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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Review summary

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Looking at 152 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that booking trips is completely straightforward, supported by friendly staff members, timely email notifications, and very clear instructions throughout the entire process. Travelers deeply appreciate the well-organized packages combining comfortable hotels, convenient train journeys, and exciting show tickets seamlessly into one affordable trip. Some reviewers were not happy with communication limitations, noting occasional difficulties reaching customer support outside standard office hours or experiencing inflexible service when unexpected travel changes or issues arose during their holiday planning. A few consumers also mentioned pricing concerns, limited hotel choices, or felt that only certain aspects of their trip met expectations.

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Booking process

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Service

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Location

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User experience

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Staff

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From start to finish this was an easy process, all sorted in one phone call. Lots of options for accomodation and the show options were great. Only thing to mention is that on the original info send... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We booked a combined hotel and rail break to London via hotel direct.co.uk. The booking process was easy to use and regular communications from Hotel Direct were timely, accurate and helpful. I teleph... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked a 2 night stay in Park Plaza Riverbank for daughters 18th birthday and watched MJ musical. Booking through Hotels Direct. Very easy and no issues at all and very informative. I will now only bo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was taken care of, our original show choice ended before our arrival date but Hotel direct made it so easy to change shows, tickets and new confirmations we're sent within minutes. Will def... See more

Company details

  1. Tour Operator
  2. Hotel
  3. Theater Company
  4. Train Ticket Agency
  5. Travel Agency

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The only hotel agent with a Google 5 star seller rating. Customer service really differentiates HotelDirect.co.uk. From an expert UK Customer Centre (0800 633 8000) to their Arrival Assurance™; a unique check of your reservation with the hotel 48 hours prior to your arrival. Hotel Direct is a hotel breaks specialist offering hotel packages that include discount rail tickets, coach travel and theatre breaks. It's cheaper when you package.

Hotel Direct Details

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Packages are cheaper!
Hotel Direct allows you to create you own hotel break by dynamically packaging your choice of hotel with rail travel and/ or theatre tickets or attraction tickets. It's 100% flexible - choose any hotel, travel from anywhere in the UK. If you're going to London, add any West End show. And the really great news is that when you create a package, the hotel and travel prices are cheaper than when booked separately. Saving you time and money.
Arrival Assurance™
Why would you book a hotel with a company that doesn't check your booking? Only Hotel Direct checks your reservation 48 hours prior to your arrival and sends you a reminder confirmation with the names of the people at the hotel and at Hotel Direct, who re-confirmed all your reservation details. This ensures there are no unwelcome surprises at check-in and you can travel with complete peace-of-mind.
UK-based customer service centre: 0800 633 8000
Our company is 100% based in the UK. Call our friendly UK service centre for the very best hotel prices and expert advice, Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm. Calls are free on 0800 633 8000.
Up to 75% off published hotel rates
All Hotel Direct rates are discounted with up to 75% off hotels' published prices. With rail inclusive breaks you'll save up to 50% off the price of your train tickets. And when you package anything with a hotel, travel or theatre or attraction tickets, we also provide special package discounts off the hotel price. Check-out our Hidden Gems™ for exclusive offers. Hotel Direct staff are awaiting your call. They get up in the morning to find you a fantastic hotel or package deal!
Best price guarantee
Hotel Direct tracks hotels' own prices and other agency prices to ensure their rates are always the lowest available. However, in the unlikely event that you find a lower rate after booking, call Hotel Direct and they'll refund the difference.
1000s of hotel reviews
Hotel Direct has one of the biggest resources of hotel reviews and theatre reviews on the world wide web. All are genuine reviews left by Hotel Direct guests and offer a fantastic way of comparing and assessing hotels and shows.
No Card fees. No Booking fees.
All prices displayed on Hotel Direct's website are per room and include VAT and if applicable, hotel service charges. Prices are the total price for all guests. There are no Card fees, Booking fees or other hidden extras to be added.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found booking faultless

I found booking. Really easy . When I had a query and spoke on the phone . They were really friendly and helpful .
Had e mails near the time reminder and reprinted tickets and hotel information. Which was nice and reassuring.

October 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hotels Direct and ABBA Voyage

Hotels Direct were efficient and kept in contact.
Organised and helpful.
Went to see ABBA Voyage and stayed at Holiday Inn which was only 20mins walk to arena.Hotel was gd and staff lovely.
Gd price for all we got.

October 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked a 2 night stay in Park Plaza…

Booked a 2 night stay in Park Plaza Riverbank for daughters 18th birthday and watched MJ musical. Booking through Hotels Direct. Very easy and no issues at all and very informative. I will now only book through Hotel Direct for future stays. Thankyou

October 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was taken care of

Everything was taken care of, our original show choice ended before our arrival date but Hotel direct made it so easy to change shows, tickets and new confirmations we're sent within minutes. Will definitely be booking with them again.

October 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Liverpool visit by rail and hotel visit

Our visit to Liverpool was the first time of using Hotel Direct and I must say our experience was excellent with them. Very easy to navigate and the choices we received for rail and hotel were excellent. Would definitely recommend and we will be using them again.

September 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars for hotel direct.com

So pleased I used hotel direct to book our hotel/rail break. I booked online and got a deal second to none viz 1st class rail from Newcastle to London incl the royal national hotel in Bloomsbury (very central) for 2 nights for 3 adults sharing a room. Booking just rail 1st class would be £200 each!
This deal cost us only £282.
The booking was so straightforward and when I had a query I rang the number on the invoice and actually got to speak to a person - who was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely use again.

September 2, 2025
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