Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
#5 of 7 hotels in Loughborough
Guests' ChoiceBased on 350 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: March 4, 2023
Zoe
United KingdomWashbasin in the bathroom was too small. Functional rather than luxurious.
excellent location and well equipped
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: February 24, 2023
Richard
Switzerlandvery poor wifi access
clean and breakfast
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 1, 2023
Joanne
United Kingdomthe bathroom light worked on a sensor so you couldn’t turn it off & nighttime toilet visits involved being blinded by the light. no idea why there’s no switch! room could’ve been cleaner but was fine for 1 night
great food, spacious room, comfy bed, easy parking
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: December 14, 2022
Jonathan
United KingdomFor an athlete centre, the breakfast could have a few more options. Scrambled egg wasn't freshly made, no croissants, only cheap sliced bread and 2 choices of cereal. Rooms feel a bit stripped bare, especially the bathroom. Shower lacked power.
Good position on the campus. Enjoyed the connection to sport at the university with images of athletes on the wall etc. Clean and rooms were very spacious and fairly well equipped
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: November 28, 2022
Emma
United Kingdomstaff!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: November 11, 2022
Edward
IrelandApparently you can control the oxygen level in your room, my son was keen to try, me less so. I suspect it's only available to elite athletes. It is a little sterile and personality free, you're going to get distracted by the decor, but the staff more than make up for that.
The hotel is really for elite athletes, but that should not put you off. The staff are excellent, the rooms minimalist functional and clean. Everything works as it should, the entire experience is seamless and stress free. My son saw several athletes he recognised.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: October 21, 2022
Andrea
NetherlandsSimple, clean spacious rooms
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 10, 2022
James
United KingdomGreat staff. Very comfortable hotel. Great breakfast in the morning. Wish I could have stayed longer. Will visit again.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: September 27, 2022
Cornelia
ItalySuper friendly staff, great location right on campus, excellent breakfast and rooms were very spacious and clean. Good coffee too. Ideal to visit Loughborough university.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 24, 2022
Kate
United Kingdomonly one mug, no regular tea bags, only one large towel,
large room, large comfortable bed, quiet, modern. mini fridge!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: June 13, 2022
Amit
United Kingdoma bit more toiletries please
excellent staff, food and facilities
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 19, 2022
Mike
United KingdomVery tricky to find: sat nav took us to the wrong entrance.
Breakfast was very good. Good choice of food.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 7, 2022
Simon
United Kingdomparking is limited; I was ok but it can be an issue
clean and comfortable; friendly and helpful staff; perfect location for university
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: April 24, 2022
Vicky
United KingdomNothing
The staff were very welcoming when we arrived and helpful during the stay.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: October 31, 2021
Liz
United KingdomProximity to the astro turf pitches - excellent, very convenient!
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: October 25, 2021
Jemma
United KingdomHairdryer didn’t work, it advertised a restaurant but this wasn’t open, check in seemed a bit disorganised.
Size of bed, size of room, location on campus.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: October 23, 2021
Madelein
United KingdomSituated on Loughborough Campus and very convenient when visiting; cleanliness and friendly staff!
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: October 17, 2021
Alison
United Kingdombeds were rock hard
lovely staff. great breakfast
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: October 12, 2021
Anna
Hungarynothing
Perfect location for visiting on campus, they did not serve dinner but a good fresh breakfast
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: July 29, 2021
James
United KingdomVery expensive for what it is. Breakfast very poor.
Large room. Clean
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: July 26, 2021
Kristina
Malaysia1. The room wasn’t cleaned , not once .jo new towels were given 2. The bathroom was a wet bathroom. Makes it dangerous and slippery at night 3. No on site restaurant 4. Upon check out ( July 24 at 1 pm) , I realized we left a couple of items on the bed. I called immediately and explained to the reception staff where exactly they were located. She told me she would call me but didn’t. I called back and she shabbily told me only 1 toy was there. I asked her to check again as I unpacked my bag and it was really left behind in elite . She showed no interest in helping me out. I asked for her name and she didn’t talk clearly. I wrote your hotel and still no reply
Located inside the campus. David , Denise and the front office staff upon arrival ( july 21) were very helpful .
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: July 24, 2021
Cathyn
United KingdomThe drain in the bathroom is blocked and it flooded the bathroom .
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: July 24, 2021
Georgia-blue
United KingdomNo A/c unit in bedrooms
the breakfast very good. But on second day no fruit bowl.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: July 22, 2021
Anwen
United KingdomNo complaints.
Lovely air conditioned rooms, really convenient for the graduation ceremony, plenty of choice for breakfast, free parking, great staff, plenty of hand sanitiser around the building and very convenient chilled water machine in the reception area.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: June 16, 2024
Alex
United KingdomLocation
Not much
Stayed in June 2024
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