Couldn't fault it on value for money. It cost £50 for a family room for 4 sharing. Two single beds…read moreand a double and still ample room. TV in room and tea making facilities. Bathrooms well equiped with everything you need. Would use Premier inn again on another trip with the kids. They loved it!!

There's not much to say about one Premier Inn that you can't say about them all and I've found the…read moreones I've stayed in recently all to be of a consistently high standard. Clean, spacious en-suite rooms with a massive comfy bed for £50 a night or less, dotted all over the country in convenient locations. Sure, you can't tell one from another once you're inside and I wouldn't stay in one for a proper holiday as I like a bit more homestyle charm, but if you're breaking up a long journey or need an overnight stay somewhere (the one at Watford North is great if you're going to the Harry Potter studio tour) then I'd always look at Premier Inn before any of the other budget style travel inns. Staff are always polite and pleasant, rooms are clean and comfy, there's a place to eat right next door if you need food. Job done.

This place is lovely. Its not the cheapest place in Stafford but its still affordable and well…read moreworth a bit of extra money because its lovely! Ive only usually come here for hot drinks. The seating area is so comftorble, and theres a nice private area to the back with chairs & tables. The few times Ive come here for breakfast I had a bacon roll it was everything a bacon roll needed to be, but it was made special by being able to choose if I wanted white or brown bread, red or brown sauce? I came once in the evening when some live music was on (at the back in the outdoors part) it was really busy. A bit too busy to enjoy it properly - couldnt see the band and had to que forever for a drink. The only real complaint I have is that either they didnt have enough glass collectors working, or it was too busy for the staff to come around and collect the empty glasses - so people started leaving empty glasses everywhere and the place ended up with alot of smashed glass on the floor (and in the water feature!) But that complaint is minor, this place is one of the nicest places in Stafford.

The Swan Hotel is a perfect little spot to stay in should you find yourself in Stafford for a few…read moredays, as I did. It's got a great location, smack dab in the middle of things, you're never too far from your hotel. It's charming and the rooms are much larger than I had anticipated-- big bathroom as well. Everything was very clean and tidy. Staff was warm and friendly and ready to help at a moment's notice. It is an older building, so you will encounter some sloping floors in places and there isn't any AC in the rooms which was slightly problematic during the heatwave we encountered. I didn't get under the blankets once to sleep and the one meager fan in the room was expected to do quite a bit of heavy lifting to try and keep things reasonable. Loved having a pub downstairs for coffee and libation anytime of the day. I'd definitely stay again, just hopefully during a cooler spell!

In September of 2006 I was visiting England with the purpose of attending the wedding of my friends…read moreAly and Helen. After a long train and car ride I found myself in a lovely village known as Eccleshall. The main part of the village is simply a intersection lined with small shops and homes. While I was standing there a absolutely beautiful 20's era Bentley drove by. Won't you know it was even green, my favorite color. While window shopping I came across a grand millennium clock. It had 4 faces with one pointed in each direction. It was slender and blue which made it stand out very well from the red brick buildings which lined the streets. I came to a window of what seemed to be a pet shop. In that window there was a big sign which read. 3 Chocolate Bitches, 3 Black Bitches, and 3 Black Dogs. Being American I chuckled a bit and moved on. I strolled across the street to the inn where I was staying. The George Inn is straight out of the past and very reminiscent of the Inn featured in the movie Three Weddings and a Funeral. It is a large white building with green trim. Window boxes filled with flowers hang just below the window ledges. A large sign indicated the restaurant side of this establishment. Lets go in shall we? When you step into The George you find a small reception desk where you check in and out. The staff are very friendly and extremely helpful with whatever needs you may have. Don't be afraid to ask, they don't mind where you come from, even America. Just through a doorway you will find the restaurant. I only had breakfast here but it is definitely worth a go. The full breakfast was very nice indeed. Two eggs over medium, toast, bacon, puddings, and coffee. The most civilized breakfast a mere man could ever wish for. Across from the restaurant you will find the pub. This room is from another time and if you haven't been in an old pub you will just have to see it to believe it. Tables are available for groups but I preferred sitting at the bar with my mates. Here the owner and brewer will present you with something very special. Slaters is his own label of brew and here it's whatever your pleasure since the available range is extensive. From Lager to Stout, Slater's has it all and the quality is fantastic. bring your mates and your thirst, it will be a top night guaranteed. The rooms are what are to be expected in a country inn. Nothing fancy but the comforts of home. It is very nice that my room had a window because I like some circulation while I sleep. The bed is comfortable but don't expect pillow top comfort. Their is a private bath in the room, did the shared bath thing once and it was unpleasant to say the least. There is a wardrobe for your clothes if you don't like living out of your suitcase. I have done so much traveling so I rarely unpack unless I am going to be staying in one place for a while. So if you read my review and find yourself in Eccleshall stop into The George and stay for a pint, or two, or three, or aww just forget it and check in and make a night of it then.

Spent a week at this wonderful, quirky hotel in Stafford. Medieval building, excellent food,…read morecomfortable rooms, family-like staff. I cannot recommend it more highly!

