🇬🇧 Slough, United Kingdom
Nights Inn
📍 Ledgers Rd, Slough SL1 2QU, UK
Your stay — Nights Inn
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The Property — Nights Inn
The Nights Inn is a no-nonsense three-star hotel just off the M4, aimed squarely at business travellers and airport stopovers. The lobby feels like a functional rest stop: clean carpet, a reception desk with a computer, and a vending machine humming in the corner. Its USP is reliability and a free parking spot in a town where most hotels charge extra. Suits anyone who wants a bed and a shower between meetings or flights, not a holiday vibe.
Chronicles of Slough
Slough grew from a market village into a 20th-century industrial powerhouse, famously chronicled in John Betjeman's poem 'Slough' as a place of 'friendly bombs'. Its architectural legacy is largely mid-century factories and office blocks, including the former headquarters of Mars and O-Cedar. Today, Slough is one of Britain's most ethnically diverse towns, with a strong South Asian population that shapes its food scene and cultural calendar. The town centre is a mix of concrete shopping precincts and Victorian terraces, with the Thames Path and Burnham Beeches offering green escapes nearby.
Best Time to Visit
Full Slough guide →Best months
June to August: warmest weather (20-25°C), long daylight hours, and manageable crowds as Slough isn't a tourist hotspot. Perfect for walking the Thames Path or visiting Windsor Castle without peak-season Disney-level queues.
Peak / festival surge
Peak is December (Christmas markets in nearby Windsor) and May (Slough Mela, a large South Asian festival). Hotel prices can jump 30-50% during the Mela weekend; book a month ahead. No single month overwhelms the town, but chain hotels fill fast during Ascot week (mid-June).
Budget shoulder season
April-May and September-October: mild temperatures (12-18°C), fewer business travellers, and hotel rates often drop 20% from summer highs. Spring blossom in local parks is a bonus.
Weather & packing
Slough's weather is famously changeable — you can get a sunny morning and a drizzle by lunch. Pack a light waterproof jacket and layers, even in June; a short-sleeve shirt under a sweater covers most conditions.
Live City Briefing — Slough
- The Slough to Heathrow bus service (Route 7) has been upgraded to electric vehicles, running every 20 minutes with contactless payment (June 2026).
- New direct rail timetable from Slough to Paddington starts June 2026 — trains now depart every 7 minutes during peak hours, cutting travel time to 18 minutes.
- Slough's high street pedestrianisation project is ongoing; expect temporary diversions near the Queensmere Shopping Centre through summer 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Nights Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the car park (rear side). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Wellington Street and the lift usage is minimal on these floors. The rear aspect gives quieter sleep than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing Wellington Street – noise from traffic, delivery vans, and the nearby bus stops will be intrusive. Also avoid rooms near the lift on any floor (typically ends of corridors) – the lift is audible and serves all floors.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms (over the car park and beyond) offer a view of open sky and a few trees. Front-facing rooms look onto Wellington Street – a busy road with shops and bus stops, so no scenic value.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are quietest: no ground-floor footfall or lobby noise, and less impact from the parking area.
🔊 Noise notes
Wellington Street is a main commercial road with buses, taxis, and passing traffic from early morning until night. There are bus stops right outside. The hotel's own car park is small and may cause car door/boot noise especially on the ground floor.
Insider tips
1. For the cheapest parking, use The Centre car park (Wellington Street) at £8 for 24 hours – book online in advance. 2. The lift is small; if you have heavy luggage, request a room close to the lift on your floor (but not opposite it) to save walking through narrow corridors.
- 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 — Nights Inn
Free, standard speed (approx. 10 Mbps), no login – just select the network.
Lift serves all guest floors (no stairs-only sections).
No complimentary digital newsstand; no physical papers. No notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available at reception. Late check-out until 12:00 costs £10 (subject to availability).
Free storage behind reception desk during your stay.
Step-free access at main entrance, but no automatic door. Lift to all floors. Narrow corridors in older wing – wheelchair users may find it tight.
On-site car park: £10 per night (limited spaces). Nearest public car park: The Centre (Wellington Street) – £8 for 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking. A £50 card hold taken at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Our Lady Immaculate & St. Ethelbert (126 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Slough Baptist (275 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St Mary's Church (509 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: New Testament Church of God Sanctuary of Praise (629 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Queensmere — 362 m · ~5 min walk
Salt Hill Parkour Park — 818 m · ~10 min walk
Farrer Theatre — 2.6 km · ~33 min walk
Salt Hill Play Area — 979 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 448 m · ~6 min walk
Tesco Pharmacy — 404 m · ~5 min walk
Malinka — 67 m · ~1 min walk
Wellington Street — 140 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or Post Office for best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at airports or train stations—they mark up badly.
Contactless debit/credit cards widely accepted, including on buses and in small shops; Apple Pay and Google Pay common; cash still needed for a few market stalls and very small independents.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fare or leave 10% in restaurants if service is good; bar staff and hotel porters not usually tipped.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a chain café or local bakery costs around £2.50–£3.00.
A meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) from a supermarket or a Greggs sausage roll with coffee runs about £4–£5.
Fish and chips from a standard chippy or a pub main (e.g. burger) costs roughly £10–£12.
Slough town centre has a weekday market and a few food stalls near the bus station offering budget eats like fried chicken, curry, and wraps.
Tesco, Asda, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets; Iceland is good for frozen basics.
Primark and Matalan in the Queensmere Shopping Centre are the cheap high-street options; the market also sells basic clothing.
