Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Good food
Cons:
Lack of local pub
Need for modernization in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Rooms were reported as spotless and had everything needed.
Service
8.71
Staff were consistently described as friendly, attentive, and professional.
Location
8.25
Hotel located in a quiet village and great for exploring the area.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms were described as large, spacious, and comfortable.
Amenities
7.23
Some amenities mentioned positively, although modernizing could be needed.
Value for Money
7.69
Reported as excellent value for quality received.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Food was often described as delicious and well-organized during events.
Overall Experience
8.21
Overall stays were enjoyable with a high likelihood of returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 11:43

Property Description

Elegant Country House Setting
Located on the outskirts of picturesque Gloucester, Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall offers a serene escape surrounded by acres of beautiful grounds.

Modern Rooms and Fine Dining
Indulge in stylish en suite rooms with complimentary toiletries and a welcome tray. Enjoy delicious English cuisine at Bar and Brassiere by Bowden with stunning views of the lawns and lake.

Convenient Location and Local Attractions
Just minutes from the M5, the hotel is ideally situated near Gloucester Quays Designer Shopping Outlet and Gloucester Cathedral. Explore nearby activities like the Gloucester Golf Club & Ski Centre.

Book now for a delightful stay at Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall, where elegance meets comfort.

Important information:

A credit card imprint will be required by the hotel at check-in as security for any extras taken during your stay.

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the hotel does not have an elevator. However, there is a platform elevator up to the first floor suitable for wheelchairs only.

Please note that the same payment card used to make the booking must be presented upon check-in at the hotel.This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1713 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 8.71
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 7.23
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 8.21
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David • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable stay with lovely breakfast
Pros:

Very friendly staff.
Very good breakfast.
Fantastic Gluten Free Breakfast cooked fresh to order.
Clean and comfortable.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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gillian • couple • gb
7
Very pleasant; good breakfasts. We enjoyed our stay. Attentive and helpful staff.
Pros:

A very grand place, rather “tired” now, definitely in need of a refresh. And beds need to be much softer please. A topper on the mattresses would transform. Lovely grounds and quiet. Plenty of parking.

Cons:

No walk in showers: all showers are “over the bath” which is uncomfortable/awkward/unsafe, given the clientele are mainly elderly, arriving by coach and some by car. Not a family hotel, not suitable for children.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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karal • couple • gb
10
Sensational birthday celebration
Pros:

The staff were incredible hobestly nothing was too much trouble .
Room was lovely
Some mould down side of shower NOT GOOD but hidden by shower curtain still NO EXCUSE
Breakfast was amazing

Cons:

Lift situation could be improved
Worn carpet could. Be improved upon
Mould down side of shower tray

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Gianluigi • couple • it
7
Qualità/prezzo distanti
Pros:

Contesto e parti comuni

Cons:

Camera ordinaria, bagno datato ( non in senso di vintage)

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Marcos • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Ubicación, personal y edificio

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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LINDA • couple • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jack960 • solo_traveller • ch
2
Pros:

L'emplacement.

Cons:

Un grand merci pour cette nuit mémorable. Je vous garantis que nous ne sommes pas des gens pénibles. Mais là c'est le sommet. Scandaleux, vraiment Scandaleux. Que Mercure ose proposer une chambre à côté de la ventilation de la cuisine et qui fonctionne à plein régime (fait trembler les murs de la chambre et le sol) toute la nuit malgré que la récepttion nous a certifié qu'elle serait éteinte après le service de la cuisine. Nous  avons passé ma femme et moi la nuit dans un réacteur d'avion qui tourne à pleine puissance Un boucan infernal pas digne d'un hôtel de cette catégorie.
Autant dire que nous n'avons pas dormi de la nuit. J'invite le directeur de cet établissement à dormir une nuit dans cette chambre (la 223). De lui même et si c'est un professionnel, il devrait avoir honte de cet hébergement.
Je ne recommande pas du tout cet établissement même si l'endroit est absolument remarquable. Le personnel était aussi très accueillant. En plus l'hôtel n'était pas plein donc un manque de discernement et de professionnalisme.
Encore merci pour la nuit.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Staff were first class. Hotel was lovely. Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Not using this hotel before.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very nuce

Cons:

All of it

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jochen • solo_traveller • de
7
Unten hui, oben …..
Pros:

Das Hotel ist von Grünflächen und Bäumen umgeben. Lounge, Bar und Dining Room wurden frisch renoviert, sehr ansprechend.

Cons:

Das hat 4 Etagen, keinen Aufzug, die Zimmer sind über verwinkelte Treppen zu erreichen. Die Zimmer bedürfen dringend der Renovierung. Die Fenster sind einfach verglast, sehr verschmutzt und zum Teil sind die Rahmen verrottet. Von drei Fenstern ließ sich nur eines einen Spalt öffnen (keine Klimaanlage).

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The hotel was very spacious, an elegant building in lovely grounds.

Cons:

The window in our room was fixed so you could only open it a little way - and it was very hot.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
8
We really enjoyed our stay here, really nice rooms and location. Will definitely stay again.
Pros:

Location, staff and great breakfast. Very comfortable rooms, nicely decorated.

Cons:

Evening food menu not that good, food doesn’t look like it’s freshly made by a chef, more ready prepared. We are out as we wanted to avoid disappointment.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
8
Cons:

Receiving an email to say my card would be charged for a no show stay when I paid on arrival settled my dining room bill before heading back to my room after dinner.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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donna • couple • gb
2
Extremely disappointed. Expected a higher standard from mercure.
Pros:

Location and friendly staff

Cons:

Dirty carpets in rooms. We had to move from first room due to terrible smell. Not being allowed to eat at a table in the restaurant despite it still being open as staff needed to ‘set up for the morning. Saw a couple have to eat their meal off a coffee table next to a room of empty tables.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
9
Lovely!
Pros:

Breakfast was delicious. Lots of choice.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • gb
9
Fantastic - will visit and recommend again.
Pros:

The grounds of the hotel are well kept and spacious - good parking. For dog owners plenty of walks for all sizes of dogs. The bar was friendly and well stocked. Breakfast was a treat with all aspects, I.e. continental, full English, variety of cereal, fruit and breads. Great. The receptionist was really friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Our sat nav took us on a very varied narrow road trip.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Dom • couple • gb
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
6
Very hot
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No air conditioning

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee