariously far away from the entrance which proved a bit of an annoyance when after a long day my keycard no longer functioned... it was nearly soul destroying knowing my bed was just there on the other side of the door with no way for me to get to it. Based on my disclaimer I'm going with four stars personally, as I certainly wouldn't be upset staying here again, but if you're a football fan or if you generally prefer hotels such as the DoubleTree Hilton then I doubt you'll find much fault.

Quite possibly the nicest hotel I have ever stayed at! Huge, modern rooms that more resemble…read moresuites! If you are a football fan expect to be impressed with your own private balcony view of the pitch! All rooms have a mini-bar, although you have to ask for it to be stocked. Food was excellent and breakfast even more so amazing. The best part of the whole visit, was having a warm double chocolate chip cookie shoved in my hand by the receptionist at check in! Downsides is it can be pricey when you go direct to Hilton, however check out some of the booking sites like LateRooms or Lastminute to get the best deals. I paid £70 for a night in a pitch side room. Expect the prices to rocket wherever you buy from on match days!

I love this carvery!! Weird you may say coming from a vegetarian!…read more When we visit we just order the carvery veg and you get it for the price of a kids meal. They do other dishes for veggies but I never have them. They do veggie gravy which is very nice. Yummy yorkshires and stuffing. For meat eaters you get the choice of gammon, turkey and you can have either or a mix of the two. They serve seasonal veg and their menu changes after 7 in the evening they add red cabbage, potatoes in butter and garlic and a few other treats. A lot of there veg is buttered but if you are a vegan they will especially steam you some veg and leave it unbuttered. I have always found the service really good and friendly. I would say avoid it on a Sunday as it gets really packed or go for a late roast. There is good parking all round with quite a number of disabled spaces. Yum Yum I could eat it now!

Delicious carvery, excellent portion of sides and the meat was outstanding. Even my pint of Stella…read morewas chilled to perfection!!!

When my agent booked the room I asked for King size bed. I…read moreknow European hotels have a reputation for being small. My room was quite comfy but then when I got the bill it was a "suite"! My travel companion had the standard and it was 2 twin beds, no flat screen TV, tiny bathroom, etc. I had to laugh because I thought my relatively spacious room was cramped. People were very friendly. It was the tail end of a long business trip so I pretty much just ordered room service for meals. Loved the fish and chips although I had better at a local pub but for a Holiday in and room service, piping hot and great crispy batter! The mushy peas had too much mint. Elsewhere I had them with subtle mint and I think a bit of lemon squeezed in and actually like them. Chips were actually better than elsewhere. When you ask for a beer, they don't mess around. A pint seems automatic... which was quite fine with me! Front desk was uber-helpful. I brought the wrong power plug. My travel partner didn't bring any at all. We got loaners without a problem. I got a candy bar every time I walked by. (I'm not sure what it is about Europe and the Mars bars but okey dokey... you offer me free chocolate I'm not going to say "no") Pleasant, uneventful stay... oh!.. and the windows open! (I love fresh air and particularly like a nice cool room to sleep in so that was a bonus)

Swift check in and check out. Clean rooms, no fuss. Every traveler's dream…read more Dropped in for a night to attend EDC London. Would've been ideal had the TV dealt with my check out, and even better had my calls to room service been answered. Sadly, this knocks a star off my ratings. Fair warning: HInn is one of the farthest from MK Central among a cluster of hotel properties. A hike (uphill, mind you) could take up to 20 minutes. Add to that luggage and the summer heat, one's better off taking a cab. Plus side is that the town shopping mall is just 5 minutes further up the main road.

While planning a visit to Milton Keynes, my first time there, Jurys Inn was not my first choice of…read morehotel, only because I've never heard of it before. The more familiar hotels nearby, however, had no rooms available and the reviews for Jurys Inn were good. Arriving by train at Milton Keynes Central, it was only a fifteen minute walk. Convenient. Luckily, the weather was really good that day. Checking in couldn't have gone any easier. It was quick, efficient, and the staff were very friendly. Our room was quite comfortable and not claustrophobic at all. The bathroom had a decent amount of space as well. The beds were very comfy but the comforters were really nice, soft and warm. People take towels from hotels all the time, right? What about comforters? No, no no, I didn't. We only stayed one night but it was a good night. We did have coffee in the bar the next morning while waiting for a friend but we missed breakfast service (ends at 10:00am). We hung around the hotel lobby for quite a while, even after we had checked out, waiting for another friend to join us. The staff were fine with that, and even recommended their location in Prague, our next destination. We booked it online before leaving. I preferred the Milton Keynes location but would stay at either one again.

