Weathervane Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
7.6 (2884 reviews)
Lysander Road, Meir Park , Stoke on Trent , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Rooms need refurbishment
Cleanliness issues
Breakfast organization

Categories

Cleanliness
6.86
Several reviews mentioned dated and dirty conditions in rooms, with mould and stains.
Service
8.33
Staff received consistent praise for being helpful and friendly.
Location
8.37
Multiple reviews highlight the good location for events and amenities nearby.
Room Quality
6.82
Rooms reported as tired looking and in need of refurbishment.
Amenities
7.85
Good amenities nearby but some issues with the radiator and outdated furniture.
Value for Money
7.81
Generally considered good for the price despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
7.36
Food was average; breakfast received mixed feedback.
Overall Experience
7.43
Overall a decent stay with commendable staff despite several issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:48

Property Description

Family Friendly Hotel with Free Parking and Wi-Fi

Comfortable and Modern Rooms
The Weathervane Hotel offers spacious rooms with modern decor, each equipped with a private bathroom, tea/coffee facilities, TV, hairdryer, and radio.

Dining Options for Everyone
Indulge in a variety of light lunches and full meals at the Hungry Horse Restaurant, which also offers a children's menu. The lively bar is perfect for enjoying snacks and beverages.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Located just a short drive from Stoke-on-Trent center and Newcastle-under-Lyme, and 20 minutes away from the Peak District National Park, The Weathervane Hotel is an ideal choice for your next getaway.

Book your stay at The Weathervane Hotel now and experience comfort, convenience, and great dining options!

Important information:

Check out:
Monday - Friday: 10.00
Saturday and Sunday: 11.00

Please note that guests should call direct to ensure the special requests can be honored. This can be done using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that full payment is taken at time of booking.

Please note that on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, only a continental breakfast will be available.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 2884 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.86
Service: 8.33
Location: 8.37
Room Quality: 6.82
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 7.81
Food and Beverage: 7.36
Overall Experience: 7.43
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Kris • extended_group • gb
1
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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rodney • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
5
Old and tired
Pros:

Very old and tired rooms and bathroom

Cons:

Check in was slow ,
He wasn’t very helpful on checking in!!
Old and worn out furniture in rooms

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Darryl • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Keiron • extended_group • gb
5
Pretty horrible.
Cons:

The room was booked as a twin. What we got instead was a room with a king sized bed and a pull out sofa bed. The sofa bed was not unfolded or made up. We complained to the front desk, who said that there were no twins available, despite having booked on. There solution was to deliver some bedding to our room. We had to figure out how to unfold the sofa into a bed ourself, and then make the bed ourself, as the desk staff “didn’t do that”. This in turn made the available floor space extremely tight, and the sofa bed may aswell have been made from concrete. Then, to top it off, my friend got stuck in the bathroom as the door got caught on the floor, leading me to have to full force shoulder barge to door to open it. This was then the case every time the door was closed, and it never even closed fully and could not lock.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Sue • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good enough for a reasonable price… staff were great
Pros:

Convenient location with reasonable food and drink options for an overnight stay

Cons:

Large commercial business with screens of football in every area

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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danielle • couple • gb
1
We didnt stay we left could not sleep there health hazzard
Pros:

The staff were trying to help

Cons:

The bathroom had mould all over it and was so dirty! Carpets bedding and units were also filthy

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Terry • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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susan • couple • gb
7
Overall, it’s handy and food and staff great so we would stay again.
Pros:

It is ideally placed for getting out and about. The bar and restaurant were excellent and had just been recently updated. Food was great, always hot and special offers were fab. Didn’t have to wait long although it was busy. A great breakfast. Well worth booking with breakfast.

Cons:

The rooms are very outdated furniture wise and quite tatty especially the bathrooms, but we were informed that they are starting work in a few weeks time to up grade these. Our room was at the back and I could hear the traffic for most of the night as the hotel is literally just off the junction of the main road.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Carl • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Breakfast was good
It was nice to have a pub adjoining the hotel
Staff were very friendly

Cons:

Room was rather tied
En-suite was in the need of a complete over haul

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • nz
9
Very good
Pros:

Very comfortable and convenient, and the meal in the restaurant was good

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
6
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • gb
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Clare • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good, met the budget for food and drink. Was great for what we needed, rooms need updating.
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff, good location for Alton Towers. Lovely pub, clean, tidy and good food at a good cost.

Cons:

The rooms are tired and dated and need a refurb, especially bathrooms.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • family_with_children • gb
2
Cheap.price, convenient location, helpful staff but overall poor
Pros:

Convenient location for visiting Alton towers

Cons:

Noisy. Doors constantly banging throughout the night, sleep disturbed from hearing extractor fans in other bedrooms
Bedding on arrival had a long fingernail on top of the duvet. Unable to change rooms due to lack of availability/ bedding changed only to discover mould/dirty stains all over. Second sheet change

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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claire • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location if a bit dated
Pros:

Excellent location, easy access to the dual carriageway and motorway. Helpful friendly staff and excellent breakfast. The bed was excellent and space in the room was very good.

Cons:

The room was quite dated and in need of a bit if TLC. Staining on the paint in the bathroom and mold spots on the silicon seal around the bath/shower.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jones • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff was very welcoming , freindly and happy to help .

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • gb
10
Great price and location for a quick stopover.
Pros:

The room itself was dated however it was clean and spacious with everything you would need for an overnight stay. The pub below does room service to the room. The location is great for easy access to the A50 with a Tesco petrol station opposite for a quick re-fuel before continuing your journey the next morning. Just under 30 mins drive to Alton Towers.

The pub serves food until 9pm. We arrived at 8:30pm and was told that food had just ended due to a staff meeting. The manager of the pub offered to keep the kitchen open for us until gone 9 and cook the food himself. This is truly going above and beyond for the guests.

Cons:

The bed was too soft but this is personal preference. Other family members were in the room next door and they loved the bed. There was some kind of mechanical whirring sound that kept starting and stopping during the night. Not too loud but distracting.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee