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Reviews of Central Hotel Cheltenham by Roomsbooked

7 Portland Street, Cheltenham, GL52 2NZ, United Kingdom

#26 of 28 hotels in Cheltenham

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 790 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.7

  • Comfort

    6.8

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    6.5

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free Wifi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: September 26, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was old style with limited facilities

    Location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2025

    7.0
    Reasonable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • En Suite Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could have done breakfast, not many places to eat

    Everything OK to a point

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2025

    7.0
    Good value good location and clean. Can’t ask for anymore really
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not sure why on arrival they insist on taking a photocopy of photo ID. Don’t want to be giving my driving license number or passport number along with my DOB to a hotel. Never come across this with any other hotel.

    Basic but very clean. Location perfect for my needs

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2025

    7.0
    Needed a central hotel for an event that evening
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small room and uncomfortable bed

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small room .Window was in need of replacement as was rotten.Distinct smell of bleach needing window to be open.

    Convenient and private parking .

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    6.0
    Very cramped and very hot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small rooms, small bed, leaky toilet

    Location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    6.0
    Just what we wanted, staying in Cheltenham.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Iam not in a Position, to comment on this.

    The hotel just what we wanted a clean room and shower to use and free parking. The fridge and microwave was very Handy. The hotel does need Updating. We were happy and the staff very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2025

    7.0
    Basic yet comfortable accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • En Suite Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mirror is placed too high up the wall so it's impossible to see into it. Extremely rusty metal brackets on the glass shelf in bathroom Bathroom door has no lock and difficult to keep closed (Room 18)

    The location was perfect for us.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • En Suite Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very hot and the sash windows did not work.

    Ideal location for me and good value for money.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    6.0
    Clean, affordable, comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The extractor fan in the bathroom didn't work, which meant the room got hot very quickly if using the shower. Could hear everything happening in the corridor or in the room above ours. We did also have someone try to let themselves into our room at about 3am which was alarming, but more than likely just a confused guest.

    They included a fridge, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities which was nice. The staff when checking in late were friendly and helpful. The room and en suite bathroom were very clean. It was close to shops and restaurants, but not on a busy street itself, and only a quick taxi ride from the train station.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ut was very good for the price but a bit run down with smallish bed

    Location friendly staff fridge in room and price

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    6.0
    Nice location, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a little strange but ultimately it was fine for my quick visit. Thank you for having me.

    Friendly staff, excellent location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    5.0
    Chosen for location, photos didn’t reflect the tired shabby state of the property.
    • Family with young children
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very very tired.

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2025

    7.0
    Pleasant and helpful staff made this stay. I would return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • En Suite Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My stay was mixed. The room I was originally allocated was on the ground floor and next door to a restaurant. The smell in the room did not agree with me. The staff were excellent. They responded immediately to messages and I was given a different room for my second night which was fine.

    This was a room only budget hotel so no facilities for meals. However there was a microwave and plates/cutlery in the room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2025

    7.0
    Good stay for a night out in Cheltenham
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • En Suite Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could do with some redecoration

    Great central location and has parking

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2025

    7.0
    Perfect location, clean and tidy bit a bit tired. The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • En Suite Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little bit tired.

    Easily accessible for town

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    7.0
    You get what you psy fot
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedding was very worn and general statr of the place wasnt great but we were not paying Ritz prices

    Staff were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2025

    6.0
    Cheap and basic, don’t expect the Ritz but it is ok for a budget stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • En Suite Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very tired, needs a good clean and new appliances,fixings etc.

    Good location and friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2025

    5.0
    Great location, great value but spoiled by poor quality beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • En Suite Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beds were not comfortable. Badly needing replaced as they sagged a bit. Pillows were thin. If that could be improved then this review would have been excellent.

    Great location, good facilities and good value.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2025

    6.0
    Would stay again if for cheaper than I paid. Just expect a few oddities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No cold water, cold water tap only supplied warm water. Tap too short to easily fill the kettle. Booked a double room, the room was equipped with a queen sized bed which isn't ideal for sleeping two people. All round not worth what I paid personally.

    Good location, right in the centre of town. Staff were nice. Fridge and microwave are a nice bonus over a lot of other hotels.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • En Suite Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    86 year old on top floor with 40 steps. 10 o clock checkout too early . Woken at 0109 with text message reminding me of checkout time..

    Comfortable room with all I needed.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2025

    5.0
    Sagging Mattress
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • En Suite Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Uncomfortable bed, sagged in the middle. . Shower was overhead so couldn't avoid getting hair wet.

    Fridge for milk and crockery. Having read trip advisor after booking I was very concerned but it was clean and ok for a couple of nights. Managed to park in the small car park all the time.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2025

    5.0
    Cheltenham Races
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is slightly dated and in need of some upgrades, but for the price, it's ok

    Great central location for the town centre, bars, and restaurants, and it's good value for money, but just a place for getting your head down at night. Staff helpful and friendly

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    7.0
    Get away
    • Couple
    • En Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I requested a lower level room which we were given ,the bed was very low i had to struggle to get out of the bed Due to it being against the wall, when my husband was asleep, the room smelt damp no where to sit in the room apart from the bed the only window that opened was the bathroom window , the fan did not work in the bathroom, people coming & leaving at the carpark entrance were noisy at times .

    Walking distance to the town plenty of shops , restaurants at different price range , cafes, & coffee stops , parks .were very well kept. buses were very frequent .we visited Gloucester quays, which we were in Cheltenham £3 each way per person .

    Stayed in April 2025

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