Gresham Belson Hotel, Evere

Advantages: Luxurious
Disadvantages: Let down with service in some areas

...The Gresham Hotel in Dublin has been a landmark in the city since 1817 when Thomas Gresham bought the street. The hotel, situated at 23 Upper O?Connell Street, Dublin, is the Flagship of the Gresham Chain, which includes properties in Dun Loughaire, Cork and Amsterdam. You can reach the hotel from the airport by catching the ?imaginatively? named 747 Airport Bus straight into the city, and the first bus stop is right outside the Gresham, this bus costs 5-6 Euro. Alternatively a taxi into the centre of town will cost around 25 Euro. I was in the fortunate position of being able to stay in the Gresham for two nights as part of my last EVER residential school for my MBA. (Yay!). I decided to lengthen my stay in Dublin by booking an additional two nights B and B accommodation for myself and hubby to be tagged on in front of my... Read review

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Advantages: location - in central Abu Dhabi, has a shopping mall, spacious rooms, safe, clean, fitness centre
Disadvantages: construction works on the neighbouring island, small beach

...I've spent about 4years of my life living in the Beach Rotana Suites and it was amazing. Staff is always ready to help you, the rooms are always clean, it is very safe to leave all your personal belongings anywhere in the room reallty, as I've never heard of anyone being robbed out there. Food is delicious, there are restaturants with various cuisines form all over the world, and the prices ae quite reasonable. Even though the hotel is now neighbouring with some construction works, I am still going to choose it the next time I visit Abu Dhabi. There is also Zen Spa, offering you fantastic ways to relax, a playground for the children, and a creche. The fitness centre and swmming pools are also fantwastic. After a day at the pool and the beach you can take a lift from the hotel straight to Abu Dhabi Mall. I definitely recommend... Read review

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Advantages: Near the west end
Disadvantages: lots, very uncomfortable stay

...Gresham Hotel Oh my goodness me! I really hate to slate anything or anybody but this really was the worst place I have stayed in for a long time. I am going to start with the positives and work my way down. This is a review about the hotel itself, rather than a tourist?s guide as I originally a Londoner (now relocated) who likes to use hotels when visiting family and friends. I don?t really do a lot of the tourist thing when I go to London. Just a little about my own travel experience. I am used to basic accommodation; I have stayed in the Regent Palace notoriously basic, alas no longer with us! I also am used to basic self catering holidays; I expect cleanliness, politeness, security and the basic of basics?toilet paper, a toilet seat, a light? Location: Bloomsbury Street, just off New Oxford Street. Close to Tottenham Court... Read review

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