Best Western The Plough Hotel

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Best Western
8.1 (824 reviews)
Bridge Street , Northampton , GB
+44 1604 638401

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Bar
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Good location
Cons:
Noise from street
Cold rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Some rooms were clean but issues with noise from outside impacted overall perception.
Service
8.6
Many reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.1
Good location but faced some noise issues due to proximity to a busy street.
Room Quality
7.6
Some complaints about room size and cold temperatures.
Amenities
8.1
Basic amenities provided, though some modern conveniences like AC were missing.
Value for Money
8.1
Rooms are reasonably priced for the offered amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Breakfast was well-reviewed, although some missed specific items.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall, a satisfactory experience with notable staff and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:11

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

The Plough Hotel seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comforts. Originally a coaching inn from the 1890s, this hotel offers Freeview TV, sports channels, and free WiFi in its bar area. With free car parking for residents, convenience is at the forefront.

Central Location

Situated just 11 minutes' walk from the town centre and a mere 10 minutes from the main shopping and commercial areas, the hotel's location is ideal for exploring. Guests can easily reach attractions like the Royal and Derngate theatre and Northampton Rugby’s Franklins Gardens on foot.

Easy Access to Attractions

Conveniently located, the Plough Hotel provides easy access to popular attractions. Within an hour's drive, guests can visit Silverstone Race Circuit, Rockingham Motor Speedway, Santa Pod Raceway, Billing Aquadrome, Althorp House, and Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum.

Book your stay at the Plough Hotel for a delightful blend of history and modernity.

Important 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 824 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Neil • extended_group • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Bed very comfortable, had best night's sleep for a long time. The staff were also very polite and friendly.

Cons:

Location on main road corner, though I recognise they couldn't help that.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
8
Ideal location for a night out in Northampton. Close to the theatre and shopping.
Pros:

The room was clean. Nice big bathroom. Complimentary hot drinks and biscuits.

Cons:

Our room was right on the main road and beside a cleaners cupboard.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Maciej • extended_group • pl
7
Polecam
Pros:

Klimatyczny hotel z duszą. Bardzo miła i pomocna pani na recepcji. Duży i bezpłatny parking.

Cons:

Śniadanie raczej słabe

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Lietuvis • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Rhian • couple • gb
10
Great place to stay, close to all amenities
Pros:

Staff were brilliant and very friendly.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Race weekend
Pros:

Location and the detail of an old building

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Jason • family_with_children • gb
6
Its okay..
Pros:

Location was handy for attending nearby event.

Cons:

When booking it didn't explain we were going to be separated and had actually booked two rooms. but the guy on reception tried to cram us into one and didn't reveal we had two rooms until we asked.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Vivienne • solo_traveller • gb
9
A comfortable, clean airy room with good facilities.
Pros:

It was easy to find and was well laid out. I did not have to look for the breakfast room!

Cons:

No lift! But I understand I cannot always avoid stairs! I must ask in future.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Victor • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The staff were super friendly and helpful, breakfast was solid and the bedroom was great

Cons:

The toilet seat wasn’t fixed in place

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Midmore • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely place to stay and stuff friendly

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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H • couple • gb
7
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
The staff at the hotel were very helpful with our late check in, the breakfast was very good too. Parking was also easy
Pros:

Very helpful staff, we had a late check in and they were great

Cons:

Some of the bedroom needed some TLC

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Janes • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • couple • gb
8
Great value for a 1-night stay in Northampton
Pros:

Perfect location, and good value. My room had a really comfy bed and was very clean.

Cons:

Some of the decor in the corridors and some of the room furniture looked a bit tired.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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FEDERICA • extended_group • it
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
A one night stop over, ideal for a cheap, comfortable and convenient stay.
Pros:

Good location, near town centre. Nice but dated facilities like bar / restaurant and general decor

Cons:

It’s just a bit tired and creeky, in need of some modernisation

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

La simpatia del personale, il parcheggio e la comodità del letto .

Cons:

Mancanza di ascensore.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee