A travel editor who paid an extra £20 for a Premier Inn Plus room found the upgrade worth the cost, thanks to a larger room, better amenities, and an upgraded bathroom, though the promised Ultimate Wi-Fi failed to impress.
Julie Delahaye, Travel Editor and Commercial Content Lead at the lifestyle outlet, booked the Premier Inn Plus room during a trip to Stirling. The upgrade cost £117 compared to £97 for a standard room, a £20 difference she considered reasonable enough to test.
Four Main Perks of the Upgrade
Delahaye identified four main benefits of the Premier Inn Plus room. First, the room felt more spacious than standard Premier Inn rooms, with ample space for the bed, an armchair and footrest, a vanity area, and a desk, plus room for suitcases even with a toddler in tow.
Second, the amenities stood out. The room included a Nespresso machine, a kettle, a selection of tea and coffee, and a mini fridge stocked with complimentary water bottles and small chocolates.
Third, the larger wardrobe and vanity area offered more practical storage. Delahaye noted that budget hotel wardrobes are often small and vanity areas can feel minimal, but this room provided plenty of space to lay out belongings and hang outfits without cramming.
Upgraded Bathroom and Wi-Fi
The fourth perk was the upgraded bathroom, which had more space for toiletries and a bathtub with a rainfall shower option. Delahaye also praised the Baylis and Harding toiletries, saying they smelled incredible and she considered buying them for home.
However, one downside was the Ultimate Wi-Fi package, included with the room and normally an extra cost with a standard room. Despite the promise of faster connections and better streaming, Delahaye noticed little difference and sometimes reverted to standard Wi-Fi when the Ultimate connection felt slow.
Is Premier Inn Plus Worth It?
Delahaye concluded that yes, the upgrade is worth it. She booked a second Premier Inn Plus room at the London Canary Wharf hotel, where the price difference was £40, steeper but still cheaper than most London hotel rooms. She noted that £40 is probably the maximum she would pay, as anything more might not justify the cost.
She added that the value depends on the trip and needs. She would book it for a weekend break, but for a full week's staycation, it would depend on the extra cost and whether the location was truly worth it.
