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Premier Inn Romford Central (Mercury Gardens) hotel

3.9-star budget hotel in Romford with en suite rooms, free parking, on-site pub/restaurant, and LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere. Near Romford station and Lodge Farm Park.

Mercury Gardens, Romford RM1 3EN, United Kingdom View on map
7.8/10
Good Based on 1003 recent guest reviews
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort and convenience near Romford station

Recent visitors highlight clean, freshly renovated rooms, friendly and helpful staff, and practical amenities such as free parking. The hotel offers easy access to transport links and the city centre, making it suitable for short stays. Some mixed feedback on on-site dining and room temperature management appears.

Guests often praise

  • Clean, well-maintained and freshly renovated rooms with comfortable beds
  • Friendly, attentive, and helpful reception staff who enhance the stay experience
  • Free on-site parking appreciated by guests with vehicles
  • Quiet atmosphere inside rooms, conducive to restful sleep
  • Convenient location just a short walk from Romford train and Elizabeth Line stations

Worth knowing

  • On-site Beefeater pub/restaurant guests found food average and sometimes understaffed
  • Room service requires a request and is not automatically provided, which some guests found inconvenient
  • Some rooms may get warm; fans are available on request
  • Parts of the hotel may still be undergoing refurbishment
  • Internet issues were reported sporadically but do not appear to be widespread

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travellers seeking simple, clean accommodation near transport hubs
  • Visitors arriving by car who benefit from free parking facilities
  • Guests attending events or visiting nearby parks and city centre attractions
  • LGBTQ+ friendly travellers looking for an inclusive environment
  • Short stays or overnight trips requiring convenient access to London transport links
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About this property

Welcome to Premier Inn Romford Central (Mercury Gardens) hotel

Premier Inn Romford Central (Mercury Gardens) is a contemporary budget hotel situated in a modern building surrounded by trees, offering convenient access to Romford train station just a six-minute walk away. The location also provides a short ten-minute stroll to Lodge Farm Park, making it a practical choice for visitors wanting to explore the area. Free onsite parking adds to the convenience for guests arriving by car.

The property features en suite rooms designed to provide a clean and comfortable stay, with a straightforward, functional style typical of the Premier Inn brand. Guests have noted the rooms as freshly renovated and quiet, with helpful and friendly staff enhancing the experience. Although some comments reflect mixed experiences regarding on-site services—such as the need to request room service—overall, the hotel meets expectations for a 3-star budget option.

Facilities include an on-site pub and restaurant operated under the Beefeater brand, allowing guests to enjoy meals without leaving the premises. The hotel is also LGBTQ+ friendly, welcoming a diverse range of travellers. Check-in is from 3 pm, with check-out at noon, accommodating typical travel schedules.

Nearby attractions extend beyond Romford, with London landmarks such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and the National Maritime Museum reachable by public transport. Several airports, including Heathrow and London Stansted, are easily accessible by car or transit. This setting suits visitors seeking affordable accommodation close to public transport links and local amenities, including dining and park spaces.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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Ciprian Apr 19, 2026
10

The rooms are clean and look freshly renovated. Good car park. I highly recommend. 8-minute walk to the tube station.

DL
Dean Levy Mar 27, 2026
10

Bianca and Juliana at Reception. r really nice people. and r very good at their jobs. And the hotel is clean. and I got a lovely nights sleep. So no complaints from me.many thanks mr levy

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Xena-Marie Horn Mar 16, 2026
8.0

Stayed here from Sunday to Saturday, originally booked due to the free car park and then decided against driving. Anyways it’s very close to the city centre and the tube station (Elizabeth Line) which we used everyday. The room was a standard premier inn, reasonably clean, and decently priced. The first Premier Inn I have been to where you need to request room service, which I wish was mentioned in check in as we would’ve had it everyday due to showering daily! (And I’ve been to quiet a few around the country) The room was unbelievably hot and the fan just made it like a fan oven! I don’t know if it’s what the hotel building is made from? Or it sits on top of a hot springs Other than that the staff were friendly on the reception! We didn’t eat at the beefeater but there’s an entrance door from inside the hotel for easy access!

PP
Phil P Feb 28, 2026
10

Had to stay out of necessity. My flat flooded. I must say this is far the best Premier Inn I have stayed at. Big shout out to Sarah on reception, couldn't be more helpful and attentive. You should be proud to have someone like her at front desk.

SD
Shabz Drago Feb 21, 2026
10

Booked to stay over night after attending a wedding. The booking in was easy, iron and ironing board were provided for us, room was spacious for a twin and quiet, it did get a bit hot but a floor fan was provided. The sleep was pretty decent and the way little to no noise other than the people on the room beside us. We would definitely stay here again when needed.

TB
Trudi Bradley Jan 10, 2026
8.0

23 of us stayed last night for my son’s birthday. Was very nervous about this hotel having read the previous reviews but it was fine, some of us were in the building away from the main hotel and that was ok. The main building had lots of refurb going on but the people from our party that stayed there had no issues either. Clean, quiet and no smells detected. Internet was down on our arrival so couldn’t check in but the staff managed to do it on their phones as we were wet and cold from doing it’s a knockout and could see we really needed to change and shower.

DR
David Robson Jan 05, 2026
8.0

Hotel was lovely and staff were amazing got a meal deal with the room. The beefeater next door was clearly understaffed with the young lad telling every table that they had lost 4 members of staff in weeks and would be better to close the place whilst mimeing shooting himself. Food was ok nothing special. Think I'll give the meal deal a miss next time

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Gary Morris Jan 01, 2026
10

Very comfortable & very clean room,as always with Premier Inn. Really friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend. Thank you .

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Premier Inn Romford Central (Mercury Gardens) hotel

Romford, United Kingdom

In a modern building surrounded by trees, this budget hotel is a 6-minute walk from Romford train station and a 10-minute walk from Lodge Farm Park.

  • Romford 7 min Walk
  • Upminster 1 hr 20 Walk
  • Western Road (Stop QQ) 2 min Walk
  • Heathrow Airport 1 hr 20 Car · 1 hr 13 Transit
  • London Gatwick Airport 1 hr 5 Car · 1 hr 49 Transit
  • London Stansted Airport 46 min Car · 1 hr 38 Transit
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