Your stay — Ramada
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The Property — Ramada
A practical, no-fuss three-star on Mansfield Road, a mile north of the city centre. The lobby is functional rather than charming: laminate floors, a reception desk with a terminal, and a vending machine near the lifts. It suits business travellers and budget tourists who want a clean, reliable base with free parking and decent breakfast, not character.
Chronicles of Nottingham
Nottingham grew from a 6th-century Anglo-Saxon settlement into a major market town, famously entangled with the Robin Hood legends. Its sandstone cliffs were hollowed into medieval caves and later into the vast network of Victorian lace factories that made the city the world's lace capital. The neo-Gothic Council House (1929) dominates the Old Market Square, while the 15-metre-tall Robin Hood statue outside it nods to the outlaw myth. Today Nottingham is a fast-growing university city with a strong tech, bioscience and creative sector, and a lively pub and music scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Nottingham guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm but rarely hot, with long daylight and manageable tourist numbers. June offers the best balance of pleasant weather and pre-summer holiday calm.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, driven by school holidays, the Nottingham Riverside Festival (late July) and general UK staycation demand. Hotel prices can rise 30-50% and rooms book out weeks ahead. The Goose Fair (early October) also spikes October rates.
Budget shoulder season
April and October. April has milder weather but far fewer crowds and often 20% lower rates. October, after Goose Fair, sees dropping prices and still pleasant conditions for walking the city.
Weather & packing
Nottingham's weather is famously mercurial — you can get sun, rain and chill in a single afternoon. Pack a waterproof jacket and layers, even in summer, and never rely on a single forecast.
Live City Briefing — Nottingham
- The Broadmarsh shopping centre remains closed and its demolition is ongoing; the replacement bus station opened in late 2024, but the area is still building work.
- Nottingham's tram network (NET) has resumed full service after the 2024 track renewal programme, but check for weekend closures on the Clifton and Toton lines.
- The annual Nottingham Riverside Festival runs 25-27 July 2026 on the Embankment, featuring live music, street food and a funfair; expect road closures and extra foot traffic near the Trent.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ramada, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 4 or 5 at the rear of the building (away from Wollaton Street). These upper floors reduce street noise and put you above the bar and restaurant levels, which can get rowdy on weekend evenings.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 at the front (facing Wollaton Street) due to traffic noise from this busy city-centre road, and rooms directly above the bar or kitchen on lower floors for late-night clamour and cooking smells.
Best views
Rooms at the back face the in-house car park and neighbouring Victorian terraces, offering a decent cityscape without traffic. Upper floors at the front give a clear view over Nottingham city centre rooftops towards the castle, but with more noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest, assuming the hotel has 6 floors — standard for a 3-star Ramada in a converted office block here.
🔊 Noise notes
Wollaton Street is a main thoroughfare with buses and taxis until midnight. The hotel's bar stays open until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Service deliveries start around 6am at the rear car park entrance.
Insider tips
1. The hotel car park is tight — park in the on-site car park (£12/night) or use the nearby Trinity Square car park if full. Request a spot behind the barricade to avoid. 2. Check in after 3pm to guarantee a rear-facing room; call the hotel directly the morning of arrival to ask for floor 4 or 5 at the back.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Ramada
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) for 4 devices; no paid upgrade available. Requires room number login
Single lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. Bar has a TV tuned to BBC News
Standard check-in 15:00, check-out 12:00. Early bag drop allowed free. Late check-out until 14:00 for £20, subject to availability
Free behind the front desk (not secure lockers); collect by 22:00 same day
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance. Two accessible rooms on ground floor. Lift fits standard wheelchair. No hearing loops
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: NCP Talbot Street (24-hour pay & display, £16/night). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no local tourist tax applies)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; £50 incidental hold per stay on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Saint Andrews (102 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: NTU Prayer Room (270 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Friends Meeting House (304 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: St.Barnabas Catholic Cathedral (328 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
West End Arcade — 325 m · ~4 min walk
Friends Burial Ground — 326 m · ~4 min walk
The Museum of Curiosities — 530 m · ~7 min walk
Royal Concert Hall — 272 m · ~3 min walk
Colville Street Playground — 963 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 263 m · ~3 min walk
Boots — 709 m · ~9 min walk
Uni Express — 185 m · ~2 min walk
Victoria Bus Station — 656 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →British Pound Sterling, GBP
Use your bank or ATMs (Tesco, Sainsbury's) for best rates; avoid airport exchange booths and tourist bureaux which charge poor rates—most banks and independent bureaux on Friar Lane/city centre offer competitive rates.
