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Create your perfect break with 1000s of hotels to choose from, exclusive package discounts, and ABTA-protected UK Rail breaks, Coach breaks, and Eurostar packages to Europe. And for London getaways, all the must-see theatre shows.

What are customers saying about Hotel Direct?

Excellent experience

Very easy website, communication was excellent, will definitely be using this site again as the deals are fantastic.

Marvellous Service

First class arrangements & service.

What a pleasure...

This is the second time I`ve used HotelDirect. A diamond service that I cannot fault. From the beginning, everything was so easy and straight forward. I was kept up to date on all aspects. All tickets and info came to us as and when promised. The service took away any worries I had about visiting London. I would definitely use this company again and have recommended them to several friends.

Great value for money

The show we went to see was as brilliant. The hotel was clean and the room was spacious. Comfortable beds, very clean bathroom and decor was fresh. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect. Great value for money. We are looking forward to returning soon.

Excellent Service

Always use Hotel Direct easy to use and find a specific hotel if that`s what your looking for.Never had any problems would certainly recommend.

Using Hotel Direct

Not being a person who is savvy with computers, I found Hotel Direct very easy to use. I first chose the show I wanted to see. Then I chose the hotel and finally the train tickets. Everything is so simple, all I had to then was to print the paperwork and train tickets.

Quick and easy to use

Quick easy to use. Great choice of hotels and shows.

Very simple to explore options online

Very simple to explore options online. Excellent communication throughout (though would be helpful todo a your trip is coming up type note to reassure booking etc is all ok. Great reflection of facilities. Excellent value. Will def use again.

Thank you Hotel Direct

This is the second time I`ve used hotel direct and will definitely use this service again. Made booking a hotel, a show and even train tickets so much easier and at a better price too rather than doing them individually. Had absolutely amazing seats for The lion king as you pick where you want to sit , also do many hotels to choose from so suits everyone`s budget and location.Even picked train times and also had reserved seats (definitely a bonus).Great service hotel accommodation, show and train tickets and itinerary sent straight away to your email. Everything clear and concise.Thank you

Thoroughly excellent experience

Thoroughly excellent experience. Very easy to book and communication great from hotel direct. They even emailed me the day before the stay to confirm they had contacted the hotel and confirmed all of our bookings. Excellent service. I would highly recommend. I booked this trip for my mom`s 60th birthday and it all went smoothly. I will certainly be booking again!

Why book with Hotel Direct?

Booking a Basingstoke hotel through Hotel Direct could not be simpler, with a variety of different ways to search for your ideal accommodation. With the option to search by star rating, location and facilities, ensuring you make the right hotel choice is as important to us as it is for our customers. Our fantastic customer service makes our customers come back to us time and time again, a great example of our dedication to service is the Arrival Assurance , whereby we contact the hotel 48 hours prior to the guests arrival to ensure the booking is in place so there are no problems when guests check in, this is confirmed by email to you with the name of the reservations agent that this has been confirmed by.

Why stay in Basingstoke?


Many people wrongly assume that Basingstoke is a new town but it can be traced back a long way and the town market is mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. The Iron Age hill fort at Winklebury, which is 2 miles west of the town centre, is just one of a number of early settlements in the area, and the weekly market has been held since 1214. The town's development was greatly influenced by the cloth trade and brewing was a major industry during the 18th and 19th century. In the 1960's Basingstoke became an expanded town as part of the plan to alleviate the population pressures of London and was selected due to its enviable location on the main trade routes between the South West and London and its great transport links to the capital. More recently the town has become a hub for business and industry with many large companies such as Sony and Motorola having facilities in the area. The town also has a number of shopping centres and entertainment venues such as Festival Place which houses over 200 shops as well as a multi-screen cinema. There are several theatres such as the Haymarket which is housed in the old Corn Exchange as well as a great selection of restaurants and bars.

Basingstoke centre hotels


Booking a hotel in Basingstoke town centre puts guests right in the heart of things with many of the attractions, theatres and shops being within easy walking distance. With Basingstoke train station just a few minutes' walk away with a direct line to London and Southampton, guests staying in the town centre can explore further afield once they have exhausted the many attractions of the town. So if it's a night at the theatre or a weekend shopping trip you will be well served by Hotel Directs diverse range of accommodation.

Hotels near Hook


For guests looking to stay off the beaten track, Hotel direct offer hotels in the town of Hook which is 6 miles to the east of Basingstoke. This once small hamlet is the location of many large rural estates such as Tylney Hall park and is surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Having the option to search for hotels near Hook gives our customers a wider range of options to find the perfect accommodation for their visit.

Luxury Hotels in Basingstoke


With the option to refine your search to only show 4* and 5* hotels finding a luxury hotel in Basingstoke could not be easier. If you have specific requirements you can refine your search further to show hotels with pools, hotels with Spas and hotels with parking, allowing guests to select the most suitable accommodation for them.