Premier Inn Sheffield/Barnsley - M1 Jct36

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.4 (20 reviews)
Maple Road,Tankersley,Barnsley,South Yorkshire , Barnsley , GB

Facilities

Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Good value for money
Cons:
No restaurant during stay
Issues with room temperature and cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Mention of damp smell and cleanliness issues in some reviews.
Service
9.45
Staff were frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
8.99
Well located for exploring S Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
Room Quality
8.44
Rooms were clean and comfortable overall, though some concerns raised.
Amenities
6.97
Restaurant closed, leading to inconvenience.
Value for Money
8.93
Overall positive sentiment on value despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
7.48
Breakfast items ran out and limited dining options due to restaurant closure.
Overall Experience
8.95
Positive experiences overall, with some noted disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:18

Property Description

Discover comfort and convenience at the Premier Inn Hotel Sheffield/Barnsley M1 J36, your perfect getaway for both relaxation and adventure.

Prime Location: Enjoy easy access to the M1, just a mile away, while being a short drive from the vibrant Barnsley town centre and the iconic Oakwell Football Stadium, making it convenient for both business and leisure travelers.

Dining Delight: Savor the flavors of Yorkshire at our adjacent Taybarns restaurant, where you can indulge in delicious meals crafted from the finest local produce—perfect for refueling after a day of exploration.

Comfortable Accommodations: Retreat to our spacious rooms featuring exceptionally comfy beds, ensuring a restful night's sleep so you wake up refreshed and ready for tomorrow’s adventures.

Don't miss out on the ultimate stay—book your escape today!

Important information:

Free on-site parking is available at this hotel.
M1(J35a), northbound exit only. Then A616 for 2 miles, or from (J36) take A61 to Sheffield. Hotel is 1 mile along, on next roundabout.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 9.45
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 6.97
Value for Money: 8.93
Food and Beverage: 7.48
Overall Experience: 8.95
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J4547BEalexe Business
10
10/10
Pros:

Lucy and Harrison were amazing. On a works trip and they couldn’t help enough, they were friendly and welcoming - would highly recommend.

2025-11-17 via Tripadvisor
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tombV2469MN Business
10
Amazing service
Pros:

Harrison is a legend best service I ever had. Lucy is one of the best people I have met in this industry 100% would say again

2025-11-17 via Tripadvisor
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F3625RXbernies Family
8
Lovely stay in Barnsley
Pros:

Staff at Premier inn Barnsley are so attentive & helpful. We always receive a warm welcome. Particularly from James & Lucy.
The room was clean & well presented.

2025-11-17 via Tripadvisor
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harrisonm266 Solo travel
10
Great Stay. Excellent staff!!
Pros:

Great place! Great staff! Great food! Great time!
The car park is abit run down but it belongs to the council not the premier inn itself. It also doesn’t have any direction to the hotel but it’s level 4.
Shout out to Harrison, Kelly, Georgia, Julie, Lucy, James, Kyle, Jess, Gareth, Sammi and Molly. All made my stay perfect when I arrived. Not a lovely bunch then these!
THANKYOU!

2025-11-12 via Tripadvisor
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markaN1578GD Friends getaway
10
Stay with friends
Pros:

Stayed here for a couple a nights and had a fantastic stay. The breakfast served by Sammy the manager did amazing credit to the hotel. The room was clean and the food was lovely.

2025-11-12 via Tripadvisor
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suetG7840GD Family
10
Outstanding care and kindness from the staff; a clean and comfortable room; very good value for money. We shall return.
Pros:

I stayed a full week, visiting family and friends around S Yorkshire. The hotel is very conveniently situated for the conurbation and the Pennines. I had an excellent disability-accessible room on the ground floor; it was simply furnished but was comfortable, very clean and the bathroom was well furnished with grab rails. The staff at reception, in the dining room and in the kitchen were particularly warm and friendly. Unknown to them, we are going through difficult times and arrived exhausted: their kindness really enabled us to relax and wake refreshed and ready for the challenges facing us each day. Hats off to the chef, they can make better porridge than I can! We frequent P Inn regularly; this is for sure among the best and we will be returning.

2025-11-11 via Tripadvisor
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oldhamlad81 NONE Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
6
The rooms are too hot
Pros:

I use this hotel 3 times a year and each times the rooms get hotter…The temperature doesn’t drop enough and the windows are shut permanently you cant open them….This really needs to be sorted as you cant sleep properly as the rooms are that hot….Also they have shut off the bar to the general public .

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
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lukefQ5417CK Business
10
Great location & staff
Pros:

Great location, nice rooms. Kelly & Harrison provided really good customer service both when we arrived and throughout the night in the bar restaurant

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
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jasonharding136 Family Dublin, County Dublin
10
Nice friendly accommodating
Pros:

Sammy at reception went above and beyond for all of us today we have a very early flight and she accommodated us all couldn't be happier wit the service thanks a mill

2025-11-07 via Tripadvisor
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DMJohnson59 NONE Blaydon, Tyne and Wear, England
8
Great location for central Barnsley
Pros:

Stayed here many times
Great location, Staff good, car park close by and cheap but car park is not very clean (not premier inn car park)

2025-11-03 via Tripadvisor
5
599paigeb Couples
10
Lovely visit
Pros:

Came with my partner for a night away, the hotel was lovely and clean, staff were very polite Julie on reception made sure our check in went smoothly. Compliments to the chef as the food was amazing. We will definitely be returning.

