Best Hotels in Stoke on Trent
Stoke on Trent is a group of towns rather than a single centre, so the first decision is which one to stay in. This guide covers how to choose and how to arrive quietly.
One city, several towns
Stoke on Trent grew from separate towns, among them Burslem, Hanley, Tunstall, Fenton, Longton and Stoke itself, and they still feel distinct from one another. No single street is the obvious place to stay, so decide which town suits the evening you have in mind and then look at hotels there. Distances are short by car, but a bus between two of the towns can take longer than you would expect.
Stoke on Trent grew from separate towns, among them Burslem, Hanley, Tunstall, Fenton, Longton and Stoke itself, and they still feel distinct from one another.
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Hanley as the practical base
Hanley is the main shopping and commercial centre and has the widest choice of places to stay and eat, as well as the main bus station. For most visitors it is the simplest base. If you are coming by train, remember that the railway station is in Stoke rather than Hanley, so allow for a short taxi or bus journey before a late arrival.
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Somewhere to book a room or a table for the evening, in Stoke on Trent itself.
Book somewhere first, then see who is free this evening.
Quieter choices away from the centre
Outside Hanley, the smaller towns and the edges of the area offer quieter places to stay, often with their own car parks and little foot traffic past the door. That suits a guest who would rather not be seen coming and going. The trade off is that you will usually need a car or a taxi, and evening buses can be sparse.
Outside Hanley, the smaller towns and the edges of the area offer quieter places to stay, often with their own car parks and little foot traffic past the door.
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What to look for before you book
Read the check in details first. A reception staffed through the evening, a side or rear entrance, a lift rather than a long public corridor and a room on a quiet upper floor all make an arrival calmer. Ask for a room away from the lift and the stairwell. If you are expecting a visitor, read the hotel's own guest policy beforehand so there are no surprises at the desk.
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Distances between the towns
Because the towns run into one another, a hotel in one can be closer to an evening in another than its address suggests. Look at a map rather than the postal town, and ask the hotel how long a taxi to your destination usually takes. Newcastle under Lyme, a neighbouring town with its own centre, is close enough to consider if Hanley is full. Parking is generally simpler here than in larger cities, which counts in favour of the quieter towns.
Because the towns run into one another, a hotel in one can be closer to an evening in another than its address suggests.
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Booking and arriving
Book directly or through a site you trust, pay by card in your own name and keep the confirmation on your phone. Arrive in daylight if you can, park close to the entrance and send a friend the address and the time you expect to be back. Travel light and check out without lingering at reception.
This site and its listings are for adults aged 18 and over, and this guide is written on that basis.
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on the evening you want. Hanley has the widest choice and the main bus station, while the smaller towns are quieter and often easier to park in. Pick the town first, then compare places to stay there.
No. The station is in Stoke, a short taxi or bus journey from Hanley, so plan the last part of your trip before you travel.
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