Central Hotel Cheltenham by Roomsbooked

Hotels
6.3 (1198 reviews)
7 Portland Street , Cheltenham , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
Room quality issues
Cleanliness concerns
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.51
Several reviews remark on cleanliness; however, there are mentions of tired decor and musty smells.
Service
7.48
Friendly and welcoming staff are frequently mentioned positively in the reviews.
Location
8.02
Central location is a strong point across many reviews.
Room Quality
4.97
Inconsistent quality highlighted with complaints about small rooms and discomfort.
Amenities
6
Basic amenities noted, with some positive mentions of additional facilities, but a lack of some necessities.
Value for Money
7.46
Overall value for money is positively noted, balancing against the issues mentioned.
Food and Beverage
4.51
No explicit mentions of food and beverage; assigned the target average as this is a basic hotel.
Overall Experience
5.48
Mixed sentiments overall, with both positive and significant negative feedback.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 02:57

Property Description

Central Hotel in the Heart of Cheltenham offers an ideal stay with free parking and Wi-Fi.

Convenient Location: Situated near Cheltenham's popular attractions like the Racecourse and Town Hall, guests can easily explore the town on foot.

Well-Equipped Rooms: Enjoy the convenience of self-catering rooms with fridges and combination oven/microwaves, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Comfort and Convenience: Whether it's the en suite bathrooms, TV, or tea/coffee facilities, each room is designed to cater to your needs.

Ready to experience the charm of Cheltenham at Central Hotel? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Free on-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.Please contact the hotel before arrival to check availability.

This property offers a 24 Hour Assistance line.

Please note there is free WiFi at the hotel, but signal strength can vary throughout the property.

Kindly note that in the event of a 'Call Out' for a staff member in a non-emergency, a fee of GBP 35 will apply.

Please note that in the event of a lost key an additional deposit of GBP 25 for a spare key will be required and is fully refundable on the return of all keys.

Please note the lead guest must be 18 years and older.

Special Conditions may apply for group bookings, please contact the accommodations for more information.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 1198 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.51
Service: 7.48
Location: 8.02
Room Quality: 4.97
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 4.51
Overall Experience: 5.48
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Leon • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Fatima • family_with_children • nl
6
Pros:

Het is een leuk en gezellig pension en het is netjes en schoon. Wel hangt er een wat stoffige geur, waarschijnlijk door de vloerbedekking.p

Cons:

Helaas was het bed een enorme tegenvaller. Het bed was veel te klein voor twee personen, waardoor onze voeten zelfs over de rand uitstaken. De kussens waren duidelijk versleten en erg dun.

Het ergste was de matras. Deze lag helemaal scheef en had een flinke kuil, waardoor we voortdurend naar elkaar toe rolden. Daarnaast kraakte en bewoog het hele bed bij iedere draai.

Het bed was echt een zware aanfluiting en zorgde voor een zeer slechte nachtrust. Erg jammer, want verder is het een leuk en schoon pension. Met een goed bed zou het verblijf een stuk aangenamer zijn geweest.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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jim burgin • solo_traveller • gb
5
So much needs to be done to make this a real hotel
Pros:

The Bed was comfortable
The was a working TV and kettle for coffee/Tea.
The toilet and washing facilities did work.
At the most basic level it ticked boxes

Cons:

The Room was not what I would expect from a "hotel" more like a guest room in someones house.
The bed was comfortable but small and pushed up against a wall.
The Fridge in the room made a humming noise all night and was placed next to the bed.
The shower and toilet appeared to be in what would have been a closet at one time
A fire place was still present in the wall.
The Key to the room was almost impossible to turn.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • gb
9
Excellent stay and great value for money
Pros:

Real value for my money and so clean with excellent staff

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • gb
5
Adequate for one night.
Pros:

Excellent location. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Wallpaper peeling from walls. Curtains but no net curtain so getting dressed meant leaving lights on and curtains closed. Appreciate it is being refurbished.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
5
No comment
Pros:

I never got to stay…

Cons:

I moved the booking, then on the day I message to check my reservation and I was told it had been cancelled. Without any refund

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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kambamura • couple • gb
1
The place isn’t modern
Pros:

Staff were kind and helpful

Cons:

Bed wasn’t comfortable, the carpets weren’t clean the place looks old

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Nadejda • extended_group • gb
1
Pros:

We did not get to stay in the hotel actually as our booking was suddenly cancelled just a few hours before the check in.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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stewart • solo_traveller • gb
5
Cheap and Cheerful
Pros:

I chose this place due to the location but I do consider it at the lower spectrum of accommodation. It was clean and simple. the room was small. This was a single room but I thought it was small.

Cons:

The Room is small but I knew that it was a single room when I booked it. Even though it was a single it was smaller than I expected. The Location was Ideal for me and I have stayed with them before but had a better and bigger room.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Helena • solo_traveller • gb
6
Very central and ideal for a quick stop over , the room had more than enough facilities, fridge , microwave etc
Pros:

It was extremely central and the staff were so accommodating

Cons:

I had room 2 opposite reception and next to the front door so obviously noisy but when it settled down which was fairly late it was ok but I really don’t know know why they use that room

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Wenhui • solo_traveller • gb
2
Cons:

i was locked in the room around 10 mins . Even i knocked the door nobody answer.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Chris • extended_group • gb
7
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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tony • couple • gb
10
Great place great location great staff
Pros:

The staff very friendly always have time to chat to make you feel comfortable. The manager is a great guy very helpful. Stayed for 3 nights always parking for me which was great. Will be booking again.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Going through building work but cheap, clean and quiet. All we asked for. With free parking too. Very good location.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ella • couple • gb
7
Pros:

The bed was incredibly comfy

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Elliott • solo_traveller • gb
5
Cheapest hotel in Cheltenham for a reason
Pros:

Great location , cheap and clean (enough)

Cons:

Strange feeling to the hotel overall when we arrived, very empty with limited furnishings but many many adverts and posters for the company who had recently bought the hotel. Parking was difficult to locate and I would not recommend using if you have a large car as the entrance road was tiny. Our room, room 12, was on the ground floor and was directly next to both the staff room and the car park with us having a door in the room which could access the car park, the room was also strange with a middle room having an almost kitchen set up minus the cooking appliances but having many storage cupboards, it seemed to be a converted concierge room. On night one of our stay the fire alarm was set off due to another guest and the overnight receptionist seemed unsure how to turn off the alarm or gave us aologies in the morning for us being woken up, the morning after we then had difficulty with our hot water in the room and discovered that the shower had been fitted incorrectly with the cold side being hot and vice versa. On night two of our stay we were continually kept awake from 4 in the morning by constant noise in the landing and in the car park and the smell of marijuana from outside too. The bed was decent but not brilliant and the pillows were particularly lumpy and small. Overall I wouldn't stay again.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Alex • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • us
3
I wouldn't stay again.
Pros:

The carpet was damp and got worse over time. The room was very loud at night and also very hot.

Cons:

lack of air conditioning--in a heat wave

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee