With a stay at Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns in Nottingham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kingfisher Wharf and Lowdham Library. .This inn is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from University of Nottingham.
Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers. This Nottingham inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns has a restaurant on site.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Electric car charging station on site
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 8.25 per person
1 restaurant
1 bar
Things to do
Playground
Family friendly
Playground
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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Iron/ironing board (on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 8.25 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Unicorn Hotel Marston's Inns Gunthorpe
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Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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I have stayed at two Marston Inns before and this one was different! The rooms are very old, well decorated but had not been properly cleaned. There were large cobwebs on my ceiling that had obviously been there for a long time. The staff are very friendly and seem to be rather obsessed about reviews. The food was rather overcooked and dry and the service, especially at breakfast was very slow. The location is superb.
I stayed at The Unicorn with my 6 year old daughter for 2 midweek nights in August. The staff were amazing, especially Jackie and Hannah. The evening meal was great value and the continental breakfast was delicious!
The bed was the most comfortable I think I've ever slept on.
The building itself does need a little tidying up. The seals on the shower were a little grubby and some of the paintwork and carpets in the rooms were looking tired. The bar and food areas were lovely though.
We had no problems getting our electric car charged and the little climbing frame in the beer garden round the back kept my little one entertained for ages.
We were pleased with our stay. We only stayed for a night. The food was nice, the bar/restaurant was busy but we still got our food reasonably fast. The view was beautiful. Shame we had no time to walk around. It was easy to find and there was plenty of parking.
Firstly, the beds were incredibly comfortable and I had the best nights sleep! Unfortunately the hotel itself is in need of some repair and maintenance so it looks very tired and dated. The place was very busy but only had 3 staff which meant a long wait for drinks and food. The area in which the hotel is situated was beautiful and the canal stunning.
Caroline
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
2/10 Terrible
Stuart
30 June 2024
Stuart
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Kris
29 June 2024
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Welcoming staff and good food.
Nice stay at the Unicorn. Food was tasty.
The bathroom wasnt the cleanest- hairs in the bath!
The staff were very welcoming and friendly.
The place could do with a revamp- starting to look tired.
Have stayed in The Unicorn many times in the past and have been very satisfied however this particular room lacked in a few small things.
One side of the double bed did not have any surface to place personal items such as watch, phone and wallet or cash etc. Because of the exceptional large bed there was not enough room for a bedside cabinet on that side but maybe a small shelf would be handy.
Also one side of the bed had a light switch but it didn’t appear to do anything, I would have expected it to switch off the main light (the only light in the room) instead of having to use the main wall switch on the other side of the room and stumble back to the bed in the dark.
That same side of the bed had a just one single socket but it was not a standard 13amp socket but a round pin one which was unusable leaving the room a little short on useable wall sockets.
Just these small negatives, if sorted, would improve the stay immensely. Having said that we will gladly be back again to enjoy the fabulous riverside location and friendly staff.
As at 18 May 2024 this hotel has a 4 star rating and an 8 guest score on Expedia. Because of that rating I paid a very high tariff for the quality of accommodation actually provided. This hotel has 2 star accommodation. My room didn't even have a bedside lamp.
Somehow the star system has been gamed here.
Good sized room and the bed was huge. The rooms are above the bar area which was fine as its wasn't too noisy. The car parking is easy as there is loads of space. I used this location as it was a short drive to the Water Sports Centre in Nottingham. the kitchens close about 8:30 ish so if you are late back for food I can recommend the Indian about 100mtrs down the road.
All in all a nice location for a few days away
We've stayed before - same problem as last time. It was cold and the heating was only put on after some persistence from us. The staff here do not have control of the heating so it is hard for them to respond to a reasonable request for warmth