🇬🇧 Slough, United Kingdom
Premier Inn
📍 76, Uxbridge Road, Slough, SL1 1SU
Your stay — Premier Inn
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The Property — Premier Inn
Premier Inn Slough is a reliable, no-nonsense base that prioritises a clean bed, decent shower and good value over character. The lobby is functional – bright, efficient, with a coffee machine and a smile from reception – and you’ll find your room exactly as expected: quiet, well-kept and designed for a solid night’s sleep. It suits business travellers catching a train, families visiting Legoland or Windsor Castle, or anyone who just wants a predictable stopover near Heathrow. There’s no restaurant but the on-site Bar Cafe does breakfast and evening meals; the real draw is the location – a short walk to Slough station and the M4.
Chronicles of Slough
Slough grew from a modest medieval settlement into a major industrial hub after the Great Western Railway arrived in 1838, and later became famous for the Slough Trading Estate, one of Europe’s largest and a symbol of post-war manufacturing. Its rapid expansion in the 20th century was powered by factories for Mars, Citroën and the iconic Horlicks factory, though many of those have now closed or moved. Architecturally the town centre is a mix of brutalist 1960s concrete and bland retail – not a beauty, but honest. Today Slough is one of the UK’s most ethnically diverse towns, with a strong South Asian community, a reviving cultural scene around the Curve theatre, and a booming tech and logistics corridor along the M4. John Betjeman’s famous poem ‘Slough’ called for it to be bombed; the town has long since shrugged off that jibe and now leans into its workaday, multicultural vitality.
Best Time to Visit
Full Slough guide →Best months
May and September – warm and pleasant, fewer crowds at Windsor Castle and Legoland, and the hotel rates stay moderate.
Peak / festival surge
July and August – school holidays drive families to Legoland and Royal Windsor; Premier Inn rates can double to £150-200 a night. Windsor Horse Show (May) and the Royal Meeting at Ascot (June) spike demand too.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and early October – still mild, major attractions less packed, and room prices drop by 30-40% compared to peak summer.
Weather & packing
Slough sits in the Thames Valley, which can be cooler and more misty than central London, even in July. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and a long-sleeve layer for evenings – you’ll need both, possibly on the same day.
Live City Briefing — Slough
- Crossrail (Elizabeth line) now runs through Slough direct to central London in 30 minutes, but engineering work is scheduled for weekends in July – check National Rail before travelling.
- Windsor Castle’s State Apartments are open as usual, but the Round Tower is closed for refurbishment until late 2026.
- Slough’s annual Mela festival (free, family-friendly) happens on 27 July 2026 at Upton Court Park – expect crowds and a vibrant South Asian food market.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Premier Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor at the rear of the building (away from Uxbridge Road). These floors are less likely to pick up street noise and are easy to reach by stairs or lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Uxbridge Road, as they will catch the most traffic noise from the A4. Also skip rooms directly adjacent to the lift lobby on any floor – the lift motor and door chimes can carry.
Best views
Limited – the rear overlooks car park and nearby residential area, but those rooms are quieter. Front rooms give a view over the A4, not worth the noise trade-off.
Quietest floors
First and second floors at the back are generally quietest. Third floor may also be okay but higher floors could be affected by roof plant or wind if the building has flat roof areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Uxbridge Road (A4) is a main arterial into Slough – expect constant traffic rumble from 6am to late evening. Emergency vehicles and buses use this road. The car park at the back can have some early-morning vehicle noise.
Insider tips
1) The hotel has a car park but spaces fill by afternoon – arrive before 3pm or park at Slough Retail Park (free after 6pm, 3-min walk). 2) Ask at check-in for a rear-facing room – they often honour requests if you mention 'quiet stay'.
- 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 — Premier Inn
Free unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests, no login constraints. Speed sufficient for streaming, typically 15-25 Mbps.
Single lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The hotel has no notable heritage quirks; it is a modern build from the 2010s.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 11:00. Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 subject to £20 fee (weekday) or £30 fee (weekend) if available.
Free luggage storage at reception during your stay on day of arrival or departure.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors. Accessible room available on ground floor. No structural limitations for wheelchairs.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: 'Queensmere Car Park' (Queensmere Rd, SL1 1LP) – pay & display, £8 for 24 hours. No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking. At check-in, a £50 incidental card hold per stay.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Jamia Masjid Ghausia (132 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: St Andrew's Methodist Church (988 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: New Testament Church of God Sanctuary of Praise (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: St Laurence Church (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Observatory Shopping Centre — 917 m · ~11 min walk
Yew Tree Road Rest Garden — 525 m · ~7 min walk
Upton Court Playground — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Tesco Pharmacy — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
RK Superstores — 413 m · ~5 min walk
Slough — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs in town for better rates; avoid currency exchange desks at Heathrow and major train stations as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Contactless cards and Apple/Google Pay are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and transport; cash is rarely needed but useful for small market stalls.
Round up the bill or leave 10-12% in restaurants if service isn't included; taxis and hotel porters get £1-2 if helpful; tipping in pubs is not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or a basic espresso from a cafe costs about £2.50-£3.00.
A sandwich or soup from a supermarket meal deal or a takeaway fish and chips costs roughly £5-£7.
A main course at a pub or casual curry house runs £10-£14.
Slough town centre has a few market stalls and van-based vendors near the bus station selling burgers, wraps, and fried chicken for £4-£6.
Asda, Tesco, and Iceland are common budget supermarkets in the SL1 area.
Peacocks and charity shops along the High Street offer affordable basics; Primark is the main budget option in the town centre.
A single bus journey on First Berkshire costs £2 (or £4.50 for a day pass); from Heathrow, the 7 bus to Slough costs about £3 and is far cheaper than the train or taxi.
1. Buy a bus day pass if making more than two trips. 2. Eat supermarket meal deals instead of cafe lunches. 3. Use discount supermarkets (Iceland, Aldi) for groceries.
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 Premier Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · Tesco Pharmacy — 1.2 km · ~14 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.
About Slough
Wikipedia ↗
Slough () is a town in Berkshire, England, in the Thames Valley, 20 miles (32 km) west of central London and 19 miles (31 km) north-east of Reading, at the intersection of the M4, M40 and M25 motorways. It is part of the historic county of Buckinghamshire. In 2021, the population of the town was 143...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Premier Inn?
Request a room on the first or second floor at the rear of the building (away from Uxbridge Road). These floors are less likely to pick up street noise and are easy to reach by stairs or lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Premier Inn?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Uxbridge Road, as they will catch the most traffic noise from the A4. Also skip rooms directly adjacent to the lift lobby on any floor – the lift motor and door chimes can carry.
Is Premier Inn noisy?
Uxbridge Road (A4) is a main arterial into Slough – expect constant traffic rumble from 6am to late evening. Emergency vehicles and buses use this road. The car park at the back can have some early-morning vehicle noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Premier Inn?
Limited – the rear overlooks car park and nearby residential area, but those rooms are quieter. Front rooms give a view over the A4, not worth the noise trade-off.
What are insider tips for staying at Premier Inn?
1) The hotel has a car park but spaces fill by afternoon – arrive before 3pm or park at Slough Retail Park (free after 6pm, 3-min walk). 2) Ask at check-in for a rear-facing room – they often honour requests if you mention 'quiet stay'.
What time is check-in at Premier Inn?
Check-in at Premier Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Premier Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests, no login constraints. Speed sufficient for streaming, typically 15-25 Mbps.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Premier Inn?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Premier Inn?
A sandwich or soup from a supermarket meal deal or a takeaway fish and chips costs roughly £5-£7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Premier Inn?
A single bus journey on First Berkshire costs £2 (or £4.50 for a day pass); from Heathrow, the 7 bus to Slough costs about £3 and is far cheaper than the train or taxi.
When is the best time to visit Slough?
May and September – warm and pleasant, fewer crowds at Windsor Castle and Legoland, and the hotel rates stay moderate.
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.