My sister and I had a great weekend in the Midlands, meeting up with friends at Alton Towers and…read morethen for dinner at Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham We were on the hunt for somewhere reasonably priced to lay our heads for the night around Nottingham. Expedia threw up this Novotel with a great rate for B&B and its location just off the M1 junction 25 made it ideal for accessing both our theme park and restaurant I'll get the negative out of the way first. The building is a bit dated though the staff do work hard at keeping it clean. The whole place could do with some updating and lick of paint. If I had paid the rack rate I saw on checking in, I'd have been disappointed but the Expedia price point was fair Happily, I can report on a yummy buffet breakfast. The staff worked very hard to keep everything stocked up and guests supplied with coffee and tea. There was a good choice of hot food - all components of an English breakfast were available together with a small selection of continental style cheese and ham. The cold counter had fresh fruit salad, cereals, yoghurts and pastries and I appreciated having a range of fruit juices available. Sadly, the friendly staff were once again let down by the infrastructure - the old bread toaster acted more like a bread warmer When my friends and I braved the outdoor pool (it was totally freezing in the British mid summer), the real gems of this hotel came to light - the staff, especially the female waitstaff from the restaurant, who were super friendly, chatty and made us feel at home To the management of Novotel, the staff in your hotel is top class. They have elevated what would have been a 3 star rating to a 4 star review. Please back them up by giving them surroundings to match their 5 star service!

Considering this is a workaday hotel just off the M1 probably dating back to an old THF Post House…read morefrom the 1970s the staff make all the difference. Under the General Manager, Kai, all the staff could not do more to make you welcome. Not super luxury, but perfectly comfortable, with spacious rooms, comfortable beds and pleasant amenities. Food and bar just fine. For what it is, this Accor Novotel, is just great and very well priced too.

A stay of 4 nights whilst working in the local area. Staff were particularly pleasant and helpful…read more Facilities are good. Clean functional rooms zoned quiet for sleeping. Food and coffee great. Would stay again, no worries.

The White House restaurant is a favourite haunt for family meals. Whilst they do offer an a la…read morecarte menu, we without fail opt for the set menu - £22 for three courses, coffee and homemade chocolates, which given the quality of the food is exceptional value. Portion sizes, particularly of the starters, is huge - so be careful not to stuff yourself! Staff are incredibly friendly.

We got the usual good service you'd expect from a Premier Inn…read more The room was clean and fairly spacious. We had a great view of BBC Nottingham :) The staff were friendly and very approachable. The breakfast room had a lovely view of the turn in the canal. You can easily walk into Nottingham centre along the canal too, where you can get to the cool bars that are on the canal. If you go along canal the opposite way you will meet the Trent river and have a smashing view of Notts Forests City grounds. It's a nice walk too, during which we saw a family of Canada Geese. I guess it'd be a pretty handy hotel for the of Notts Forests games, as well as any of the cricket games at Trent Bridge.

What an amazing place. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the property is large enough to…read morego for a morning or evening stroll to take in the beauty of its carefully manicured gardens or walking paths. This property also has a golf course, so you'll see lots of foot traffic around the back side, where there's a restaurant and golf shop. We stayed at the property for a couple of nights and our room was great. It faced the interior, so we could see a beautiful flower garden and more of a wooded area. Our room was a bit dated but well maintained. One thing I did not realize until we arrived is that our room, at least (and maybe all rooms), did not have air conditioning. Luckily for us, the (summer) temperature was comfortable, but this could be an issue if you visit during a hot spell. We had breakfast at the hotel restaurant both mornings and it was delightful. A traditional English spread (buffet) with self seating. Overall, staff was great. The only thing I'd caution against is the amount of stairs you'll have to go up and down trying to get from one place to the other just within the hotel since the topography has rooms and hallways at all levels. Pack lightly or ask for your bags to be delivered to your room at arrival.

Stayed in The Mews rooms for three nights. Spacious and comfortable. Friendly staff. But the…read morestars of this establishment are the historic buildings and the grounds. Just beautiful!

Set on the river banks and tucked away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this can make…read morefor a really quiet evening/ week end. There is accomadation available here in the main hotel and you can also rent a tradiional cottage here too. It is pricey but offers do come up from time to time. It is also a good spot to call in and have a drnk/ something to eat in the afternoon or evening. Summer months see lots of weddings at the week ends so if you are looking for accomadation- book early! Well worth a visit and located near the quaint village of Castle Donnington where you will find a healthy helping of traditional but tastefull English pubs!

A nice public house as well as hotel set on the banks of The River Derwent ( I think). A bit pricy…read morethough. Great in the summer months sitting outside watching the world float by.

