Situated just off the M5 and 2 miles from Gloucester city centre, this Holiday Inn offers modern bedrooms, leisure facilities as well as a restaurant, a bar and free parking.
The Holiday Inn Gloucester / Cheltenham is also just 10 miles from Cheltenham and Gloucester Train Station is 5 minutes from the hotel.
Traders Restaurant prepares a hot breakfast buffet and modern brasserie cuisine. Traders Bar and Lounge has a TV with satellite sports channels serves snacks and light meals. Under-12s stay and eat free when sharing a room with their parents.
Guests can use the Spirit Health and Fitness Club for free. It is air-conditioned and has a gym, a swimming pool, a sauna and a spa.
Hotel Information
The hotel offers a restaurant specialising in contemporary British food, a bar and a health club. If you are looking for an informal dining experience you can also choose from a wide selection of dishes available via the lounge or room service menus. Enjoy complimentary access to the Spirit Health and Fitness Club, which boasts a variety of cardiovascular and resistance equipment. If your workout, is about relaxation then you will enjoy the heated indoor pool, solarium, sauna and steam room. A beauty therapist is also available for various treatments (advance bookings only).
Surrounding Area
Gloucester Docks (3.2 km / 2 miles) - the regenerated docklands area features museums, restaurants and an Antiques Centre.
National Waterways Museum (3.2 km / 2 miles) - occupying the lower floors of Llanthony Warehouse, this museum charts the history of inland waterways using artifacts, photographs, videos and interactive digital displays. Several historic craft are moored along the quayside.
Gloucester Cathedral (4 km / 2.5 miles) - having been a site of worship for over 1300 years, William the Conqueror ordered in the construction of the current building in 1089.
Transport
By Car:
From the North:
- Leave the M5 at junction 11.
- Follow signs for the A40 Gloucester.
- After 3.2 km (2 miles), approach the roundabout in the left-hand lane.
- Take the 2nd exit, signposted A417 to Cirencester.
- Follow the dual carriageway past the Virgin Active Health Club on your right.
- Go straight over the roundabout towards the C&G Plc HQ, signposted hotel and superstore, taking the 2nd exit into Barnett Way.
- Turn left into Crest Way, which leads you to the free on-site car park.
From the South:
- Leave the M5 at junction 11a.
- Follow signs for the A417 Gloucester.
- Merge with the dual carriageway (A417) after 50 metres.
- Move to the middle lane as you approach the roundabout.
- Go straight over following signs for the A417 Gloucester.
- Stay in the left lane and at the 2nd roundabout turn left into Barnett Way.
- Turn left into Crest Way which leads to the free on-site car park.
By Train:
Gloucester Station is situated 5 minutes from the hotel by taxi. Fares should cost in the region of 6.50 GBP.
By Plane:
Bristol International Airport is approximately 69.2 km (43 miles) from the hotel, and Birmingham International Airport is 96.6 km (60 miles) from the hotel.
Important
Rooms booked between the 10 and 14 March 2008 will be subject to full prepayment. Payment will be taken from the credit card provided at the time of booking.
Cancellation Terms
Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
One child under 19 years stays free of charge when using existing bedding.
There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: 17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet: Wi-fi is available in public areas and costs GBP 6.00 per hour.
Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and costs GBP 15.00 per 24 hours.
Meal Plan: Breakfast is not included, breakfast menu is available and costs vary.
Parking: Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets: Pets are not allowed.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
