For the price, location etc I can't see why people are wingeing on here, nice little hotel really. Me and the boyfriend stayed here for one night in May with the purpose of visiting Alton Towers, which is a 20 minute drive down the road. I'd defiantly advise a Sat Nav if you're planning on doing this as there are... More

Me and my mum stayed here for one night in April as we were going to Alton Towers the next day, it was in the perfect location! We went into Stoke during the day for shopping, then ate in the adjoining pub for dinner! What can I say curry and a pint for a fiver :) The next day we... More

Stayed at the Weather Vane for two nights, due to its location to Alton Towers. Unfortunately I had a room which was next to the main door into the hotel corridor and the main stairwell, resulting in lots of noise and foot traffic. The room itself was fairly basic but clean and acceptable. There were no complimentary toiletries aside from... More

myself,my wife & two friends stayed for 2 nights. What a great place to stay,food was excellent paid for breakfast in advance £5 which paid for full english plus anything from the continental breakfast bar.Room was very clean,no noise from A50. Alton Towers 12 miles away 20 minutes drive.Can not fault this hotel in anyway, almost forgot the food in... More

We had a great stay, nice room clean and tidy, pleanty of tea/coffee in room. The bed was really comfy we slept soundly. We had dinner on the evening and found the staff to be attentive and friendly. We opted for the continental breakfast staff ensured the food was fresh and plentiful. A great value for money stay. We would... More

Five adults and a five year old for an overnight stay. The staff were incredibly friendly, particularly the manager, Mike. The rooms were excellent, with the usual facilities, clean and comfortable. They ordered a taxi for us to go to the reception we were attending. Overnight was fine, no noise or disturbance. The following morning we were treated to a... More

Stayed at the hotel with a group of friends while visiting Alton towers. The room on arival seemed nice and spacious however when we went to take a shower there were hairs in the bath...clearly not been cleaned. The bathroom and room bins also had a thick layer of mould in them that had obviously not been cleaned for weeks... More

My friends and I booked this hotel as we where visiting Alton towers. Quick check in, room was clean apart from bins were mouldy which was absolutely discusting. Bath hadn't been cleaned properly as there were still some hairs there from the guests who was in the room before. Bed was very comfy and everything else in the room was... More

This was my second visit, the last one about 3 years ago & I have to say that for the price I paid, I can have NO complaints!!!! The hotel is clean & excellent value for the £80 for a twin room for two nights! Perfect spot for Alton Towers, the only complaint I can dig up, only ONE ale... More