The DoubleTree is my new favorite Nottingham hotel. The hotel, rooms, and restaurant are superb. I…read morewas very impressed with every member of staff, as they were always ready with local advice and help. The hotel has very nice grounds, and is located in a quiet residential estate near a major motorway (M1). I was also impressed with their restaurant, Blossoms. The extensive menu options, quality of the food and most importantly, they are open all day until 9pm, with room service as well. All too often, I will check into a hotel after flying all night from the US, coupled with a train journey, only to discover my hotel's on-site restaurant is only open for breakfast, and dinner starting at 5pm. The last thing a traveler with my schedule wants is to be required to forage for a decent, relaxing place for a meal after checking in. Definitely not an issue at the DoubleTree. I travel to Nottingham on business at least four times per year. I used to stay in the city center, but the environment is two hectic and the hotels are not nearly as nice as the DoubleTree. Nick and Michael at the front desk are outstanding and ready to assist in every way. Rely on them and every member of staff to make your stay in Nottingham

Amazing hotel with amazing service, definitely going back ! Perfect for everyone! I went on…read morevalentines with my fiancé and we loved it the breakfast hall and the dinners also ofc the pool and sauna ! So much to do would recommend!

It is near a busy intersection and pulling in and out car park should be done carefully. Not many…read moredisabled parking spaces. There is a garden area with tables across from the pub. There is a sign of a one hour wait to be served but I think this was inaccurate. I ordered the Sunday lunch at the bar, it came less than 10 mins. Roast pork loin, very small stuffing ball, a small piece of crackling. My request for extra crackling was not honored. Roast potatoes, the roasted vegetables , some peas pods and an over cooked Yorkshire pudding. Food was warm and not hot. The gravy was bland the whole meal was bland, with little flavor or seasoning. The bar area was a bit noisy with crashing bottles into the recycle bin, and the usual meaningless background music. Service was ok, but no acknowledgement when I was leaving. This meal gave no reason to return.

Swarkestone is a small village south of Derby, in a lovely setting next to the River Trent…read more It's one of those places that has rather too much of historical interest for its size: the bridge and causeway over the Trent, originally built in the 13th century, together form the longest stone bridge in the UK. Its seventeen arches stretch over three-quarters of a mile (1 km). The present handsome spans over the river date from the mid 1700s. The Cavaliers and Roundheads clashed here in 1643 during the English Civil War, and it's where Bonnie Prince Charlie's army stopped and turned back in 1745, ensuring the collapse of the Jacobite rebellion. There has been a pub on the site of the Crewe and Harpur Arms for over 800 years, but the present coaching inn has 'only' been there for about 200. This handsome red brick building is spacious inside, with a central bar, and serves a selection of real ales and typical pub grub. The decor has had a modern makeover, a bit bland for my taste: but the real attraction is, in any case, outside: it has a lovely, large beer garden which runs down to the River Trent, alongside the famous bridge. Although it's close to the road, noise doesn't seem to intrude. It's a lovely spot on a summer's day. Swarkestone is on a lovely circular walk, taking in the River Trent and the nearby Trent and Mersey Canal. It takes about three hours and would make a perfect evening stroll - ending back at the pub, of course...

The Red House is a hotel that also features a fantastic contemporary restaurant with excellent…read morefood! The restaurant deco is a mix of funky and traditional country design that gives off a romantic and at ease feel about it. On walking in I was given a warm welcome and instantly offered drinks and despite there being a traditional bar, I never had to step a foot near it as the waiting service was second to none. The Lounge/bar offers the ideal environment for pre-dinner drinks and houses a relaxing log fire where we were served drinks and ordered our food before being taken to our table which is a nice touch. The menu is short yet varied and boasts 100% all local produce and locally reared meats. Freshly baked bread with dipping oils were offered complimentary and on the table when we sat down. The food was presented in an artistic fine-dine style and the portion sizes are good and filling. The price is defiantly appropriate to the service and excellent food and I will definitely be going back! I would also recommend pre-booking.

Fantastic place for so many reasons…read more We had our wedding meal here - took 90 people and had the whole place to ourselves. The staff were so excellent in helping us prepare for our time there, helping us come up with a menu specific for the occasion and putting in so much work to get the place looking beautiful! The food was great and the atmosphere was relaxed and inviting. The restaurant area has a more sleek feel to it whereas around the bar there are open log fires and on one side, the bar is uniquely stocked/held up with an array of books - wonderfully unique! We have eaten there on other occasions and the service always feels more personalised than a more "corporate" place - must be a very friendly staff team all round! They are also involved in local initiative such as making record-breaking size pork pies... Definitely eye-catching! Friends of ours had heard that this place, 4-5 years back didn't have a good reputation... From our experiences the change in ownership/management has definitely pulled off a masterstroke!

In a beautiful part of the country between Nottingham and Derby, this lovely hotel is ideal for the…read moreM1. It is run by owners Ginny and Jason, who have overseen a wonderful refurbishment throughout this outstanding establishment. All rooms are well appointed and the lounge bar is superb but the crowning glory is the restaurant. Jason as head chef continually comes up with new menus of superb, mouthwatering standard. Believe me, because of business I stayed here for over six months. One thing that Jason will not do is cook to a price,all ingredients are fresh so expct to pay a reasonable cost for this. Perhaps Qypers from some parts of the country will still think the prices cheap but you will be surprised by the standards. So if it's business or pleasure (they do have a Four Poster) that takes you this way then book in and rest awhile in comfort, but do book ahead as they do get full both in the restaurant and in the hotel.