A single bus journey within Slough is about £2, or get a day rider for about £4.50; from Heathrow, take the RailAir express coach direct to Slough for around £11.
1) Avoid eating on the high street near the station—walk 5 minutes for better-value takeaways. 2) Buy a network Railcard if you're taking the train to London more than once. 3) Shop at Lidl or Asda for groceries instead of Tesco Express which is noticeably pricier.
Good to know — Slough
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Slough, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Nights Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 448 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Tesco Pharmacy — 404 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →London Paddington → Slough Railway Station
💡 Off-peak day return is £12—buy via Trainline or Oyster app. From Slough station, the hotel is a 10-min taxi ride (about £6) or a 25-min walk along Stoke Poges Lane.
Slough Railway Station → London Paddington
💡 Buy an off-peak return online to save 40%; the fast trains skip all intermediate stops.
Heathrow Airport → Slough Railway Station
💡 Buy an off-peak return if you're heading back same day—costs about the same as two singles. The station is a 10-minute walk from Nights Inn.
Slough Station (10-min walk from Moxy) → London Paddington
💡 Tap your contactless card or phone on the yellow reader at the station – same price as buying a ticket but no queuing. The Elizabeth Line runs fast, direct trains; avoid the GWR ones that stop at every station, they add 10 minutes.
Heathrow Airport (Terminals 2 & 3) → Slough Railway Station
💡 Buy a Heathrow Express ticket only to Hayes & Harlington, then buy a separate off-peak return to Slough—cuts cost to under £15 total. Change platforms at Hayes.
Heathrow Airport (Terminals 2&3) → Slough Railway Station
💡 Buy a return ticket online for £20, which is cheaper than two singles. From Slough station, AJ Lodge is a 15-minute walk or a £5 taxi.
London Paddington → Slough Railway Station
💡 Buy an off-peak day return for £18. Avoid the 08:15 express — it skips Slough.
London Victoria → Slough town centre
💡 Get an online ticket via the Green Line app for £8—much cheaper than buying on board. The bus drops you at the Parade, a 10-minute walk to Nights Inn.
Slough Bus Station → Baylis House (Stoke Poges Lane stop)
💡 Tap contactless on the reader—single fares cap at £2 in Slough zone. Get off at the Stoke Poges Church stop; Baylis House is a 3-min walk south.
Slough Bus Station → AJ Lodge (near Upton Court Park)
💡 Use contactless on the bus; the driver doesn't give change. Get off at the 'Upton Court' stop, then walk 3 minutes north.
Moxy Slough (stop on William Street) → Slough Town Centre (Queensmere Centre)
💡 This bus is handy for getting to the main shopping area or the bus station, but for anything beyond the town centre, it's quicker to walk – Slough is compact. Real-time tracking on the 'First Bus' app is reliable.
Slough High Street → Windsor Town Centre
💡 Use a contactless bank card for the tap-in tap-out fare – it caps at £4.90 daily, cheaper than a paper return.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Nights Inn?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the car park (rear side). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Wellington Street and the lift usage is minimal on these floors. The rear aspect gives quieter sleep than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Nights Inn?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing Wellington Street – noise from traffic, delivery vans, and the nearby bus stops will be intrusive. Also avoid rooms near the lift on any floor (typically ends of corridors) – the lift is audible and serves all floors.
Is Nights Inn noisy?
Wellington Street is a main commercial road with buses, taxis, and passing traffic from early morning until night. There are bus stops right outside. The hotel's own car park is small and may cause car door/boot noise especially on the ground floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Nights Inn?
Rear-facing rooms (over the car park and beyond) offer a view of open sky and a few trees. Front-facing rooms look onto Wellington Street – a busy road with shops and bus stops, so no scenic value.
What are insider tips for staying at Nights Inn?
1. For the cheapest parking, use The Centre car park (Wellington Street) at £8 for 24 hours – book online in advance. 2. The lift is small; if you have heavy luggage, request a room close to the lift on your floor (but not opposite it) to save walking through narrow corridors.
What time is check-in at Nights Inn?
Check-in at Nights Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Nights Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free, standard speed (approx. 10 Mbps), no login – just select the network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Nights Inn?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Nights Inn?
A meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) from a supermarket or a Greggs sausage roll with coffee runs about £4–£5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Nights Inn?
A single bus journey within Slough is about £2, or get a day rider for about £4.50; from Heathrow, take the RailAir express coach direct to Slough for around £11.
When is the best time to visit Slough?
June to August: warmest weather (20-25°C), long daylight hours, and manageable crowds as Slough isn't a tourist hotspot. Perfect for walking the Thames Path or visiting Windsor Castle without peak-season Disney-level queues.
Top Attractions in Slough
💡 Check the noticeboard inside for free lunchtime concerts or history talks held monthly.
💡 The church is usually open weekday afternoons, but lock up if no one's about. Best to call ahead to confirm access.
💡 The café does a cheap slice of cake and tea for under £3.
💡 Don't miss the temporary exhibition space – it often features work by local artists that isn't advertised elsewhere.
💡 Ask the warden for the key to the tower if you want the view over the town. Open during daylight hours but services may close it temporarily.
💡 Visit during a weekday midday when it's usually quiet. The nearby Slough cemetery has war graves worth a brief look.
💡 Check the noticeboard for free lunchtime concerts or open days; the tower has a good view when open.
💡 The church holds free lunchtime recitals on the first Tuesday of each month.