Premier Inn Coventry City Centre (Earlsdon Park) hotel
A stately-building budget stay near the cathedral
About this hotel
This Premier Inn occupies a stately period building in the Earlsdon Park area, giving it a slightly different character from the chain's other Coventry properties despite the same predictable room standard inside. It sits within a short taxi ride of Coventry Cathedral and the wider cathedral quarter, making it a reasonable base for families splitting their trip between The Wave and the city's sights rather than staying purely park-focused. The on-site restaurant and bar cover dinner without needing to drive back into town after a long day, and complimentary Wi-Fi keeps everyone connected between pool sessions. Breakfast is available for an extra charge at check-in or booking, and the period building's public rooms give the stay a bit more character than a purpose-built block.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bar and restaurant
- Accessible rooms
- Kid-friendly
Our take
This suits budget-conscious families who want a Premier Inn's reliability with a slightly more distinctive building than the ring-road alternatives, and who're happy with a drive to The Wave rather than a walk. It's less suited to families wanting free parking guaranteed, since that isn't confirmed at this particular property the way it is at the ring-road Premier Inn.
- ✓Book breakfast in advance if you want it, since the on-site rate is higher than pre-booking online.
- ✓Ask about parking availability and cost when booking, since it isn't automatically included at this city-centre location.
- ✓Reserve family rooms early for school holidays, as this property's period building means fewer rooms than a purpose-built chain hotel.
Why we love it
- Distinctive period building
- On-site restaurant and bar
- Near Coventry Cathedral
- Reliable chain standard
Why guests love itWe booked this one on price mostly, expecting a standard budget room, and were pleasantly surprised by the character of the building itself compared with the more generic Premier Inn properties we've stayed at elsewhere. The drive to The Wave each day was straightforward, and having Coventry Cathedral within easy reach meant our non-park day had somewhere obvious to go without much planning.