Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
#5 of 7 hotels in Loughborough
Guests' ChoiceBased on 343 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 June 2024
Heidi
United KingdomTwin room beds - unbelievably narrow (we are both average size/weight)
Great location, easy to park, good selection of food at breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Sophie
United KingdomBreakfast wasn’t great- there was a decent amount to chose from but the cooked items were poor. The sausages were pale and didn’t look cooked properly, the bacon was hard and tough to cut, the scrambled egg was put on the plate with water, making everything soggy.
Room was spacious and there was a big, comfortable bed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Edward
United KingdomThe term "Hotel" didn't seem to fit the accommodation. It had no bar and in order to eat you had to order before arriving at the hotel. The breakfast had been cremated as the food was sat under intense heat for hours, so we had to make do with a slice of toast instead of the full English the 3 of us were expecting.
We had to be on campus first thing the next day so the hotel is really well located as it is onsite. We were able to park outside of the building for free, which is always a bonus. The chap on reception was a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Debbie
United KingdomThe noise overnight (to be expected a bit on a uni campus, but could have done without the 4am shouting and running about directly outside the hotel!).
Staff, food and facilities were all good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Alexander
Maltagreat when visiting my son who attends the uni
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Paul
United KingdomBreakfast was decent. Location was perfect. Right next to the University sports facilities and student bar
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Steve
United KingdomQuite pricey for where it is, breakfast was good but nowhere near as amazing as the hotel website seemed to suggest it would be - not sure where the avocados, kedgeree, or probiotic shot that is advertised was hiding.
Great location on site at Loughborough university, parking decent, check in painless, good shower, very clean rooms....rooms are really large too with good desk space for two people to work side by side if needed. Quiet, I got a good night sleep. It might be my imagination but the beds seemed REALLY long, maybe athletes are very tall!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Chris
United KingdomNo dinner due to lack of demand that evening, but good breakfast
Good location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Jamal
Palestinian TerritoryLocation
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Simon
United KingdomThe hotel is located quite a distance into the uni site, and the town centre, which I appreciate they can’t do anything about. The bed was not very comfortable,and the room was very hot and the window could not be opened to get some fresh air in. The cooked breakfast was not of a good standard.
The hotel is very modern and has all amenities required in the room
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Holly
United KingdomThe plug in the bathroom sink requires attention as you have you have to manually pull it up to let the water escape form the sink. The shower was very disappointing poor pressure with only one small manual shower head. The fridge in the room is not working correctly, the cold drinks that we placed in the fridge were warm when we took them out the fridge the next day, The cooked breakfast was poor as the bacon and the tomatoes were both burnt on top, the sausages were very firm and dry as if they had been sitting on the hot plate for a while and the poached eggs hadn't been drained very well which left water on the plate which permeated the other breakfast items. Shame no one asked for feedback when we checked out.
Friendly, welcoming staff. Location was very good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Colin
United KingdomParking not very good , not many spaces
Staff helpful, but stretched.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Alena
United KingdomPillows and bed a bit hard.
Convenient, in heart of campus. Big rooms with lots of space. Clean. Big beds with white sheets and clean towels provided. We didn't have breakfast but looked very good. Free parking. Very helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
D
IrelandNothing, it make all expectations
Breakfast was perfect, they had a range of foods.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Martin
United KingdomExcellent location for the university Good breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
David
United KingdomNothing
On campus for visit
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
B
United KingdomSo nice to stay somewhere and have freshly cooked food. Breakfast was lovely as was the evening meal.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Kathy
United KingdomNo evening meal was an option. We had to rely on a takeaway which was frankly inedible. Cook food in smaller batches to preserve quality. Smaller mushrooms are nicer than large ones. Add some dried fruit and seeds to the cold buffet and fresher fruit to the fruit basket. Toasted oats and coconut flakes (not nuts) would also be nice. More grain bread, not just 50/50. Almond butter would mean those with a peanut allergy (in which peanuts can be airborne) could attend breakfast. A healthier breakfast 'special' could also benefit athletes and guests eg healthier muffins or a hot dish. The sausage wasn't great, nor were the mushrooms.
The reception staff were great. The shower was good, and the bed was comfortable. The room was uncomplicated. It was clean. The heat was easy to control. Curtain were good blackout quality.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Sheryl
United Arab EmiratesNo gym
Location , cleanliness and super friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Lucy
United KingdomLarge double bed but mattress was on a plywood platform and so was quite firm. I had a disabled room (which wasn't requested). It had a large wet room. The shower wasn't easy to operate.
Located on the campus so offers an alternative to the conference centre accommodation. Modern and clean. Parking possible - have to go through a barrier to get to the entrance. Breakfast had a reasonable range of choices.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Daniel
United KingdomNo bath in the room
Food was very good at the hotel
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Connor
United KingdomStaff hard to find at times, difficult to get hold of anyone, even for check out. Ended up waiting for 15mins which was not ideal. Parking system is a bit confusing and can be very busy in the area with other parked cars.
Nice clean room, right on campus.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Nicola
United KingdomIt was all brilliant! Little tricky to find once on uni campus as not well signposted.
Exceptionally clean and well maintained throughout the whole hotel including all outside areas. Staff were friendly, professional and always happy to help. Check in was simple and quick and the room was spacious, well equipped and a really comfortable nights sleep. Highly recommend
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Phil
United KingdomClean well designed and maintained
Stayed in February 2024
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