Gainsborough House Hotel offers a peaceful retreat near West Midland Safari Park. Relax in the garden or dine at the on-site restaurant serving local cuisine all day. Enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi and a business center for staying connected.
Located in Kidderminster, Gainsborough House Hotel is in the suburbs and near a train station. Elgar Birthplace Museum and Severn Valley Railway Kidderminster Station are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bewdley Pines Golf Club and Kidderminster Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Aggborough Stadium, or consider a night out at Regent Centre. Visit our Kidderminster travel guide
Bewdley Hill, Kidderminster, England, DY11 6BS
What's nearby
West Midland Safari Park
2 min drive - 1.7 km
Kidderminster Street Market
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Elgar Birthplace Museum
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Kidderminster Railway Museum
3 min drive - 2.3 km
Severn Valley Railway Kidderminster Station
3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Kidderminster Station
3 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
56 min drive
Restaurants
Sainsbury's Café
17 min walk
McDonald's
14 min walk
The Bear And Wolf
3 min drive
Golden Wok
12 min walk
Slim Chickens
3 min drive
About this property
Gainsborough House Hotel
Hotel near West Midland Safari Park
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Gainsborough House Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a business centre.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-in and a 24-hour front desk
A banquet hall, free newspapers and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Gainsborough House Hotel have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
Full breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
A bar/lounge
Free daily manager's reception
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Conference centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-width doorways
More
1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Georgian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per stay
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per stay
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gainsborough House Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Gainsborough House Hotel?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gainsborough House Hotel on 29 Mar 2026 start from ฿1,363, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Gainsborough House Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Gainsborough House Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Gainsborough House Hotel?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Gainsborough House Hotel located?
Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kidderminster Street Market and West Midland Safari Park. Elgar Birthplace Museum and Severn Valley Railway Kidderminster Station are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Gainsborough House Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.4
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.2
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 244 reviews
10 - Excellent
79
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 244 reviews
8 - Good
95
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 244 reviews
6 - Okay
44
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 244 reviews
4 - Poor
20
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 244 reviews
2 - Terrible
6
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Lewis
8 Dec 2025
Room was lovely, staff was really friendly ,really felt welcome
Lewis
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Lynne
8 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. They were so accommodating for whatever we asked for.
Nice clean room, and a lovely comfy bed. Local to Kidderminster town centre, and also to Bewdley centre. an Ideal location for West Mids safari park too. All are within a 10 minute drive from hotel. I Would definitely stay there again if I’m ever in that area.
Lynne
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Alex
15 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
WiFi wasn’t working for entire stay. Staff member told me it had been down and would be fixed in 2 hours but wasn’t. Room was freezing, heating didn’t work. Staff brought me an electric heater but this struggled to warm the room. Sheets were coarse and uncomfortable. Room was extremely noisy. Made 2 noise complaints about a neighbouring room. Staff came and spoke to them but noise did not stop. Walls were paper thin. Got very poor sleep, and did not feel I got value for my money. Staff were very pleasant though so they are a credit to the hotel.
I strongly do not recommend staying at this hotel. It is nothing like the photos suggest, and the reality is a far cry from what’s promised. The photos on the website are outdated and show the hotel as it was before it was closed and later repurposed by the UK Home Office to house asylum seekers. It appears the property was recently bought, but no renovations have been made. The entire hotel feels worn down, dated, and in desperate need of major refurbishment.
The rooms and common areas are a far cry from the sleek, modern aesthetic promised in the images. There’s no sign of a bar or restaurant, despite both being advertised. Instead, you're left with a tired, almost abandoned feel, which makes it hard to believe any real investment has been made in maintaining the place.
Breakfast was another disappointment. It was extremely basic—just hard-boiled eggs and baked beans served hot, along with a small selection of cereals and pastries. Certainly not the fresh, varied spread one would expect at a hotel of any standard. Overall, the experience left a lot to be desired.
In short, I’d advise looking elsewhere for your stay. It’s clear this hotel has not kept up with its promises or its facilities, and it’s unlikely you’ll find the comfort or quality you’re hoping for here.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
John
16 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not a very good night's sleep
The reception staff was welcoming when we arrived . The main problem I had was the Aircon when in use was very noisy and when turned off kept making a water like noise the whole night until roughly 0730am. Also when the Aircon was off the room was very cold and the duvet was extremely thin !
