Best Western The Plough Hotel

Hotels
Best Western
8.1 (824 reviews)
Bridge Street , Northampton , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Bar
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Good location
Cons:
Noise from street
Cold rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Some rooms were clean but issues with noise from outside impacted overall perception.
Service
8.6
Many reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.1
Good location but faced some noise issues due to proximity to a busy street.
Room Quality
7.6
Some complaints about room size and cold temperatures.
Amenities
8.1
Basic amenities provided, though some modern conveniences like AC were missing.
Value for Money
8.1
Rooms are reasonably priced for the offered amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Breakfast was well-reviewed, although some missed specific items.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall, a satisfactory experience with notable staff and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:11

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

The Plough Hotel seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comforts. Originally a coaching inn from the 1890s, this hotel offers Freeview TV, sports channels, and free WiFi in its bar area. With free car parking for residents, convenience is at the forefront.

Central Location

Situated just 11 minutes' walk from the town centre and a mere 10 minutes from the main shopping and commercial areas, the hotel's location is ideal for exploring. Guests can easily reach attractions like the Royal and Derngate theatre and Northampton Rugby’s Franklins Gardens on foot.

Easy Access to Attractions

Conveniently located, the Plough Hotel provides easy access to popular attractions. Within an hour's drive, guests can visit Silverstone Race Circuit, Rockingham Motor Speedway, Santa Pod Raceway, Billing Aquadrome, Althorp House, and Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum.

Book your stay at the Plough Hotel for a delightful blend of history and modernity.

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 824 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Gareth couple gb
8
Great value for a 1-night stay in Northampton
Pros:

Perfect location, and good value. My room had a really comfy bed and was very clean.

Cons:

Some of the decor in the corridors and some of the room furniture looked a bit tired.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
8
A one night stop over, ideal for a cheap, comfortable and convenient stay.
Pros:

Good location, near town centre. Nice but dated facilities like bar / restaurant and general decor

Cons:

It’s just a bit tired and creeky, in need of some modernisation

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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FEDERICA extended_group it
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

La simpatia del personale, il parcheggio e la comodità del letto .

Cons:

Mancanza di ascensore.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple gb
8
Perfect for a night’s stay
Pros:

Charlotte who was front of house on our arrival was friendly and welcoming.Staff generally were helpful and responsive to any requests. The room we booked was on the second floor, spacious and comfortable bed, clean room with some amenities like gowns, slippers, tea/coffee making facilities…

Cons:

Location was good for attending a nearby festival but it is in a run down part of town. If more than one night, I would not necessarily choose to be in this location.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The hotel was immaculately clean.
The cleaning staff do a fantastic job and the hotel clearly has pride on its presentation.
I was really impressed with this hotel and the reception staff were excellent, thankyou so much for a happy, clean comfortable stay.
Also, the bed was super cpmfy!

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Christine Anne couple es
10
Overnight stay
Pros:

Location great. Ample free parking. Room was super nice… spacious modern bathroom, very comfy bed and pillows, tea making facilities, fridge, fan .. even ear plugs provided as hotel is on a busy road. Staff were fabulous.. particularly a lovely young lady from Greece… don’t know her name but full marks to her!

Cons:

Could do with more accessible sockets for charging devices in the room.
10.30 checkout at the weekend? Come on guys… I need a lie in after a night out! Noon would be amazing but even 11am would make all the difference!

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple gb
7
Good location but need better attention to detail.
Pros:

Great location. Easy parking. Helpful staff and clean room.

Cons:

Room was too hot and the fan didn’t work. We opened the windows but this didn’t make much difference as they had been shut all day. Shame because this is an easy fix but really let down the whole stay.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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stephen solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Georgina couple gb
10
Good location, friendly staff and very comfortable stay!
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Bob solo_traveller ca
4
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
10
Great stay as always and staff fantastic
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
G
Guido couple ar
9
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Nathalie couple fr
5
Bon emplacement mais pas je ne recommande pas.
Pros:

L’emplacement
Le parking
L’accueil et tout le personnel

Cons:

La salle de bain très vielle avec des dalles de sol non jointées et une porte de douche qui ne fermait pas. Et rien pour poser notre trousse de toilette.
Le matelas mou et plus large que le sommier qui fait qu’on tombe du lit quand on est sur les bords.
La chaleur dans la chambre - obligé de dormir avec ventilateur et fenêtre ouverte , donc avec tout le bruit de la forte circulation du carrefour.
Cet hôtel n’est pas à la hauteur de l’enseigne BW et méritait un gros coup de rénovation.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
M
Matthew extended_group gb
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
M
Matthew couple gb
7
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Gordon couple gb
9
Experience made better by friendly staff
Pros:

Nice friendly staff

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
J
Jake solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Very solid hotel. Decent location, good value for money. Staff were helpful & polite.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee