Premier Inn Thurrock East

Hotels
Premier Inn
7.8 (20 reviews)
Fleming Road, Unicorn Estate,Chafford Hundred,Grays,Essex , Grays , GB

Facilities

Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfy beds
Helpful staff
Cons:
High parking fees
Poor WiFi connectivity

Categories

Cleanliness
7.26
Several reviews mentioned spotless rooms, but concerns about cleanliness were suggested by some experiences, thus a lower score.
Service
8.73
Most reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Location
8.27
Proximity to the Lakeside mall and convenience of location is positively noted.
Room Quality
8.22
Rooms were described as cozy and comfortable, although some issues were noted like lack of features in certain rooms.
Amenities
6.75
Concerns about WiFi connectivity and parking fees were prevalent, impacting the score.
Value for Money
7.21
While some aspects were good, high parking fees and early check-in charges were significant negatives.
Food and Beverage
7.26
No specific mentions of food quality; can be considered standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.73
Overall sentiments were positive with guests expressing intentions of returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:30

Property Description

Discover the perfect blend of convenience and comfort at Premier Inn Hotel Thurrock East, your gateway to London and beyond.

Location Convenience
Situated just off the M25 motorway, our hotel is ideally located for easy travel across London and the South East, ensuring your adventures are always within reach.

Shopping Haven
With the renowned Lakeside Shopping Centre just a stroll away, indulge in a day of retail therapy. Explore the vast selection of shops at Lakeside or Bluewater, two of Europe’s premier shopping destinations.

Comfort & Relaxation
After a bustling day, unwind in our cozy rooms featuring plush beds and delightful dining options. Enjoy a satisfying meal before drifting off in your comfortable accommodation, revitalizing you for tomorrow’s adventures.

Book your stay at Premier Inn Hotel Thurrock East today and experience our exceptional hospitality firsthand!

Important information:

We offer an exclusive guest parking discount of £7.50 per 24 hours. Simply find a space and pay less to park. This car park is managed by Horizon Parking. Please note: There is no lift at this hotel. There is no air conditioning at this hotel.
From M25 J30, follow signs towards services A1306 towards Grays. Turn right into Burghley Road. Turn right at 2nd roundabout, the hotel is on the left. Next to the Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.26
Service: 8.73
Location: 8.27
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 6.75
Value for Money: 7.21
Food and Beverage: 7.26
Overall Experience: 8.73
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V8159NFamits Family
10
A Memorable Experience
Pros:

Loved my stay here! Super comfy beds, great shower, and the team at reception were so helpful with directions. Will definitely be back!

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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kimhS1536IL Family
10
Family friendly hotel
Pros:

Family friendly hotel, warm welcoming from reception, fab new room. We’ve done a lot of shopping in Lakeside mall nearby

2025-11-13 via Tripadvisor
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146indrec Family
10
Very pleasant stay
Pros:

Our stay at Premier Inn was truly wonderful. The staff were exceptionally friendly, helpful, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The room was spotless, cozy, and very comfortable – the bed was perfect after a long day. We’ll definitely be coming back!

2025-11-13 via Tripadvisor
5
557graemem Business
6
Avoid Ultimate WiFi
Pros:

WiFi Ultimate doesnt work. Paid for it and even after several new codes just unable to connect. Free WiFi not any better.

2025-11-08 via Tripadvisor
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samuelcT3696HP Business
10
Nice staff
Pros:

Great stay and modern rooms! khurshid really helped me out by printing out abit of paperwork I needed for tomorrows job! 👍

2025-10-14 via Tripadvisor
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I7768TVmaxb Business
4
Had to pay for parking & Early check in fee - NOT IMPRESSED
Pros:

Staff was not pleasant.
Was not aware that parking for not even 48hours will cost me £15.
Early check in fee of £15 is definitely a bit steep.

2025-10-14 via Tripadvisor
4
467editas Friends getaway
10
Geat stay
Pros:

Excellent!! Hotel looks stunning after refurbishing. Clean and nice maintenance. Rooms very spacious and spotless. As soon ai enter the reception Receptions Indra welcome me with the great smile explaining all about Meal deal and breakfast. Next morning other lady in the reception tiny was very helpful with the transport company. Amazing service and definitely will be back!

2025-10-01 via Tripadvisor
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justturned25 Business
6
It’s ok
Pros:

Been improved recently. The Plus rooms do not have a walk in shower (as others do) but a slippery bath. No wire free phone charging. And no still water on this occasion. Been done on the cheap, compared to their other hotels. Staff distant. Parking £7.50. It’s ok however not as expected.

2025-09-23 via Tripadvisor
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Philibip NONE Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
10
Great for weekend stopover
Pros:

Often stay here when visiting my home town. Place has had issues a while back, but the last two times have been good. The latest, this weekend, was great. The newly decorated Reiner plus rooms were lovely. The corridors are looking cleaner and refreshed. Well worth the money they have spent on the refurb.

