Hotel Direct Reviews 

6,735
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 152 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that booking trips is completely straightforward, supported by friendly staff members, timely email notifications, and very clear instructions throughout the entire process. Travelers deeply appreciate the well-organized packages combining comfortable hotels, convenient train journeys, and exciting show tickets seamlessly into one affordable trip. Some reviewers were not happy with communication limitations, noting occasional difficulties reaching customer support outside standard office hours or experiencing inflexible service when unexpected travel changes or issues arose during their holiday planning. A few consumers also mentioned pricing concerns, limited hotel choices, or felt that only certain aspects of their trip met expectations.

What people talk about most

Booking process

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Service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with service, highlighting brilliant accommodation options... See more

Location

Customers had positive experiences with location, expressing great satisfaction with how close the... See more

User experience

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Staff

Clients share positive opinions on staff, consistently praising their helpful, friendly, and polite demeanor.... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From start to finish this was an easy process, all sorted in one phone call. Lots of options for accomodation and the show options were great. Only thing to mention is that on the original info send... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We booked a combined hotel and rail break to London via hotel direct.co.uk. The booking process was easy to use and regular communications from Hotel Direct were timely, accurate and helpful. I teleph... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked a 2 night stay in Park Plaza Riverbank for daughters 18th birthday and watched MJ musical. Booking through Hotels Direct. Very easy and no issues at all and very informative. I will now only bo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was taken care of, our original show choice ended before our arrival date but Hotel direct made it so easy to change shows, tickets and new confirmations we're sent within minutes. Will def... See more


Company details

  1. Tour Operator
  2. Hotel
  3. Theater Company
  4. Train Ticket Agency
  5. Travel Agency

Written by the company

The only hotel agent with a Google 5 star seller rating. Customer service really differentiates HotelDirect.co.uk. From an expert UK Customer Centre (0800 633 8000) to their Arrival Assurance™; a unique check of your reservation with the hotel 48 hours prior to your arrival. Hotel Direct is a hotel breaks specialist offering hotel packages that include discount rail tickets, coach travel and theatre breaks. It's cheaper when you package.

Hotel Direct Details

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Packages are cheaper!
Hotel Direct allows you to create you own hotel break by dynamically packaging your choice of hotel with rail travel and/ or theatre tickets or attraction tickets. It's 100% flexible - choose any hotel, travel from anywhere in the UK. If you're going to London, add any West End show. And the really great news is that when you create a package, the hotel and travel prices are cheaper than when booked separately. Saving you time and money.
Arrival Assurance™
Why would you book a hotel with a company that doesn't check your booking? Only Hotel Direct checks your reservation 48 hours prior to your arrival and sends you a reminder confirmation with the names of the people at the hotel and at Hotel Direct, who re-confirmed all your reservation details. This ensures there are no unwelcome surprises at check-in and you can travel with complete peace-of-mind.
UK-based customer service centre: 0800 633 8000
Our company is 100% based in the UK. Call our friendly UK service centre for the very best hotel prices and expert advice, Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm. Calls are free on 0800 633 8000.
Up to 75% off published hotel rates
All Hotel Direct rates are discounted with up to 75% off hotels' published prices. With rail inclusive breaks you'll save up to 50% off the price of your train tickets. And when you package anything with a hotel, travel or theatre or attraction tickets, we also provide special package discounts off the hotel price. Check-out our Hidden Gems™ for exclusive offers. Hotel Direct staff are awaiting your call. They get up in the morning to find you a fantastic hotel or package deal!
Best price guarantee
Hotel Direct tracks hotels' own prices and other agency prices to ensure their rates are always the lowest available. However, in the unlikely event that you find a lower rate after booking, call Hotel Direct and they'll refund the difference.
1000s of hotel reviews
Hotel Direct has one of the biggest resources of hotel reviews and theatre reviews on the world wide web. All are genuine reviews left by Hotel Direct guests and offer a fantastic way of comparing and assessing hotels and shows.
No Card fees. No Booking fees.
All prices displayed on Hotel Direct's website are per room and include VAT and if applicable, hotel service charges. Prices are the total price for all guests. There are no Card fees, Booking fees or other hidden extras to be added.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good price and excellent service

We used Hotel Direct to book a theatre break with overnight stay (Tina the Musical + Tower Hotel). The process was easy and the cost was very reasonable compared to booking the theatre and hotel separately. A nice touch was an email from Hotel Direct shortly before our stay reconfirming arrangements with the Tower Hotel.

Hotel Direct have a justifiably high rating on TrustPilot. We shall definitely be using Hotel Direct again in the future.

31 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

The whole experience from start to finish to finish was excellent. Very informative all through and no problems. Any questions I had were quickly answered and Max was very helpful. I would recommend this company and we will be using them again in future

8 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The weekend break booked with Hotel Direct was so easy to arrange!

The weekend break booked with Hotel Direct was so easy to arrange. I booked online, and every part of the break lived up to our expectations. The hotel booking included bed & breakfast , the train was also included and the price was much better than booking separately. Hotel Direct also booked the Theatre and this was also a very easy process

2 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service

Brilliant service. Fantastic deal travelling Newcastle to London return and overnight stay in excellent hotel. An issue with the payment on account of new staff member on hotel reception was easily resolved by a quick call to Hotel Direct. Will definitely use this firm again!

29 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Very helpful, found us the right hotel and helped pick great seats at the theatre and even found us a deal with the ticket

3 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a welcoming hotel

Such a welcoming hotel, ideally situated for visiting the sights. Comfortable rooms and the added bonus of a swimming pool and sauna. Couldn't ask for more. Thanks to the staff.

23 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FANTASTIC

From the initial booking to the return journey home everything was perfect . Communication was perfect , we was kept updated well in advance of any changes.
A good variety of hotels to select your stay, and the same goes for the selection of theatre/shows.

11 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another great stay

Easy to book and great choice of hotels to stay in. Staff very helpful when realising room type was incorrect.
Having print out the theatre tickets, as suggested, problem at theatre 'checking in' as bar code not QR. Staff quickly resolved problem and had a great show.

12 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GREAT LOCATION & LOVELY STAFF

LOVELY PLACE TO STAY THE STAFF WERE VERY FRIENDLY, ROOMS WERE VERY CLEAN. IT WAS SO HOT WHEN WE WERE THERE WE NEEDED COOL AIR & THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS GREAT, SO WE HAD A GREAT NIGHTS SLEEP & THE BEDS WERE VERY COMFY TOO. ROOM WASN'T VERY BIG BUT IT WAS PERFECT FOR WHAT WE NEEDED AND ENOUGH SPACE FOR 2 PEOPLE. AREA WAS LOVELY & CALM WITH A FEW SHOPS & PLACES TO EAT.

2 June 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would use again!

The company sorted everything for us, no worries or stress as that was all taken care of. Staff really great that sorted this for us

28 June 2025
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