Draycote Water Country Park - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
Coombe Abbey Country Park - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
Coventry Building Society Arena - 19 min drive - 25.6 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
Hotel size
36 rooms
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Offsite parking within 590 ft (GBP 5 per day)
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.
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.
The Rugby Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2024
Dinah
Dinah, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
13 Oct 2024
Details
Room was small but clean and ok to stay for one day, but unfortunately the bed lights weren't working. View from the window was for the very ugly and dirty roof.
Breakfast, quite expensive for what we received. The only warm option is English breakfast but they were missing mushrooms (which we were not informed before ordering), fried egg was broken and looked more like an omlet.. no coffee express, but missing option of a warm milk. There was noone available to ask a question or even talk with.
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
Lovely, well run, historic & characterful hotel
This was a last minute booking, when our AirBnB apartment turned out to be a disaster. The hotel accommodated us at short notice and it turned out to be terrific. It was centrally located, clean, warm, and well maintained. The staff were welcoming and helpful. We only stayed the one night, but would definitely return if we had occasion to visit Rugby again.
Maqbool
Maqbool, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Bernard
Bernard, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
11 Sep 2024
Rubbish
Was called just as I arrived and told no room for me !!!!
Booked and paid for
Jon
Jon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
28 Jun 2024
The Hotel was fine. The directions for the car park were not good: the satnav postcode tried to take me into the carpark through the bollards & it was not clear how to drive round to the real entrance. I stopped the car and walked onto Sheep St to ask at the Hotel, but it was labelled 'The Horseshoe'! When I got inside, there was no-one at reception so I dialled the number from the phone on the desk & a mobile phone on charge on the shelf started ringing! Another guest explained to me how to get into the carpark, which I managed to do. On re-arrival I again had difficulty checking in. The room was comfortable & the check-out was fine!
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
7 Jun 2024
Staff very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was good value. Difficult to find initially as not clearly signed. Should let visitors know upon booking that they should park in the Asda carpark.
Heath
Heath, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
30 May 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
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
26 May 2024
Fabulous staff . Have a little patience , it will
The staff were the best , super friendly and eager to please . The hotel is under reconstruction so there are the odd blips . I had a small single room which will be great when renovated . They had redesigned the bathroom which looked good but a few design flaws 1. The steep bend in the sink faucet did not accommodate trying to fill the tea kettle full , you had to fill the cup three times then tip it into the kettle to fill it , 2. The spare toilet roll holder is down to the left of the commode and the paper roll gets absolutely soaked from the water spray of the open shower . Maybe these two things need corrected before all the bathrooms are reconditioned if you wish to save £ on toilet paper and kettle grumblings from guests . Cheers . Oh the glass window in 201 is cracked , sure it’s up for replacement. Did I mention the employees did everything to make your stay comfortable and were friendly and professional. I hope you keep them post refurbishment.
NIGEL
NIGEL, 3-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
24 May 2024
Very pleasant stay, though hot!
Staff was delightful. Bathroom was amazing, although it could use something non-slip in the shower. It could use a hook or 2 in the bathroom. No air conditioning and very hot with only a tiny fan. Staff more than made up for this. They were wonderful.
David
David, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2024
In the centre of town so plenty to do and convenient cheap parking
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
2 May 2024
Cheap, very central. Walls paper thin, broken night sleep due to noisy neighbours. Phone in room but could not be connected to wall.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
15 Apr 2024
blair
blair, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
5 Apr 2024
The receptionist was friendly and helpful. The hotel was centrally located but the room was too hot.
Cameron
Cameron, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
19 Mar 2024
T v not working in the hotel. Parking a challenge , but such lovely staff…
Howard
Howard, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
18 Mar 2024
The room I assigned had a very strong smell of paint fumes that would have made me sick had I stayed. I turned on the tap in the bathroom and brown water came out. I explained this to the receptionist (who was very friendly and helpful) and asked for another room. He didn't have any so he kindly refunded my booking and found me another hotel nearby. I generally stay in budget hotels and hostels. I do not expect luxury - just basic facilities. But this is the first time I have been confronted with a room that was clearly not fit for human habitation.
DavId
DavId, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
15 Mar 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
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Feb 2024
Claire
Claire, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor
1 Oct 2023
Totally unacceptable behaviour and response from the staff on trying to check in.
Donald
Donald, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Jun 2021
The hotel was spot on for being right in the heart of the town . Beds were fantastic ,the staff couldnt be more helpfull
We we definitely be returning
Well done
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Sep 2020
Basic but comfortable and low cost.Basic but comfortable and low cost.