The decor of this Hotel is indeed fantastic and there is a fabulous friendly Dog. However, there are quite a few steps up to the front door and no lift. On arrival, I was not taken to my room but handed the key and pointed in the right direction. The room (no2) was immaculate and very tastefully done. The only let down was that there were no toiletries, other than a small bar of soap. Most Hotels and Guest Houses these days do provide such things, so that was a little disappointing.
On returning to the Hotel after my trip round the Victorian Extravaganza (if you've never been,don't miss it next year!) the Manager confronted me and quizzed me on the reason I was only staying one night! When I asked him for a shampoo satchet, he said he didn't have any and that maybe his Wife could lend me some when she came home at 7pm! You might think I'm being a bit fussy over a small thing like shampoo but when you're only having a short stay, the last thing you want to carry around is a bottle of shampoo/shower gel.
The cooked breakfast was good but (again I'm nit picking but some people might want to know these things) I was not told to help myself to cereal, there was no choice of fruit juice, just a glass of that made up stuff and there were no yoghurts or grapefruit segments etc. The woman Manager was quite chatty and friendly at Breakfast and Chrimbo (the Dog) was happy to be petted.
So, to conclude, on a personal level I would have liked, toiletries, tissues and biscuits in the room. (These I have had in Hotels in the same vicinity, charging less). If none of these things bother you, then I would recommend this Hotel but not if you are in a wheelchair or have trouble climbing stairs! It's in an excellent location and has fantastic views.
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Shopping, Other