Premier Inn Rotherham East - M18/M1

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.4 (23 reviews)
Bawtry Road,Rotherham,South Yorkshire , Rotherham , GB

Facilities

Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Comfortable rooms
Good food
Cons:
Room temperature issues
Some maintenance needed

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
The reviews mention the rooms were clean but also note that some areas were not maintained well.
Service
9.65
Guests consistently highlight the exceptional service from staff across multiple reviews.
Location
8.69
The proximity to the Beefeater restaurant was appreciated, making meals conveniently accessible.
Room Quality
7.64
While generally comfortable, several reviews pointed out issues with room temperature.
Amenities
8.17
Basic amenities were adequate, including the availability of fans, though they were described as ineffective in some cases.
Value for Money
8.13
The cost for parking was mentioned but not seen as excessive for the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Breakfast was specifically praised as fantastic, contributing positively to the experience.
Overall Experience
8.55
Guests reported a generally positive experience with notable service and food, despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-21 12:06

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Premier Inn Hotel Rotherham East (M18/M1), your ideal gateway to South Yorkshire's charm.

Prime Location
Situated near key business and leisure attractions, including Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Sheffield Motorpoint Arena, you’ll be perfectly poised for both relaxation and adventure.

Delicious Dining
Indulge in hearty meals at our on-site Beefeater Grill, where mouthwatering dishes will satisfy your cravings after a day of exploring.

Comfortable Accommodations
Retreat to our spacious rooms featuring extra-comfy beds, ensuring a restful night’s sleep and a refreshing start to your day.

Don't miss out on the perfect stay—secure your booking today!

Important information:

Chargeable on-site parking is available at this hotel, charged at a discounted price of £3 per 24 hours for Premier Inn Guests. Simply find a space and pay less to park using the kiosk outside our hotel. This car park is managed by Horizon.
Situated on A631 near Wickersley. Between M18(J1) and ,M1(J33). Sat nav postcode: S65 3HZ

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 23 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 9.65
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 7.64
Amenities: 8.17
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Paninalia NONE Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
10
Great premier inn
Pros:

Great welcoming from the menver of staff on check in desk ...the room was clean and comfortable with extra pillows available .

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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PhilL336 NONE Bugle, Cornwall, England
10
Couldn't ask for more!
Pros:

Couldn't ask for more, the girl on reception was so friendly and helpful and the room was a great size, beds comfy as usual and breakfast fantastic!

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
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Thomas
10
Pros:

Très bon accueil avec Steeve, chambre confortable. Prévoir des frais de parking.

2025-11-14 via Nuitee
F
francois
10
Pros:

Chambre confortable et personnel accueillant

2025-11-05 via Nuitee
P
Portly72 Business Middle East
8
Building 3*, Staff 5*+
Pros:

I stay in this hotel most weeks, it is getting older and it is showing, but as a Premier Inn it is always clean and comfortable. The thing that keeps me coming back every week is the staff. The welcome is warm and they do everything they can to improve your stay.

2025-10-23 via Tripadvisor
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Go02341798771 NONE
8
Nice stay.
Pros:

Fairly good stay WiFi not great, rooms can get quite warm during summer. But, comfortable clean bedroom, and meals reasonably priced.

2025-10-06 via Tripadvisor
I
ivorg243 Family
10
Overall great experience
Pros:

Staff were absolutely great, restaurant serve a great meal, really nice family vibe! - I have to use at least 100 characters -

2025-09-28 via Tripadvisor
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Sascha
8
Pros:

Tiptop

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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joannafR6341FW NONE
4
Great staff, rooms way too warm
Pros:

The staff were exceptional and I couldn’t fault their services. The beds are very comfy. However, the rooms we stayed in were ridiculously hot (22 degrees outside, 29 degrees in room according the the thermostat in room) - dread to think how warm they get when it’s 30 degrees outside! Fans were provided but were ineffective. Rooms on the other side of the building were cooler but they were at max capacity so couldn’t be moved until night 3/3.

Emailed guest services a week ago and no response, despite their stated response time being “within 5 days”

2025-08-17 via Tripadvisor
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P1550FDmalcolms NONE
10
Great hotel and restaurant
Pros:

The room was clean and the bed very comfortable.
With the hotel having a Beefeater next door provides a great location as any meal is easily accessible if required. We had breakfast and it was excellent.

2025-08-10 via Tripadvisor
M
Maxopaxo1 Business Cranbrook, Kent, England
10
Thank you Alana (and team)
Pros:

Alana was absolutely fantastic!
Welcomed us with a. Smile and made us feel very welcome!
Been one of the nicest stays we've had for awhile!
Thank you

2025-08-07 via Tripadvisor
J
JapO4 NONE
4
Stayed 48hrs
Pros:

This hotel is very dilapidated and could do with a serious upgrade.
Rooms are constantly hot and a small fan is issued but not much use.
The carpark although not too expensive at £3 for 24hrs is just another money making scheme. I think if you're staying it should be free.
Room was dirty.

