Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
Mike
United Kingdom · Couple · November 2026
“Great ale and food pub”
+Really enjoyed our short break in Melbourne, which turned out to be a really nice little town in easy reach of Nottingham and Leicester (we were off to the races). The Spirit Vaults is one of several good pubs and restaurants. The food was excellent, especially the enormous breakfasts, with very high quality sausages, bacon and black pudding. It's an ale-drinker's paradise too, with a wide range of beers including several brewed right there next to the bar. The bedroom was an OK size with a very comfy bed, and we slept well.
−One warning to those of limited mobility - the stairs are pretty steep and it is also a bit tricky to climb into the very large bath/shower.
Rachel
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
“Wonderful welcome”
+Beautiful, cared for and popular pub.
Howard
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
“Friendly, welcoming and the food was amazing”
+Food and beer was excellent
−Nothing
Ann
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
“Perfect stop over ideally placed for East Midlands Airport”
+We stayed here overnight prior to flying from East Midlands airport which is just 4 miles away. We were shown to our delightful room on arrival that had all the facilities you could need; a very comfortable bed, tea/coffee a great shower room with complimentary toiletries. Downstairs the pub was warm and welcoming and the restaurant lovely, we had a meal there which was absolutely delicious. All staff we met were very friendly and could not do enough for you. We met some lovely local people too who were here with their dog - the pub itself is very dog friendly so we met some gorgeous four-legged friends too. The village of Melbourne is very quaint and nice to look around; has some nice independent shops. Very highly recommended.
−Nothing. We have already booked for next year 😊
Anne
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
+Lovely room, well equipped and comfortable
LouisaGamble
United Kingdom · Couple · September 2026
“Great location in a lovely pub with great food”
+Great location in a lovely village. Dinner was delicious with ample portions. Breakfast was cooked to order and tasted delicious also. Access for coming back after pub shut was straightforward,
−Room was quite warm but a fan was provided. Planes flying overhead meant noisier than we expected. Parking is on the road, and we had to park a short distance away.
Suzanne
United Kingdom · Couple · September 2026
“Lovely stay in beautiful location with fab food”
+Everything was great, the bedroom and bathroom were lovely. The bed was super comfy. The location is great, the breakfast was delicious. And the staff were super friendly. We also had dinner in the restaurant and the food was excellent, it was one of the best meals we’ve had recently, and such good value.
−Nothing
Mary
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
“Excellent hospitality in a lovely setting. Would thoroughly recommend.”
+Our bedroom was very comfortable, with lovely toileteries. The staff were so accommodating, friendly and professional. The bar was buzzing, and the selection of bar meals and snacks available was perfect for informal dining.
−Cannot think of anything!
Alison
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
“Wonderful”
+Friendly staff and fab building The rooms had such character and things you get in a 5 star hotel
−Nothing
Nigel
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
“Wonderful location, comfy bed, great brewery atmosphere and best cooked breakfast I’ve had in ages”
+Lovely staff , great location and wonderful breakfast
−We were in the attic room on a very hot night. The small windows only opened less than 30 cm and with the fan provided we could not cool the room sufficiently to sleep. The length of the restrictors need reviewing and provide a bigger fan x2 one in bathroom and other in bedroom to move the air and bring in the cool air in the evening. After the cleaner is done they should open the windows and pull the blinds down to cool the room for guests rather than leave it to heat up like an unvented glass house