Holiday Inn Stoke on Trent M6, JCT.15 by IHG
Park off the M6, spa and hot tub waiting
About this hotel
Sitting right at Junction 15 of the M6, this Holiday Inn is built for families arriving by car, with free parking, an indoor pool, hot tub, spa and fitness centre all on site. It's pet-friendly too, a rare combination with the wellness amenities at this price point. The hip lounge bar and bright restaurant cover dinner without needing to drive anywhere else after a day of flumes at Water World, and the airport shuttle service, while not the main draw for most families here, signals the level of amenity on offer. Toddlers and older kids alike get a genuine hot tub to unwind in after a busy water park day, distinct from the flumes and pools they spent the afternoon in.
- Free parking
- Indoor pool and hot tub
- Pet-friendly
- Spa and fitness centre
Our take
This suits a family driving in from outside Staffordshire who wants to park once, right off the motorway, and have a hot tub and spa waiting alongside pet-friendly rooms. It's not the pick if you want to walk to Water World itself, this is a drive-to base, not a walk-to one.
- ✓Reserve hot tub or spa time ahead of a weekend stay if you want it guaranteed after a busy water park day.
- ✓Take advantage of the free parking right off Junction 15 if you're driving in from further afield.
- ✓Confirm the pet fee at booking if bringing a dog alongside the wellness amenities.
Why we love it
- Right off M6 Junction 15
- Indoor pool, hot tub and spa
- Free parking included
- Pet-friendly rooms available
Why guests love itWe drove up from further south and this made the whole arrival easy, straight off the motorway, park once, done. The hot tub after our first day at Water World was exactly what tired legs needed, and having pet-friendly rooms meant we didn't have to leave the dog behind for the trip either. We'd book it again just for that hot tub.