Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel, Gloucester ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Bondend Lane, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL4 8ED

Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel is a 4-star Georgian country house surrounded by 12 acres of parkland, featuring scenic gardens and a picturesque lake. This dog-friendly hotel offers a range of amenities, including meeting facilities and a restaurant with outdoor dining options.

Rooms & Amenities

The hotel has 72 rooms across three floors, featuring standard double or twin rooms, three Privilege rooms, and two Superior rooms, each offering a Nespresso coffee machine, bathrobes, and newspapers. Some Superior rooms have exceptional lake views.

Dining & Outdoor Options

Dining options include Bar and Brasserie by Bowden, offering a range of menu options, including a Brasserie Menu and Chef's Menu with signature dishes. Guests can also enjoy outdoor dining in private Lakeside Pods with views of the beautiful grounds.

Meetings & Activities

Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel features six meeting rooms, with the largest accommodating up to 180 delegates, making it suitable for conferences and events. The hotel's large outdoor space is perfect for team-building activities such as archery and clay pigeon shooting.

Services & Local Area

Guests can take advantage of complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the hotel and free parking for up to 150 cars. The hotel is a short distance from Gloucester Cathedral, a historical landmark featuring magnificent fan vaulting, the earliest example in England from 1412.

“This hotel is situated in a beautifully tranquil area, perfect for unwinding while being close to the stunning Cotswolds.”view full review

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“Charming venue with delightful staff and excellent dining!” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(9.5)

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

from 07:00-11:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP17.95 per person per day.

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets allowed on request at the price of .

Year renovated:2007

Number of floors:5

Number of rooms:72

Former name

Ramada Bowden Hall

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Classic Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Shower

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Classic Family Room

Max:

2 persons

24 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Gloucester 3.4 mi

Airports

Gloucestershire (GLO) 6.7 mi

Bristol (BRS) 46.5 mi

Bus

Bus stop 2.9 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast

“The breakfast menu offered a wonderful variety, with tasty options that made each morning special.” view full review

Cozy Comfort

“The bed was incredibly comfortable and the room temperature was easily adjustable, ensuring a cozy night's sleep.” view full review

Excellent Accessibility

“The ease of access to various amenities made our stay enjoyable and stress-free.” view full review

Comfy Lounge

“The lounge area was a perfect spot to relax, featuring plush seating and a great atmosphere for enjoying a drink.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed for a fee
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Allergy-free rooms
Coffee shop
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
In-room desk
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Bath/ Shower
Hair dryer
Free toiletries
Toilet

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Bondend Lane, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL4 8ED

Map view

Bondend Lane, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL4 8ED

City landmarks

Church

Gloucester Cathedral

3.4 mi

Golf Course Way

Painswick Beacon

1.9 mi

Church

Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School

2900 ft

Elm Court

2300 ft

Birchall Memorial Institute

2800 ft

The Knapp

4200 ft

Christchurch

4300 ft

Grove Court

4400 ft

Gastrell's Farmhouse

3800 ft

Cranham

Monastery garden prinknash

2.4 mi

Little Court

4100 ft

Coopers Hill

Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake

1.6 mi

Christchurch Abbeydale

4300 ft

Gloucester Golf Club

1.4 mi

Prinknash Park

5100 ft

Church

Prinknash Abbey

1.9 mi

Prinknash Park

Prinknash Bird And Deer Park

2.1 mi

Saint Hilda's Hall

1.2 mi

Well Close Farm

1.2 mi

High Brotheridge camp

1.4 mi

Saint Peter's Grange

1.2 mi

Matson House And Attached Wall

1.4 mi

Ski Area

Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre

1.4 mi

GloucesterEngland

Barnwood Arboretum

1.8 mi

Saint Katherine

1.5 mi

Prinknash Abbey cemetery

1.3 mi

134 Curlew Rd

Saintbridge Balancing Pond

1.8 mi

Matson Baptist Church

1.3 mi

Parks

Gloucester Docks

3.2 mi

Nearby

Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School

1500 ft

Restaurants

Brasserie at Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall

900 ft

Bondend Lane

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

8.5

Location

9.5

Service

8.0

Dining

6.5

Mark

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.2/10

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The rooms were newly refurbished and had a bathtub and shower. It was great to have facilities to make a cup of tea right in the room. However, I wish there were flat sheets on the bed as an alternative to the quilt.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are newly refurbished with a bathtub & shower and offer facilities to make a cup of tea.

Service

7.0

The service was overall good, but one staff member seemed unsure about the menus. The manager handled the situation well and politely addressed the issue.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated in a very green area outside Gloucester, overlooking the lake. It's a quiet and relaxing spot in the gardens.

Dining

5.0

The dining prices were a bit high, and I had an issue with an undercooked fried egg. The cereal selection was also disappointing.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers adequate facilities for a comfortable stay.

Frederick

United Kingdom, May 2023

9.0/10

The hotel is situated in a very green area outside Gloucester, providing a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. The rooms are well-equipped and comfortable, with disabled facilities available, breakfast included, and facilities to make a cup of tea. The service was exceptionally welcoming and considerate, with lovely waiters and waitresses. The location offers beautiful gardens overlooking the lake, ideal for exploring the nearby Cotswolds. While the dining experience may be pricey if not included in the rate, the overall stay offers good value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were comfortable and well-equipped, with disabled facilities and the convenience of breakfast included and tea-making facilities.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, with a very welcoming receptionist and considerate staff, including the manager who handled a potential issue with professionalism.

Location

10.0

The hotel is located in a very green area outside Gloucester, providing a quiet and relaxing environment, ideal for exploring the Cotswolds.

Dining

8.0

The dining options may seem pricey if not included in the rate, but the service and quality of food make up for it.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers a range of facilities to ensure a comfortable stay for guests.