Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel

I'm writing this review from the perspective of having attended a work event at the hotel. The hotel itself, and the facilities we were in, are very well appointed - the standard that you'd expect from a hotel of this stature. The conference space however did not lend itself well to the screen based presentations around which the event was based. When you can't see half of the presentation because there's a speaker's podium in front of the screen there's a big problem. There's no scope to lift the screen because the ceiling is too low. How much of this is down to the hotel and how much to my organisation understanding the limitations and just going with it anyway I'm not sure. Finally, the catering, and I was disappointed here. It was difficult to find the description of the food on the labels amongst the reasons why I shouldn't eat it (allergy information) and in my opinion it had been cooked for too long. Can't complain about the sweets though - they were really good. In summary, a lovely place and no doubt perfect for the right sort of event, but it would be worth taking a look first to make sure it's right for what you're planning.
3 7 years ago (05-10-2017)

It's a really nice hotel and the rooms are good. The staff are very friendly and helpful and they are really child friendly. The food is also really good here
4 7 years ago (21-10-2017)

Lovely hotel in beautiful location, but hotel desk staff could be a little more welcoming (and seem happy to be working there). Door room cards annoyingly seem to stop working everyday and need rescanning at front desk, previous guests clothes left in room and not moved by cleaner, plus the complementary water bottles opened and half empty when we arrived (still not replaced). All minor things but nonetheless the small details that make you want to go back to a hotel.
4 7 years ago (24-08-2017)

Room was great, no lift with a 14month old and on the top floor was a chore. Beautiful surroundings and room service was very good.
3 7 years ago (16-10-2017)

Very peaceful and quiet. Perched atop a hill Out in the sticks with beautiful views and a river running through the lower elevation of the property. The rooms are cozy, clean and of a reasonable size and price. Courteous service from staff and fresh towels delivered daily. The in house restaurant has a good selection of well priced and prepared food along with a wordy wine list. Beware, they have no lift but they do have staircase assists up to the first floor.
4 8 years ago (04-03-2017)