I previously classified Premier Inns rooms in the Mid Price range, but now with rooms starting at £29 they are as cheap as some of the Super budget Hotels in France such as Formule 1.
Premier Inn are part of the Whitbread Group. The Premier Inn chain is the result of a merger of Premier Lodge and Travel Inn that occurred a few years ago. They are now the largest chain of hotels in the United Kingdom with over 500 hotels in the UK.
Their combination of comfort at reasonable prices make them a very attractive proposition. They are ideal for families and of course business travellers.
They are family hotels and each has a restaurant nearby.
Booking
Using a Credit Card over the Internet:
www.premierinn.com*
Reservations are held for up to 16:00hrs. If you want to arrive later then book with a credit card.
Facilities
Most, but not all locations have Family Rooms, where two adults and up to two children under 16 can stay. Cots are available at no extra charge. The rooms come with a money back guarantee should anyone fail to get a good nights sleep. In actual fact the beds are very comfortable and the facilities certainly not of budget quality.All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with shower and bath. King size bed with duvet. Remote control TV and radio alarm. Tea and coffee making facilities. Desk area. Wifi is available at most locations.
An eat-as-much-as-you-like hot or continental breakfast is served in every hotel. Up to two under 16's can enjoy a free breakfast when one adult purchases a full Premier breakfast.
Premier Inns have licensed bars and restaurants adjacent
to the hotel. Whitbread Brewsters, Beefeater, TGI Fridays are
just some of the restaurants coupled with Premier Inn Hotels.
They all offer good food at competitive prices. Many of the
bars also have a Costa Coffee outlet.
The Premier Inn Website is user friendly. The site has easily searched details of the hotels as well as maps. Good on-line booking facilities are available.
Weekend stays
The hotels are make ideal bases for a weekend stay. The chain provides:- Exclusive access to Premier Inn Days Out – discounted entry, generally 2-for-1 or Kids go free, to over 800 top visitor attractions across the UK.
- Free kids packs for children containing a mini story activity book colouring sheet pencils" and competitions
- Premier inn was voted best family travel facilities in the tommy's parent friendly award 2007 and 2008
Meeting Rooms
Meeting Rooms are available for booking at some of the hotels around the UK. Catering is provided for delegates. The rooms offer the following:- Air conditioning
- Supplies of unlimited tea and Costa Coffee
- Plenty of natural light available to light the room