Best Western Alexander Motor Inn, Whyalla

Advantages: Sharing a flat and kitchen with other travelers while still having your own room
Disadvantages: A little old and worn, no air conditioning, mice in the kitchen

...I stayed in Alexander Fleming Hall for a month and a half in summer 2007 while studying abroad at another university in London. Thankfully I read the other review on this website before going. His instruction to "go to the back door of the Holiday Inn" is exactly right. When standing with your back to the Holiday Inn at the back door you are looking directly at the hall across the little street in front of you. The area of Hoxton has a wild nightlife and its fun walking through during the day seeing the interesting people and great street art. Old Street station is close, but why not walk where you're going? It's gorgeous all the way! The City and Spitalfield Market and other cool things to see are all rather close. I kept running into Banksy art accidentally, which was really cool. Any time the sun comes out people... Read review

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Advantages: cheap at first glance
Disadvantages: not really cheap, overall insufficient product & service quality

...to receive five stars in Poland or Turkey than in Western Europe. And there lies a big problem: Whereas other chains seek to maintain common high standards around the world, HI seems to fulfill only the minimal requirements needed for five stars in the respective country - and where even that would come too expensive, they opt for the cheaper 4 Star version. That's why HIs in Western Europe, North America and Southeast Asia usually come at 4 Stars, whereas the sell the same product at 5 Stars in other countries. So let's have a close look at Holiday Inn Hotels' product and service: ~ Rooms The rooms are usually rather small at around 15sqm/150sqft, compared to other upmarket hotels. You will find the usual facilities: Sat TV, Phone, etc. All rooms are ensuite, the bathrooms coming with combined shower/bath. Again, the bathrooms are extremely... Read review

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Advantages: Independently Owned & operated Good Quality
Disadvantages: Very Few

...Best Western Hotels are among the world’s largest hotel brands but is actually somewhat unusual. This international hotel chain is made-up of individually owned and operated hotels and inns around the globe. However, reputedly it is not easy to qualify for membership of Best Western – prospective members must meet some very exacting standards and each hotel in UK is independently inspected on an annual basis by the AA. Globally there are around 4,000 hotels in the group whilst there are several hundred in the UK. Some are bustling city centres hotels, others are nicely converted Elizabethan lodges and some are plush Georgian style country manor houses. Among Best Western hotels in London are the Delmere Hotel, Hyde Park, the John Howard Hotel, Kensington, the Mornington Hotel, Lancester Gate, Raglan Hall, Highgate... Read review

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