Ramada by Wyndham Cheltenham

Hotels
Ramada
7.1 (2339 reviews)
Gloucester Road , Cheltenham , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Great location / close to airport
Lovely restaurant / good meals
Comfortable beds and pleasant public areas
Free parking (mentioned in Spanish review)
Cons:
No or ineffective air conditioning — rooms very hot during heatwave
Stained/dirty towels and some grime in fridge
Bedrooms/bathrooms look tired and in need of refurbishment
Limited continental breakfast variety
Uncomfortable mattress topper and lukewarm shower in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Several reviewers mention stained/dirty towels, a grimy minibar/fridge and signs of wear in bathrooms (dislodged ceiling tiles, tired decor), indicating cleanliness below expected standards.
Service
9
Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and professional (reception, bar/brasserie and hotel staff praised), though one review notes some lackadaisical responses; overall service is a strong positive.
Location
8.5
Location is repeatedly noted as good and convenient (including proximity to the airport) and several guests praise public areas and access, making location a clear positive.
Room Quality
5
Numerous comments about tired, worn bedrooms, poor/no air conditioning, uncomfortable mattress topper, lukewarm shower and dated bathrooms point to below-average room quality.
Amenities
5.5
Key amenity failures cited include lack of working air conditioning, inadequate fans, poorly chilled/dirty fridges and limited breakfast offerings; some on-site restaurant/bar is praised but core amenities are weak.
Value for Money
7
One reviewer called the price not overly expensive and some positive elements (good restaurant, helpful staff) support reasonable value, but dated rooms and amenity issues reduce perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.5
The restaurant/meal receives strong praise in several reviews, though continental breakfast is criticised for poor variety and presentation; overall F&B is mixed-to-positive.
Overall Experience
8.8
Guest experiences are mixed but often positive about staff, location and the restaurant, with several explicit recommendations despite notable issues (heat/AC, tired rooms); overall impression leans positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-04 06:04

Property Description

Convenient Location
Benefit from easy access to major airports and nearby attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in well-appointed guest rooms and enjoy the on-site dining options.

Versatile Event Spaces
Host successful business meetings or special events in our sophisticated venues.

Important information:

Please note that the option to add 1 or 2 extra beds to some of the rooms may be available. Extra charges apply and this must be arranged directly with the property.

If children are staying in the room, please supply the ages of each child.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHX

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 2339 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 9
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 5.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Laurie family_with_children gb
1
One of the worst hotel stays of my life, if not the actual worst. Avoid avoid avoid!
Pros:

The breakfast was nice.

Cons:

The shower pressure was terribly low and the water literally stopped flowing repeatedly when trying to shower. When I raised this with the manager I was told the “pressure was fine and the same throughout the building”. I asked her to come to our room and witness the low pressure, which she did and when viewing the shower she responded “oh, well it was fine a minute ago when I checked it”. As well as the issue with pressure there was no actual cold water coming out of the taps, only warm water from both the hot and cold. Yes, it was a heatwave, but my taps at home provide cold water so how can this be an acceptable issue for a hotel? There was also no air conditioning available, which though cleverly taken off of the room information by the hotel is usually an expected service standard, we were only made aware of this when we arrived given us no time to arrange another hotel, in a heatwave! When I raised my complaints with the manager she rudely said that everything would have to go through booking.com and essentially just tried to brush it off. We had a horrible stay with two young children in a heatwave with little to no running useable shower and no air conditioning. Absolutely appalling.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
8
Good location, room comfortable, food very good.
Pros:

Convenient location and easy to find. The room we were allocated was clean and tidy, no complaints about the room.

Cons:

There was a notice on the front desk advising there were renovations taking place and that there was no air conditioning, this was ok but none at all, anywhere. You’d think a few portable units could have been placed in reception and the restaurant.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Kay couple gb
4
Fair but not luxury
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

The room wasn’t 100% clean, shower was dirty so had to hose that down before washing. Bar and reception area were nice but rooms very dated and hot (AC didn’t work and plug in fan wasn’t the best)

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Hindley solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

It's had alot of refurbishment recently under new management who seem to be doing a great job putting things back in order and looking presentable. Should be proud of the work achieved already and look forward to visiting again to see more changes.

