Premier Inn Rotherham East - M18/M1

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.4 (23 reviews)
Bawtry Road,Rotherham,South Yorkshire , Rotherham , GB

Facilities

Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Comfortable rooms
Good food
Cons:
Room temperature issues
Some maintenance needed

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
The reviews mention the rooms were clean but also note that some areas were not maintained well.
Service
9.65
Guests consistently highlight the exceptional service from staff across multiple reviews.
Location
8.69
The proximity to the Beefeater restaurant was appreciated, making meals conveniently accessible.
Room Quality
7.64
While generally comfortable, several reviews pointed out issues with room temperature.
Amenities
8.17
Basic amenities were adequate, including the availability of fans, though they were described as ineffective in some cases.
Value for Money
8.13
The cost for parking was mentioned but not seen as excessive for the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Breakfast was specifically praised as fantastic, contributing positively to the experience.
Overall Experience
8.55
Guests reported a generally positive experience with notable service and food, despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-21 12:06

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Premier Inn Hotel Rotherham East (M18/M1), your ideal gateway to South Yorkshire's charm.

Prime Location
Situated near key business and leisure attractions, including Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Sheffield Motorpoint Arena, you’ll be perfectly poised for both relaxation and adventure.

Delicious Dining
Indulge in hearty meals at our on-site Beefeater Grill, where mouthwatering dishes will satisfy your cravings after a day of exploring.

Comfortable Accommodations
Retreat to our spacious rooms featuring extra-comfy beds, ensuring a restful night’s sleep and a refreshing start to your day.

Don't miss out on the perfect stay—secure your booking today!

Important information:

Chargeable on-site parking is available at this hotel, charged at a discounted price of £3 per 24 hours for Premier Inn Guests. Simply find a space and pay less to park using the kiosk outside our hotel. This car park is managed by Horizon.
Situated on A631 near Wickersley. Between M18(J1) and ,M1(J33). Sat nav postcode: S65 3HZ

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 23 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 9.65
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 7.64
Amenities: 8.17
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Paninalia NONE Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
10
Great premier inn
Pros:

Great welcoming from the menver of staff on check in desk ...the room was clean and comfortable with extra pillows available .

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
J
jo_wright1 NONE
10
Great hotel in an ideal location for shops and food
Pros:

Preston Central hotel is in a fantastic location for shops and a night out. The hotel staff are always friendly and welcoming. The new premier plus rooms are well worth the extra cost to add a bit of luxury to your stay. Bed was extremely comfortable - so much so that two early risers actually slept in!

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
E
EleanorE103 NONE
2
Disappointing
Pros:

Absolutely filthy bedroom carpet, room not cleaned for days despite asking.
Entrance tired and neglected. Staff stretched so much unavailable to serve us.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
E
Explore690532 Couples
10
Excellent stay.
Pros:

Excellent. Ismail and Emma made us very much at home and ensured we had everything we needed. Breakfast was first class and Ismail was very efficient and thoughtful in explaining what the options were.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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harrywQ7700RE NONE Barrow-in-Furness, Lake District, Cumbria, England
10
Preston Premier..well recommended
Pros:

We stayed in Preston to attend a medical appointment...the hotel was very central so convenient...The rooms was clean, spacious , warm and quiet thanks to triple glazing....we booked the meal deal which was excellent value fir money...didn't have the breakfast as we dont eat in the morning but the evening meal was lovely..a lot of choice, very well prepared and beautifully presented...the staff are very efficient and polite...the waitress in the restaurant was really nice and helpful..the only thing I wasnt too happy with was not being earned about booking times fior meals..the first night we coukdnt eat till 7.30 and the next night 8pm which was very late for us, all in all though a very pleasant experience and we'd go back again 😀

2025-11-29 via Tripadvisor
9
948robertah Business Dundee, Scotland
6
Would not stay here again
Pros:

So many problems! Shortage of staff, same 2 staff members serving in restaurant, at bar and on reception in the early evening. Kitchen had only 1 chef/ member of staff and the majority of facilities in kitchen not working ( informed of this by server) waited 1 hour 30 for our meals as order not actioned. Then in morning created at breakfast by the most miserable person I have come across in a long time! Not a pleasant place to stay, will not stay here again. Very disappointing.

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
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PhilL336 NONE Bugle, Cornwall, England
10
Couldn't ask for more!
Pros:

Couldn't ask for more, the girl on reception was so friendly and helpful and the room was a great size, beds comfy as usual and breakfast fantastic!

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
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lollymlg Couples Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, England
2
Bad night's sleep
Pros:

The staff were friendly and check in was swift. It went downhill after that. When we got to our room the window had been left open so it was freezing cold and there was a large pool of water on the window ledge. Smears of lipstick and black hairs left on the sink. The pillows were thin, lumpy and uncomfortable. Then we were woken up by an alarm going off at 5am and this carried on for the next hour. Bad night's sleep and wouldn't return.

