A Premier Inn guest has openly expressed his astonishment at a particular element of his recent hotel stay, revealing that it was not the value for money that caught him off guard, but rather the quality of the breakfast served.
Unexpected Culinary Delight
The hotel chain, renowned for its slogan 'Everything's Premier but the price', operates more than 800 locations across the United Kingdom. Following an overnight stay at one of these establishments, the satisfied customer took to the social media platform Reddit to showcase the hotel's breakfast spread, accompanied by the succinct caption: "Pleasantly surprised - Premier Inn."
A Plateful of Praise
Judging by the photograph shared in the post, it is easy to understand why the guest was so impressed. The mouth-watering meal featured an impressive array of sixteen individual items, prompting numerous other users to express their admiration and envy.
More specifically, the breakfast plate included three rashers of bacon, three sausages, three tomatoes, two fried eggs, two hash browns, two slices of black pudding, and a serving of mushrooms.
Buffet-Style Excellence
When questioned by another Reddit user if the meal was "cooked to order", the original poster clarified: "No. Buffet style. The black pudding was crispy on the outside and delicious. Alongside runny yolk it's why I was so pleasantly surprised! Fully expected rubber!"
This detail highlights the consistent quality maintained even in a self-service setting, a point that resonated with many readers.
Online Reactions and Debates
The post sparked a lively discussion among the online community. One individual pointed out the noticeable absence of baked beans, to which the original guest responded: "Beans are beans. Texture can vary but flavour is usually the same."
He further elaborated, "If any of the plate is crap and needs 'more' I'll get them... (Looking at you Morrisons cafe/microwave). Not to be disparaging, beans make a great snack/lunch but I don't want them on a quality fry but they are a 'redeemer' for some."
Another Reddit user expressed sheer shock, commenting: "What! I've never, ever seen bacon cooked so well as this in a Premier Inn. Or Travelodge for that matter!"
Meanwhile, a different participant praised the culinary effort, writing: "Some chefs and kitchen staff in hotels and pubs don't get enough credibility when food like this turns up at the table."
An additional comment read: "That looks really nice. It needs beans, but other than that close to perfect."
Premier Inn's Breakfast Offering
Premier Inn describes its cooked breakfast on its official menu: "We’re serving up all your cooked favourites to kick start your morning. Ordering our Premier Inn Breakfast lets you enjoy everything in the continental selection, too, plus tea and coffee, and with great-value breakfast prices starting from £10.99 per person, what’s not to love?"
The menu further adds: "This includes unlimited cooked and continental breakfast, and unlimited drinks."
This positive review underscores a broader trend of customers finding unexpected quality in budget-friendly hotel chains, challenging preconceived notions about standardised buffet offerings.