The hotel did not offer breakfast although it advertises nice big breakfast, rooms were not cleaned and arico was making it impossible to sleep. Not a hotel I will ever visit again....
The was standard size very nice and clean staff were also very good some reason restaurants were close not evening meals people can have,there is plenty of parking space people can park who staying in the hotel for free.
We stayed at this hotel because we were going to the safari the next day, and it’s so close and easy lovely hotel
Heather
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
4/10 Poor
Lynda
15 Nov 2021
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Week-end break
This was our wedding venue 33 years ago and we stayed this weekend to visit friends and family.
The hotel looks tired and dreary and unfortunately no ambience. The rooms were clean but in need of some TLC. I used a Tesco voucher and I’m not sure I’d be happy with the £92 price tag if I was paying.
No breakfast being served or evening meals as the hotel was too quiet to bring in chefs and waiting in staff. This we fully understood as we run our own pub and B and B, but it would have been good to know when booking from hotels.com.
We were welcomed warmly and with just one person running the hotel a great job was done. We hope this venue can power through the difficult times and return to its former popularity and glory. We wish you all the best
Arrived in room to find it smelly and smelling of smoke. I opened the window to vent and left it open and all was fine. However I later discovered why the room smelt. When we returned later the room stank again this was because we were above the smoking shelter which everyone used until 2,30 in the morning. Do not book a room at the front of the hotel and take earplugs if you do. The manager in the morning was sympathetic but I had paid the day before so he was blowing smoke you know where. Convenience great but beware if they have a function on
Staying 2 evenings you would think that they would clean the room and provide clean towels This was not the case. Also had to go up three flights of stairs as the keycard was not working 3 times on arrival.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
6/10 Okay
John
9 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff did what they could to help but numbers seemed to be thin - it looks as though the hotel has struggled with the recent downturn. The furniture and bathroom fittings were all all very good - but there was no restaurant and no atmosphere, and the staff did their best in the circumstances.
John
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
6/10 Okay
Oliver
1 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property clean and I slept well, Staff following Covid guidence for the most part.
However... The internet is dreadful- can't watch youtube, Netflix etc because its so slow- and first thing in the morning (6am) there was no hot water for a shower.
Nice Hotel. There was no Restaurant or food at the Hotel during our stay but we were provided with a list of good places to eat both Breakfast and Evening meals. The ones we tried were very good
We had a nice weekend. The kitchen extraction was a little annoying and the windows in the restaurant annex needed a clean. Nice and friendly staff we would go back
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
4/10 Poor
Bruce
24 Aug 2021
Liked: Staff & service
Room not really cleaned properly lack of control of noisemakers particularly children late at night
Very poor breakfast
Mostly good, but restaurant for evening meal closed, no advance warning.
Ian
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
1 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were pleasant and efficient, rooms were pretty basic and missing the little touches that have been found in other hotel stays elsewhere across the UK but for a one night stay didn't affect things too much.
In the family room the sofa bed was quite creaky and you could feel the springs & bars through the thin topper. Moved to the bed half way though the night squeezing in with the rest of the family which was much better.
The biggest shame was the attitude of some guests on our floor who at 1am loudly returned to their rooms speaking loudly without any concern for sleeping guests. Guests leaving early the next morning also couldn't respect the rest of those around them allowing the room doors to slam shut just before 7am. Not the hotels fault but a umfortunate all the same.
The worst hotel stay I've ever had. No food, or room service. Drink service only.. £3.50 each time. No help, service or anything. The hairdryer didnt work, the iron didnt work. Over all hygiene was dire, the room smelled damp. Beetles and spiders in the bathroom. No replenishment for the 5ml of shower gel between two when it was used on day one. Room cleaning consisted of removing the bin, didnt make the bed, or make any effort to make it look appealing. Key card for the door continually broken so standing in the hallway for 10 mins each time we tried to get into the room. The doors slammed all night long. No comfort what so ever, wouldn't recommend anybody to stay there, even the beetles gave up in the end
We were staying at Kidderminster for my sisiters Funeral.Not the best of weather,cold and wet.Heating could have been better.Water was only warm not warm enough for a shower.Hotel was nice but empty.