Premier Inn Banbury - M40 J11

I haven’t tried the restaurant on either visit, so I can’t comment on the food. The location works perfectly for me as a halfway stop when driving between my home in Gr Manchester and my son and his family in Poole for Christmas. At 71, especially around midwinter, the long drive feels like too much in one go. I’ve booked a third floor superior room both times, and it’s worth every penny in my opinion. The rooms and bathrooms have been excellent, and as a coffee snob I really appreciate the Nespresso machine. There’s also a fridge stocked with two free bottles of water.

The staff were great, and even though we arrived a bit late, they greeted us with a smile. Breakfast was good, as we usually find at Premier Inn, especially when there’s a Thyme restaurant. The Banbury site is right off the M40, so it’s very convenient for anyone passing through. There’s a large EV charging station beside it, and an Esso about 10 seconds away by car for petrol or diesel. The room detail was a little disappointing this time, with tea stained cups and missing towels. It wasn’t awful, and it’s the first time we’ve had that issue in a long while. A reasonable stay overall.

Molly and Emma were so lovely and went out of their way for my family. They were very accommodating with my son’s gluten free needs. When we found the shower head was broken, staff moved us to another room quickly. We also had dinner downstairs, and the food was tasty and reasonably priced. Thank you!

We live just down the road, so this Premier Inn is really handy for me when I set off for work on Mondays and travel towards London. The rooms are a good size and kept tidy. All the staff have been really nice and helpful to my wife and me.