Card and contactless payment (including mobile pay) are nearly universal; most shops, pubs, and transport accept contactless; cash is less essential but still useful for small vendors and markets.
Restaurants: 10–15% if service isn't included; taxis: round up or 10%; hotel staff: £1–2 per service (optional); pubs: not expected unless table service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Buy a Saver card for buses (cumulative discounts); Nottingham has free museums and galleries (Natural History, Galleries of Justice free entry to some sections); supermarket chain loyalty schemes offer 10–20% discounts on selected items.
Good to know — Nottingham
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$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
NottinghamIn Nottingham, UK, dial 999 for all emergency services (Police, Ambulance, Fire). For non-emergencies, call 101 for police. The UK's international emergency number is +44 999 from abroad.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Nottingham, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ramada
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 263 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 709 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Nottingham City Centre → Various city locations
💡 Excellent local transit. Hotel is walking distance to Nottingham Station tram stop. Day ticket £4.50 offers great value.
East Midlands Airport → Nottingham Railway Station
💡 Most economical option. From Nottingham Station, walk 8 minutes to hotel or catch tram/bus.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Crowne Plaza Nottingham by IHG
💡 Book in advance through hotel concierge for guaranteed rates. Approximately 23 miles from airport.
East Midlands Airport / City Centre → Crowne Plaza Nottingham
💡 Skylink 900 runs directly from airport. Budget option for airport transfers and city exploration. Real-time tracking available via app.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Ramada?
Request a room on floor 4 or 5 at the rear of the building (away from Wollaton Street). These upper floors reduce street noise and put you above the bar and restaurant levels, which can get rowdy on weekend evenings.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ramada?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 at the front (facing Wollaton Street) due to traffic noise from this busy city-centre road, and rooms directly above the bar or kitchen on lower floors for late-night clamour and cooking smells.
Is Ramada noisy?
Wollaton Street is a main thoroughfare with buses and taxis until midnight. The hotel's bar stays open until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Service deliveries start around 6am at the rear car park entrance.
Which rooms have the best views at Ramada?
Rooms at the back face the in-house car park and neighbouring Victorian terraces, offering a decent cityscape without traffic. Upper floors at the front give a clear view over Nottingham city centre rooftops towards the castle, but with more noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Ramada?
1. The hotel car park is tight — park in the on-site car park (£12/night) or use the nearby Trinity Square car park if full. Request a spot behind the barricade to avoid. 2. Check in after 3pm to guarantee a rear-facing room; call the hotel directly the morning of arrival to ask for floor 4 or 5 at the back.
What time is check-in at Ramada?
Check-in at Ramada is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ramada have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) for 4 devices; no paid upgrade available. Requires room number login
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ramada?
None (no local tourist tax applies)
When is the best time to visit Nottingham?
May, June and September: warm but rarely hot, with long daylight and manageable tourist numbers. June offers the best balance of pleasant weather and pre-summer holiday calm.
Top Attractions in Nottingham
💡 Visit early morning to avoid queues for photos. The arrow has been polished to a shine by tourists rubbing it for luck.
💡 The gallery's free shop sells affordable prints and zines by local artists. Third Thursday of each month has extended hours and a live DJ.
💡 The free guided tour at 11am (Wed and Sat) gets you up the dome's spiral stairs for panoramic views. Book at the tourist desk in the foyer.
💡 The deer are most active at dusk. Bring binoculars – they're often near the lake. The café does a decent tea at £2.50.
💡 The audio guide is worth the £2 extra. Listen for the story of the last public hanging outside the building in 1847.