University Hospital of North Tees - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
Wynyard Woodland Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Teesside University - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
Riverside Stadium - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
Getting around
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 21 min drive
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 58 min drive
Allens West Station - 8 min drive
Stockton Station - 13 min walk
Thornaby Station - 14 min walk
Restaurants
The Thomas Sheraton - 2 min walk
Borge - 1 min walk
The Golden Smog - 3 min walk
The John Walker Tavern - 2 min walk
Dr Mcgonigles - 2 min walk
About this property
The Hoptimist
The Hoptimist is a great choice for a stay in Stockton-on-Tees.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 88767330
Also known as
Garrick Hotel
The Hoptimist Hotel
The Hoptimist Stockton-on-Tees
The Hoptimist Hotel Stockton-on-Tees
Frequently asked questions
Does The Hoptimist offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Hoptimist does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Hoptimist ?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Hoptimist ?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Hoptimist .
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hoptimist ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Hoptimist and nearby?
The Hoptimist has a garden.
What's the area around The Hoptimist like?
The Hoptimist is located a short 14-minute walk from Ropner Park.
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The Hoptimist Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
Great comfy room
Great room really clean lovely staff thank you
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 21, 2025
Perfect for a work trip.
Alison
Alison, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Enjoyable stay
Great 1 night stop over easy friendly check in,free upgrade definitely use again
gary
gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
Perfect for contractors only.
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 22, 2025
Central pub with rooms.
A nice pub with rooms which is perfect for all the shops, pubs and restaurants in Stockton. Stayed on business so ideal - nice staff, easy quick check in and out. Parking is free after 5pm on the streets outside.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2025
Lovely landlady
Lovely landlady and locals, landlady was very friendly and really informative regarding our stay. She was kind enough to provide an upgrade on one of the rooms too! Pub immaculately clean!
Gavin
Gavin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
Excellent for business
Regularly stay here and it’s spot on for business stays …..
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 14, 2024
Clean and tidy bed for the night. Shared toilet had a wonky seat but clean enough.
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2024
Jobs a goodun !!!!!
Stayed here a few times for work purposes ……. Good value for money …. Clean , comfy and convenient for town…… only down side is the stairs to all rooms ….. only an issue if you have mobility problems or lots of luggage !!!
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2024
Cleaness was good.
Mabel
Mabel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
I love that we did not need to move the car all weekend. Theres 24 hour parking that cost us no more than 3 pounds and Sunday was free.
Very welcoming and easy check in. Room was as stated and very clean. Tea and coffee available in the room.
We went for dinner at the peking garden that I 1000 percent reccomend and did a pub crawl from the hotel around town. An amazing night out and our 24 hour access key back into the hotel proved useful!
The shower was amazing! Super warm and powerful.
Easy check out.
Thank you the hoptimist for being affordable, clean and welcoming
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 1, 2024
One night stay in this loud hotel and constant noise all night outside. Booked as a stopover for my daughter and myself but got a call as we were on our way to the hotel to advise that there was
Issues with hotels.com allowing children when this is for over 18s only.
They kindly allowed us to stay as long as we didn’t go through the bar but to find out a couple of hours before we can check in wasn’t great.
The room was very basic and the sink was damaged, the shower area was dirty and very dated.
Janine
Janine, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 10, 2025
If ya want a cold the day after, go here!
I had to check out due to the COLD!
Read this before going!
This was the cheapest I could find. Never again!
I check in at the pub ("reception") and there reasonably nice welcome. Had been "upgraded" for free they told me. I obviously said thanks and went up with the host. I got inside, and they left.
immediately it becomes evident that heating the room is an issue. The pub is probably an old heritage building, old enough that it'll be daft cold in the winter and hot in the summer.
I laid in bed under the duvet to test and see. with pants! still cold! Nose was too. Hands too... No way this would become any warmer. I checked heater, and it was on full blast.
Decided to call hotels.com to see what the right procedure would be if I wanted a refund.
Phoneguy would stay on the line while I go and ask them for a refund (their advice)
Girl in charge was in a darts game on her "night off" and couldnt be bothered to come over. When I did get her over, I told her the situation and that i'd like a refund with no ill tone, but literally just concerned.
She wouldn't give it, but gave a speech how guests have complained about everything else in the room but not the heating... very phoned in, as this was something they were used to repeating. Said I shud've come down to them b4 callin Hotels, as If that makes a difference.
Rude crew. If your guest is cold, refund! simple!
Upgrade was for me to think i'd gotten a good deal.
Room tiny and cold. As close to a scam as it gets.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 11, 2025
Xiangdong
Xiangdong, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2025
Kemi
Kemi, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 18, 2025
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 18, 2025
Jacek
Jacek, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 13, 2025
Vicent
Vicent, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 21, 2024
Kemi
Kemi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 12, 2024
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 11, 2024
I used this accommodation for work which provided me with what I needed just would not like to stay for a holiday as vey basic and shared bathroom and toilet.