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
T
Thomas
10
Pros:

Très bon accueil avec Steeve, chambre confortable. Prévoir des frais de parking.

2025-11-14 via Nuitee
G
Ghibli006 Business
10
Premier Inn Central, Preston - perfection!
Pros:

I want to thank the amazing reception and restaurant staff (particularly Phoenix and Ismael) on duty on the evening of Tuesday 11 November 2025. They were friendly, efficient and courteous and made the evening and entire stay so comfortable and relaxed. The chef (Shafid) had also recently introduced a new fish dish to the menu - which was fabulous and as good as I have tasted in 4 and 5-star restaurants...

2025-11-13 via Tripadvisor
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Chris_L_North_Wales NONE North Wales, Wales
10
A warm welcome resulted in a great stay
Pros:

Ismail's friendly greeting convinced us to eat in the restaurant rather than following our original plan of finding somewhere else to eat.
Thereafter, Ismail's service levels and attention to detail were consistently excellent.

His assistant, James, was also friendly, helpful and polite

2025-11-11 via Tripadvisor
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lisanstevec NONE
6
Beware of ULEZ - £30 for one night…
Pros:

Parking was easy - reception very friendly. Room comfy, but only 3 pillows between 2 of us. Pub was closed at 10.30pm on a Saturday night. No cooked breakfast on Sunday as chef was off sick.

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
7
723maddye Couples
10
I do recommend the premier inn mercury gardens
Pros:

Wow the new rooms look great and the staff like all the time was friendly and welcoming to everyone I want to thx to all of them to be so kind to me, Emilia, Juliana, Hasan, Sara, to me Czech lady , Bianca and to all is amazing to see all of you.

2025-11-08 via Tripadvisor
D
deidkennedyh Solo travel
10
Welcoming Hotel Would Stay Again
Pros:

Ismail could not have been more friendly in his welcome and assistance at bar and reception. Taiyeb and Rosa also engaging, and I felt very welcome. Room excellent value . Full five stars

2025-11-08 via Tripadvisor
5
52hollieh Business
6
*Avoid the beefeater restaurant*
Pros:

The Rooms were lovely and clean and really comfortable. Wifi is no good at all. Avoid the Beefeater restaurant - not enough staff, service so slow and they don't get your order correct at breakfast. They don't advise of unavailable items until after you try and order said items. Many items from the menu unavailable for both nights and mornings of our stay, They advised no eggs available due to no stove/hob - why not purchase a temporary one? Me and my work colleague ended up with an upset stomach after our 2nd evening meal!! When ordering the drinks in the meal deal, staff dont advise of the upgrade supplement until the end when they bring over a bill! Also, the lift broke on our 2nd day, I have no issues with using the stairs but my work colleague with disability issues, had problems using the stairs while the lift was out of order. needed to be fixed asap.

2025-11-07 via Tripadvisor
F
francois
10
Pros:

Chambre confortable et personnel accueillant

2025-11-05 via Nuitee
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Navigate12320209513 Friends getaway
6
Wouldnt stay here again
Pros:

Stayed here as a party of 10 of a wedding party from 29th to 1st Nov. On the Thursday morning i was greeted by your duty manager who was very abrupt with me where i was seating and i was trying to tell him there was more of us for breakfast. He wasnt very friendly at all. We all returned to the bar after the wedding to be met by the night staff member telling us they'll be no rowdyness. Most of the time there was only 1 member of staff that was seving in the bar, and also checking in so sometimes there was a long wait to be seen .Parking is offsite and cost £27 for my 3 days. No cleaners came in on my 3 day visit either.Only positive i have is with the lovely Diane on breakfast duties who chatted and asked if we were all ok .she is a credit to your company and maybe some of your staff should take a leaf out of her book .

2025-11-04 via Tripadvisor
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tosand2023 Solo travel Preston, Lancashire, England
4
Cold Hot Chocolate after 13 mins
Pros:

Cold hot chocolate 13 mins later.... just wanted that, i had about a30 min wait so I paid more than a costa coffee at 9.13am and was asked to wait in another section... over 11 mins later I went to ask and was told to just wait and 4 mins later was told they are very busy as I "could see" then they brought this temperature lukewarm drink and said sorry bout that.... oh boy never again!

2025-11-02 via Tripadvisor
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no282 NONE
10
Good place to stay at a reasonable price for working in Preston
Pros:

Great location. The staff were really friendly and helpful. It met all of my needs and was convenient for reasonable restaurants in Preston. Wifi enabled me to deal with any work issues.

2025-10-24 via Tripadvisor
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Portly72 Business Middle East
8
Building 3*, Staff 5*+
Pros:

I stay in this hotel most weeks, it is getting older and it is showing, but as a Premier Inn it is always clean and comfortable. The thing that keeps me coming back every week is the staff. The welcome is warm and they do everything they can to improve your stay.

2025-10-23 via Tripadvisor