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Great Northern Hotel

3.0 of 5
Station Approach, Peterborough PE1 1QL, England
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Great Northern Hotel
Ranked #15 of 28 hotels in Peterborough
3.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
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Higham, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2012 NEW

I visited this hotel for a work meeting. We arrived in the evening for dinner and drinks followed by our meeting the next day. The food was really good and drinks reasonably priced. Location of the hotel is excellent, opposite the train station and walking distance to the shops. The room was spacious, comfortable, spotlessley clean and had lovely toiletries!... More

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London, United Kingdom
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

We were starting a sponsored bike ride from Peterborough station so decided to stay here the night before. The staff were helpful in finding a place to store the bikes overnight and in the morning when about 15 other people arrived for the ride, they didn't seem to mind that we all took over the breakfast room. There is also... More

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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
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The hotel is in an excellent location next to the railway station, which makes it really handy for getting about and crashing out after a long train journey. Upon arrival at 8.45pm on a Friday, I was very disappointed to find the restaurant closed and no other cold or hot food options available in the bar, where there's a sign... More

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England
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

Checked into the hotel which looks like something out an Agatha Christie novel. Reception was good and very friendly. Room was very cold, the window being left open by housekeeping didn't help. The radiator obviously wasn't working either. I rang to reception for assistance, none came, Rang again this time somebody arrived with an oil filled radiator ( something told... More

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Surrey
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012
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Feels as if managed by staff who have a genuine interest in the hotel's success. Unfailingly competent and friendly in a way corporate hotels rarely manage to achieve. A pleasant, faded splendour restaurant with a better than average menu erratically delivered. Quality probably varies depending on the chef on duty. Rooms satisfy their purpose and are surprisingly quiet although the... More

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Lincolnshire, England
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Very good service on arrival from reception, efficient and friendly. Room very average. Dark wood isn't helped by poor lighting. Only one bedside lamp in double room, no dressing table just 2 units for storage (one storing an empty wine bottle from previous occupants). Linen clean and crisp and very comfortable bed. Small bathroom with no bath but 2 shower... More

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Tempe, Arizona
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

I've read some of the very poor ratings some of the reviewers gave the Great Northern and we must have been at two different hotels ( but surprisingly both were opposite the Peterborough RR station and both are called the Great Northern). My sister and I both enjoyed our short stay there last November and particularly appreciated its location across... More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 via mobile

Went to round table ball last night and just wanted to say we had a great time. Staff were very friendly and efficient even with all the snow and very late night. Would definitely go back. Night duty manager was very helpful with all the last minute taxis request!

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2011
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i just had a xmas dinner at great northern hotel.the hotel looked really good but the food wasnt up to standards.hard roast potatoes.turkey was very dry..Will not go there again ...

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2011

We would like to thank the Great Northern Hotel team for a fantastic christmas party. My colleagues and I had our Christmas party at the hotel and the food we was served was lovely, the meat melted in your mouth, the sprouts were a little bit firm but other than that we thoroughly enjoyed the food. The decorations within the... More

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Station Approach, Peterborough PE1 1QL, England
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