Premier Inn Peterborough - Ferry Meadows vs Similar Hotels

Mixed/negative points: reports of small rooms, sunken/very soft or uncomfortable mattresses, squeaky beds and ineffective air conditioning in heat.

Rooms often described as neat and modern, but issues reported include small room size for triples, poor sofa/extra bed, limited window opening and occasional elevator access problems.

Rooms were clean, but issues were noted with noise and amenities.

Rooms were generally comfortable and well-equipped according to guest feedback.

Multiple reviews explicitly note clean rooms and good housekeeping on arrival; overall cleanliness is consistently praised.

Generally praised across reviews (rooms and bathrooms described as clean), with a few mentions of a missed cleaning once — overall above average cleanliness.

Cleanliness was mentioned positively, but also criticized by some as not meeting expectations.

Some guests noted issues with cleanliness, such as cobwebs and noise disturbances.

Strongly positive: many comments about excellent location, metro/transport very close, convenient for transit and access to motorway.

Location repeatedly highlighted as excellent and very central (close to city centre and station), though proximity to the rail yard causes noise for some rooms.

The location was considered convenient for visiting family.

Excellent location described by multiple reviews as convenient and quiet.

Mixed: several guests report friendly and helpful staff, while others mention indifferent or occasionally rude reception staff.

Staff frequently called friendly and helpful, though some guests reported language difficulties at reception and slow clearing at breakfast; overall service is good with occasional lapses.

Staff were generally described as friendly and helpful, with some exceptions.

Overall, the reception staff received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.

Breakfast is frequently praised as good or very satisfactory with a decent selection for the hotel category.

Breakfast receives mixed feedback — some call it very good for the price while others report poor replenishment and limited selection later in service.

Food quality was criticized, especially breakfast offerings.

Breakfast was highlighted as missing, which affected overall satisfaction.

Mixed: positives include kettle, coffee/tea in room and parking; negatives include paid parking, no fridge in some rooms, poor Wi‑Fi and AC often nonfunctional.

Several guests noted lack of minibar/fridge in rooms, limited or costly parking, occasional broken AC and only one elevator working at times — amenities weaker than typical for this tier.

Basic amenities were available; however, some guests found them lacking.

Guests noted a good range of amenities, but some minor issues were experienced.

Generally positive: several guests state the price/quality ratio is fair and good value for a transit/night stay.

Multiple reviews explicitly praise the price–performance ratio; many guests feel the hotel offers good value despite some shortcomings.

Guests felt the hotel offered good value for the price paid.

Guests felt the price was reasonable for the quality provided.