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Reviews of The Union Inn

Watchouse Lane , Cowes, PO31 7QH, United Kingdom

#11 of 11 B&Bs and inns in Cowes

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 368 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    6.0

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  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    7.0
    Cowes visit
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really to dislike, can't expect the Ritz for £70. It did the job the I needed

    Central location, nice pub. Comfortable bed At £70 a night I couldn't complain.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    6.0
    Great pub with good value accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The floor of the room was on quite a slope (old building) but that meant the bed was as well! Quite noisy being right onto the street, but a bargain price - all in, great value for money.

    Lovely pub with welcoming staff, right in the heart of Cowes.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    8.0
    A weekend in West Cowes
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quite happy.

    Cosy warm and comfortable room. Easy going staff. Made to feel welcome.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    6.0
    Good and always enjoy staying at The Union but heating in room 6 and the bathroom needs attention !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bedroom very comfortable but very little heating. No heating at all in the bathroom. No light in the bathroom above the sink making it difficult to see. This was the same situation when I stayed in 2019 ! Very limited breakfast laid out on a cupboard on an upper floor which had to be taken to the bedroom.

    Overall good location with cosy bar area......

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    8.0
    Perfect for my needs, even as a solo traveller felt totally at ease.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The lock on the main entrance door was slightly temperamental. Some oil on the pub sign would not go amiss as quite noisy in the wind, made me smile rather than annoyed me but winds have been getting worse.

    Buffet breakfast was lovely & very comprehensive selection available. Room was very clean & comfortable. Location was perfect being so near to everything in town. The staff were all lovely, helpful & welcoming.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2023

    8.0
    Good place to return to!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The radiator at night was uncontrolable. We could not get it down. So it was to hot to sleep well.

    It was overall a good experience

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The way breakfast was served. I mean, it was fine, pastries, porridge or cereals. But the bread to be toasted was clearly expired as it was hard and with mould. There was dust on the bedside table and chest of drawers. The kettle was dirty.

    Comfy and nice views. Good location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    8.0
    Overall, a great B&B, pub and location. Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast option was confusing. It was a continental which I wasn’t expecting. A cooked option would be nice and I would happily pay extra for it if it were offered.

    Great location, fantastic price lovely pub to drink in. Staff were amazing and helpful. Top marks! Bed and bedding was super soft and clean and slept fantastically well.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    8.0
    Exceptional nights’ sleep. Comfortable bed, warm room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    10 am check out is am too early

    Good location, great facilities and a good nights sleep.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2023

    7.0
    Happy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little noisy from below and rooms to side. The in room fridge is also quite noisey. The continental breakfast is a decent takeaway spread but no breakfast room means you eat it sitting on your bed.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2023

    7.0
    Very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all that I expected

    Great location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom needs a bit of maintenance work done to bring it up to the standard expected. The pedestal washbasin had come away from the wall, one shower door had come off its bottom track so the doors didn't close properly and the shower hose height unit was also broken.

    The service provided by the staff was excellent and the ability, after checking out, to leave our luggage for the day was much appreciated. The continental breakfast was good and the room very comfortable, although the fridge did hum quite loudly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable room, good location, variety of breakfast options.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sash window did not stay open had to prop it open with a bottle! Room tired. 10am to early to check out on a Sunday.

    Nice clean linen Good buffet breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    7.0
    There is a fine line between calling yourself a boutique hotel and putting in a strange mix of wierd decor.With a pub th
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Strange decor,continental breakfast out on the landing, Coffee machine that none of our party could figure out how to use.

    Location,friendly staff,mini fridge with drinks

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    8.0
    Short and perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have been good to have breakfast downstairs

    Location and staff were really lovely

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    7.0
    Lovely place, but too noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very, very noisy untill 03:00 !!!!! Worse than expected in terms of noise.

    Lovely room, lovely inn, excellent location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The space available in the family room

    The location and the staff were very friendly.the family room was very cramped and the two single beds were mattresses on the floor unlike the photographs on booking .com

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    8.0
    Cosy friendly helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I found it hard to fill the kettle from the basin tap Wall paper with eyes was a bit scary

    1minute from sea front.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    8.0
    Great Inn with clean rooms and lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No cooked breakfast but the continental was good with nice variety of fresh fruit, pastries and spreads.

    Lovely period property, staff were friendly and helpful. Decent sized rooms that were clean and tidy. Fridge in the room was a nice touch.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    7.0
    OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Our room had little headroom. Breakfast on landing with no room to sit. Could not work coffee machine.

    Ideal location. Hot water.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location excellent

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the continental breakfast arrangement wasn’t great, coffee machine did not work and had to eat in the room as there was no place to sit.

    location was excellent, very comfortable bed, slept like a baby.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2023

    8.0
    A nice hotel, but left to your self after pub closes.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Buffet breakfast was left on the landing unattended, nobody around after the pub closed just a contact number.

    The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was well decorated and comfortable. Evening meal was delicious and fairly priced. Very close to the sea.

    Stayed in May 2023

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