Hi, I am a 30 something wannabee reviewer, I hope to be honest and try to be as helpful as possible....
Hi, I am a 30 something wannabee reviewer, I hope to be honest and try to be as helpful as possible. I am also a bit overweight....... or am I now being too honest ?, either way please feel to enjoy (or not) my reviews and happy shopping.
Member since:16.02.2006
Reviews:8
We recently stayed at the Thistle Hotel in Poole and have to say that of the many hotels we have stayed this must rank amongst the top 5. Based right on the harbour, and I mean right on it, about 20 feet, the view of the boats coming / going, the yachts and the general ambience of the place was excellent. Our room on the second floor was spacious with a separate seating area and very clean. The bed was good to firm and storage was exceptional, good storage was needed as the wife insisted on taking 16, yes sixteen different tops for a two night stay. The bathroom was light and airy and the room in generally had all the things you expect, i.e. Trouser Press, Shower, Bath, Iron, Hair Drier etc etc..
Of all the good things there are, as always, a couple of drawbacks. Firstly was the heat, it was just so warm in the hotel in general, the room, the lift, the lobby, even the bar seemed too warm, this is a personal taste thing I know, but if you like air conditioned hotels, check before you leave to make sure they have switched it on. The only other thing was the bars, I was always under the impression that the majority of hotels will keep a bar open 24 hours, this hotel had two, one shut at 1030 and the other at midnight, now whilst midnight maybe acceptable, when you have been out all day at the surrounding area and would like a quiet drink or three just past twelve, this can be a bit annoying. I know, I know there is room service but this is an even more expensive way of purchasing a drink than in the bar where hotel prices are naturally more expensive anyway, plus the fact that the night porter may have got a little peeved at going up and down in the lift a few times would have made me a feel a little guilty.
Where the hotel is based also is idea if you wanted to walk along by the harbour, it is situated with a two minute walk of the Perbeck Pottery showroom and a clutch of pubs and restaurants plus an arcade if you take the kids, all of which made us welcome. In general, if you wish for a relatively quiet night or two, like goods views / good eating, then I cannot recommend this enough. We will be going again.
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Welcome to Ciao! When I was a little girl, I got a free brochure through the post for Poole. I think it helped that it was addressed to me, cos obviously kids don't often get mail, but also I thought the pictures in it were beautiful.From then on I had an obssession with going to Poole, but my dad said he wouldn't drive that far. In fact, I still have the brochure now (I'm a hoarder) and it looks like a wonderful place. I still haven't been, but am definintely going to go one day, especially after reading your review. Sorry for telling you my life story! x x
mrsmopples 01.06.2006 16:09
I love Poole, not just the harbour or the quaint streets but the whole package. Your hotel was in a great position. Welcome to Ciao by the way, you made a good start here. x
Thistle Poole overlooks one of England's largest natural harbours; Poole Quay. Historic ... more
Poole town is just minutes from the hotel.Local attractions include charming shops, museums, theatres, a sports centre and new marina. The ferry terminal is also ne...
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Overlooking the expansive, natural harbor of the town of Poole, England, is the Thistle ... more
Poole. The train station and Poole ferry terminal are located one half mile from the hotel. Shopping is immediately accessible outside of the hotel. One mile south,...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Overlooking the expansive, natural harbor of the town of Poole, England, is the Thistle ... more
Poole. The train station and Poole ferry terminal are located one half mile from the hotel. Shopping is immediately accessible outside of the hotel. One mile south,...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Situated on Poole Quay this spacious modern hotel overlooks England's largest and most ... more
attractive natural harbours The hotel offers 70 guest bedrooms all en suite and many benefiting from harbour views There are 2 bars and a lounge with outside terra...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
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