Cons:

Not soundproof but o well.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Dan family_with_children gb
7
Pretty cheap stay. Wasn’t bad but good enough for a cheap stay
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Morris solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Quilter solo_traveller gb
1
Never again
Pros:

No air conditioning at all to hot when I got there I said to them as I'm not well so I needed air con they refused to give it bk said it was cost me 30 pound in a cab 30 home not happy

Cons:

Air-conditioning staff and lack of help

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
1
not recommended until desperate .
Pros:

Location and parking

Cons:

Carpets were not deep cleaned - possibly pets in the room before . Developed Allergic reaction. Sink in the bathroom was cracked . Mould behind sink.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
6
Very poor and not particularly pleasant.
Pros:

The lady on reception was very friendly and tried to help

Cons:

The first room had issues so got moved. The 2nd room had what I thought was minor issues until late a night when I shut the bathroom door and found finger print smears of what comes out your bottom over the door!!! The doors to rooms are not soft close so there were bangs all night! The bar was lovely but the prices were way over the top.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Semra family_with_children tr
5
Önermiyorum
Pros:

Kahvaltıdaki garsonların yaklaşımı kibardı

Cons:

Resepsiyondaki asık suratlı ve konuşmayan, mümkün olduğunca kısa soruları donuk ifadeyle soran görevlinin tavırları rahatsız ediciydi

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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M solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Fantastic staff. Bar and restaurant was another level of goodness but the room was absolutely horrendous

Cons:

The room. The lock didn't work properly, lots of dirt, the was tissue stuck in a hole in the roof, I'm guessing to stop a leak

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Tina extended_group gb
7
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Tom solo_traveller gb
5
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
3
Only stay here when it is cool or winter......
Pros:

The only acceptable thing was the breakfast, although it did not start till 7 am on a weekday, which was unusual.

The location was nice, on the outskirts of the city.

Cons:

3 things -
1 - Hottest day of the year to be told Aircon is broken on arrival, but there is a fan in your room.... fan did nothing, got to 1 am and ended up sleeping in my car as it had aircon. Paid over £100 to sleep in my car.
2 - In-house restaurant choices were very limited and expensive, so I went out to eat in an air-conditioned location
3 - Being called by the hotel to try and secure my reservation with payment over the phone, which I did not do, but I feel now it was a ploy telling me they were fully booked, when in fact they were losing bookings because of the lack of air conditioning, but this I can not confirm or deny but the hotel was not full at all, if I had know the aircon was broken I would have also cancelled and gone elsewhere.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Linzi couple gb
9
Friendly, relaxing, comfortable sleep.
Pros:

Great location for the racecourse, spacious rooms, the most comfortable beds we’ve ever slept on in a hotel, lovely staff, excellent breakfast. We didn’t eat in the brasserie though the menu sounded delicious. A lovely terrace to enjoy the breeze when the temperature had cooled off. Free parking. Value for money for our needs.

Cons:

There is little not to like. If you have high expectations, you may find a few minor niggles. There is an obsolete air con system, we stayed during the recent heatwave and were provided with a powerful fan, this wasn’t a deal breaker. There were minor marks and flaws on walls and the carpet. However, it was exceptionally clean.
We were staying overnight with an evening arrival and early start the next morning. So for us, it suited our needs perfectly.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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SueC couple gb
8
Better than expected
Pros:

We were not sure of what we were going to get because of the reviews but all in all it was a good 2 night stay.
It was very hot both days but we were expecting that they may not be Aircon.
There was a fan in the room and we packed another in the car just in case.
The rooms are a bit tired but you can see they are actively being upgraded. Ours was very clean and the accessories were decent quality. Housekeeping and front of ouse were as good as many 4 star hotels. So was pleased with our stay and felt welcomed.
We ate in the bar resteraunt... The service was a bit hit and miss but the young staff were entertaining and tried hard.... Just lacking in experience but the food was well cooked and nicely presented.
The overall experience was good enough for us to use it again.

Cons:

The lack of Aircon fans are not that good but temperature was unusual

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Anne solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location was ideal. Parking was free and sufficient.

Cons:

Hotel and restaurant seemed to be separate entities..Restaurant was quite expensive for this type of basic hotel. The breakfast that was included was just continental, you could order hot food at extra cost. Our bathroom door was really difficult to close.
No air-conditioning even though it was there we had a noisy fan and it was hot weather.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
1
It was really poor, I wouldn’t go again, I won’t use booking.com again. Not value for money.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

No air conditioning, only fans that were no use so couldn’t sleep.
Old and poor decor
No water, no fridge, poor toiletries, no tissues, no room instructions, not even a do not disturb notice.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Sarah and nick solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

The staff were very friendly.

Cons:

We weren't given the room we thought we were getting, there was an air con unit in the room-it had broken... Fans were supplied though... But the biggest negative I have is the amount we were charged for food in the restaurant.!!! At lunch time.
For the amount we were charged, you'd expect to have a full tummy...

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Kees solo_traveller nl
7
Pros:

Dat er 'n ventilator in de kamer stond en het beeld was lekker groot.

Cons:

Dat de receptionist zei dat er nog niet was betaald voor de boeking terwijl wij het bewijs hebben dat het wél is betaald. Dit is 'n zakelijk probleem tussen Booking en het hotel. We hebben nógmaals moeten betalen om daar te kunnen verblijven. We hebben nog steeds geen antwoord van Booking ontvangen.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee