Name: Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall | Hotel in Gloucester - ALL
Address: Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards, GLOUCESTER, GL4 8ED, GB
Telephone: +441452255012
Rating: 4.5

Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

Located on the outskirts of picturesque Gloucester and set among 12 acres of Cotswolds greenery, the Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall Hotel is the ideal country retreat. Recently refurbished public areas have brought this hotel back to its former glory, boasting a breathtaking blend of traditional and contemporary design that will satisfy any guest. Locally inspired artworks, bespoke crystal chandeliers, and soft pastel shades create a leisurely atmosphere with a touch of English elegance.

Explore chocolate-box Upton St Leonards, step back in time at Painswick Rococo Garden, or explore the Cotswolds. Back at the hotel, enjoy freshly prepared cuisine in the Brasserie at Bowden with exquisite views across the lawns and the lake. Make your big day stress-free with your very own wedding planner and live out your ultimate wedding fantasy. Based in the beautiful Cotswolds, this Georgian hotel is the idyllic backdrop to tie the knot for you and 200 of your nearest and dearest.

Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel is 3 miles from Gloucester railway station and the theatre at Gloucester Guildhall.
We are accepting Christmas Dining & Party bookings! Get in touch to discuss more.

A warm welcome to Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall. We're delighted to have you with us and hope you enjoy a comfortable, memorable stay. If there's anything you need, our team is here to help.

Gavin Jones, Hotel Management

Hotel extras

On site parking, subject to availability
Grade II listed building with original features
12 acres of parkland and lakes filled with local wildlife
Within three miles of Gloucester railway station
Wedding facilities which can accommodate 200 guests

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Classic room with 1 double bed

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)

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Room

Classic room with 2 single beds

2 pers. max

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)

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Room

Classic family room for 2 adults and 1 child

3 pers. max

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s) and 1 x Single bed(s)

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Room

Standard Room with 1 double bed Garden side

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)

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Room

Privilege room with 1 double bed

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Garden View

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Room

Superior suite with 1 double bed

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Garden View

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Room

Accessible double room - 1 double bed

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
Accessible room

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Room

Accessible double room - 1 double bed

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
Accessible room

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Hotel location

Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel

Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards
GL4 8ED GLOUCESTER
United Kingdom

GPS:51.834147, -2.188742

+44 1452 255012

GLOUCESTER STATION

Railway station

Access: 6.11 km / 3.8 mi 11 min drive

ANTIQUES CENTRE

Tourist attraction

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 1 min walk / 1 min drive

PRINKNASH PARK

Tourist attraction

Access: 1.7 km / 1.06 mi 30 min walk / 5 min drive

PAINSWICK ROCOCO

Botanical gardens

Access: 3.9 km / 2.42 mi 9 min drive

WATERWAYS MUSEUM

Museums

Access: 4.4 km / 2.73 mi 14 min drive

CATHEDRAL

Tourist attraction

Access: 4.9 km / 3.04 mi 16 min drive

FOLK MUSEUM

Museums

Access: 4.9 km / 3.04 mi 16 min drive

Hotel services

Check-in from 03:00 PM - Check out up to 11:00 AM

On site

Car park
Restaurant
Fitness center
Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Bar
Meeting rooms
100% Non Smoking Property
Room service

BRASSERIE AT BOWDEN

The hotel is friendly, professional team make sure dishes from the Brasserie Menu are served just the way you like. Order afternoon tea with scones and tempting snacks from the lounge menu, or take advantage of room service 24 hours a day.

THE BAR AT BOWDEN

The Bar offers a range of wines, beers, cocktails, carefully selected gins, spirits and soft drinks with helpful and experienced bar staff to ensure that you have everything you need. Light meals are available in the bar allowing you to continue relaxing.

Breakfast

Start your morning with a choice of breakfasts in the Dearmans Restaurant from 07:00 - 09:30 Monday - Friday and from 08:00 - 10:30 on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

Meetings & Events

Number of Meeting Room: 6
Surface of the largest room: 209 m² / 2249.655 sq ft
Maximum seats capacity: 250
Maximum capacity for banquets: 200

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Weddings

Celebrate your special day like a lord and lady. Hold your wedding in the self-contained Lakeside Suite, with its own bar, cloakroom & separate entrance, for 140 guests. For more intimate celebrations, choose our Ambassador and Congress reception rooms.

