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Reviews of Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby

16 Saint Mary's Gate, Derby, DE1 3JR, United Kingdom

#15 of 27 hotels in Derby

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Review Score

Based on 94 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: June 15, 2024

    9.0
    Stay was comfortable; great breakfast, reasonably priced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was great for seeing important areas of town. Hotel was beautiful. Slight issue with parking but it was resolved. Good facilities and comfortable room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2024

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

    Breakfast could have been warmer

    Great location Friendly staff Nice room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    7.0
    Very comfy room in a great location
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poor WiFi

    The building

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2024

    9.0
    Pleasant surprise, in the fine city of Derby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a work in progress (refurbishing).

    Nice old fashioned building - a grand ex police station or courtroom. Great location, near river and the excellent Museum of Making.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Currently no Wi-Fi.

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    9.0
    Great value in the centre of Derby
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room a little small. There was a standard lamp in a corner with nothing to plug it into, so it just took up space on an already small room. These are picky items.

    Excellent central location, very clean, good decor, great breakfast, the staff are very helpful and kind. Excellent value for money.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2024

    8.0
    Nice for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some parts are in need of decoration, however the new management did tell us they were doing that. Air con in the room didn’t work

    Great location, lovely features inside and staff were great. 😊 thanks for the drinks and nibbles early evening. Lovely breakfast Recently taken over by new management

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely old style building with great potential
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn't know until we were there that the hotel had been taken over very recently and lots of renovations going on. Breakfast was ok, could have been much warmer

    The old style building, staff all friendly and welcoming

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    8.0
    A great overnight stop. Very quiet, but exceptional lication with great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really.

    Beautiful building. Rooms are clean and high ceilings etc. That staircase, wow. Great photo op. Staff were brilliant. Nothing too much trouble.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No in room information on things like breakfast time and location. Dietary and allergen requirements at breakfast could have been a challenge for some.

    Quick check in and very friendly staff. Breakfast was lovely and made fresh.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    7.0
    Great for one night central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs a refurb but still the room was clean and comfortable. Couple of things, no hotel info in room so no idea breakfast times or check out. And reception are on a call a mobile which is off putting. Would be good to see staff in uniform. Maybe a sign to say we are working in the back office ?

    Central location. Really close to bars and restaurants. Car park 2 min walk away. Very secure car park.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    7.0
    The hotel was lovely, but be aware of Derby's loud nightlife!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed was a bit like a bouncy castle! I don't mind a softer mattress, but the constant movement means I didn't get the best sleep. This was also compounded by other noisy guests, and boy racers outside, but there isn't much the Hotel themselves can do about that.

    The room was clean, tidy, and had everything you would usually find. I also liked that there was a fridge in the room! The hotel itself was such a pretty building, and the breakfast in the event room was lovely and plenty of choice available.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    8.0
    We had a lovely night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved the inside reception area the grand staircase all the old features have been kept

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable clean tidy would definitely stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing sticks out in mind. Property is under new management so it will be Interesting what the new staff do.

    Central to what we were doing on visit, staff helpful, clean and tidy. Car parking close by and reasonable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful building, comfortable room.Good bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Music in the bar would help.

    Central on a good street, a beautiful building. Bar ok .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    9.0
    refreshingly novel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only potential limitation is the front-desk hours, but this is not a genuine problem

    The full English breakfast was excellent, with friendly and attentive service. This is a very grand old building, the lobby is spectacular, lots of character. The building itself is old, the carpets are well used, but everything is well maintained and very clean; the bathroom, plumbing and towels are new; the bed was very comfortable, the bedding is all new and high quality, I slept very well. The hotel is in the heart of the city centre, a stone's throw to the nearest pubs and cafes, and only a few minutes to the river walk. Didn't get a chance to try the in-house bars - next time hopefully. This hotel is ideal for those who want to stay in a family-run business with a personal, friendly touch, and can cope with traditional architecture. It is not for those who seek 24/7 hotel-chain blandness.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

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

    Could do with a good clean

    Great location for the town centre

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    Very close to Crosby beach, well stocked apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Handy location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    8.0
    A Good Hotel in Derby
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The smaller rooms are extremely small initially we had a small room, I may have been unlucky with this room. There were tiles missing from the bathroom floor, the bed moved 4-6 inches when I sat on it and the bedside cabinet fell apart when I opened it. When I opened the curtain which was not attached to the runner properly I was faced with a bare wall. However, when I went to staff, I was moved to a new bigger room immediately with no issues. That new larger room was exceptionally good comfortable and the view was good. This said the staff did tell me that they took over the hotel 1 year ago so this is a progressive project, and I would recommend this hotel to people visiting Derby. For the issues this hotel has the staff carry it along beautifully and the service is exceptional.

    The Hotel was central to Derby and everything was easily accessible and easy to reach. The town centre is literally at the top of the road. Despite this there was not much noise from the town. We had an issue with our initial accommodation, the staff sorted this out quickly and efficiently and without any problems or issues. The bar is very pleasant with a good selection of drinks. Also the bar staff held a Cocktail evening where each guest eas given a free cocktail, which was very nice and well made. The staff are always willing to help and assist and the staff seem to have a view that nothing to to much trouble.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Beautiful hotel. Very comfy and clean. Under new management who are obviously investing in the hotel’s future.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommended. I’ll be staying here next time I visit Derby, no doubts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I’d have liked a small fridge in the room to store water (there may be fridges in other rooms but I chose the lowest price room and there was not one).

    Excellent value for money. Fantastic old building with plenty of original architectural features. Very central to the city with a reasonably priced carpark near by. Comfortable, clean and lovely staff (special nod to Rajib who served us a faultless full English breakfast in the morning).

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    7.0
    The stay provided value for money and the staff was fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of suitable parking. The stay

    Breakfast was good, staff were great, there was a lack of suitable parking. Lack of.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was very limited

    Heat building. The suite was excellent and the staff was very friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

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

    The room needs painting and the furniture updating. And needs a mirror above the desk

    The staff were brilliant.

    Stayed in May 2024

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