Check in staff were rude and check in took FOREVER! I felt like I was being questioned by police…read more No eye contact, just bombarded with one word questions - 'post code?', 'ID?', 'Phone number?', etc. these staff need customer service training. Not a very nice welcome for a guest. The room was nice, large, bright and clean. However, it was really cold when I walked in and the thermostat was broken.

The hotel and reception and housekeeping staff were perfect. All wonderful. However, the same can…read morenot be said of the breakfast waitresses. On the first day all I saw were pork products which I don't eat and scrambled eggs which I don't like. Bearing in mind that I recently stayed at Holliday Inn Leicester and had poached eggs cooked to order for breakfast, I asked a waitress, can I order two poached eggs please. She looked at me like there was something wrong with me and blankly said no without expression. I said pardon? She repeated a cold "no"! At this point I said can I speak to the chef please? Another waitress came out. I said are you the chef to which she replied no, we don't have one. I walked around to reception stunned and told the receptionist. She said they are unable to make you poached eggs as we have no chef and the scrambled eggs are bought in ready scrambled and warmed up. Ewwww! On the second morning we arrived downstairs to the most enormous queue. We assumed it was people checking in or out. It was a queue for a breakfast table. The dining room was so disorganised due to lack of management or supervision that there was obviously no-one to delegate. All the tables were absolutely filthy as was the coffee area and they couldn't manage to clear them in time for people and had caused a queue. One woman said they had been stood for 40 minutes waiting to be seated. No juice or bread anywhere in sight because they were so busy trying to clear tables that the food was not being topped up. This had a knock on effect of another queue just as long in the serve yourself area. On the second morning all I heard were men. They were saying they wanted a refund and were going to make a complaint. Again, because they found it preposterous that there were no eggs for breakfast and were saying eggs come as standard etc. That 2nd day there weren't even any warmed up scrambled eggs as the day before. We waited around half an hour for vegetarian sausages. We waited 10 minutes for juice and bread to be replenished. There was no decaffeinated coffee or tea available. As you can see by the photographs attached, the tea and coffee stations were highly unsanitary. So much so I asked a waitress for a cloth to clean it myself. She brought a soaking went cloth from the kitchen which was then expected to mop up all the overflow and spills and didn't even have the sense to ring it out. I spoke to her and she snarled at me don't shout at me. I said I'm not shouting. I am hard of hearing, this is my natural voice and how I speak. (And it was). The dining room staff do not have a clue and are running around highly stressed and angry with no delegation or supervision and they aren't upto the job requirements. They were also super rude. Then, the one that no customer wants to hear. "We are short staffed". This is neither my business or problem. Don't put that onto me. I came away to relax and I don't appreciate excuses. Short staffed? Hire some more and get a kitchen manager at least if you are choosing not to employ a chef, although really they could do with 2 chefs, 2 kitchen hands, 4 waitresses and 2 to replenish the stock. The job could have been done with the staff we saw running around like headless chickens with no order or routine in sight. I dread to think of the levels of sanitation in the kitchen and it's such a shame as the rooms were clinically clean and the housekeeping staff adorable.

For an unexpected stop on the way back to Bradford from London, this hotel was a godsend to me & my…read morehusband, having a screaming toddler in the back. We arrived without a booking so paid £79 for the night, usually cheaper when booked online & in advance. However the receptionist was so helpful it was worth the extra money. He checked us in, carried our travel cot, set it up & got extra towels. He did everything to endure we we're settled for the night & our daughter was comfortable. The room was clean, nicely decorated & lovely & toasty. The bathroom was clean & with plenty of towels & the tea/coffee was plentiful. Breakfast was included, providing hot & cold choices along with a highchair for my toddler. The staff were friendly & helpul. Overall a good stay & would recommend.

A friendly village pub excellent food, good beer an enjoyable evening spent with the familyread more

I really enjoyed my 2 night stay, here in Stony Stratford, near Milton Keynes…read more The inn is old with plenty of character but with nice updates like decent wifi. Room was quiet even though in the courtyard. The real 5-star is for the staff, they were all very attentive, polite and friendly. Would definitely stay again when traveling through.

The Cock Hotel is situated on the High Street in Stony Stratford, situated near the former Watling…read moreStreet Roman Road and an historic coaching route. A little further down the street is The Bull, and travellers staying at the two hotels vied with each other to the telling outrageous 'tales of the road', which supposedly led to the famous phrase 'Cock and Bull story' derives. Today The Cock Hotel is a decent place for bar meals, weddings and overnight stays. There is a nice enclosed paved area away from the main street, and private car parking at the rear accessible from Vicarage Road at the rear. The bar meals are generally good value, but I've found some of their mass catering for groups to be rather disappointing.