Our guest reviews

100% genuine reviews from our guests

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ALL Rating 4.5/5 1,226 reviews

Graham C. Couples - 6/1/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Lovely grand picturesque buildings set in extensive green tree lined acreage. The welcome from Solveigna was warm, bubbly and genuine. Room was ready early, with and a fan running to cool the room ( no air-conditioning in rooms, but air-conditioning in bar/dining rooms). Clean and comfortable room, comfortable bed, good shower. There appeared to be a good number of competent and friendly staff at all times in the public areas and during our stay, there was never a wait for service. The only disappointment was the evening meal. Offered a "special meal deal of a e course dinner for £26pp we were presented with a fairly restricted menu, which we chose not to go with, instead ordering from the full menu. Disappointingly, the menu essentially consisted of the standard English Pub choices, instead of that befitting the grandness of Bowden Hall. But worse, was the fairly poor standard of the meals. I had sea bass and it was dried out, tasteless and I could not even cut through the skin it was so "leathery". My wife had the lamb kofta which again was dry and of a disappointing standard. We were too tired to send the meals back and wait for a replacement, so ate the accompanying veg & side salad and went to bed. We had breakfast and again, ample staff levels ensuring no one was left waiting. The choice and standard was good, if a little limited, but quite enjoyable. Would we stay again? Definitely, we loved our stay and the staff - but we would go elsewhere for dinner.

Dear Graham, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, found your room clean and comfortable, and appreciated the early check-in and thoughtful preparation with a fan. It’s also wonderful to know that Solveigna and the wider team made you feel so warmly welcomed, and that service throughout your stay was efficient and attentive. We’re pleased you enjoyed breakfast and overall had a positive experience with us. However, we’re very sorry to read your comments regarding your evening meal. This is certainly not the standard we aim to deliver, and we completely understand your disappointment with both the quality of the dishes and your experience with the menu offering. Your feedback has been shared with our kitchen and management teams for immediate review, as we take this very seriously and will be addressing it directly. We truly appreciate your honesty and are glad to hear that, despite this, you would choose to stay with us again. We hope on your next visit we can provide a much-improved dining experience to match the rest of your stay. Kind regards Chelsea Pearce Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel

Joseph J. Families - 5/31/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Couldn't fault the welcome, the overall friendlyness of the staff and how they all treated us all with the utmost respect and warmth.

Dear Joseph, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are absolutely delighted to hear that our team made such a positive impact on your stay. Your kind words about the welcome you received, the friendliness of our staff, and the respect and warmth shown throughout your visit mean a great deal to us. We will be sure to share your feedback with the entire team, who will be thrilled to know they helped make your stay "beyond a 10 out of 10." Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Kind regards Chelsea Pearce Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel

Julie &. R. L. Couples - 5/31/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

We stayed for our 40th Anniversary. All staff very attentive and welcoming.

Dear Julie and R., Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted that you chose to celebrate your 40th Anniversary with us and that you enjoyed a chilled and relaxed stay. It's wonderful to hear that our team made you feel welcome and well looked after throughout your visit. Congratulations on such a special milestone, and thank you for allowing us to be part of your celebration. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards Chelsea Pearce Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel

Fiona/andrew M. Couples - 5/31/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

All the staff were really friendly and kind. It would have been better if the accessible near the lift/stairs instead of nearly 3/4 the way down the corridor.

Dear Fiona and Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our staff friendly and kind, and we'll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to the team. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the location of the accessible room. We understand that having a room closer to the lift and stairs would have been more convenient, and we're sorry for any inconvenience caused. Your comments are valuable and will be considered as we continue to review and improve the experience for guests requiring accessible accommodation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the future. Kind regards Chelsea Pearce Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel

Stephen G. Couples - 5/31/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Hotel was welcoming, room was clean & breakfast was great. Stay was spoiled a little by an over sensitive security light outside our bedroom window (room 323) which lit up our room continuously during the night.

Dear Stephen, Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful location, found the team friendly and helpful, and appreciated the wide selection available at breakfast. It's also wonderful to know that our staff were able to ensure a smooth experience for both wedding guests and our regular hotel guests during your stay. We're pleased that you found your room clean and comfortable, but we're sorry to hear that the security light outside Room 323 disrupted your sleep. We understand how frustrating this must have been and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Your comments regarding the light and the effectiveness of the curtains have been noted and will be reviewed as we look for ways to improve guest comfort. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We hope to welcome you back in the future for a more restful and enjoyable stay. Kind regards Chelsea Pearce Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel