Premier Inn Carlisle - M6 Jct42

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.6 (21 reviews)
Carleton,Carlisle,Cumbria , Carlisle , GB

Facilities

Parking
Restaurant
Electric vehicle charging station
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Helpful staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, including dust and unserviced rooms.
Service
9.4
Helpful reception staff and a notable positive experience with one staff member.
Location
8.94
Good location with parking availability.
Room Quality
8.39
Rooms were generally comfortable but had reported issues.
Amenities
8.92
Standard hotel amenities; generally satisfactory.
Value for Money
8.88
Good value for accessible room and overall pricing.
Food and Beverage
7.43
Mixed reviews on food quality, with at least one cold meal reported.
Overall Experience
8.9
Enjoyable stay despite some negative experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-21 12:02

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and adventure at Premier Inn Hotel Carlisle M6 Jct 44, your gateway to the captivating North West of England and Scotland.

Explore History
Step back in time with a visit to the magnificent Carlisle Castle, where 900 years of history come alive, providing an unforgettable experience for history buffs.

Breathtaking Landscapes
Nature lovers will revel in the stunning scenery of the nearby Lake District, offering picturesque views and endless opportunities for outdoor exploration.

Delightful Dining
Unwind after your day of exploration at our onsite Table Table restaurant, where a delicious menu awaits to satisfy your culinary cravings, followed by a restful night in your cozy bed.

Don’t miss out on your adventure in Carlisle – book your stay with us today!

Important information:

105 spaces. No spaces for coaches/lorries. No height restriction.
Situated just off M6(J42) south of Carlisle. Next to the Border Gate Table Table

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 9.4
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 8.39
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 7.43
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Daryl
8
Pros:

Good size rooms

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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jonathandL8389YI Business
10
Great staff for a pleasant stay.
Pros:

I had a pleasant stay at the orbital in early December.
Room was no frills but provided everything needed for a good sleep.
Staff were very nice and attentive, both Katie and Louisa were a lovely sight to come back to after a hard day's work.
Local amenities are great and with handy access.
Recommended.

2025-12-04 via Tripadvisor
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W9699HZscotts Family
10
Great 3 night stay
Pros:

Had a lovely 3 night stay here. Staff were all great especially the lady called carol, she was so helpful, couldn’t of asked for more.

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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richardmU3542XM Family
10
great stay and sleep
Pros:

This hotels is Lovely to stay at, the reception staff are very helpful, and the facilities in the rooms are lovely, spacious rooms and comfy beds

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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pickering_sue Family Darlington, County Durham, England
2
Give it a miss!
Pros:

Booked table at 8 30pm by 8 50pm no one had approached to take our drinks or food order.i had 2 find a member of staff to ask for a drink! Never again.will book room but go to mcdonalds.absolute shambles

2025-11-28 via Tripadvisor
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sharonc001 NONE Hexham, Northumberland, England
4
Used to be the top of budget hotels, now the bottom.
Pros:

Really disappointing visit. Drove 4 hours to arrive at 7.30 and be told the restaurant was closing at 8pm due to a large group arriving at 8.30pm. If I was quick I would be served straight away, rushed to the restaurant (7.40pm) to be told kitchen was too busy and we couldn’t have a table. The restaurant was almost empty. Went for dinner elsewhere and came back for a drink, staff lacklustre, tables dirty and sticky, restaurant still empty. Let bar at 8.45 and the “large group” still hadn’t arrived, we could have eating in that time.

Walking to our room, the corridor and stair looked as though they hadn’t been vacuumed in a week. Premier Plus room… it was cold, two very thin pillows, no blankets, no biscuits/sweets which they are supposed to have, looked like someone had already been in the room and rummaged through the tray, one bath towel and one hand towel for two people, grey single ply toilet paper that looked more in keeping with a hostel or public loo, supposed high speed Wi-Fi that was exactly the same speed as the free Wi-Fi. No one on reception when we arrived or when we went back. “press the bell” sign on the desk permanently, no one answers if you ring as the pager is lying on reception.

Premier inn seems to have steadily gone down hill over the last decade, taking away all the little extras that made it worth while.

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
5
555kaij Business
8
great
Pros:

it was great katie was amazing , nice festive menu really getting me in the mood for christmas a nice little christmas tree.
room 11 ;)

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
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weskwyj Business
8
Very good
Pros:

Friendly and efficient service from the moment we arrived. Festive menu is a nice touch. Quick service in the restaurant with nice clean table.

