I stayed at this hotel in April 2007 having found it on LateRooms.com and me and my girlfriend paid a total of £89 for one nights stay in a standard double room. We arrived mid afternoon and we glad of the location - the building seems part of the station! The interior was impressive with clean carpets and a grand looking chandalier (probably not real). The check in staff were friendly and helpful. I think the best compliment you can give about your check in is if you don't remember it! So we were checked in quickly and off we went to our rooms. The corridors I have to say did not impress me and at times I could definitely tell that this place was built in the 1800's. By the time we reached the room though it was all ok. Room was standard fare, TV, Phone, Desk & chair, tea/coffee facilities and a fridge. I wasn't overwhelmed by the quality or cleanliness of the room but there was certainly no cause for complaint. The bathroom was lovely, it looked a lot more modern than the room and it had a lovely shower. The view was over the train station, so not very impressive, but we were not bothered by the minimal noise. We did not eat in the hotel but I have read it is £6/8 for breakfast. Nor did we use the leisure facilities, but having looked I would describe the "pool" as more a bath it was that small. The hotel does cater for stag/hen parties so beware rowdy drunks at all hours of the morning. I have been told that next time I am better of opting for the Vermont or Malmaison for much more for my money. Overall, I wasn't unhappy with the hotel nor was I overly impressed by it. The facilities and food are not great according to word of mouth and the other 2 hotels I mentioned are apparently much better value for the same money so I would try those.
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Should read: 'I agree with you although'. I've got to stop multi tasking coz I'm just no good at it.
JunePixie 22.11.2007 15:02
I agree with although and although it's a great old building and first impressions are positive the hotel has been left back in the 70's. The Vermont is a much better option for a similar price.
fizzytom 25.10.2007 22:42
The hotel is gradually being refurbished which is why there has been a skip at the front door for the last two years! Fiona
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