We were in the area visiting some friends and needed an overnight stay. When we checked into our room, it was tired, dated early 80s decor. The curtains sagging, the carpet thin and dark in patches, the bathroom old with grimy grouting. Lights had bulbs missing, the furniture was battered, the bed the most uncomfortable I have slept on in western Europe. Oh, and polycotton sheets! We visited the swimming pool - it was probably pleasant at some point when Margaret Thatcher was still in power... Dirty, messy, hair in the plugholes and on the floor in the changing rooms - what I would expect in a dodgy public swimming pool. We were woken at 8am on a Sunday by workmen fitting carpets in the next room, hammering nails. After 15 minutes I phoned reception to ask them to stop, and was met with surprise. The noise stopped shortly after... for a while. We checked out at 9.30am and when I enquired what was going on, we were told that the carpets were being replaced. About time too, I thought. But where was the customer service? Why was I not informed of the possibliity of being woken by workmen early on a Sunday when I checked in? Where was my discount for staying in what was a substandard room requiring refurbishment. They did give me 50% discount in the end. I get to stay in 5* hotels for work, and all sorts of places when I'm paying myself. I've shared rooms with all sorts of wildlife, but it's a pretty poor story if there's a UK hotel I wouldn't return to...
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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