Unicorn Hotel

This hotel could do so much better, but seems content with being tired and massively overpriced. Awaiting us was a small Crossroads motel style room, with tatty wallpaper, cracked bathroom tiles and a damaged door frame where the wardrobe door wedged against the bathroom door frame. Yuck. And as for the cheap cash 'n' carry toiletries....hello! I have stayed in B&B accommodation, at a fraction of the cost of this place, where the toiletries were luxury brands. Now THAT was customer service. There are other hotels in the... more

We stayed at the Unicorn for a weekend break; booked direct with the hotel on a DB&B basis. The room (number 11) was spacious and very well appointed with the most fabulous shower (as we Brits know, water pressure in this country can sometimes leave a lot to be desired, but this was amazing. Had a lovely piping hot shower not long after we'd checked in on the Friday night and it certainly went a long way to sooth my tense neck and shoulders and help me get my break off to a relaxed start. The food on the menu is exquisite. The... more

We knew the location of the hotel well before we booked so were aware it's position right on the busy road running through Stow. Our experience of disruptive traffic noise was minimal. We arrived about 9pm on a Friday night having phoned ahead to let the hotel know we would be late arriving and received a warm welcome at the front desk. We were allocated room 16 which is a standard double room and by far the smallest and worst in the hotel. The hotel was fully booked and before showing us to the room the helpful gentleman manning the... more

Have just returned from 3 nights here with my elderly aunt. We both loved it. Our room was large, the bathroom was clean, the only down side was the floor not quite flat.But what do you expect from a 300 year old hotel!!! Yes it is on a main road and our window was next to the trafic lights, but you could cut the noise by closing the double window and it worked. We slept alright and during the day we were out. We enjoyed our breakfast and dinner, you can't say anything more without gushing. Everyone was very helpful and we did get our... more

I had thought that I had booked a "winner" with The Unicorn Hotel; having spent considerable time researching Cotswold hotels as we were keen to avoid problems. The hotel stands right on the corner of a very busy "A" road - traffic lights, long queues of traffic with many huge lorries thundering in all directions. It only reduces for a few hours overnight. This causes problems apart from the noise, which is horrible; the main car-park is across the main road and there is no pedestrian crossing. We narrowly dodged the racing... more

We stayed at the Unicorn over a Bank Holiday Weekend, an excellent Double room with en-suite bathroom for £140/ $250 with Dinner & Breakfast included. We just needed a base in the heart of the Cotswolds to do some travelling around, and this was perfect. Food was very good, and the Restaurant was well full by 9pm. Car Parking can be at a premium, but the Unicorn has its own Car Park just across the road, with ample room for everyone, and everything in the Town is just 5-10 minutes walk away.

We stayed at Unicorn in April 2006. The food was excellent, rooms clean and comfortable, but what made our stay so pleasant was the staff. They were all very friendly and helpful, we were made to feel very special throughout our stay, nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Having seen some reviews of hotels in the area we were a little dubious about staying anywhere nearby, however I cannot reccomend the Unicorn highly enough. The manager has a hotel to be proud of and staff who are a treasure. We will certainly be... more

My wife and I spent a few days at the Unicorn. Outside, the weather was raw, but inside a fire was taking the chill off in the first floor sitting room. I can't recall when I had a better night's sleep. The bedding was "plump", cushy, very comfortable. The Unicorn was (in my wife's words) "cozy and enjoyable." Stow-On-the-Wold itself is an enjoyable walking tour or for those with a bike. I'd stay there again in a moment. Almost like a time warp if you let your mind and senses on the loose.

I just spent the weekend at the Unicorn hotel, which was divine. We sat outside in the glorious sunshine served tea by charming and attentive staff. The breakfast was excellent - I can recommend the scrambled eggs! The rooms are characterful and clean while being well appointed and roomy. Stow itself is quite beautiful and centrally located to explore the most beautiful parts of the Cotswolds. I will have no hesitation returning to the Unicorn, next time with friends!

During a trip to London, I chose to stay at the Unicorn Hotel in Stow-on-the-Wold because of its central location to numerous Cotswold villages and its reasonable price. I was thoroughly pleased with the stay. While not 'fancy,' the hotel is clean, well suited to single travelers, couples and families alike. From the hotel, it is a very short walk to the main square of the village with its shops, etc. There is a 'pub' downstairs that seems to attract all the locals and it is a very enjoyable and lively atmosphere. From the... more