Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa

A fresh place to work out equals fresh motivation. Whether you’re already a gym-goer or are considering restarting your regime after a break, Mercure Sheffield St Paul’s has everything you need to help you reach your full fitness potential.

Sleek and modern, its Spa Naturel Fitness health club lets you stretch out, work out and chill out in style. Crammed with Technogym kit you’ll find free weights and a freestyle zone, along with cardio and resistance machines.

But fitness is so much more fun with friends. Luckily, with 20 fun group classes on offer each week, there’s no need to train alone. Hit the studio for old favourites like Classic Bootcamp, Zumba, Step, yoga and pilates. Or take the opportunity to try something new, such as Aero Weights or Triple Threat.

But if you thought visiting the gym was all hard work and rough towels, think again. Here, fitness and luxury go hand in hand. Where else could your post-workout routine involve a spell in a reviving aromatherapy room?

A location this special deserves a restaurant and bar that’s equally as stylish. Luckily the Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa doesn’t disappoint thanks to two elegant options that ooze glamour.

Champagne Bar @ St Paul’s

After a long day of spa-ing, shopping and sightseeing, drop by the hotel’s fabulous Champagne Bar for the perfect end to a wonderful day. With a buzzy atmosphere and amazing views of the city, you can pop the cork and clink your glasses to your sophisticated Sheffield spa escape! 

Plush velvet seating and warm ambient lighting create a celebratory vibe, so it’s the perfect venue if you’re here for a special occasion. And, whether you're a connoisseur of vintage Champagnes or simply enjoy a tipple with a touch of luxury, you’ll find an impressive selection of flutes to try, from Prosecco to Tattinger.

The Yard Restaurant

With a romantic location overlooking the spectacular Winter Gardens, The Yard Restaurant is the beating heart of the Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel. Exposed brick walls and industrial accents set the scene for a dining experience to savour.

Locally-sourced ingredients from top regional suppliers are the order of the day. So sink your teeth into contemporary British cuisine, like juicy steaks, melt-in-the-mouth pizza and the most beautifully prepared seafood delicacies. Feeling sociable? Opt for a selection of small plates or a sharing board groaning with goodies.

It does, and many of the spa days and packages on offer at Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa include the indulgent treat. 

Served in the glamorous Champagne Bar, you’ll savour an exquisite selection of delectable bite-sized sandwiches, delicate pastries and cakes, and, of course, signature scones with clotted cream and jam. Wash it down with an aromatic blend, a cheeky cocktail, or something blonde and bubbly if the occasion calls for it (and when doesn’t it?).

Here on a spa package that includes an overnight stay? You’re in luck. The hotel has 169 contemporary bedrooms ranging from comfortable classics and privilege rooms to suites. Tastefully decorated with vibrant pops of zesty shades, many offer spectacular views over Sheffield and the hills beyond. With free WiFi, coffee and tea makers and flat-screen TVs, you’ll find everything you need for a relaxing spa break.

Yes it is. Accessible bedrooms feature widened doorways, walk-in showers with a fitted shower seat, grab rails, panic cords and sliding doors. There's a ramp at the main entrance and the reception area has a lowered section for wheelchair users.

You can check in anytime from 3pm, while check out is at 12pm. For spa day packages, arrival times vary, so do check your booking confirmation.

The hotel doesn’t have its own car park on-site, but it does offer discounted parking for guests at two city centre car parks nearby.

Just a four-minute walk from the hotel, guests can get a 50% discount at the Britannia Car Park in Arundel Gate. To get there, use the postcode S1 2PN for your satnav. Pick up a parking ticket when entering, then present it at the hotel reception for validation.

Another four-minute walk from the hotel, guests can get a 25% discount at Q Park on Charles Street, but you’ll need to pre-book using the discount code MHCS25. The postcode for your sat nav is S1 2NJ.

Part of Mercure Sheffield St Paul's appeal is its prime position, right in the heart of the city centre. This highly desirable location showcases both Sheffield’s modern architecture and overlooks both the impressive Winter Garden (Europe’s largest urban glasshouse, home to more than 2,500 plants) and the Peace Gardens (famous for its fountains and water features).

Stay here and you’ll find all of Sheffield’s main attractions right on your doorstep. For example, just a two minute walk takes you to Millennium Galleries, a museum and art gallery that’s one of the most visited free attractions in England. You’re also within a stroll of great retail therapy at both Fargate and The Moor, Fargate shopping precincts with a host of big names and independents.

It is! Back in the day, Sheffield was a major player in the Industrial Revolution and coal mining industry. But if you thought “Steel City” would be a concrete jungle, you may be in for a surprise. These days, Sheffield is less grey and more green – in fact, 61% of it is now green space, making it one of the greenest cities in Europe. If you’re after a breath of fresh air alongside all of your urban mod cons, this is the place to be.

Mercure is a French midscale hotel brand, owned by the (equally French) multinational hospitality group, Accor. The brand’s Sheffield hotel is part of St Paul's Place, a pedestrianised development of restaurants, bars and retail space built in 2010.

Yes it is! The hotel is fabulously family-friendly with adjoining rooms, along with rooms that feature space for cots or an extra bed.

At the spa, children aged 17 years and under are not permitted to use the treatment and relaxation rooms unless booked into a specific treatment with anadult who is also receiving a treatment in the same treatment room. Children under 16 are not permitted to use the thermal suite.

Sorry! You’ll have to leave your furry friends behind, as no pets are allowed at the hotel.

Can’t live without your clubs? Sadly Mercure Sheffield St Paul’s Hotel doesn’t have a golf course. But why let a little thing like a pampering city break get in the way of your game? 

Hop on the Yellow Supertram at the stop by the Cathedral, and swing by Paradise Island Adventure Golf, situated in the Valley Centertainment leisure park. The courses are great fun and have some tricky curved putting greens for an extra challenge.