The Grafton Rooms

Hotels
6.9 (194 reviews)
2 Grafton Street , Northampton , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Facilities not up to standard
Inconsistent room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
4.93
There were significant complaints about unclean conditions, including dirty bathrooms and bedbugs.
Service
7.9
The staff were reported as friendly and helpful, going above and beyond for guests.
Location
7.94
Many guests found the location convenient for their needs.
Room Quality
6.39
Rooms were described as basic and in need of improvement, yet some guests were satisfied with their stays.
Amenities
6.92
Some amenities were satisfactory, but others fell short of expectations.
Value for Money
7.38
Good value for the price, though cleanliness issues may detract from value.
Food and Beverage
6.93
Not specifically mentioned, assumed standard for budget accommodation.
Overall Experience
6.8
A mix of good service and location, with significant issues affecting guest satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 17:14

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a short walk from Northampton Train Station, The Grafton Rooms provide easy access to key attractions like The University of Northampton and Northants County Ground.

Modern Rooms
Recently renovated, each room is equipped with a TV and an electric kettle for your convenience. The private bathrooms feature refreshing showers for a comfortable stay.

Additional Amenities
Guests can enjoy free WiFi, complimentary parking, a shared lounge area, and the convenience of a vending machine on-site.

Book your stay at The Grafton Rooms now to experience comfort and convenience in Northampton.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 194 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.93
Service: 7.9
Location: 7.94
Room Quality: 6.39
Amenities: 6.92
Value for Money: 7.38
Food and Beverage: 6.93
Overall Experience: 6.8
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Cook solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
B
Bereket couple gb
10
Welcoming
Pros:

Highly quality house

Cons:

Respectfully and greatly service

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
K
Kokob solo_traveller gb
10
It’s was comfortable and the staff was friendly
Pros:

The room is clean and close to city

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
G
Grace solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
S
Samuel couple gb
9
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
J
Jackson solo_traveller gb
3
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
W
Welday solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
G
Grace solo_traveller gb
5
Grafton rooms
Pros:

No problemsfrom staff

Cons:

Was way too expensive at 55 pound. All the drawers in the room were broken and one of the drawers had cigarette butt's in it. Tv was not watchable reception was terrible. Carpet in room was in a terrible state

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
A
Aldo couple gb
8
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
B
Berhe solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
L
Lynn solo_traveller gb
1
Not to be repeated.
Cons:

Rude staff.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
T
Tedros solo_traveller us
3
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
G
Gary solo_traveller gb
10
A great budget accommodation
Pros:

The cleanliness of the room. The ensuite was a good layout and decor. The room was well catered and excellent room size. I will plan to reuse The Grafton rooms again on a future visit.
Thank you

Cons:

Recommendations;
The ceiling light has a few dead flies which is only noticeable when lit.
The television has no aerial terrestrial communication for normal TV watching.
On the whole all very good 😊

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
G
Ginikanwa couple ng
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
S
Stephen couple gb
1
Avoid
Pros:

Good value

Cons:

There was no Wi-Fi and the entrance Locke to enter the building at night was completely dead. So I was locked out of the hotel and couldn’t get back in. I rang both of the doorbells and nobody answered. Eventually, another guest let me in.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller gb
2
Worst accomodation I have ever stayed in
Pros:

Really concerned that this place is operating as a hotel offering rooms to the general public. It’s got to be the worst experience I have ever had. I can’t think of one thing that I honestly liked about this property.

Cons:

From the moment I arrived, the experience was disappointing. The outside of the building is surrounded by litter, and the windows are visibly dirty. Unfortunately, things only got worse once inside. My room was upstairs, the narrow, winding staircase feels unsafe, and I’m genuinely surprised the place isn’t listed as a fire hazard. I was grateful for the help carrying my case upstairs because navigating it alone would have been difficult. The hallway also had a strong smell of body odour, which didn’t help the first impression.
WiFi is only accessible downstairs, which is inconvenient.
The room itself was extremely dated and looked nothing like the photos advertised. The pillows were filthy, the carpet was dirty and stained, and the furniture was both old and broken. The window was a real challenge to shut there was loose wiring. Overall, the place feels like it needs condemning.
I checked in at 6:30pm and was gone by 7:15am — it was unlike anything I’ve ever encountered. To be fair, the bed was comfortable, but that’s about the only positive I can mention as I was unable to sleep as I had no pillows. Looking up wasn’t an option as I was faced with a grumbly looking hatch in the ceiling.

Whilst paying £55.00 as a single traveller. I would have expected something more decent. I could deal with the dated but the filthy pillow and broken furniture glitchy television that you can’t watch anything on which was the size of a packet of rice crispies.

When requesting the WiFi code for my laptop staff behaved like it was top secret offering to connect my phone rather than provide the password. Thankfully I was there for one night only.

Feedback was given before leaving in order to be fair.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
R
Ramandeep solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Only location

Cons:

Its was not comfortable or clean . Room was not good

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
P
Pio solo_traveller gb
1
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
J
Jerome solo_traveller gb
3
Terrible stay. Noisy and uncomfortable
Pros:

The shower had good pressure and plenty hot water. Close to the city.

Cons:

The room road traffic noise was constant and loud. The rooms were not well sound insulated and could hear people talking. Mattress was not supportive enough. No channels on the TV. Only streaming services. No wifi in the room.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
couple gb
1
2026-04-23 via Nuitee