Premier Inn Maidstone Town Centre

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.4 (64 reviews)
5-11 London Road,Maidstone,Kent,Kent , Maidstone , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
High parking costs
Breakfast variety
Shelter usage concern

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
Most reviews mention that the rooms were clean, though some concerns about the hotel being used as a shelter were raised.
Service
9.08
Staff are frequently commended for their friendliness and helpfulness, exceeding guest expectations.
Location
9.12
Location is frequently praised for being convenient and close to town.
Room Quality
8.57
Rooms generally described as comfortable and of a high standard.
Amenities
8.1
Standard amenities were mentioned, but parking was criticized as overpriced.
Value for Money
8.06
Value is affected by high parking costs and the hotel’s other pricing, which received mixed feedback.
Food and Beverage
7.61
Food quality was decent, but some reviews indicated room for improvement in breakfast variety.
Overall Experience
8.58
Overall positive experiences were reported, with a willingness to return noted by multiple guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 01:53

Property Description

Discover the perfect blend of convenience and charm at Premier Inn Hotel Maidstone Town Centre, your ideal gateway to explore and unwind.

Vibrant Location
Positioned in the heart of Maidstone, experience the thrill of local festivals like the River Festival on the Medway and indulge in some retail therapy at Fremlin Walk.

Comfort and Relaxation
After a day of adventure, retreat to our comfortable rooms designed for your ultimate relaxation, ensuring you recharge fully for the next day.

Dining Delights
Savor delicious meals at our inviting restaurant, where every bite is crafted to delight and rejuvenate your senses after a busy day of sightseeing.

Elevate your stay and immerse yourself in the beauty of Maidstone – book your room today!

Important information:

Chargeable limited on-site parking is available at the hotel, managed by YourParkingSpace. Parking entrance is situated on Terrace Road ME16 8HU. Please note parking operates on a first come, first served basis at £9 per 24 hours. At check-in, you will be provided with a discount code for parking to be used daily. Alternative parking is available nearby, just a 7-minute walk away at Lockmeadow (Barker Road, ME16 8SF). The rates are as followed: Monday – Saturday, between 8am and 6:30pm prices are: up to 1 hour – £1.00, up to 3 hours – £2.50, up to 4 hours – £3.50, up to 5 hours – £5.00, over 5 hours – £6.50, free parking from 6:30pm to 8am and free parking on Sundays.
From the M20 (from London) exit at J5, at the roundabout take the 3rd exit signposted Maidstone (West) Aylesford A20. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit (A20 to Maidstone). Continue straight over the next roundabout to stay on the A20 to Maidstone. Arrive at Maidstone Premier Inn on London Road, Rocky Hill.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 64 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 7.61
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Resort42656258960 NONE
8
Gone downhill.
Pros:

Last went here a few years ago found it very good.
Went again beginning of December. Found that it had gone downhill. Poor condition very tired. Only good thing was the bed. Very disappointed.

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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S3897YGandrewg Business
10
Amazing stay
Pros:

The staff where amazing friendly very welcoming and went above and beyond would highly recommend to stay here clean tidy and room very high standard

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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W5605QXelizabethp Family
10
Great hotel,friendly, helpful staff and a good location
Pros:

What a lovely hotel. Everyone was very helpful( nothing was too much bother). The check in was quick and efficient, the room very clean, shower great and the bed sooo comfy. There was plenty of choice at both the breakfast buffet and with the evening menu. The hotel is only a short walk into town to the shops and the theatre ( we came to go to the panto).
All in all a great stay. Thank you everyone. We will be back.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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N5020VFtd Couples Hertfordshire, England
10
Great Stay, made even better by Matthew and colleagues!
Pros:

Very enjoyable stay, made even better by very welcoming staff. Particular mention must go to Matthew, who somehow managed to serve 30 restaurant customers entirely on his on his own, whilst remaining calm, efficient and charming to all the guests in the restaurant. This gentleman's skills and potential need to recognised by Premier Inn, as he needs to be fast tracked onto the management training program. We were told that the hotel will shortly be extended and look forward to a return visit on 2026.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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dibble24 Couples
6
In need of a refit.
Pros:

No longer a Chef and Brewer pub, just a dining area now for hotel patrons. Food OK but limited menu. Hotel room was clean but in need of a upgrade. Room smelt fausty due to poor ventilation. Windows couldn't be opened and vents above the windows seemed blocked. Only air circulation was when you opened the room door. Tap to turn on shower/bath was faulty in our room, turning on but not off, requiring the receptionist to have to attend with a wrench each morning. Not ideal. Positives...staff were very helpful, cheap, good for exploring New Forest and coast. If we stayed again would be for price only.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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R4697ZFjulies Couples
10
Friendly staff, good location.
Pros:

Lovely stay. We have stayed in a few Premier Inns recently and appreciaye that they are budget hotels. However the staff made it more memorable than the others. Matthew, Reece and Mark showed customer service at its best. Very helpful and friendly.

2025-11-27 via Tripadvisor
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deniseV7415XZ NONE Gunton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, East Anglia, England
10
New forest 2025
Pros:

This is one of the best Premier inns we have stayed in. Attentive staff and nothing was too much trouble. Just a lovely place to stay

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
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879ikya Business
10
Great customer Service provided from moment i came into hotel
Pros:

Matthew offered a great service from moment i checked in helped me with local knowledge and also arranged a taxi for my morning trip great atmosphere off the hotel and also rooms are clean and no issues staff very helpfull. Keep up the great work Matthew.

