Best Western Thurrock Hotel

Hotels
Best Western
7.5 (1538 reviews)
Ship Lane , Grays Thurrock , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor food quality
Understaffed service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.21
The hotel rooms were clean, but there were complaints about the bathroom being old and having a funny smell.
Service
7.68
Staff were friendly, but service was lacking due to understaffing during busy times.
Location
8.22
Conveniently located near major routes, which many guests appreciated.
Room Quality
6.67
Rooms were neat but some issues reported such as malfunctioning sockets and uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
7.7
Amenities were generally acceptable, but the restaurant had limited offerings.
Value for Money
8.16
Guests felt the prices were reasonable given the location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
6.71
Quality of food was reported as poor in some instances and the availability was limited.
Overall Experience
7.68
Overall stay was satisfactory despite some issues; many guests indicated they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:49

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just minutes from the M25 and popular shopping centers, our hotel offers easy access to key attractions in the area.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a work area, and complimentary tea/coffee making facilities in every room, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Dining Options
Indulge in delicious à la carte meals at Scholars Restaurant or unwind with a drink from a selection of premium beverages at Scholars Bar.

Experience convenience and comfort at our hotel - book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that use of parking will incur an additional charge of £5.00, per day.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1538 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.21
Service: 7.68
Location: 8.22
Room Quality: 6.67
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 6.71
Overall Experience: 7.68
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phil couple gb
9
2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Binoy solo_traveller gb
8
2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Lucy solo_traveller gb
3
Maybe get the rooms fumigated, I work in a prison I’m praying these aren’t bed bug bites but I will update if they are
Pros:

The location is brilliant for what I needed

Cons:

The fact I was up itching through night, didn’t think much of it in till I got home after a 5 hour drive, I had been bitten not once a lot!!! 🙈

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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wendy solo_traveller ie
1
Bed bugs
Pros:

Myself an my friend got very badly biten by bed bugs out doctors confirmed it we are both on antibiotics an out of work an the hotel havnt even acknowledged it they have completely ignored emails an phone calls. Absolutely shocking

Cons:

Bed bugs very badly biten an no response from hotel room 130

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Ruth solo_traveller gb
2
I am extremely disappointed with my stay at your hotel and feel that the standard of service and accommodation provided
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

I am extremely disappointed with my stay at your hotel and feel that the standard of service and accommodation provided was completely unacceptable.

The condition of the rooms was particularly concerning. The room had an awful smell, was not properly clean, and did not feel like a comfortable or hygienic environment to stay in. This is not the standard I would expect from a hotel, especially considering what I paid for my stay.

Furthermore, the lights in the corridors were not working. This is not only inconvenient but also raises serious concerns regarding the safety of guests. Having poorly lit or completely dark corridors is unacceptable and, quite frankly, does not appear to meet reasonable health and safety standards.

The breakfast was also extremely disappointing. It was advertised as a buffet, yet the experience provided was nowhere near what I would consider a proper buffet breakfast. The quality and overall offering were very poor and did not meet the expectations created when booking the hotel.

Overall, I had a terrible experience and did not enjoy my stay whatsoever. The cleanliness, smell, facilities, safety concerns and breakfast were all significantly below an acceptable standard.

I would like this complaint to be taken seriously and would appreciate a response explaining how these issues are being addressed. Given the poor standard of my stay, I would also like you to consider appropriate compensation or a partial refund.

2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Saba couple gb
6
2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Terry solo_traveller gb
7
2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller be
1
Not recommended
Pros:

Only booked this hotel as were informed it was close to a venye we were attending, Not much to like very run down hotel in need of a renovation, arrived at 11am asked if they were serving food to be informed no food available, mosquito plug ins in the room, hence we all got bitten, no black out curtains on windoes woke at the crack of dawn, please close down or renovate, bathrooms old fashioned beeds updating

Cons:

The hotel in general very outdated rundown hotel

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller gb
10
2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Moses solo_traveller gb
1
2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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miles extended_group gb
7
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
3
Not worth the money
Pros:

Not much. The staff were friendly enough, but I can't say much for the rest of the place.

Cons:

I mistakenly thought that Best Western was at a higher level than other chain/motel type hotels. Alas not. They would probably be better demolishing this place, with its creaky floors, paper-thin walls, smelly bathroom, and starting again.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Narkess family_with_children gb
2
Really bad issue with mosquitoes.
Cons:

Mosquitoes were horrible. The mosquito plugs didn’t help. Unpleasant smell in the rooms.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Marcin solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Karl solo_traveller gb
3
A venue with lots of potential but utterly disappointed and will not be returning
Pros:

Spacious and relatively clean

Cons:

Staff imposed upon me I was "lucky" I was not going to be charged for parking as the barrier was broken , because they have problems with vehicles being broken into and stolen. Not what I want to hear when I leaving my car on site whilst I attend a wedding. The barrier was broken because it had been rammed, so for that reason we won't charge you to park here. Shocking customer service. Also breakfast was a joke. I was there for 30 minutes and didn't see a single member of staff. There was no cold beverages available the orange juice was empty and no water anywhere. I needed to take medication before I ate. The cooked breakfast was over cooked and had no flavour also

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Joshua solo_traveller gb
5
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Emma Cootbertson solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Vincent family_with_children ch
7
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Shepcar solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee