Premier Inn Bristol (Alveston)

Was ok the room. Tiny bit out dated but not bad to stay for one night. Staff was helpful.

I say the words despite it being an older premier inn sounds insulting but it is in need of an update. There are no usb plugs, the balcony doors(don’t know if they all have them) needs updating, feels very flimsy security wise, the way the showers are, you have to get wet turning it on, you cannot move the shower glass at all. But better for maybe older people as there’s a tiny step in. Great breakfast set-up, no need to exit the building. The staff were great and helpful. Don’t think the a/c worked either, not a prob literally as was November and heaters were provided.

Very affordable and conveniently located to meet our needs. The free WiFi is slow but sufficient for browsing. The decor is a bit dated, but you get what you pay for (£35 per night is very affordable, after all). The staff at the reception are extremely friendly and helpful - receptionist Ania is an asset! Breakfast was “delicious” (according to my wife, as I had to leave before 7am and didn’t have a chance to try it).

The breakfast for the first day (we booked 2 nights - the first was a Friday) was horrible. Dry, half empty, and had been sitting there for ages, Tasteless and not worth the price charged when booked. During breakfast the guy was dragging tables, sweeping everywhere, spraying the glass of the door right next to us with cleaning solution…making so much noise we couldn’t hear each other talk. We were the last people in the restaurant but there was still 1 hour before breakfast finished!! Then we had to suffer a delivery on the noisiest trolly straight through the middle of the restaurant because there was no back door (and it was explained that the driver just turns up at random times!). Really, really poor. Breakfast on the following morning was marginally better, but choice much less than when it used to be in the pub next door (breakfast is now in a converted room which is nicely done, just a shame about the food!).

This Premier Inn is old and shabby. We paid £150 a night for a double room during the week in cold grey September! Over priced and the building needs a complete refresh. Car parking is good and it was close to the M5 and half way between our home and destination.