Needing a place to stay after a show I decided to book here. Conveniently located in town and with…read morea nice old feel to it. We waited for some time to be checked in but the gent was friendly enough. The room itself was clean, the bed comfy and all the usual amenities like tea & coffee, hairdryer, towel heated rack, tv etc. The shower looked puny but packed a punch too! Anyway here is where it loses its stars..first the double bed was actually two singles squished together so it dipped in the middle making spooning uncomfortable..the breakfast itself didn't look to be of a high standard for the money and most annoyingly we were not made aware of any construction work. After a late Saturday night the last thing I wanted was to have industrial machinery acting as my alarm clock at 8am. When we tried to check out there was no one there to complain to so we chucked our key into the pile. Overall the room was comfy but it lacked a good service..food and the unexpected noise..

Really enjoyed our meal at the crown! Very generous with the portions. The service was incredible…read moreand the staff were so pleasant! I would recommend either the margarita pizza or the pork roast. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

We were really surprised by this place when we stayed here. From the outside it looked fantastic,…read morewith its low roof, and authentic black and white beams. Inside was still traditionally maintained but looked a little tired. The food in the italian restaurant next door was really tasty and surprisingly reasonably priced. The main bar area was quiet for a monday night, but there was a pianist in the corner and the atmosphere was really cosy, not to mention a good range of real ales that the barman informed me were all local. The room we stayed in was clean and tidy and the staff were all excellent, couldn't have asked for more.

As a regular visitor to the lion I can honestly say that I cannot fault it. Food and choice on menu…read moreis top class and staff are excellent. Nice atmosphere and good value in comparison with similar type venues. Never stayed in the accommodation but may give it a try next time to save getting a cab.

Don't think I have ever bothered reviewing a hotel before. I only ever stay at them if it is for…read morebusiness travel and in most instances all i want is a comfortable bed and a desk. This hotel is right off the M6 and M6 toll so convenient access to get out of Cannock. The breakie is just up my street, simple English breakfast, only complaint the sausages being a bit over cooked and the fried egg could definitely be bigger. The scrambled eggs suck. Anyway the only reason i am writing this review was I wanted to stay occupied while another page loaded up because the INTERNET SUCKS!!!! Its 1230am and I have had to come to the lobby to get slightly better internet and it is still at a snail pace. Okay 3 minutes later page has loaded and I can finally get on with some work and some emails to explain my missed deadlines. Thank 'dial up phone line internet' which is surely what must be running here!

Stayed for two nights to break up a trip North and it turned out to be a great decision. The hotel…read moregrounds are beautiful, with a small lake, nice buildings and ducks and swans everywhere. We had great weather and the opportunity to sit outside (they have a nice garden area inside the building with the rooms) was fantastic. Also, the pub has tables by the pond and great to get a drink, we even had dinner, next to the water with the ducks walking among the tables. Rooms are comfortable but not exceptional. Service is friendly. Despite the beautiful grounds, the walking trails near the hotel, including along a channel, are underwhelming. I was also not that impressed with the nearby towns but the RAF Museum, 30 mins away, is worth an afternoon.

I've been here on many occasion now. Just being a short drive, or a pleasant walk along the canal…read morefrom my parental home means I've enjoyed most sorts of occasion here. A prom in highschool, a wedding last year, and endless dinners and lunches. The staff are always marvellous, and the food is always great. The bar is extremely dark, which is always a huge shock, but particularly on days like Saturday where the sun was so bright! I was feeling a little fragile and not particularly hungry after a breakfast treat in stafford with a wonderful friend, so plumped for something light. I fancied the duck salad, and was told it was off the menu, I said I would leave it, as everything else seemed quite heavy or dairy Laiden. It turned out a couple of minutes later- the only thing they didn't have was the peanuts, due to a severe allergy guest that day (why they didn't say that to begin with, I don't know) but it was wonderful, the dick wasn't too fatty, and fell off the bone wonderfully. Everything intermingled beautifully, giving you a different taste every time you took a bite. I do recommend this place, most certainly- but I will say- do double check fine print if you are having your wedding here! My uncle fell into the pudding trap last summer- so be careful!

I think this hotel is ideally stuated near the town centre so there is always plenty to do, it has…read morea little chef, burger king and petrol station on the same site but this never causes any disruption. thw town centre offers cafes, resturants and pubs so there is always something to do when you stay here, its also only a few miles from cannock if you wanted more choice of shops and things to do but personally i think rugely has plenty to offer

I have stayed here a number of times now, as I have some family in the Rugeley area…read more Facilities (on site): - Little Chef - Petrol station - Burger King - Town centre a couple mins walk away - Car park - Vending machines in reception Facilities (room): - Tea/coffee facilities in room - Tv in room - Ensuite facilities - Breakfast brought to room (order and pay at reception) I have found this a reasonably enjoyable place, you certainly get a goodnights sleep and you never hear anything from other guests. The staff are friendly and happy to bring you extra blankets, pillows, and tea/coffee facilities if you need them! I would recommend this Travelodge to anyone needing a place to stay for the night in the Rugeley area.