Stroll down the boulevards... (Hotels in Milton Keynes)

Member Name: cyberem78

Product:	Hotels in Milton Keynes
Date:	29/04/09 (109 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Wide choice of hotels in the area.

Disadvantages: Some hotels difficult to reach if you have no car.

I am a frequent visitor to Milton Keynes as I attend a yearly event at the MK Cantre Shopping Mall. I have stayed in several hotels centralised around this area. I always arrive at the city by train so I will give my best account of hotel locations and other details from a non car driving perspective!

When you exit the main (Milton Keynes central) train station you are at the end of Midsummer Boulevard. You can actually see a few hotels in the near distance on the horizon - these are the Ramada Encore and Jurys Inn. These are within walking distance from the station although there is limited walkways and the journey is slightly uphill. There are underpasses as this area is a busy main road and there are also buses and taxis available from the train station which will take you in the direction of the hotels. It takes about 10-15 minutes walk to reach Jurys Inn. The Ramada is directly next door.

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Jurys Inn, Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Tel: +44(0) 1908 843700

website: http://www.jurysinns.com/

I have stayed in Jurys twice and managed to get a rate of £50 per room per night which I find very reasonable. Check direct on their website as I have found other travel firms can charge more than this. Jurys is located in a great position, very close to the Mk Shopping Centre, Xscape Centre, business district and Theatre District. There are a few bars and restaurants nearby too. The hotel has a small reception area and customer lifts although they are small. There is a breakfast area to the left of the entrance which feels private and comfortable. I found the restaurant staff to be very efficient and helpful. Rooms are clean and comfortable and are available for 3 adults and 2 children maximum. Public parking nearby - charges apply. I would recommend this hotel to anyone - from couples to families and business travellers.

Holiday Inn, 500 SAXON GATE WEST, Milton Keynes.

website for booking: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/

I have stayed at the Holiday Inn three times. It is located just right of Midsummer Boulevard, half way along, if you are heading directly away from the train station. It is the closest in location to the MK Shopping Centre mall. It is also pretty much opposite the Xscape Centre. It is a very business client orientated hotel although non business travellers are made to feel welcome too. It has a relaxing lounge and bar area. There is acess to a pool, fitness and sauna area although these are technically next door. There is also a restaurant where kids eat free although I find the atmosphere rather too adult and upper class to want to take kids there! Staff are nice and helpful although I did have problems once when I was charged twice after being given someone elses bill at checking out! This problem took much longer than it should have done to be sorted out! I would recommend this hotel to mainly business travellers. Rooms are also maximum two adults which is a bit limiting in terms of family visits. There is also a nearby Holiday Inn Express (website: http://www.hiexpress.com ) which is situated near the picturesque Willen Lake.

Novotel Hotel, Layburn court heelands, Milton keynes.

website: http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-3272-novotel-milto n-keynes/index.shtml

I stayed here in my first visit to Milton Keynes. The problem with the hotel is it's location. It is a long way away from the train station and not walkable too. I tried and ended up going through a woodland, then having to scramble up an embankment on the edge of a motorway! It is not possible to get anywhere from this hotel unless you drive or have good, and I mean very good, legs! It is actually fairly close to the city centre if you have a vehicle and is situated set back from the edge of a main road. The hotel is half an hour away from Silverstone Grand Prix circuit and about ten minutes drive to the MK shopping centre and entertainment hub. The hotel is actually stunning to look at and has it's own private gateway and moat style protection. There is private car parking. Inside the hotel there are rooms that lead away directly from the ground floor reception. Rooms are smallish but comfortable and clean. They overlook the road and a green area. There is a good bar area but staying here without a car I felt a little isolated from the rest of the city!

Also in the city are so called budget hotel although I have found the average price to be not much less than other hotels in the area (around £45 at Travelodge and Travel Inn).

Travelodge, 199 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes

http://www.travelodge.co.uk

The travelodge is located right next to the train station between Midsummer Boulevard and Silbury. It's location by busy roadsides means some traffic noises can be heard. I find the hotel a little further away from the 'action' then I would like! The rooms are clean and have basic amenities. It is like any other Travelodge I've stayed in though and doesn't provide much more than a basic experience.

Premier Travel Inn, Secklow Gate West, Central Milton Keynes.

website: http://www.premierinn.com

Very close to the Holiday Inn and also very near to the MK Centre Shopping mall and Xscape Centre. A very popular choice with prices rising during times when key events are held in the city. It's very central location makes it a brilliant choice. It has parking available and a Beefeater restaurant. There is also another hotel at Willen Lake five to ten minutes drive away.


There are many other hotels in the area and I would advise searching on:

http://www.laterooms.com

for all choices in the area.

Summary: Wide choice of hotels in Milton Keynes, from budget to luxury.