Premier Inn Barnsley Central M1 J37

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.6 (26 reviews)
Gateway Plaza,Sackville Street,South Yorkshire,Barnsley , Barnsley , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Attentive staff
Friendly service
Clean rooms
Positive value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food and beverage hygiene concerns
Temperature in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.71
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues in the restaurant and overall hygiene problems.
Service
9.99
Staff received high praise for attentiveness and friendliness from multiple reviews.
Location
9.72
Consistently mentioned as a great location, close to key areas and convenient.
Room Quality
8.66
Rooms were reported as clean and well-presented, though some issues with temperature.
Amenities
8.69
Standard amenities mentioned, though some complaints about the parking area.
Value for Money
9.15
Generally positive sentiment towards value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
6.71
Significant complaints about the cleanliness and quality of food areas.
Overall Experience
9.18
Positive experiences overall despite some concerns regarding cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:34

Property Description

Experience unparalleled comfort at Barnsley Central Premier Inn, your perfect getaway in the heart of Yorkshire.

Sumptuous Accommodations: Each room features incredibly comfy beds designed to ensure a restorative night's sleep, setting the tone for your enjoyable stay.

Dining Delight: Savor a unique culinary experience at our onsite Table Table restaurant, where delicious dishes are crafted fresh to tantalize your taste buds.

Prime Location: Situated just a stone's throw from Barnsley Town Centre, enjoy the convenience of exploring local shops, attractions, and vibrant nightlife with ease.

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable stay—book your room at Barnsley Central Premier Inn today!

Important information:

Privately owned multi storey car park underneath the hotel on Shambles Street (S70 2SB). 5 GBP per 24 hours pay and display. Parking is on level 0 or 1 only. Height restriction of 6ft 6'. No parking for coaches/lorries.
Exit M1 at J37 and follow A628 (Dodworth Road) signposted to Barnsley. After approximately 1 mile take the second exit at the roundabout onto Shambles Street, the entrance to the car park is immediately on the left. Parking is chargeable (please contact site for charges). Height restriction 6'. Postcode S70 2SB. The pedestrian entrance to the hotel and Table Table restaurant is on Sackville Street where alternative parking is available. Postcode S70 2RD.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 26 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.71
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 8.66
Amenities: 8.69
Value for Money: 9.15
Food and Beverage: 6.71
Overall Experience: 9.18
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david family_with_children
10
Pros:

Great location

2025-12-01 via Nuitee
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david family_with_children
10
Pros:

Great staff

2025-11-21 via Nuitee
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J4547BEalexe Business
10
10/10
Pros:

Lucy and Harrison were amazing. On a works trip and they couldn’t help enough, they were friendly and welcoming - would highly recommend.

2025-11-17 via Tripadvisor
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tombV2469MN Business
10
Amazing service
Pros:

Harrison is a legend best service I ever had. Lucy is one of the best people I have met in this industry 100% would say again

2025-11-17 via Tripadvisor
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F3625RXbernies Family
8
Lovely stay in Barnsley
Pros:

Staff at Premier inn Barnsley are so attentive & helpful. We always receive a warm welcome. Particularly from James & Lucy.
The room was clean & well presented.

2025-11-17 via Tripadvisor
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harrisonm266 Solo travel
10
Great Stay. Excellent staff!!
Pros:

Great place! Great staff! Great food! Great time!
The car park is abit run down but it belongs to the council not the premier inn itself. It also doesn’t have any direction to the hotel but it’s level 4.
Shout out to Harrison, Kelly, Georgia, Julie, Lucy, James, Kyle, Jess, Gareth, Sammi and Molly. All made my stay perfect when I arrived. Not a lovely bunch then these!
THANKYOU!

2025-11-12 via Tripadvisor
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markaN1578GD Friends getaway
10
Stay with friends
Pros:

Stayed here for a couple a nights and had a fantastic stay. The breakfast served by Sammy the manager did amazing credit to the hotel. The room was clean and the food was lovely.

2025-11-12 via Tripadvisor
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oldhamlad81 NONE Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
6
The rooms are too hot
Pros:

I use this hotel 3 times a year and each times the rooms get hotter…The temperature doesn’t drop enough and the windows are shut permanently you cant open them….This really needs to be sorted as you cant sleep properly as the rooms are that hot….Also they have shut off the bar to the general public .

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
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lukefQ5417CK Business
10
Great location & staff
Pros:

Great location, nice rooms. Kelly & Harrison provided really good customer service both when we arrived and throughout the night in the bar restaurant

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
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jasonharding136 Family Dublin, County Dublin
10
Nice friendly accommodating
Pros:

Sammy at reception went above and beyond for all of us today we have a very early flight and she accommodated us all couldn't be happier wit the service thanks a mill

2025-11-07 via Tripadvisor
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DMJohnson59 NONE Blaydon, Tyne and Wear, England
8
Great location for central Barnsley
Pros:

Stayed here many times
Great location, Staff good, car park close by and cheap but car park is not very clean (not premier inn car park)

2025-11-03 via Tripadvisor
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599paigeb Couples
10
Lovely visit
Pros:

Came with my partner for a night away, the hotel was lovely and clean, staff were very polite Julie on reception made sure our check in went smoothly. Compliments to the chef as the food was amazing. We will definitely be returning.

