The Cotswold

I thought this was a good value, basic budget hotel. It is directly opposite a large Lidl store. I stayed in room 28, a small, very basic box room for five nights in early November. The receptionists were pleasant and efficient. The room was very well heated. There was a small single bed, smart TV, tea, coffee and a kettle, tissues, a very small chest of draws and a wall rack for hanging clothes; no hangers. There was also an en-suite shower room with wash basin. The room and en-suite were clean. Body Wash/Shampoo was provided as were hand and bath towels. The hotel has a bus stop right outside with lots of buses going straight into the centre. The only problem was that the WiFi was not working and this was not dealt with, despite numerous requests. TOP TIPS: (1) assume that the WiFi does not work in order to save yourself frequent bouts of apoplexy; (2) bring a universal travel sink plug; (3) the shower can sometimes become very hot at first, (4) shower floor can be slippery. Recommended for experienced budget travellers with realistic expectations for this price range.

I thought this was a good value, basic budget hotel. It is directly opposite a large Lidl store. I stayed in room 28, a small, very basic box room for five nights in early November. The receptionists were pleasant and efficient. The room was very well heated. There was a small single bed, smart TV, tea, coffee and a kettle, tissues, a very small chest of draws and a wall rack for hanging clothes; no hangers. There was also an en-suite shower room with wash basin. The room and en-suite were clean. Body Wash/Shampoo was provided as were hand and bath towels. The hotel has a bus stop right outside with lots of buses going straight into the centre. The only problem was that the WiFi was not working and this was not dealt with, despite numerous requests. TOP TIPS: (1) assume that the WiFi does not work in order to save yourself frequent bouts of apoplexy; (2) bring a universal travel sink plug; (3) the shower can sometimes become very hot at first, (4) shower floor can be slippery. Recommended for experienced budget travellers with realistic expectations for this price range.

DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL!!!!! It is disgusting! You will come home either with BED BUGS or a skin infection. I had booked one night in this hotel for one of my colleagues, he called my at 9pm and explained the room is so dirty and disgusting he refuse to sleep in it. he was offered another room but it was no better. It was so bad he said he would rather sleep in his van. So he checked out and went to another hotel that was cheaper and CLEAN. The Bed was infested with bed bugs, the shower was mouldy and it looked like it had not been cleaned for months! And the carpet next to the bed looked like some one had died on it! Absolutely vile! This experience reflects a serious lapse in maintenance and hygiene practices. I would strongly recommend that management address these concerns immediately to prevent further reputational damage and potential health risks to future guests.