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Great Northern Hotel

Station Approach, Peterborough PE1 1QL, England
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Great Northern Hotel
Ranked #13 of 29 hotels in Peterborough
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Bourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We recently held a meeting of our club at the Carriages Lounge at which 45 members attended. Following the meeting the room was reset for dining. The operation was handled so smoothly that it was hardly noticeable. The food was excellent, which is quite remarkable since this is Peterborough! Every member of staff who looked after us were truly professional.... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I arrived at 8pm and asked for a table at the restaurant or room service. I was very tired and starving hungry. The chef had gone home, there was no food available. I complained politely but the poor front desk staff couldnt do anything about it. I got a taxi to take me into town as I had no idea... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I stayed in a really beautiful, superior room which was very spacious and comfortable. I only stayed for one night and this was my first visit to the hotel. Despite it being situated opposite the train station, I had a very good night’s sleep. My room was facing the entrance to the station which was understandably busy and noisy. As... More

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GreatNorthernHotel, General Manager at Great Northern Hotel, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Thank you for your kind review. It was good to read that you enjoyed your stay and it's great to hear that you would like to come back again and sample some more of our Hotel. We have an excellent restaurant and bar which I am sure you would enjoy. More

London, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Location is not everything, this hotel being right next to Peterborough Railway Station is the only good point I can make about it. This was once a great hotel, now it has past it's sell by date. My room was very tired, needing renovation. Yes it had a new television but that was all you could say, and even this... More

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GreatNorthernHotel, General Manager at Great Northern Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Thank you for your review. I am disappointed that you feel the only good point about our hotel is the location near the train station. When the hotel re-opened in September 2009 there were renovations made and the rooms being one of them. We take pride in cleanliness and comfort in our rooms and are very proud of the rooms... More

Cramlington
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Excellent weekend stay on the 19th April 13, breakfast well worth the £9.95, also evening meal was excellent, staff where spot on, location great for town centre. value for money Paul & Cindy Newcastle

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GreatNorthernHotel, General Manager at Great Northern Hotel, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It is a joy to know you both enjoyed your experience here at The Great Northern Hotel along with your breakfast and meal in our Restaurant. I have to agree that it is very good value for money and we do offer a good range of food. I have passed... More

Uttoxeter, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Just returned from a 2 night stay at Great Northern Hotel, really nice hotel with loads of character. Very good location for City Centre. Staff friendly and helpful. Room was very comfortable, bathroom was very large and lovely shower, loads of hot water. Did expect more noise at night as it is just across the road from the station, but... More

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GreatNorthernHotel, General Manager at Great Northern Hotel, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It is a superb hotel with a lot of character in an ideal location of Peterborough. I have passed on your kind comments to my staff. I am pleased you had an enjoyable stay along with the comfort and I look forward to seeing you again in the near future. More

Leeds, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

The Great Northern is in an excellent location if you've travelled to Peterborough by train, as it is across a narrow road from the Railway Station, and only a 10 minute walk in to the town centre. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, answering any queries I had. The hotel is an older building with some tastefully done... More

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GreatNorthernHotel, General Manager at Great Northern Hotel, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for your review. It is a beautiful hotel and located in the city centre of Peterborough making it close to amenities including the train station. Our rooms are on a "Room Only" basis to give our customers the choice to add and pay extra for breakfast. We offer a fantastic range of breakfast within the hotel which is... More

Peterborough, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

The Great Northern Hotel needs to be re-named the 'exceptional' hotel, because quite simply.....it is! Myself and my new husband had the wedding of our dreams here. The hotel is exceptionally clean and decorated to a sophisticated standard, it has a boutique feel to it. The bridal suit is stunning.....even the photographer was blown away, and he has seen a... More

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GreatNorthernHotel, General Manager at Great Northern Hotel, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for your amazing comments overall in regards to your special day. It is our policy to ensure we fulfill the needs of our guests. It gives me great pleasure to know you recognised how beautiful the hotel is and the attention to detail we provide throughout on all that we do. I feel privileged that you put your... More

Norwich, United Kingdom
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33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Station hotels often have a reputation for being drab and dreary. Nothing could be further from the truth with the Great Northern. It's 160 years old but appears to have been recently refurbished. Yes the floor boards creek and the doors are quite cluncky but the rooms are spacious with high ceilings, and windows that propertly open. There's decent sized... More

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GreatNorthernHotel, General Manager at Great Northern Hotel, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Thank you for your positive feedback and kind comments regarding the hotel. It is a beautiful hotel with fantastic features and we are pleased you thoroughly enjoyed your stay. We are in an ideal location being opposite the train station and right in the town centre, again if someone was a lighter sleeper and informed our Reception we would try... More

Liverpool
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Arrived on a Monday in March by train and its literally just over the road which was brilliant. Check in went ok but we were given a double instead of a twin room but reception changed it right away. The double room was bigger however than the twin. Met the manager who was a really friendly and welcoming man from... More

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GreatNorthernHotel, General Manager at Great Northern Hotel, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am glad you enjoyed your overall experience , however, I apologise for the Restaurant Reservation misunderstanding. We value all comments from our guests and pleased you would return to the hotel as we strive to make people's stay as enjoyable as we can. We look forward to seeing you... More

 
 
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Address: Station Approach, Peterborough PE1 1QL, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Cambridgeshire > Peterborough
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Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
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Ranked #13 of 29 hotels in Peterborough
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Iconic Victorian Railway Hotel, recently refurbished to enhance the elegance of this stunning hotel at the heart of the city centre. A warm welcome awaits. ... more   less 
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