Central Hotel Gloucester in Gloucester, England

The hotel offers free public parking at the Kingswalk Shopping Centre car park from 17:00 until 07:00, with a 24-hour rate of GBP 8. Complimentary cookies and beverages are provided for guests at the 24-hour front desk. Daily housekeeping and luggage storage are included, and the building is protected by CCTV in common areas and key card access on room doors.

All 63 rooms contain a microwave, fridge, and tea/coffee making facilities along with cutlery, plates, and mugs for self-catering. Each en suite bathroom has a powerful shower, and rooms include a flat-screen TV and hairdryer. The accommodation is set within a grade II listed building, offering a layout that is more spacious than typical budget hotel rooms.

The hotel is a 4-minute walk from Gloucester Railway Station, directly opposite Eastgate Shopping Centre. Gloucester Cathedral is a 7-minute stroll away, and Gloucester Docks is reachable in a 10-minute walk. Kingsholm Rugby Stadium is also within easy walking distance, and bus stops on the street outside connect to the hospital and wider city.

The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk with staff available at all hours, and all room doors use key card access. Security features include CCTV in common areas and outside the property, plus fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and security alarms throughout. A lift provides access to upper floors, and the building has designated smoking areas.

Rooms are priced competitively for the city centre, with the added benefit of a microwave and fridge that reduce dining costs. Guests receive a 10% discount at Poppins cafe opposite the hotel for breakfast. The combination of free parking during evening hours, in-room self-catering facilities, and complimentary beverages makes this a cost-effective base for exploring Gloucester.

Location: 4 min from railway station, opposite Eastgate Shopping Centre

Rooms: 63 rooms with microwave, fridge, and en suite powerful shower

Parking: Free parking at Kingswalk car park from 17:00 to 07:00

Amenities: 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, luggage storage

Extras: Complimentary cookies and beverages, 10% breakfast discount at Poppins cafe