Oakdene Lodge, Belfast

Advantages: Up and coming city with loads to do, see, eat and drink
Disadvantages: The bad press Belfast suffers from

...in the UK and many European destinations also. WHERE TO STAY The hotel situation in the city has greatly improved over the last few years. With the relative peace and economic boom, Belfast has really benefited from the regeneration, which is obvious throughout the city. So should you wish to stay in 5 star luxury or in a simple B&B, it’s all catered for in Belfast 5 STAR HOTELS  Hilton, Belfast – 028 90 277000  Europa, Belfast – 028 90 327000  McCausland Hotel – 028 90 220200 GUEST HOUSES  Oakdene Lodge – 028 90 492626  An Old Rectory – 028 90 667882  Camera Guest House – 028 90 660026 BED & BREAKFAST  All Seasons – 028 90 682814  Botanic Lodge – 028 90 327682  The George – 028 90... Read review

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Advantages: Fab service, lovely decor, great food
Disadvantages: not a single one

...During this week we had an early morning appointment in Belfast, and due to the fact that we would have had to left our house at 6am to get there for 9am, despite only living about an hour from the city we decided that the best bet for us, with our 18 month old was to book a room for the night in the city. As I am expecting a baby we wanted somewhere clean, central and with good service, but our budget is quite tight at the moment and so after a quick look on tripadvisor.com, my husband booked the Tara Lodge, happy that it seemed 'OK.' In general we would take the Trip Advisor reports with a pinch of salt, but when almost all of them were glowing we had a good feeling about the stay. It may have only been for one night, but it was important that things were right and that we were comfortable there. As we both work full time... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent customer service, clean, comfortable and reasonably priced
Disadvantages: none

...A gem! I have stayed here a numer of times and on each occasion, I have had an enjoyable and comfortable experience. The location, close to the centre of Belfast and the university, is spot on although the general area doesn't look particularly nice. The staff are friendly and treat all their customers as if they are long lost family members. They seem to maintain their good humour and pleasant disposition at all times - whether it's 6pm, 3am or breakfast time: that alone would be enough to take me back. The rooms are clean and fresh, well equipped and comfortable. Breakfast is served in a spacious, clean and comfortable dining room and the food is made to order - no cold/ overcooked buffet breakfast here! The breakfast menu offers a reasonable range of choices but in the unlikely event that you won't find something that you like... Read review

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