Premier Inn Stoke-On-Trent (Hanley) hotel
A no-fuss Hanley base with free parking built in
About this hotel
This Premier Inn sits in Hanley, a short public-transport ride from the Potteries Museum and a few minutes' walk from Hanley Brewers Fayre for an easy dinner. Free parking makes it a straightforward choice for a family driving up for a Water World weekend, and the rooms themselves are streamlined and consistent rather than characterful, which is exactly what a one or two-night slides trip usually needs. Toddlers get a simple, familiar layout to settle into after a car journey; older kids and teens won't find much to entertain them at the hotel itself, but that's not really the point of a budget stopover like this one. The relaxed restaurant on site covers a low-effort evening meal, closing out a day of flumes without anyone needing to go far.
- Free parking
- 3-star budget rooms
- On-site restaurant
- Air conditioning
Our take
This suits a family who wants a reliable, affordable Hanley base for a Water World weekend and doesn't need much beyond a clean room and free parking. It's not the pick if proximity to the water park itself or a kitchenette for a longer stay matters more than location and price.
- ✓Book early for half-term weekends, this is one of the more popular budget rooms in Hanley for a Water World trip.
- ✓Confirm free parking at booking since it's a key part of the value here, especially if you're driving up from outside Staffordshire.
- ✓Budget separately for breakfast, it's a paid add-on rather than included in the room rate.
Why we love it
- Free parking included as standard
- Short hop to the Potteries Museum
- Restaurant on site for an easy evening
- Consistent, no-surprises budget layout
Why guests love itWe picked this one mainly for the free parking and it did the job for a two-night Water World trip. The room was small but clean, nothing fancy, and the walk to Hanley Brewers Fayre for dinner meant we didn't have to think much about evening plans. Not a hotel to linger in, but it got us in and out for the price we wanted.