Located in the heart of the city, The Rugby Hotel is a haven of comfort and convenience. Start your day with breakfast, connect with free WiFi, and unwind at the bar or restaurant. With helpful staff on hand and amenities like luggage storage and meeting rooms nearby attractions are within reach.
Newbold Quarry Country Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Hillmorton Vale - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Draycote Water Country Park - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Coventry (CVT) - 26 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 42 min drive
Rugby (XRU-Rugby Train Station) - 18 min walk
Rugby Station - 18 min walk
Long Buckby Station - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Merchant's Inn - 2 min walk
Papa Johns Pizza - 3 min walk
Costa Coffee - 2 min walk
Caffè Nero - 2 min walk
The Windmill Inn - 2 min walk
About this property
The Rugby Hotel
Enjoy your visit to Rugby with a stay at The Rugby Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Sheep Street Chophouse, which serves British cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Italian
At a glance
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Hotel size
36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 590 ft (GBP 5 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Sheep Street Chophouse - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 5 per day (590 ft away)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club
Also known as
Rugby Hotel
The Rugby Hotel Hotel
The Rugby Hotel Rugby
The Rugby Hotel Hotel Rugby
Frequently asked questions
Does The Rugby Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Rugby Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Rugby Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rugby Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Rugby Hotel?
Yes, Sheep Street Chophouse offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Rugby Hotel like?
The Rugby Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Rugby School and 15 minutes' walk from Hospital of St Cross.
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The Rugby Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2025
Great hotel
We only stayed overnight, staff were friendly and room was good . Convenient for our use.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Great centrally located hotel
Good hotel - walkable in the town center - no Aircon and it gets hot in the summer. Nice places to eat nearby. Quaint and lovely.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 20, 2025
Receptionist was amazing room was very cozy but nice.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Comfortable and cosy
Comfortable and cosy hotel - perfect for a weekend in town
Sunil
Sunil, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2024
Great place to stay
Gilbert III
Gilbert III, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2025
acceptable stay.
Acceptable stay. friendly staff. Room basic but fine. Corridors tired. Fit for our needs. will stay again for family get together. limited food for meals, did not have breakfast which was offered.
Judi
Judi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2025
Clean room, excellent friendly service
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2025
Staff welcoming and helpful.
Rex
Rex, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
Great hotel
Great location clean and comfortable lovely shower will definitely stay again good value for money
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2024
Very nice hotel in a great location
Jiacheng
Jiacheng, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 11, 2024
Nice old style hotel, helpful staff and good location. Parking instructions a little confusing but overall a great place to stay.
karren
karren, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 21, 2025
Staff really nice but can be difficult to get their attention. Mould on my room ceiling with no window that would stay open on a hot week with someone that has asthma. Also couldn’t fit in the shower
Tyvon
Tyvon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
Lovely old hotel nice and quiet very clean, bedrooms beautiful hotel under renovation, staff go up and beyond to help you , very peaceful place to stay
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
We will be back!
We stay in Rugby a couple of times a year and have always used the Travel Lodge. I am so glad that I decided to switch things up. This was probably THE most comfortable bed I have ever stayed in. Staff were lovely and the room suited our needs. Rooms are clean, tidy and look quite new however, as others have mentioned, they can get quite warm, so consider this if you're someone thats gets hot at night anyway. The hallways/carpet could use modernising to improve the overall look, but this is just cosmetic. We will defintely be back here again. Xx
Jacqui
Jacqui, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Park in Asda for THE RUGBY HOTEL
Wonderful hotel with outstanding staff and rooms who are efficient polite and customer-focused. Point of reference: if arriving after dark, park in Asda car park as close to The Prince of Wales as possible. Walk through to the pedestrianised road and hotel is 1 min walk on right. £5 for 24hr parking payable in HOTEL!
James
James, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 12, 2025
It was great unfortunately there was no heating in the room and I couldn’t get a meal because there was a wedding reception in there
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
Newly refurbed, central location, good service
Recently refurbished, but not complete ... smart TVs not yet connected properly, for example.
Done up to a nice standard, but a few minor snagging and design issues.
There was quite a bit of street noise outside my room, but it was comfortable and the staff were very friendly and attentive.
Phil
Phil, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 15, 2024
Awesome hotel
Lovely hotel in the mist of being refurbished it will be lovely when finished the bed was so comfortable
Staff was most accommodating with was a real plus
Would defiantly recommend the breakfast
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 5, 2025
Area was quite run down. So many shops closed down. Booked in to find that i had to park in ASDA car park and pay for parking when it clearly states that the hotel has onsite parking and that its free.
Staff were ok but for a 3star hotel you would expect a uniform and some professionalism.
Property is old but nice.
They have room services and do food amd drink but we didn't sample it so cant comment.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 28, 2025
Beautiful bathroom but no heating in the bedroom, had to get an electric heater from reception, window sill crumbling away and window needs replaced, also had a power cut in the morning which meant we couldn’t shower in the newly renovated bathroom which was beautiful
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 27, 2025
Nightmare !
Terrible experience.. Went for dinner same person doing everything inc cooking dinner Dinner was a joke. Not the staffs fault she was lefy to do everything it was embarrassing for her. Came to me for a lighter to light cooker! The Electric went in he night,
I had to shower and make-up in the dark could not use my hair appliance so had to go to a very important meeting disheveled, No, coffee or hot drink could have gone to the local coffee shop and taken away, the rest of the town all had electric, it was in the center of the town there was a costa 3 mins walk away.. No formal apology NOTHING! Unbelievable !
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2024
The receptionist was friendly and helpful. The hotel was centrally located but the room was too hot.
Cameron
Cameron, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 17, 2024
Looks like it has had a recent refurbishment and the room was quite good however it was difficult to check in and even though it had a very large smart TV I could not make the cast function work. I also was not expecting an additional charge of £5 for parking
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 11, 2024
Rubbish
Was called just as I arrived and told no room for me !!!!
Booked and paid for
Jon
Jon, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 30, 2024
Avoid for a while
This hotel should close until the refurbishment has been completed.
Hazards everywhere.
Builder accessed my room while I was showering.
This hotel is very tired. Dog barking in the night…
Perfectly placed in what is now a run down town