2025-11-02 via Tripadvisor
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Climber24753352821 Family Plymouth, Devon, England
2
AVOID DISGUSTING
Pros:

Normally a fan of Premier inns and having had a pleasant stay at Premier in slough SW the night before me and the family were looking forward to 3 nights in Barnsley Central - especially the breakfast! HOWEVER……. The restaurant and food areas are DISGUSTING, filthy trays storing glasses, brown slimy work surfaces, rotting food stuck in broken tiles, smeared stainless steel and generally a mess with little effort to clean up. Premier Inn customer services were not particularly interested in the feedback and would not accept the photos to demonstrate just how bad this portrays the Premier Inn brand. Barnsley council have been informed and hopefully the current 5 star (2023) food rating will be reviewed and reflect the poor hygiene practices.

2025-10-31 via Tripadvisor
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Jo987654321Jo Solo travel
10
Brilliant! Thankyou Barnsley central premier inn
Pros:

Although my room was in dire need of a refurbishment (as is the rest of the hotel tbh) it was absolutely spotlessly clean, the staff that were cleaning rooms were extremely polite, friendly, helpful and very cheery. The reception staff also work in the restaurant serving guests, Julie (?) was absolutely amazing, that lady never stopped for a second, constantly moving around, serving people in the restaurant, cleaning tables and service areas as she went, as well as popping through to attend to guests in the reception, all the while with such grace and a smile on her face, an absolute lady and a credit to the company! Breakfast was lovely, was served just as I had asked for, lovely well done bacon, perfectly cooked eggs and sausages, it was nice and hot too, even though breakfast was extremely busy, So a big thankyou to the chef Steve, I would definitely recommend his breakfast! 5 stars from me!
The hotel is located near the town hall, and is just a few minutes walk into the town center and the bus and train station. There is a multi storey carpark that is under the hotel and also a carpark across from the hotel near the 'one stop shop'. I do believe both carparks belong to the local council and not to premier inn, I would suggest using the carpark across from the hotel rather than the multi storey one.

2025-10-30 via Tripadvisor
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estherb319 NONE London, England
10
Cheap - and surprisingly good!
Pros:

This Premier Inn was cheap - and amazing! The staff team were welcoming and really helpful. The room was spacious, bed really comfortable. From 4th floor we had a wonderful view over Barnsley. The bar and restaurant area are attractive, great for an evening meal and relaxing in.

2025-10-28 via Tripadvisor
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983phils Friends getaway Jebel Ali, Emirate of Dubai
10
Great stay
Pros:

Had a great stay. Room clean. Bed super comfy. Reception, bar and restaurant staff very friendly and wanting to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed. The cooked breakfast was very well cooked. I would definitely recommend.

2025-10-28 via Tripadvisor
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waynespeed Business
2
Barnsley center
Pros:

bathroom not clean Bar did not open till 6pm and very poor options on the menu staff were nice but could have done with a better clean in the room itself

2025-10-23 via Tripadvisor
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Gerard
8
Pros:

Prima hotel

2025-10-17 via Nuitee
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Q6995ODvictoriaw Solo travel
8
Centrally located hotel with helpful staff
Pros:

Had a good stay just for one night. Very centrally located for public transport. The room was spacious and the bed was exceptionally comfortable. I loved that there was a full sized bath.

Very good value. Breakfast was cooked to order and a good vegetarian selection. Lovely yoghurt and compote. As a solo traveler, I liked that dinner was available in the hotel. Nice selection on the 2 course deal and the rose wine was outstanding! Breakfast front of house and chef were excellent.

Four stars because the room had a few signs of wear and tear and at dinner main course was served before I had finished my starter. I absolutely would stay again and appreciated onward travel advice from the staff on check in

2025-10-16 via Tripadvisor
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G8307SOamyd Solo travel Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
10
Fab!
Pros:

I stayed overnight as I was visiting family. Was greeted at reception very promptly and the receptionist explained everything to Me and what I needed to do to get up to my room. Didn’t have an evening meal but did stop in for a quick drink before I went for my meal with my family excellent service bubbly and friendly staff.
Had breakfast the following morning waited a few minutes for someone to seat me. The cooked breakfast was excellent coffee, juice,toast just as I expected.
On checking out the receptionist was very friendly and wish Me a good day and I popped my key in the box.
Will definitely be returning to stay 10 out of 10!

2025-10-15 via Tripadvisor