Gloucester Hostels

We'd initially booked the Quays Room - positioned as ”executive plus” on the website. Making the usual allowances for the building being old, this was a horrible room. The carpet looked like it needed a deep, deep clean; the ceiling had massive cracks, but the real kicker was the windows. The website for the hotel says: ”Located on the first floor of the manor house, this room offers views of the roof top terrace.” Does it, though? Or does one window look out onto a small area surrounded by walls on all four sides? Kind of an accidental void caused by the layout, rather than the sort of thing you'd expect from a ”roof terrace”. As a side note, you could gain access to this - ahem - terrace via an unlocked door in the corridor, which means that literally anyone could, should they choose, pitch up outside your bedroom window. Hold on, though - it's a dual aspect room. The second window looks out on a scene so grim they've permanently boarded it up with wooden slats, which you can fiddle with and squint through to see some more roofs. Absolutely understand that not every room can look out onto the Gloucestershire coutryside, but if you're booking a room pitched as being not merely executive, but executive plus, and priced accordingly, you don't expect to wind up in a space that would have been considered a bit much for the First Mrs Rochester. We elected to change rooms - paying a whack extra for a room above the spa. Like the Quays, this also wasn't worth the price being asked, but we rationalised that the additional £40 a night was a surcharge in order to not be spending time in the miserable Executive Plus level. The spa side of the hotel is better - it felt a lot cleaner, the rooms are currently being renovated and upgraded (ominous that a management response here says they're only overhauling 20 of their bedrooms, as this implies the Tumbledown Manor side are going to be left untouched.) The walk-in shower is brilliant, but feel sorry for the cleaning staff as the floor hasn't been laid properly so it doesn't quite drain properly and must be a faff to clean. The rooms further up the corridor appear to have actual, proper balconies - ours didn't, as the pool was beneath us and for some reason they'd decided we weren't allowed to get onto the terrace outside our room. We had a bit of a view across the garden to the trees, although much of it was of the green roof of the pool. You can't control the temperature of the room at all - the first night it was way too hot, but there wasn't even an off switch for the heated towel rail. We opened the windows and just about made the room bearable. The common areas of the hotel had radiators blasting out at high levels - maybe something was broken as a lot of doors were propped open the next, more bearable, day (including external doors, which was cooling but interesting from a security perspective.) Ironically, this part of the hotel has an actual roof terrace, with seating and views, which would

The staff on the night Dean and Dee were amazing very cooperative and friendly. I received all the help and support that I needed. Georgia the event manager was very helpful also provided me with all the information that I needed and got everything sorted for our event making it less stressful for me.The venue itself is extremely well kept very tidy and you get a lot of space for a very reasonable price. I am very happy about my experience at the robinswood hotel and would definitely recommend:)

The hotel itself was lovely, room was great, except for the hairdryer, which didn't work. When we went down to breakfast I mentioned it to the receptionist/waiter, and he said 'Yes it plays up sometimes'. The coffee was cold. I asked for poached eggs, but he said the stand in chef didn't know how to make them. When the food arrived I asked for cutlery and he pointed to the far end of the room. There were 7 of us in the room but only 4 serviettes. I had to ask for the toast and was told it was still cooking, but when it arrived it was cold and 2 slices between us, 1 of which was the crust.. Suggest you go out for breakfast.

Hotel parking is chargeable, breakfast is good, decent express hotel, rooms are clean, some roads to Gloucester Cathedral, we parked the car on the parking lot of the supermarket near the Cathedral

When you stay at The Mooringpost in Gloucester, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Gloucester Quays and Cheltenham Racecourse. This inn is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Forest of Dean and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Gloucester Folk Museum.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this inn include wedding services and a picnic area.Satisfy your appetite with Modern European cuisine at The Lock Keepers, a bistro where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, or dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include express check-out and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Went for afternoon tea with my sister to celebrate her birthday Had a table on the terrace with a lovely view The tea was really good Sandwiches lovely and fresh with a good selection and very nice selection of cakes too Would definitely go again we had a very enjoyable afternoon Used a buy a gift voucher which was also no trouble for the staff who were very friendly and helpful No complaints at all

Stuck in the middle of a horribly stressful house move, I really needed this place to be exactly what it was - peaceful, clean and reasonably priced. The staff were very kind but not in my face the whole time and it was perfectly placed for everything I needed. The room was a bigger one than I actually paid for and I would definitely stay there again if I needed to. I would recommend it to anyone.

With a stay at The Thatch Inn in Gloucester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Gloucester Quays and The Barn Owl Centre. This inn is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Cheltenham Racecourse and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Forest of Dean.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.At The Thatch Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 24 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

A stay at Friary House Serviced Apartments by Roomsbooked - 24Hr Reception places you in the heart of Gloucester, steps from St Mary de Crypt Church and Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum. This apartment is 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Cheltenham Racecourse and 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Forest of Dean.Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private balconies. 48-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves.

With a stay at this aparthotel in Gloucester, you'll be a 5-minute walk from City Museum and 6 minutes by foot from St Mary de Crypt Church. This aparthotel is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Cheltenham Racecourse and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Forest of Dean.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and an iron/ironing board.