
Premier Inn Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden, GB
2.7 km (1.7 mi) from original
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Saffron Walden, GB
2.7 km (1.7 mi) from original
Rooms
9.0Rooms frequently described as spacious, modern and comfortable ('chambre spacieuse', 'Zimmer sehr modern', 'habitación muy amplia', comfortable beds).
Cleanliness
9.2Consistently praised across reviews: 'propre', 'tip top sauber', 'Sauber', 'Tiszta' and multiple notes of clean rooms and bathrooms.
Location
8.8Generally convenient — close to station and town center (approx. 15–30 min walk) and central for sightseeing, though one note that city center is a 30-minute walk.
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Saffron Walden, GB
2.7 km (1.7 mi) from original
The compared hotels differ by 1.4 km.
The Cross Keys: 1.4 km (0.84 mi)
Premier Inn Saffron Walden: 2.7 km (1.7 mi)
Abbey House by Group Retreats
10/10The Cross Keys
8.1/10Premier Inn Saffron Walden
9/10Abbey House by Group Retreats
—The Cross Keys
8.3Rooms are comfortable with good decor but could benefit from slight maintenance.
Premier Inn Saffron Walden
9.0Rooms frequently described as spacious, modern and comfortable ('chambre spacieuse', 'Zimmer sehr modern', 'habitación muy amplia', comfortable beds).
Abbey House by Group Retreats
—The Cross Keys
7.8Generally clean rooms, with minor issues mentioned such as lots of light coming from the skylight.
Premier Inn Saffron Walden
9.2Consistently praised across reviews: 'propre', 'tip top sauber', 'Sauber', 'Tiszta' and multiple notes of clean rooms and bathrooms.
Abbey House by Group Retreats
—The Cross Keys
8.8Central location, with good access to parking and local attractions.
Premier Inn Saffron Walden
8.8Generally convenient — close to station and town center (approx. 15–30 min walk) and central for sightseeing, though one note that city center is a 30-minute walk.
Abbey House by Group Retreats
—The Cross Keys
7.3Inattentive staff at times, notably at check-in and during breakfast service.
Premier Inn Saffron Walden
7.5Mixed: several mentions of friendly/helpful staff (parking explanation, helpful in difficult situations) but also complaints about reception attitude, phone behavior and an unresolved twin-room booking error.
Abbey House by Group Retreats
—The Cross Keys
—Premier Inn Saffron Walden
—Abbey House by Group Retreats
—The Cross Keys
8.8Exceptional food quality with great breakfast options mentioned.
Premier Inn Saffron Walden
9.3Breakfast repeatedly praised ('très bon pain', 'super śniadanie', 'colazione con molta scelta', 'gutem Frühstück'); overall strong positive sentiment for F&B.
Abbey House by Group Retreats
—The Cross Keys
7.8Amenities including Wi-Fi are functional, with slight complications in access.
Premier Inn Saffron Walden
7.8Mixed: kettle and coffee and on-site supermarket praised, but consistent negatives around parking being paid/limited and missing minibar/fridge in some rooms.
Abbey House by Group Retreats
—The Cross Keys
7.8Good value considering the quality of food and stay, though some concerns about service.
Premier Inn Saffron Walden
8.4Generally seen as good/acceptable value (mentions of acceptable price and recommend for overnight/stopovers), with parking fees noted as an extra cost.
Abbey House by Group Retreats
Landmark data unavailableThe Cross Keys
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