2025-11-02 via Tripadvisor
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Climber24753352821 Family Plymouth, Devon, England
2
AVOID DISGUSTING
Pros:

Normally a fan of Premier inns and having had a pleasant stay at Premier in slough SW the night before me and the family were looking forward to 3 nights in Barnsley Central - especially the breakfast! HOWEVER……. The restaurant and food areas are DISGUSTING, filthy trays storing glasses, brown slimy work surfaces, rotting food stuck in broken tiles, smeared stainless steel and generally a mess with little effort to clean up. Premier Inn customer services were not particularly interested in the feedback and would not accept the photos to demonstrate just how bad this portrays the Premier Inn brand. Barnsley council have been informed and hopefully the current 5 star (2023) food rating will be reviewed and reflect the poor hygiene practices.

2025-10-31 via Tripadvisor
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Jo987654321Jo Solo travel
10
Brilliant! Thankyou Barnsley central premier inn
Pros:

Although my room was in dire need of a refurbishment (as is the rest of the hotel tbh) it was absolutely spotlessly clean, the staff that were cleaning rooms were extremely polite, friendly, helpful and very cheery. The reception staff also work in the restaurant serving guests, Julie (?) was absolutely amazing, that lady never stopped for a second, constantly moving around, serving people in the restaurant, cleaning tables and service areas as she went, as well as popping through to attend to guests in the reception, all the while with such grace and a smile on her face, an absolute lady and a credit to the company! Breakfast was lovely, was served just as I had asked for, lovely well done bacon, perfectly cooked eggs and sausages, it was nice and hot too, even though breakfast was extremely busy, So a big thankyou to the chef Steve, I would definitely recommend his breakfast! 5 stars from me!
The hotel is located near the town hall, and is just a few minutes walk into the town center and the bus and train station. There is a multi storey carpark that is under the hotel and also a carpark across from the hotel near the 'one stop shop'. I do believe both carparks belong to the local council and not to premier inn, I would suggest using the carpark across from the hotel rather than the multi storey one.

2025-10-30 via Tripadvisor
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estherb319 NONE London, England
10
Cheap - and surprisingly good!
Pros:

This Premier Inn was cheap - and amazing! The staff team were welcoming and really helpful. The room was spacious, bed really comfortable. From 4th floor we had a wonderful view over Barnsley. The bar and restaurant area are attractive, great for an evening meal and relaxing in.

2025-10-28 via Tripadvisor
9
983phils Friends getaway Jebel Ali, Emirate of Dubai
10
Great stay
Pros:

Had a great stay. Room clean. Bed super comfy. Reception, bar and restaurant staff very friendly and wanting to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed. The cooked breakfast was very well cooked. I would definitely recommend.

2025-10-28 via Tripadvisor
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waynespeed Business
2
Barnsley center
Pros:

bathroom not clean Bar did not open till 6pm and very poor options on the menu staff were nice but could have done with a better clean in the room itself

2025-10-23 via Tripadvisor
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PeteCoombs56 NONE Yate, Gloucestershire, England
8
Comfortable Stay
Pros:

A well located, comfortable hotel. Very welcoming staff.
Decor getting worn and tired in places, time for a refresh otherwise very good.
Evening meals not available whilst l was there.

2025-10-19 via Tripadvisor
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Q6995ODvictoriaw Solo travel
8
Centrally located hotel with helpful staff
Pros:

Had a good stay just for one night. Very centrally located for public transport. The room was spacious and the bed was exceptionally comfortable. I loved that there was a full sized bath.

Very good value. Breakfast was cooked to order and a good vegetarian selection. Lovely yoghurt and compote. As a solo traveler, I liked that dinner was available in the hotel. Nice selection on the 2 course deal and the rose wine was outstanding! Breakfast front of house and chef were excellent.

Four stars because the room had a few signs of wear and tear and at dinner main course was served before I had finished my starter. I absolutely would stay again and appreciated onward travel advice from the staff on check in

2025-10-16 via Tripadvisor
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G8307SOamyd Solo travel Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
10
Fab!
Pros:

I stayed overnight as I was visiting family. Was greeted at reception very promptly and the receptionist explained everything to Me and what I needed to do to get up to my room. Didn’t have an evening meal but did stop in for a quick drink before I went for my meal with my family excellent service bubbly and friendly staff.
Had breakfast the following morning waited a few minutes for someone to seat me. The cooked breakfast was excellent coffee, juice,toast just as I expected.
On checking out the receptionist was very friendly and wish Me a good day and I popped my key in the box.
Will definitely be returning to stay 10 out of 10!

2025-10-15 via Tripadvisor
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YorkshireOwl66 Couples Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
6
Warm welcome
Pros:

We stayed on a Saturday night because we were meeting friends for a night out. The lad on reception was very welcoming but that was the only good thing about the hotel, it has the feel that it is about to close down. Our room was in dire need of a good renovation, the toilet was leaking and we had to put a towel round the bottom of it plus all the panels in the bathroom were falling apart. Premier inn management need to start investing some money into their brand.
I had rung in the week and asked for a quiet room but even though we were located on the top floor we could hear boy races flying about all night so sleep was really hit and miss.

2025-10-12 via Tripadvisor