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
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P6244MVdavidc Business
10
Warm welcome friendly staff
Pros:

Katie was amazing on reception. Very friendly and happy to help.
Clean and tidy .
Nice food and good beer bar staff happy to help.

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
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Sun9179 Couples
10
Friendliest Hotel around
Pros:

Fantastic stay for one night stop over. The team are sooooo friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Rooms are comfy and clean. Carol on the front desk was really helpful with things to do in the local area !
The hotel is kept immaculate given how dated it is in comparison to other premier inns !

Thanks Carol and team

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
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Discover136138 Family
4
Not a good experience
Pros:

Even though we booked our rooms about a month in advance, we were in the last 2 rooms on the ground floor. Room 41. Bathroom light fid not work towel rail extremely rusty. Wall by the bed covered in dust. Beefeater restaurant main meals very disappointing. We have stayed here several times, but this visit is the worst.

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
1
171hazelt Couples Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
8
Beautiful great hotel
Pros:

Well, what a beautiful hotel. Spotless. Gorgeous accessible room, very comfy bed, low bath bathroom. Beautiful toiletries included. Staff very attentive and nothing was a problem.
I have dropped a star because I'm disabled and the disabled ramp lift was out of order and made things difficult for me with my mobility scooter, but staff let me use fire exit door. Hopefully before our next visit in March it will be repaired. Also shower curtains don't fit into bath resulting in water spilling over floor making it slippy, not good in disabled room. Overall excellent place...beautiful good at night and breakfast

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
6
658haydenr Solo travel
10
Nice stay
Pros:

Enjoyed my stay great check in room was comfortable. After a long journey really enjoyed a comfortable bed and a nice quick brekky at the pub next door.

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
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serioussocks Couples
8
Peaceful quiet stay 5 mins from M6 -great overnight for Yorkshire to Highlands trip
Pros:

Very pleased with our night in this hotel , it exceeded our expectations for a motorway stop over . Room was quiet , very clean and a VERY comfortable bed …. So it was even more of a wrench when at 6.45 am the fire alarm went off. It was only for about a minute so presumably a false alarm but as the bed was so comfortable we were still in a very sound sleep at that time .
The restuarant and menu looked very inviting when we arrived but as we had already eaten we didn’t use it .
Next time we stay I would make a point of using it as the light bite menu options looked inviting . Breakfast was a serve yourself buffet with lots of options including a good cooked selection
Would definitely stay again

2025-11-14 via Tripadvisor
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johnbV88YV NONE Colchester, Essex, England
10
Business travel stay
Pros:

Good value for money and the accessible room was great
parking for Disabled drivers was available just outside of Reception

2025-11-14 via Tripadvisor
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shaunamK8058XG Family
2
Not great.
Pros:

The staff were great.
The bathrooms need some tlc as they just look unclean and dingy.
The rooms look tired & the location is not great due to the noise from the busy road.

2025-11-08 via Tripadvisor
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miketV2175BI Couples
4
Lost the plot
Pros:

We arrived to find a nice big parking area at the Premier Inn Junction 42. Checked in and made our way to our Premium Room. It's then when you realise that since you last used Premier Hotels things have changed. I'm sorry to say, they have changed but NOT for the better. The rooms are no longer serviced on a daily basis, they only give you a clean towel if you ask for one. The coffee maker leaked. There was only 1 easy chair (god knows where your other half sits). The staff informed me that the fire brigade would only let them have one chair. The shower height adjustment didn't work. Reported it and allegedly it was fixed, but it was still exactly the same when we came to use it. The coffee machine still leaked. What is the point of bothering to inform the staff about a defect, if nobody can be bothered to sort it.
It's been a long time since l last stayed at a Premier Inn and I'm amazed at the decline in their standards. Next time l will go elsewhere.

2025-11-05 via Tripadvisor
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W4981QQelaineb NONE
8
Good place to stay
Pros:

Good place to stay and good location. Friendly staff and had a good night's sleep. Also did good food. Will definitely stay again.

2025-11-05 via Tripadvisor
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Dajtrav Couples Derby, Derbyshire, England
6
Satisfactory
Pros:

This was a one night stopover on a lengthy journey. The room was comfortable, as was the bed, but the cleaning could have been better. Receptionist was friendly and helpful. We did not eat at the nearby ‘Beefeater’ restaurant.

2025-11-03 via Tripadvisor
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mollye791 Family
8
Lovely Experience
Pros:

We had a really lovely experience at the Premier Inn Carlisle M6 Jct 44. The food was delicious and nicely presented, and the service was excellent throughout. Callum and Isla took great care of us — they were friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome.

2025-11-02 via Tripadvisor