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Reviews of The Hoptimist

34 Yarm Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1ES, United Kingdom

#25 of 53 hotels in Stockton-on-Tees

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Review score

Based on 334 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    It was great thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was good 😁 Didn’t no you did breakfast no for next 🤣

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable, clean, quiet and value for money located in the centre of Stockton

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    Been a few times, lovely people, accommodating, clean
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little noisy

    Very friendly, clean, accommodating. The only snag I have is I’m a light sleeper but will bring some ear plugs 🤣

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared toilets

    Very central to the centre

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location and cheap as chips!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location was great for visiting the Globe theatre. The price was really good and the beds were so comfy!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    Ideal for city centre, perfect for crashing after a night out good VFM, clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, Clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No refrigerator in the room. Please get a small mini-fridge they usually have in hotel rooms

    Fair price. Nice staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    solid pub accommodation :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's always good to stay upstairs at a pub ;) And I could see the National Express bus stop from my window

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    7.0
    Decent place to stay on a budget
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Metal bed frame was very squeaky. 😂

    Friendly staff, good location, value, clean room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Karaoke- was made aware at check-in that it may be noisy it was Saturday so to be expected We had an early start the next day. Didn't last for too long managed a good sleep.

    affordable, room size, friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared toilet

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Cheerful good simple room. Good stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice clean (single) cheerful room simply furnished, just right for a short stay. Shower in shared bathroom fine and water hot. Simple single bed comfortable, good linen and towels.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two minor issues, one was we ordered food from local takeaway and the hotel had no utensils to eat with, so we had to nip around the corner to the other local takeaway for a wooden fork but as this hotel doesn't serve food we weren't too put out by this just a bit inconvenient. The other thing we struggled with was the noise but that's no bad reflection to the hotel, what do you expect for being in the centre of town. Now we know what it's like we can prep next time and just take some ear plugs as it wasn't too bad but someone jumping in a glass bottle bin at 3am with someone shouting at them, wasn't welcomed haha. Non of this would put me off returning though. Just be mindful when booking.

    The hotel was beautiful, very comfortable and provided most of what we needed. They were good at communicating and helped with advising where best to park my car on arrival and friendly staff to welcome the guests. The beds were exceptional and very comfy. Brew making supplies provided and plenty of them. Very warm once we turned the radiators on. Self check out was very very convenient. Loved the fact we didn't have to walk through the main pub if we headed out for food or to go to the car. Lots of entertainment provided and although they said it was karaoke until early hours, it was quite quiet in the building. Most of the noise we heard was the drunks messing about outside from other clubs, not the hotel itself. The rooms were cosy and we would definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They was a fight outside first time in all the times we have stopped there this has happened however the bar staff dealt and tried to defuse the situation as best as they could but someone clearly could not handle the drink, to be fair this was not a problem with the venue it was someone who could not handle the drink however we have stopped here on a Sat night at least a dozen times in the last year and normally never any trouble and the punters and staff are friendly enough, not like some of the rowdy venues we have experienced in other stays in other towns

    You get what you pay for it’s a £40 room which is clean and comfy central in terms of location staff are always friendly and polite as we stop there at least once a month and it is good value for money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    7.0
    Comfy bed above quaint pub
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Comfy warm room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Went for a beer the barmaid was very friendly and a laugh made me feel I wasn't alone and not a stranger thanks

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
    Friendly staff clean comfortable room ideal as near to town centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared bathroom was dated and not very clean

    Great location comfortable clean rooms

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable clean and close to the location we required .. although there was no food there was a few lovely eateries ar
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pity there was no bar food .. think it would make a huge difference

    It was close to where we needed to go

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    7.0
    Did the job for what I needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    Can't complain about anything

    I was at a 40th Birthday along the road, location was excellent. Had a few drinks in the pub downstairs, was a good laugh - full of friendly locals

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    7.0
    Cheap and cheerful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were excellent. The room was fine for a what it was. Sink and shower in the room and a WC just up the hall. There's a pub downstairs and the staff know it's cheap and cheerful. If you just want somewhere to crash of an evening it's fine.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    6.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower had hairs in it behind the sliding door and on the walls

    Staff were friendly

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Window in my room (4) does not close, very noisy on a night with drug dealers and users right outside.

    Close to town centre and casino.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good central location to town. Room was clean and warm, and the bed was comfortable. Easy access after pub closing time to the accommodation.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    8.0
    Staying there again no hesitation, ideal for what I want. Thank you Bob.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You must appreciate it’s an ageing property, so if you want a 5⭐️ this is not it . Appreciate what you’re getting for your money. At the end of the day it’s just some where to leave your bags and sleep. Very happy customer. ⭐️

    You couldn’t get a better location, centre of town. Come and go as you want. My room was clean and comfortable, although it’s shared bathroom. On the first floor there are three shower rooms so there’s no problem getting ready. Bob the land lady is spot on. Thank you. PS. See you in April.

    Stayed in January 2024

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