Bestwood Lodge Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (1139 reviews)
Bestwood Country Park , Nottingham , GB
+44 115 920 3011

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Lovely location
Good value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Dated room quality
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.98
Multiple reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and bathrooms.
Service
8.95
Overall, the staff were noted as friendly and helpful in several reviews.
Location
8.99
Many reviews praised the hotel's lovely location.
Room Quality
7.44
Reviews mentioned the rooms as dated and needing improvement.
Amenities
7.47
Several guests noted that amenities were lacking or of poor quality.
Value for Money
8.93
General sentiment showed that many felt they received good value for their stay.
Food and Beverage
6.48
Breakfast quality was criticized, with specific mentions of poorly cooked items.
Overall Experience
7.95
Mixed feelings overall, but some positive comments about the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:51

Property Description

Historic Royal Estate Setting
Experience the grandeur of a former royal hunting estate at Best Western Bestwood Lodge Hotel. Set in 700 acres of parkland, this magnificent hotel offers a unique blend of history and luxury.

Victorian Charm and Modern Comfort
Individually designed rooms at the hotel showcase the Victorian character of the building while providing modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and private parking. Relax in the elegant Foyer Bar with its open fire or unwind in the Garden Bar with a terrace.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Located just a short drive from Nottingham city centre and with easy access to the M1, the hotel is an ideal base for exploring local attractions like Nottingham Castle and The Lace Market. Book your stay now and indulge in a truly royal experience.

Important information:

Extra beds are very limited and need to be confirmed with the hotel before arrival.
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

7.9
Based on 1139 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.98
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 7.44
Amenities: 7.47
Value for Money: 8.93
Food and Beverage: 6.48
Overall Experience: 7.95
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Katrina • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely setting, great food and excellent staff

Cons:

We had no spare toilet roll only one already started roll in the room

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
5
Tired old rooms need a refresh.
Pros:

Beautiful old property in great countryside gardens

Cons:

Room tired. Dusty. Curtains tatty. Shower miniscule. Poor water pressure. WiFi very slow.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Camille • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Fantastic friendly staff .

Cons:

Our room was a little disappointing however the stay was lovely

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Unplanned stay
Pros:

Loved that it is an old building. The entrance and downstairs is beautiful

Cons:

3 flights of stairs to our room. I have mobility issues
There are no lifts.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Yue • solo_traveller • gb
6
Great value for money if you like countryside & old buildings
Pros:

Beautiful building but a bit dilapidated

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
9
Beautiful surondings peaceful good hotel.
Pros:

Very good breakfast

Cons:

Csnt think of anything

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
8
Great venue for sisters wedding. If small building items improved could attract much more business
Pros:

Great breakfast

Cons:

Beautiful venue, great staff - needs some upkeep of presentation

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Bravo
Pros:

The venue was excellent

Cons:

I was only thwir one night

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
5
A beautiful building let down by tired presentation and inconsistent management, plenty of potential
Pros:

The hotel itself is a genuinely beautiful building — the huge windows give the space a lovely, grand feel, and there's clearly a lot of potential here. Check-in was straightforward and the directions to my room were clear and easy to follow. The room itself was clean and had everything I needed.

Cons:

Unfortunately, it was clear throughout my stay that this hotel isn't being loved or managed as well as it should be. Dust was noticeable throughout the building, and those beautiful large windows were covered in cobwebs and hadn't been cleaned. Around the hotel there were random signs that were just laminated sheets stuck to the walls, which added to the feeling that things were being patched together rather than properly finished.

Staff weren't wearing any uniform, and were frequently not where you'd expect them to be — the bar and other service areas were often unstaffed, leaving guests waiting and unsure who to ask for help. Breakfast felt more like a temporary coaching-group setup than a proper, permanent hotel feature, which wasn't the experience I was expecting.

The room had a few frustrating oversights too: the bedside notepad was a single small sheet of paper, and the bathroom light switch was oddly positioned behind the wardrobe rather than anywhere sensible. The curtains weren't blackout, which made for a bright room early in the morning. More seriously, the doors weren't fire doors — which is a genuine safety concern I'd hope the hotel addresses.

Overall, this hotel has real potential — the building itself is lovely — but it needs far more professional management and a lot more care and attention to actually live up to it.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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obrien • couple • gb
1
It was clean but it definitely wasn't worth the money, it was dated the furniture, decor. May be I'm a bit fusss
Pros:

Nothing really

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Louise G • solo_traveller • gb
9
Grand olde hotel
Pros:

The history the closeness to the country park breakfast was lovely kindness of staff soft bed and pillows

Cons:

Wear ear plugs as could hear people in next room and function music

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Lolablue • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Really big and airy room,
Bed comfortable
Bathroom was really nice, a good size

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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roberts • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

How spacious the room was and the bed was comfortable

Cons:

The shower seemed to take a while to warm up, and the bottom of it felt quite slippy (could benefit from a rubber non slip mat)

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • gb
9
A fair price for a 1 night stay in a gracious hotel in a quiet location .
Pros:

Beautiful and gracious property, sadly a little tired ,nevertheless still beautiful .Superb evening meal and the home made soup was the best I had ever eaten .Very well cooked breakfast with good choices for all tastes .A good choice of hotel for my wife and me .

Cons:

We had to ask twice for a hairdryer for my wife but upon second ask it was supplied quickly

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Paddy • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The building and it’s history

Cons:

Looking a bit tired

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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gee • solo_traveller • gb
8
A couples ideal getaway
Pros:

The room has been called by others. "Outdated" i quite liked it the way it was. Its a very old building however very well kept. Average temperatures throughout the hotel. Not too warm not too cold. And the dinner that we booked was excellent. It gave me and my girlfriend a great chance to connect under outstanding vibes. A very beautiful hotel 10/10

Cons:

The quilts and towels were perfectly clean. However the bedsheet wasnt. It did have some stains.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee