Located in the heart of the city, The Rugby Hotel is a haven of comfort and convenience. Start your day with breakfast, connect with free WiFi, and unwind at the bar or restaurant. With helpful staff on hand and amenities like luggage storage and meeting rooms nearby attractions are within reach.
Ashlawn Cutting Nature Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Butlin Road - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Newbold Quarry Country Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Coventry (CVT) - 26 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 42 min drive
Rugby (XRU-Rugby Train Station) - 18 min walk
Rugby Station - 18 min walk
Long Buckby Station - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Rugby Tap - 2 min walk
The Windmill Inn - 2 min walk
The Merchant's Inn - 2 min walk
Bull Rugby - 1 min walk
Papa Johns Pizza - 3 min walk
About this property
The Rugby Hotel
When visiting Rugby, The Rugby Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Sheep Street Chophouse, which serves British cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Offsite parking within 590 ft (GBP 5 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Sheep Street Chophouse - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 5 per day (590 ft away)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club
Also known as
Rugby Hotel
The Rugby Hotel Hotel
The Rugby Hotel Rugby
The Rugby Hotel Hotel Rugby
Frequently asked questions
Does The Rugby Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Rugby Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Rugby Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rugby Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Rugby Hotel?
Yes, Sheep Street Chophouse offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Rugby Hotel like?
The Rugby Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Rugby School and 15 minutes' walk from Hospital of St Cross.
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Reviews
The Rugby Hotel Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2026
All was as expected, staff were v helpful!
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2025
Lovely spot, super comfy and very fine hosts
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
Always stay here when I visit. Staff are great, rooms are new and clean, food and bar is decent.
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
Room was very clean and tidy. Staff were polite and friendly. Hotel itself was clean also
Beth
Beth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2026
Great staff. Warm, cosy rooms. Lovely refurbished bathroom. Breakfast quality and cooking could be better.
Conan
Conan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 1, 2025
The staff very friendly, the rooms were very clean
Douglas and Jennifer
Douglas and Jennifer, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 9, 2025
Staff, the very few present, were very welcoming and helpful
Old hotel in dire need of a full revamp.
Laurence
Laurence, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2025
Business trip
Friendly comfortable hotel with good standard of room and clean modern bathroom .
Simple food menu but good quality.
Staff very attentive also.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Very easy to book and check in. Staff very helpful
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2024
Very nice hotel in a great location
Jiacheng
Jiacheng, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
Good value for money
Central location, nice decor, rooms clean but small
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1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Loved this hotel and its history, set on a high street .newly refurbished. Good value
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2025
Great hotel
We only stayed overnight, staff were friendly and room was good . Convenient for our use.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
Great hotel
Great location clean and comfortable lovely shower will definitely stay again good value for money
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
The hotel staff all polite and friendly in good part of town already booked another stay at hotel
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Comfortable and cosy
Comfortable and cosy hotel - perfect for a weekend in town
Sunil
Sunil, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 23, 2025
Good location
Good location right in the town centre good value for money
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2025
Clean room, excellent friendly service
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 18, 2025
Room was clean comfortable and quiet. I slept well. There room was very small with no desk. The water was cold in the morning so I couldn't have a shower
Iain
Iain, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Great centrally located hotel
Good hotel - walkable in the town center - no Aircon and it gets hot in the summer. Nice places to eat nearby. Quaint and lovely.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 11, 2024
Nice old style hotel, helpful staff and good location. Parking instructions a little confusing but overall a great place to stay.
karren
karren, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2025
Stayed for two days, pleasant hotel, old with character. not too expensive. Enjoyable stay but in the hot weather air conditioning would have been nice.
Overall, good experience, and I've already booked another stay.
Leslie
Leslie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
Lovely old hotel nice and quiet very clean, bedrooms beautiful hotel under renovation, staff go up and beyond to help you , very peaceful place to stay
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Came for a family funeral, but have stayed here before, it’s convenient for town centre shopping.
Parking is a little frustrating as you have to park in Asda car park, so depending on what time you check in it can be a little busy, but really nice rooms, and breakfast was good.