Best Western The Grand Hotel Hartlepool

Hotels
Best Western
7.4 (1079 reviews)
Swainson Street , Hartlepool , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Large rooms
Friendly atmosphere
Cons:
Cold breakfast
Staff shortages
Small beds
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.29
Issues with cleanliness, including cold breakfast, stains, and lack of hot water.
Service
8.26
Staff are frequently mentioned as helpful and friendly, despite some shortages.
Location
8.8
Positive mentions of the hotel's central location.
Room Quality
6.75
Concerns about room size and cold conditions, but praised for general feel.
Amenities
7.28
Basic amenities met expectations, though some areas for improvement noted.
Value for Money
7.74
Generally good value relative to location but noted areas lacked value.
Food and Beverage
5.79
Breakfast experiences varied from lukewarm to cold, and presentation lacked quality.
Overall Experience
8.26
Most guests report a good overall experience, despite some difficulties.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:42

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Best Western The Grand Hotel Hartlepool offers spacious and elegantly decorated rooms with modern en suite bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a majestic dining experience at Mumbai, the hotel's Indian restaurant, serving a blend of modern and traditional dishes. Start your day with a delicious full English breakfast or opt for lighter continental options.

Convenient Location
Located centrally in historical Hartlepool, the hotel is close to the Marina, Quay, and sandy beaches, offering easy access to popular attractions. Plus, with the railway station and shopping center nearby, exploring the area is a breeze.

Experience luxury, culinary excellence, and convenience at Best Western The Grand Hotel Hartlepool. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MME

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 1079 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.29
Service: 8.26
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 6.75
Amenities: 7.28
Value for Money: 7.74
Food and Beverage: 5.79
Overall Experience: 8.26
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catherine couple gb
5
2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Wayne solo_traveller gb
5
Comfortable but wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

Bed was comfortable, staff were very welcoming and friendly

Cons:

Minimal parking , no restaurant for evening meal, apart from an India under the hotel.

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Christophe couple fr
7
Une belle escale !
Pros:

Hôtel au charme fou ! Une plongée dans une époque révolue . Correctement rénové les lits sont confortables et la chambre est agréable.

Cons:

Nous avons dû changer de chambre , la fenêtre ne s’ouvrait pas et avec deux chiens l air est indispensable ! Le petit déjeuner est pas top mais ça va !

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Stacey solo_traveller gb
8
2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Dawn solo_traveller gb
8
Great return visit to hotel and would stay again.
Pros:

Cleanliness of all areas - staff were there for anything needed and happy to support.

Cons:

Breakfast wasn't as good, hot food left out for a while but fresh eggs were made on request. Hot drink machine didn't work for hot chocolate but staff tried to resolve and did have an out of date yoghurt on display - was sorted quickly though.

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Adams family_with_children gb
9
Cons:

There is no ramp off any sort to assists with suitcases or wheelchair users.

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Michelle family_with_children gb
9
Nice hotel, good value for money
Pros:

Clean, friendly staff, lovely breakfast.

Cons:

No aircon and room was far too hot. Heating was on in the middle of a heatwave

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
5
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Wayne solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Tuohy solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Comfortable room

Cons:

No hot water to have bath or shower

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Kara solo_traveller gb
1
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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dube solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

It was clean

Cons:

The facilities, shower screen rubber coming off , no cold water from the taps both shower and bath. It was very hot and I needed a cold shower . Only one window in the bathroom and the room was too hot even using the fan was pointless!

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Ferguson solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

The manager and staff were very good

Cons:

Insufficient staff. No disability access or accommodation not what I would expect from this type of venue.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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J3535IDmaxb Business
2
Worst western grand hotel
Pros:

Abomination, is the kindest word I could summon to describe this almost uninhabitable place. Upon arrival it felt haunted and outdated with a rickety lift and staff who were surprised we wanted to stay. I knew I was in for a treat when the door appeared to have been broken in numerous times. First night set the tone for the next 2 with an iron which perceived to rag over my clothes rather than gliding causing a burn in an 80 pound t shirt. And when the horrible night came to an end I could barely fall asleep past 6 o’clock in the morning due to the curtains being see through and waking up to a blinding sun. Due to the warm weather after my cricket match and a long day in the sun I was looking forward to a cold shower to cool me down yet to find out the Temparature dial was moulder and stuck on boiling hot preventing me to stand under the burning stream of hades for more than 5 seconds. And when it seemed like it couldn’t get much worse the entire shower door fell off and could have shattered my foot. Due to this after the shower the entire bathroom held seemingly more liquid than my nan’s fish pond. After the shower capitulated on me I carried the door down to reception in disgust just to be challenged by a worker of pure contentment and optimism that it can be fixed acting as if it was a normal occurrence, later yet I found the door balanced against the shower still disconnected. Overall I would have rather stayed on the lovely streets surrounding the hotel as the druggies substances may have eased my pain of putting up with the WORST western grand hotel.

2026-08-12 via Tripadvisor
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Kevin solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Gareth couple gb
4
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Julian solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Property in need of renovation

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
1
Disappointed never returning.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

No water in shower dirty accommodations crewed shut windows no air con fan full of dust no breakfast available

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Joanne solo_traveller gb
5
Tiny bed, uncomfortable night.
Pros:

The room was clean

Cons:

The bed was absolutely tiny, I don't even think it was a double bed, we had a terrible night's sleep the size of the room would have fitter a king size bed or bigger. There was loud rave music at 2:30am, this sounded like it was coming from another room. It wasn't a budget price but we unfortunately felt it was a budget room.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee