In the heart of the business district, The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western offers a sophisticated retreat. Enjoy on-site dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner, relax at the bar or grab a coffee from the cafe. With free in-room WiFi and self parking available to all guests as well as dry cleaning services and helpful staff who have received top marks from previous guests.
Peterborough (XVH-Peterborough Train Station) - 8 min walk
Whittlesea Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
The College Arms (Wetherspoon) - 3 min walk
The Bumble Inn - 2 min walk
McDonald's - 5 min walk
The Ostrich Inn - 3 min walk
Caffè Nero - 2 min walk
About this property
The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
Located near a train station, The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western is a great choice for a stay in Peterborough. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
118 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast each morning (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Archery
Beach nearby
Discount at nearby fitness center
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1840
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Edwardian architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
22-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Free rollaway/extra bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13 per person
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Also known as
Bull Hotel Peterborough
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery.
Are there restaurants at or near The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western like?
The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western is in the heart of Peterborough, a short 8-minute walk from Peterborough Station and 5 minutes' walk from Peterborough Cathedral.
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Reviews
The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.8
Eco-friendliness
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The property offers secure, convenient, and free on-site parking with plenty of space. (9 reviews)
Food quality was exceptional with great service in the dining area. (4 reviews)
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and excellent with a robust and varied selection. (14 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
My stay ay the Bull
I had a little trouble finding the car park but the receptionist was brilliant in helping me out and giving me a pre-printed map and an accurate post code for my SatNav. Check-in was seamless. Food was excellent. Wonderful ambience in the bar. Comfy room.
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
Comfortable and central.
Central city location, just a short stroll to the New Theatre, and Lido. Comfortable (though dated) bedrooms. Welcoming communual bar and lounge facilities. Free on site parking was a bonus. We booked two double rooms for two nights. Staff were very pleasant and accommodating, and by prior arrangement, allocated us adjacent rooms.
Tina
Tina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2025
Great hotel
Our Room 202 although Basic with a backyard view was ultra clean and did what its meant to do. The bar however was absolutely amazing, and a pleasure to sit and relax ..... Has to be the nicest hotel in Peterborough
STEPHEN
STEPHEN, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 14, 2025
Good sized room. No aircon. Staff very friendly. A nice hotel.
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 17, 2025
The worst TV's in the world. Other than that it was lovely
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2025
Hotel not easy to locate due to one way system and car park a further journey to find once booked in. Staff an food excellent,rooms have all that is required but still could be updated more.Limited drawer space to unpack and use if staying one night. We do appreciate this is an old building
SUE
SUE, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Superb hotel
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
This is our second stay here and once again we've had a lovely time, so much so ive booked anothe stay for December. The staff are all so friendly and helpful. The hotel is very clean and our room was perfect for us. The hotel is in the city centre and is a short walk from the cinema, many pubs, restaurants and shops.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Lovely. Would definitely stay again.
Jennie
Jennie, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 27, 2025
As part of company that has sold out to the government . Will not use them agsin
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 31, 2025
Have stayed number of times and this is a hotel with a great location, friendly staff and free car parking in the hotel private car park. Breakfast is excellent and a good choice of drinks at the bar. Only issue is the stairs to the room having to carry luggage !
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Excellent Value and Beautiful
Asil
Asil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
The Bull is. A fantastic hotel and has a great bar area. It is the local area that is not very clean
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2025
Friendly helpful staff/nice decor
Great hotel,
Secure parking (included in your price)
Opt for a room with Air Con, as it was so very hot in the room. It did have a portable fan for use.
The breakfast was average. Nothing spectacular about the breakfast.
When we got to the cooked breakfast they’d ran out of most items and had to wait for freshly cooked items. NOT SELF SERVICE.
Positives, Friendly helpful staff, lovely old building and decorated nice and tastefully.
Beds were comfortable (pillows weren’t)
Car is in a secure car park with locked gates at night.
Clean hotel throughout.
Staff very accommodating, switched our room for second night due to heat/no air con.
Joanna
Joanna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Beds were very comfy, pillow not so great.
Good size rooms and very clean.
Staff were friendly. Would stay again.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2024
Great place to stay
leslie
leslie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2025
I Shall Return
I have stayed at the Bull Hotel once before because I live in Skegness and I needrd to catch an early train from Peterborough. So, when I needed to do the same thing the Bull was the obvious place to stay. There is plenty of parking, with two EV chargers. I programmed my car's sat nav with 3 Fitzwilliam Street Peterborough as the archway over the entrance to the carpark is immediately to the left of number 3. The room I had was clean, tidy comfortable with two armchairs. The bed was comfy. I ate breakfast there. Breakfast is a buffet. Breakfast was an enjoyable experience. To quote MacArthur when thr Japanese invaded the Philippines 'I shall return'.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
The Bull Hotel proved to be a great choice for a quick stopover in Peterborough (7 minute walk from the train station). It’s an older hotel but has lots of charm. I’d recommend it for a short stay. A surprisingly good price was an extra bonus !
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2025
Lovely hotel and friendly people.
But air-conditioning in suite completely inadequate.
Air extractor not working.
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
Excellent
Was very good.
Waldino Lenin
Waldino Lenin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 21, 2025
Had a very comfortable one night stay at The Bull Inn in a standard double room. Room was very clean and equipped as you would expect. Staff very very friendly and helpful. Would happily stay again.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 13, 2025
Lovely character property, very comfortable beds and convenient, the bath and shower in need of repair and modernisation though but overall a pleasant stay.
Michael F
Michael F, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2025
Staff super friendly, room was ok but very hot and humid. ( no a/c ) so had to open windows which ment it was noisy due to being in the city centre
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 15, 2025
What a shame as hotel was good value but ooors of down and puts and dodgy looking characters roaming around in the outside area, wouldn't stay again for that reason.
Lindsay
Lindsay, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 2, 2025
Fobbed off with the wrong room
We had paid for an executive room and were given a standard room where the aircon didn’t work and hadn’t been cleaned properly. We were robbed off that it was the correct room until they found out we have stayed before many times over the last 38 years. We were then moved to the correct room.