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
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Donna-Lea
10
Pros:

Staff was great helpful, room was large spacious..could use a fridge but not the en

2025-11-23 via Nuitee
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SUGIL
2
Pros:

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2025-11-22 via Nuitee
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O5835CVnicolal Friends getaway
10
A very enjoyable stay!
Pros:

I thought the location was great. The atmosphere from the staff (particularly Matthew, Kiera and Mark) made it a friendly place to stay. My room was clean and very comfortable and my three day stay was good value. A very lovely start to the day was to enjoy a full breakfast.

2025-11-21 via Tripadvisor
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F2563FPchristianw Business
10
Great location, good price, excellent staff
Pros:

Excellent staff! Charlene and her team offer an outstanding service, whether it’s 2pm or 2am, they were always super helpful. Domi, especially, was a delight to deal with; service with a massive smile and always went the extra mile to help when possible! Honourable mentions to Reece, Grace and Luke.

Ended up staying there for three months, whilst working away from home, and having great staff at the hotel really made the difference in terms of an enjoyable stay.

Was in 6 or so different rooms during my stay, both Double and Plus rooms. They were all the standard comfy Premier Inn beds in well lit rooms, with clean bathrooms; you know what you’re getting every time with a Premier Inn. Breakfast was good, dinners were fine, again standard Premier Inn menu. Staff were always accommodating when I had awkward shifts and would prep and store my dinner until I got back.

If I were in the area again I would definitely stay here again.

2025-11-20 via Tripadvisor
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D2883MRdavidh Family
4
Not exactly a hotel experience
Pros:

While the hotel itself was OK apparently at weekends it's used as a homeless shelter..I'm all for helping the homeless but when your paying full price for a hotel and you end up with people useing it as basicly a drop In center I don't think it's very good.

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
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elainesG3684SP Family
10
Really kind and helpful staff
Pros:

We stayed for a night with our three year old, we arrived around 8pm, the person at check in was very friendly and it was easy to get to our room. We had lots of space and the room was clean and tidy. The TV was a good size and there was a mirror for makeup/getting ready.

We had pre booked breakfast and was greeted by Matthew who was really accommodating to our needs and checked we were happy and communicated throughout, he also even gave us some recommendations for the area, his colleague Oliver took our order and was also friendly and helpful. Ben the Chef had some trouble with the gas in the kitchen but managed to quickly resolve the issue and made a lovely cooked breakfast for us all.

We really enjoyed our brief stay here and would be happy to book again if we were to visit the area and would highly recommend.

2025-11-12 via Tripadvisor
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C2609RMphoebec Friends getaway
10
Great stay!
Pros:

Excellent stay at Premier Inn Maidstone Town Centre! The hotel is in a great location, rooms are comfortable and spotless, and the staff are fantastic. Luke on reception was especially welcoming and helpful , he really made us feel at home. Would happily return!

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
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florencemW5220QM Solo travel
10
Great customer service
Pros:

The staff were lovely and friendly, good sized car park and I didn’t have to wait at the reception desk to be served as they had a speedy service !

2025-11-09 via Tripadvisor
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rickaY1808FD Business
10
Excellent service
Pros:

Excellent staff in both Hotel and pub, very friendly teams, the premier inn team always friendly and the staff in the pub great especially a lady called Hayley

2025-11-09 via Tripadvisor
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Navigator22865479923 Business
10
Excellent service everywhere
Pros:

Matthew, Kiera and Mark were helpful from the start of my stay. I was with a walking group and nothing was too much effort. From helping with luggage to bar service and excellent breakfast I could not fault

2025-11-07 via Tripadvisor
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E2080VLstephenp Couples
10
Good facilities, fantastic staff!
Pros:

We rolled up at this hotel at a quarter to nine on a November evening, after a tortuous drive from South Wales.
Admittedly, the place IS a bit hard to find! When we arrived, tired and hungry, we received a warm welcome from Olly on reception, but it was accompanied by the unwelcome news that the restaurant had stopped serving food a few minutes earlier.
My wife went into the restaurant and threw herself on the mercy of the wonderful Reece, who sat us down and provided toast, butter, marmalade and peanut butter to sustain us. He was clearly closing up for the night, but insisted we take as long as we needed. In fact Mark, the chef, did say that he would have found us something to eat by way of a dessert, but my wife is lactose intolerant, and there was nothing suitable for her. Nevertheless we appreciated this kind gesture.
A comfortable bed, a room with a bath and a good night’s sleep revived us, and in the morning Matthew served us a very good cooked breakfast, made to order in the adjoining Beefeater Restaurant by the chef. Matthew’s courtesy and friendly, helpful manner were much appreciated.
This Premier Inn is a good stopping-off point en route to Southampton. It has a large, well-lit car park which is free to use. The courtesy and kindness of the excellent staff who run the place will be long remembered. And we will certainly come back next time we’re in the area.

2025-11-07 via Tripadvisor
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CarolDavid Solo travel Swansea, Swansea County, South Wales, Wales
10
A great stopover.
Pros:

I arrived at the hotel on my home whilst travelling through the New Forest. I didn't book before I turned up. For some unknown reason, its cheaper to book on line than in person. I stood at reception and booked my room on line. Weird. The receptionist was so lovely, but I failed to take her name. sorry. I booked the premier plus room and they were on the first floor, so the receptionist helped me take my suitcase up the stairs as theres no lifts. There are rooms on the ground floor.
You know what you're getting with Premier Plus rooms. It was a lovely big room. The bed was very firm.

I paid for breakfast and I picked 8 am. You have your meals in the Bell Inn at the front of the building. A friendly staff member greated me. I saw the receptionist I'd met the day before and was very chatty. Theres a continental choice and you can choose from the menu for a cooked breakfast and its served to you. It was very nice.

This Premier Inn is small and is In a beautiful area. I would definately consider staying here again.

2025-11-05 via Tripadvisor