We stayed at Colwick Hall Hotel in Nottingham while attending a nearby wedding, as the bride and groom were staying there too. We first booked a “Luxury Suite” (£122) for the wedding night, but later added a night before; only a “Signature Suite” (£131) was left. We asked via email if we could keep the same room should a cancellation arise, but never received a reply.
Arrival & First Impressions:
The building is a striking historic property with a lovely approach, though the large blue “hotel” sign detracts from the grandeur. Inside, décor feels inconsistent—cow-print chairs alongside baroque and regency pieces—and generally tired.
Night One – Signature Suite (Mozart):
A huge room with a spacious bathroom and claw-foot tub. Unfortunately, mismatched modern fittings, dated carpet, and uneven flooring made it feel neglected. Cleanliness was the biggest issue: filthy robes, mould in the shower with weak pressure, and sealed windows leaving the room stifling. Breakfast (£16pp) was also disappointing—bland, low quality, and understaffed.
Night Two – Luxury Suite (Beethoven):
This was worse. The room was unclean: thick dust on furniture and hairdryer, dirty pillow, hairs on the bed, and multiple spiders. The floor felt damp, and though the bathroom was better, the shower was again mouldy. Having been at the wedding all day, we didn’t complain, but the state of the room was unacceptable and we checked out early.
Overall:
At best it feels tired, at worst unhygienic.
