The Horse and Jockey

Hotels
8.1 (576 reviews)
20 Nottingham Road , Stapleford , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean facilities
Cons:
Shared bathrooms
Some noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.81
General sentiment praises overall cleanliness, but some shared bathroom issues noted.
Service
8.28
Staff received consistent praise for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.32
Convenient location, with a short drive to Nottingham.
Room Quality
7.77
Rooms generally clean and decent quality, but shared bathrooms were a downside.
Amenities
8.3
Good range of amenities including tea and coffee facilities.
Value for Money
8.26
Consistent sentiment that the stay was affordable and justified.
Food and Beverage
7.81
Positive remarks about the bar and food quality, but limited dining options.
Overall Experience
8.28
Overall pleasant experience despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 02:34

Property Description

Unique Location Above a Real Ale Pub
The Horse and Jockey offers a unique stay above a real ale pub, providing guests with the opportunity to enjoy a selection of cask ales and ciders right on the premises.

Convenient Amenities
Each room at The Horse and Jockey is equipped with a flat-screen TV, Freeview channels, and a double wardrobe. Guests can also benefit from free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Nearby Attractions and Accessibility
With a location just 2 miles from J25 of the M1, this hotel provides easy access to Nottingham University, Nottingham, and Derby city centres. Additionally, guests can explore a variety of restaurants and takeaways just outside the doorstep.

Book your stay at The Horse and Jockey for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Please note that hen and stag parties cannot be accommodated.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 576 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.81
Service: 8.28
Location: 8.32
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 7.81
Overall Experience: 8.28
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neil • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great value

Cons:

Toilet to far from room

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Jack • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

I liked the value for money and close parking.

Cons:

The pillows felt a little overused and could have had a refresh.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • th
7
Good value for money
Pros:

Good location. Clean room and bathroom

Cons:

Very poor bed and pillows

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Scott • family_with_children • im
8
Not a Premier Inn style room but met all our needs.
Pros:

Basic but lovely. Staff were excellent and the location was perfect.

Cons:

Bathrooms were basic and, being above a pub, there was a bit of noise from downstairs but it didn’t affect our sleep.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Akuila • solo_traveller • gb
10
Good
Pros:

They were really helpful

Cons:

Location and car park, I had to park a distance away then carried my stuff back

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Norm • solo_traveller • gb
7
Bed for the night
Pros:

Great value for money for a one night stop over.

Cons:

Room on the small size

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Stevens • solo_traveller • gb
7
Cons:

Separate bathrooms. 10am check out

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Kian • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • my
8
Comfortable at a good price
Pros:

Staff very helpful, from suggesting restaurants to visit, to arranging laundry due to my long stay. Shower facilities are shared but kept very clean and tidy.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly

Cons:

These was not parking at site ad declaired

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
6
Clean and well maintained but a couple of niggles.
Pros:

The accommodation was secure and only accessible with a key pad. Also there is a separate access to enter the accommodation so no requirement to go through the pub if you dont want to. The decor was very good and everything was clean and well maintained. Even though the bathroom isnt ensuite there were actually 4 seperate bathrooms with shower, toilet and sink which all locked for privacy. WiFi, access and booking out instructions good and there was a guest pack in the room. The room was basic but it was very clean and well maintained, as was the whole pub to be honest.

Cons:

Generally the location was pleasant and there were no major concerns.
I did have a couple of niggles that I feel I need to feed back and in turn it does reduce the level of praise I can give them slightly.
These are.
The staff didnt seem overly friendly on my arrival and the chap who booked me in did make me feel a bit unwelcome.
The smart TV that was mentioned on the website as a major feature in the room had no channels at all. Every channel I tried came up with a blue screen and no signal. Also the remote didnt work very well so I struggled to navigate the through the TV aswell.
The bed was comfortable but didnt seem very stable and the headboard banged into the wall everything I moved position.
Even though the bathrooms were smart they didnt appear to have hot water in the taps located in the sink. This made my morning shave a little bit unpleasant having to use freezing cold water.
There was a mini fridge in the room which I did put my lunch in for the next day. On opening it the fridge wasnt even cold and actually more like a cupboard than a fridge.
To enter the accommodation you had to go through the smoking area which I didn't feel was that pleasant especially on a friday and Saturday night when the area was full of pub goers under the influence of alcohol.
The key pad to the accommodation was in full view of everyone else in that area which made it feel a little less secure with the fact that anyone could potentially see the numbers you entered over your shoulder.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • solo_traveller • gb
1
I left after one night & told other person not to come
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Noisy, awful room, uncomfortable bed

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Kian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very nice and welcoming
Pros:

How helpful the staff were and how nice the rooms and facilities were will be staying again

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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MeThoDz • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent value for money, great location.

Cons:

The showers and sink were far to small

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly welcome and help with my bag. Bed was clean and comfortable. The floor in the room was a bit uneven but its an old building.

Cons:

The stairs to the rooms were quite steep and the tap in the toilet area needs attention as you get very little water from it. Maybe needs a de-scale.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee