Honestly? It’s for people who get annoyed by anonymous corporate lobbies and identical rooms. If you’re a solo traveller, a couple on a low-key weekend, or even a student visiting for an interview, you’ll fit right in. Families with toddlers might struggle—there’s no lift, and the stairs are narrow. But for everyone else? This place is a little gem that punches above its weight.
PREMIER INN NOTTINGHAM CITY CENTRE (GOLDSMITH STREET) HOTEL $53 ($̶6̶9̶
And yes, you’ll hear the occasional siren or drunk student at 2am—it’s a city centre, after all. But the double glazing is surprisingly good, and the peaceful courtyard—with its mismatched chairs and fairy lights—makes up for any street noise. One evening, I sat out there with a book and only looked up to watch a pigeon try to steal a chip from a nearby table. That’s the vibe. Unpretentious, alive, and just a little bit absurd.
The Bottom Line (Because You Want It)
If you’re after a sterile business hotel with a gym and a loyalty card, go somewhere else. But if you want a room that feels like a real home, with a location that lets you stumble from your doorstep to a pub or gallery in five minutes, book the Goldsmith Street Hotel. You won’t regret it—unless you forget to ask Leo for that curry place. Don’t make that mistake.
Oh, and one last thing: the cat in the courtyard? Her name is Mabel. She’s not on the payroll, but she’s essentially the hotel mascot. If you see her, give her a chin scratch. She’s earned it, just like the biscuits.
