Best Western Hotel Albatro, Lugano

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... Read review

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Advantages: 3* Hotel in a 5* location
Disadvantages: Noisy rooms.

...This Best Western hotel is one of about six Best Western Hotels all in this old part of Istanbul known as Sultanahmet. It really is in a very convenient location and the LOCATION is its greatest asset. It is a three star hotel in an area containing five star holiday attractions. The hotel advertises its roof terrace as the sort of restaurant under the stars of everyone's dreams. I thought it was jaded and thus overrated with a distant view of the sea which was hardly on the waterfront. The rooms are OK. I had a de-luxe room which had been reduced on-line from an advertised price of Euros 134 to Euros 75.The TV had CNN and BBC World and the bed was very comfortable. I found the decor a bit drab. A buffet breakfast on the roof was fine but the service was non-existent. Didn't really matter though - the stuff was all there, I... Read review

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Advantages: Clean, Peaceful and Great Food.
Disadvantages: It is 225 miles from my home!

...Best Western Walnut Tree Hotel, North Petherton. We where recently invited to a 30th wedding anniversary at the West India House Pub. We booked a room at the Walnut and so I thought I would write a review on its location and facilities. Location: ******* The hotel is set about three miles from the India house pub and both are in and around Bridgwater. The Hotel is in the heart of Somerset. The Best Western Walnut Tree Hotel is ideally situated for business or leisure. Located 1 mile from J24 on the M5. The hotel has a bar, Fantastic restaurant and also an informal bistro serving local food and ale. The bedrooms are spacious and are individually designed and decorated. The Hotel in General: ***************** The Hotel contains 30 bedrooms inclusive of Television, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, 24 Hour Room Service Address... Read review

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