This hotel/motel was really handy for me as I was working in a building right opposite. It is not really in a handy location for Nottingham City Centre, as it is about 3 or 4 miles outside. Saying that, it is right on the A58 Derby Road out of Nottingham, so public transport in and out will be plentiful.
The rooms are fairly standard, functional, comfortable and clean motel standard with TV, bath, shower, smoking and non-smoking. Like a Travel Inn but maybe a bit cosier. There are photos of old film stars on the wall in and around the restaurant.
Breakfasts are self service. There is no "full english" option, but you do get a very good selection of fruit juice, yoghurt, pastries, toast, cereal etc. There are also newspapers lying around to read. The coffee is good too, so one-up on the Travel Inn there.
"Toby" means it is attached to a "Toby" Inn. These are pub-restaurants that serve "carvery" meals every night of the week. Nothing else. For those unfamiliar with the term "carvery" that means you approach a serving counter with a big empty plate and a chef cuts some nice pieces of beef, pork or turkey (your choice of) and puts it on your plate. You then move along and pile your plate as high as you dare with potatoes (all types), vegetables, yorkshire pudding etc. Before you sit down and demolish it. This will set you back about £7. The bar choice is good and decently priced.
A couple of things to watch. Although the free car park is covered by camera surveillance, there is a not-too-good estate nearby, and I've noticed broken glass in the car park quite often - so watch your vehicle. Secondly, how many consecutive days can you handle a carvery? I've done 3 before I had to go and find a takeaway. Thirdly, the road right outside gets really busy between 8 and 9 in the morning. Getting out of the hotel and on to this road (A58) in the morning is an adventure in itself.