About Grosvenor Hotel Rugby
The Grosvenor Hotel occupies revamped period premises in a residential suburb of the Warwickshire market town of Rugby, famed as the cradle of rugby football. Highlights include free Wi-Fi throughout and complimentary parking.
Unfussy single, twin, double and family rooms with en suite bathrooms feature a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee-making equipment. Spacious executive suites are also available.
Conveniences include a 24-hour reception, garden with patio terrace, event space, ironing equipment and room service.
The smart bar serving spirits and draught beers shows live sports while the modern fusion restaurant, open for cooked breakfasts, lunch and dinner, serves contemporary cuisine with Asian influences plus Sunday roast lunches. Afternoon teas are available.
The Grosvenor Hotel is about ten minutes’ walk from the Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum in the town centre. Historic Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is about 45 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
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Suburban location a short stroll from town centre
The location of this hotel in a residential area appealed to reviewers as the railway station plus Rugby town centre amenities, shopping and dining options were all within easy walking distance or a short bus ride away. Drivers welcomed the ample free on-
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Welcoming and friendly staff
Guests frequently spoke highly of the friendly, helpful and welcoming personnel who were reportedly an asset to the hotel both on reception and in the restaurant-bar.
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Scrumptious food was served all day
Diners said they enjoyed the food at the restaurant from tasty cooked breakfasts and afternoon teas to gourmet sandwiches and a wide range of international dishes including Asian curries. There was also praise for the pleasant and modernized surroundings
Negative Reviews
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Occasional criticism of some rooms
Although many guests said their rooms were comfortable and spacious, some critics claimed certain rooms would be enhanced by further updating to address maintenance issues like dated decor, weak water pressure, dim lighting, aging furniture and draughty w
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Nuisance smells and noises
Certain rooms were exposed to occasional street noise or sounds from adjacent rooms, which caused a nuisance for several light sleepers. There were also reports of smoky smells in some areas of the hotel.
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Service hiccups reported in restaurant
There were claims that sometimes service slowed down or became a little chaotic in the restaurant during busy periods.