2025-08-03 via Tripadvisor
J
J8648EHbenj Friends getaway
10
Pros:

brilliant staff and friendly experience will 100% be coming back again really easy to get checked in here for bassfest .

2025-07-19 via Tripadvisor
F
Freedom17880711783 Family
10
AMAZING
Pros:

Jamie and the team at Rotherham are amazing!! It was a very hot day but Nothing was too much trouble and they even helped me up stairs with my bags!! We were kept cool and hydrated and everyone we came across was attentive and fantastic! Will deffo be back!

2025-07-02 via Tripadvisor
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nigelsS9872MG Couples
4
Grotty room, not a good experience.
Pros:

We decided to stay at this hotel as my wife was visiting the local hospital. After 3hrs of travelling up from Kent, we arrived and found that the car park had a £3 per night charge on it, my wife is disabled so we parked in the disabled bays which there were plenty of, but found it strange that we still had to pay (good start). The chap on the front desk was pleasant and helpful which was nice. We were lucky to be allocated a ground floor room which we had not asked for. We checked in and went to our room, the room looked a bit grotty and gave the appearance that it had not been cleaned that well. The walls had squashed bugs on them which had not been wiped down, a hole in the wall like someone had punched it and it had been roughly filled in and painted. The window stills on both sides of the window had peeled paint on them which was laying on the window sill and it also appeared to have not been wiped down for a long time, the heater under the window had paint peeling off it as well and was rusty. The carpet looked like it had not been hoovered and the walls looked like it had been painted sometime in the past and was patchy to say the least. The bathroom was in the same condition as the rest of the room, the bath plug was mouldy and not attached to the bath, the only thing that looked clean was the bed linen. For what I paid I was not expecting it to be the Ritz, but you did not feel clean while staying in the room and it made you remember the experience for all the wrong reasons. I feel that when credit is due I will say it, but also the same for a bad experience. The only good thing I can say is that the chap on the front desk (sorry did not catch his name) was very helpful when trying to sort out the super slow wifi which Premier Inn use.

Would I stay here again as we have to go another two times to the hospital in the next couple of months..the answer is no. I have found a Green King pub very close to the hospital so will be trying them out. Hopefully the room will be a lot cleaner than Premier Inn Rotherham East. I filled in the survey that they send giving it a bad review and so far have had no reply from Premier Inn (surprise, surprise) had your money now not interest. Please see pictures for reference attached

2025-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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BSivie NONE
4
Run down hotel with no real redeeming qualities
Pros:

Booked this Hotel for its location as we were down for a hockey tournament,

On arrival the car park is quite busy and In really poor condition potholes all over and poorly maintained … oh and you have to pay to park too it’s is only £3 a night though but isn’t secure no barrier or cctv

Reception area is small and if you arrive at a busy time can be a squeeze with everyone’s bags and kids etc

Our room was a family sized room a good sized double bed and a single perfect for the 3 of us.

Room was very hot with no air conditioning (we did have a fan which made little difference) not sure if it was heat induced but the room smelt very musty with cobwebs and dust pretty much on all surfaces..

The bathroom had a good sized bath with shower water pressure is pretty grim and black mould on the ceiling however served it’s purpose

Restaurant is a beefeater, evening food is adequate breakfast is pretty good

2025-06-02 via Tripadvisor
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X6971LMnatashac Couples
10
Lovely place
Pros:

Very pleasant staff on the front desk, booked us in for breakfast and dinner at the beefeater restaurant attached to the hotel.
Bedroom was a good size for me and my wife, bed was very comfortable, had a fan to help cool down the room too which definitely helped!
Parking out the front was £3 for the night.

2025-05-26 via Tripadvisor
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josephinep744 Family
10
Fantastic staff and food
Pros:

Comfortable stay with lovely food and good service in the restaurant. Front of house staff were welcoming and helpful. With a special mention to Jamie who is most possibly the politest and most helpful member of staff I have ever encountered at a UK hotel and I think we are on our 10th weekend away this year so far.

2025-05-03 via Tripadvisor
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chrissO5522GA Business
10
Great
Pros:

The rooms is excellent as I have come
To expect with premier inns, Steve on the front desk was friendly and helpful.

The only complaint I have is about the Tripadvisor site having a 200 character minimum. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

2025-04-28 via Tripadvisor
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demblades1889 Family
4
Run down, avoid if possible until some money is spent upgrading
Pros:

Staff good rest not so good.
Very noisy floorboards in our room, corridor and above us. Very little sleep
Mildew in bathroom, towels wouldn't dry. Beds aged, wifi poor.
Restaurant- seats all stained, carpets worn, plaster falling off, bar area cold and shut at 9pm. Window sills and blinds Very dusty.
Wheelchair user had to go outside to get from bar to room as no ramp or lift..in this day and age that's POOR.
Was meeting family and friends here but was too embarrassed due to how run down it is so ate and drank in other establishments.
Upgrade and renovation needed NOW.
Charge for car park now, something new.
Stayed here before but won't again until renovations are done.
Bet Lenny Henry would be horrified, as we were.

2025-04-27 via Tripadvisor