Mercure Stafford South Hatherton House Hotel

Location
Despite its proximity to junctions 12 and 13 of the M6 motorway, this family-friendly conference hotel is situated in the peaceful surroundings of the village of Penkridge, a wonderful setting surrounded by rural countryside. Some of the top nearby attractions include Britain's number one theme park, Alton Towers, the recently opened Wedgewood Visitor Centre and Drayton Manor Park and Zoo. Penkridge train station is approximately 800 m from the hotel and the centre of Stafford is aroun
Facilities
This conference hotel was built in 1844 and renovated in 2009, and now provides 47 modern accommodation units and welcomes guests into a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services. Other facilities available to guests include a bar, restaurant, conference facilities, WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services, and a car park.
Rooms
All rooms feature an en suite with a shower, bathtub, hairdryer, and a flat-screen TV with selected satellite channels, a direct dial telephone, a double bed, Internet access, tea and coffee-making facilities, and an ironing set and trouser press.
Sports/Entertainment
The leisure centre features a luxury heated indoor swimming pool, an extensive gym, sauna and a steam room.
Meals
The hotel restaurant serves a buffet breakfast each morning and extensive a la carte options and set menus are available for lunch and dinner.
Payment
American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.
How to get there
By car: exit at Junction 13 of the M1, turn right towards Wolverhampton onto the A449 and continue for approximately 4 km into Penkridge. Turn right at the George and Fox public house into Pinfold lane, go under the railway bridge, and the entrance to the hotel's grounds is approximately 500 m along on the left-hand side.