Stay at The Grafton Rooms in Northampton, offering free Wi-Fi, parking, and pet-friendly rooms. Close to Northampton train station and local attractions.
Guests appreciate the friendly service, comfortable beds, and convenient location near Northampton train station. While the rooms show some wear and basic facilities meet needs, value for money and practicality are commonly noted.
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Located at 2 Grafton Street in Northampton, The Grafton Rooms is a relaxed, no-frills hotel offering straightforward accommodation suited for visitors seeking simple comfort. The property provides complimentary Wi-Fi and parking on site, attracting guests who appreciate practical amenities without extra frills. Its smoke-free and pet-friendly policy adds to the convenience for a variety of travelers.
The rooms, while generally clean and functional, have been described by guests as needing some maintenance, particularly in the bathrooms. Comfortable beds and effective heating contribute to a satisfactory stay, with several reviewers noting the helpfulness and friendliness of the management. Although there is no air conditioning, restaurant, or fitness facilities, the essentials such as free Wi-Fi and parking are well covered.
Situated roughly a 10-minute walk from Northampton train station, the hotel benefits from a commercial area setting with easy access to local attractions. Notable nearby points of interest include the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, 78 Derngate, and Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park, all offering cultural and leisure activities within close reach. The location also allows relatively straightforward travel to London airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted.
Guest feedback highlights the hotel’s value for money and central position, making it suitable for budget-conscious travelers or those visiting for short stays. Some practical issues, such as the entry system and parking area organization, have been mentioned but do not significantly detract from the overall experience. The Grafton Rooms fits guests looking for basic, reliable accommodation rather than luxury or extensive services.
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It exceeded my expectations I wasn't sure what to expect after seeing it on Google maps and reading the reviews. We pulled up into a secure parking area and went up some stairs to a lovely seating area to greet us and on seeing we had a less mobile member promptly gave her a lower floor room. He was very helpful. Our rooms were clean but needed a bit of tlc but the bed was clean and very comfy. It's handy for the town centre and I would go back
Clean, reasonably priced, central, and the new business owner is lovely. Our shower was really powerful. Hotel is also very close to the esteemed Super Sausage cafeteria!
Pleasant staff, clean rooms, basic facilities but they all work and are acceptable, it's good value for the price. Some of the routines like checking out and opening the main entrance door could be communicated better and the car park is a little bit messy but these are minor issues
Cheap doesn't always have to be bad. This place has all the necessary comforts (wifi, smart TV, decent heater). No complaints at these prices, I will definitely be returning when working in the area.
+ The proprietor was very friendly when I arrived and I didn't get there till late, maybe 10:45pm. I had no issues with road noise as other people have mentioned, the windows were double glazed and kept most of the noise out even though I was facing towards the road. The bed was comfy. - The bathroom looked rough, functioned fine but really could do with a little bit of tlc. The hot water took a while to come through on the shower but got there in the end. The main thing is the window in the room into the hall (as shown in my images), a feature of a bygone era. I think the owners should block this off with anything or paint over it as the light in the hall is motion sensor activated and came on a few times when I was trying to get to sleep. Overall, fine if you're there for just a night like I was.
The price of the room was very good. I loved the reception including environment. It is close to the train station, which is great. And, I can’t stop thinking of the bed, I slept so well.
The manager is extremely friendly and always willing to engage in conversation. There is an international supermarket nearby but if you don't mind walking then town center is not far. The rooms could do with redecorating but if you only use the place to sleep then you won't really notice. My wife really liked her stay here as a result of the manager's great personality.
Small budget double,bed very comfortable.Shower room small but works..Room clean and tidy. Value for money,good size car park.
Set in a commercial area, this casual hotel is 10 minutes on foot from Northampton train station and 3 km from the gardens at Delapré Abbey.
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