This week I stayed at this hotel for what should have been the whole week but due to the unforeseen nature of my business unfortunately my stay lasted only three nights.
I must say that I was very impressed indeed at the overall standards I found at this hotel . Everyone from the reception staff to the cleaners who cleaned my room (to an immaculate standard) were very friendly and welcoming.
The rooms were large, comfortable and well furnished. The en suite facilities were spacious with a good large bath and overhead power shower with water pressure such that it gave an excellent shower. Towels and a bathrobe were also supplied together with a selection of shampoos etc.
The beds were extremely comfortable with a good selection of pillows and cushions supplied. There was plenty of wardrobe and drawer space, and an iron & coffee and tea making facilities as well as a mini bar (£50 deposit to stock) are to be found in the room.
The television had a good range of channels although some of the satellite channels were not working during my stay. Add to this internet access available from the keyboard supplied and attached to the TV or via wi-fi on your own laptop and there's plenty to keep you entertained.
Breakfast was taken in the downstairs restaurant where you are shown to a table on arrival & your choice of coffee or tea and toast is brought to your table very quickly and efficiently. Thereafter it's help yourself buffet style with a good selection of fruit, cereals, juices etc on offer together with the usual cooked options. The restaurant is, as the rest of the hotel, immaculate and the service first class ! I didn't sample dinner but I have no doubt the food and service would be of a similar high standard. I'm booked to be back at this hotel next week for two weeks (work permitting) and may sample and report on dinner then.
Similarly, I didn't have a chance to try out the leisure facilities during my brief stay but hope to do so on my return.
I was originally going to stay at Jury's Hotel where my colleague was staying but I needed a hotel with car parking facilities and so chose this one. I am very glad that I did and found this gem of a hotel & whilst there's nothing at all wrong with Jury's, in comparing the two it's clear I made the right decision.
I had a quick drink with my colleague at one point in the hotel bar which is a great place to relax & he readily agreed that it was a very nice place to be !
I have no hesitation at all in recommending this hotel to anyone looking for somewhere pleasant to stay whether on business or for pleasure & I look forward to returning again next week for what will hopefully be a longer stay !