2025-09-08 via Tripadvisor
6
688adriank Business Royston, Hertfordshire, England
4
Beware parking is NOT hotel run
Pros:

Stayed here a number of times previously and it was just about adequate. Room was far too hot and the windows are restricted opening so a poor nights sleep. The Premier Inn website The hotels website says "We offer an exclusive guest parking discount of £7.50 per 24 hours. Simply find a space and pay less to park. ". What they don't tell you is that even if you give your registation at checkin they may not add parking to your bill. In my case I got a £60 PCN which was the fault of the hotel but Premier Inn say you have to contest with Horizon Parking or the booking agent. How would they booking agent know to add it to my booking? Very unhelpful. Would not stay at a Premier Inn with parking charges again.

2025-09-05 via Tripadvisor
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raisenmuffin NONE Derbyshire, England
8
Decent Premier Inn
Pros:

Thh hotel is undergoing some renovations which will make this a lovely place to stay. We were fortunate enough to have a newer room with the newer decor that is being implemented. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. The bathroom was modern and well thought out. We were able to request a room with a bath for our daughter which is always a plus when travelling with children. We had booked a family room and there was plenty of space with the additional bed put up, which is not always the case. There was a fan provided in the room as there is no air conditioning at this hotel. However, the fan did not work, therefore, it was rather warm.

2025-09-03 via Tripadvisor
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J851417 NONE Birmingham, West Midlands, England
8
Great location and good for families
Pros:

This hotel is a great location for Lakeside and easy access into London. The pub next door was nice for families, kids enjoyed soft play and the kids meals. Lots of choice at breakfast and good value for money.

Issue at check in, the staff member did attempt to resolve it. But not the best customer service.

2025-08-29 via Tripadvisor
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toyosiadeduro NONE Dartford, Kent, England
10
Will be back!
Pros:

Arrived as I had an issue with my home. Front desk were very helpful. I’m a sweaty guy and it was a hot day. The A/C wasn’t particularly cold so visited them to ask for assistance and they helped really quick. They also assisted with parking too as I was unaware where to go to fulfil the parking.

2025-08-25 via Tripadvisor
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shxlbxx Friends getaway
8
Good
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable beds. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would’ve love to give this a 5 star but only downside was the rooms was very very hot - we did have a desk fan, but was still hot inside the room. Although I would visit again

2025-08-21 via Tripadvisor
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StuRuthJensen Family Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England
2
Hotter than hell! Avoid!
Pros:

Room was 30c+ all night even though outside temperature was no more than 22c. Provided fans did nothing but move hot air and windows don’t open for your “security” truly the worst stay in any hotel. Staff were no excitant and car park price promise was not met.

2025-08-01 via Tripadvisor
3
36abbiet Friends getaway
4
Room was ridiculous hot!
Pros:

Our stay in this hotel was terrible, we came down this way as we used the spa opposite which was a lovely day out to come back to our room and have to try and sleep in what felt like a sauna, there was no working aircon they had 2 fans in the room which I assume is because they knew the room was hot. 1 fan did not work and the fan that did work was so bad it didn’t even blow my hair. The window only opened about 2 inches and because of the windows sill it didn’t bring any air to the room. The room got up to 30 degrees and it was only 18 outside. The both of us woke up constantly because of the heat. Such a shame but have to rate it so low as you use premier inns to sleep and that’s something we couldn’t do.

2025-07-26 via Tripadvisor
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F1118UXmariep Couples
2
Avoid this hotel until renovations are complete and AC is installed.
Pros:

The hotel had no AC and the temperature of the room was unbearable and we were on the 3rd floor, so heat rises. The room was clearly under construction, missing surfaces and the bath was dirty. i would not recommend or stay here again. Avoid this hotel until renovations are complete and AC is installed.

2025-07-14 via Tripadvisor
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L3360ASkenl Family Ipswich, Suffolk, East Anglia, England
10
Premier Inn Lovely hotel in Grass Essex
Pros:

Everything was excellent. The new refurbished rooms are amazing well done Premier Inn Thurrock East. Essex
The staff are excellent, very knowledgeable, helpful and respectful likewise with the restaurant opposite 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

2025-07-13 via Tripadvisor
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F298YIimrana Business
10
Work trip
Pros:

A great refurbished room! I was informed, I'm the first staying in this room since refurbishment. Excellent and pleasant customer service at reception and really helpful. Thank you

2025-07-12 via Tripadvisor
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Meander787733 Couples
2
No aircon
Pros:

Our room was in the annexe, unfortunately it was during a recent warm period and the room thermometer read 29o.
There is no air con, instead a large fan is provided but all this did was recirculate hot air. Worse you could only open the window 1-2 inches - not enough to let air in. We felt very suffocated. So much so we spent half the night in the car just to cool off. Staff were great but there was little they could do to help. Really not fit for purpose and wouldn’t recommend it during warm weather.

2025-07-10 via Tripadvisor