Melbourne Arms  

I didn't really like anything about the Melbourne Arms.

Didn't reserve my room in the correct name, leading to confusion on arrival and then a sarky comment about giving me a double room when I had booked a single....the place was full so not done out of generosity!; Over-smarmy, far-from-genuine "welcome" from what I think was the owner; sad remains of an English pub overwhelmed by the smell of an Indian restaurant; very noisy bathroom fan; tiny tv; nowhere to sit comfortably in the room; nowhere to write in room; nowhere to sit comfortably at all; soul-less pub area - horrid; large restaurant, almost empty; having to pay the evening before leaving, (including room though supposedly paid on booking, leading to uncertainty), meal arrived in no time at all hardly prepared especially and the pilau rice was only long-grain, with yellow colouring - shameful!; Breakfast baked beans were rationed, so few you could count them and the bacon tasted like it had been cooked in the curry pan; weak tea; encouraged to leave immediately after breakfast, and if not leaving quickly enough, obliged to go out of a door with a much longer walk to the car park. The Boss doesn't bother to even show his face, leaving breakfast, goodbyes and all housekeeping to one overworked, but pleasant and obliging chap. A relief to leave.

the fact that is was close to sites I planned to visit

the room was very basic , with tired fittings and cobwebs. A shame that the owners only do the very minimum .Even though it was good value - cleaning costs nothing

Lovely staff and welcoming atmosphere

Plumbing was a bit noisy, could hear other guests moving about etc

Excellent service, value for money, indian restaurant was great, close to the airport. Definately value for money!!

Its a budget hotel but would recommend to anyone to stay

The staff were extremely polite and welcoming and the room was very cosy with more than adequate bathroom/toilet facilites. I did not realise that it was run by an Indian proprietor but chose a delicious curry from the indian restaurant menu - which comprised some different and exciting dishes (not the usual Indian restaurant choices) and enjoyed probably one of the nices curries I'd ever had! The only downside was that because I had to leave at 6.00 a.m. - there was no breakfast available.

made to feel very welcome ,staff so helpfull and pleasant

perfect place for aiport stop - only 11 pounds in cab to east midlands airport. Staff very helpfu,l attentive, friendly and happy. Indian restaurnant food was good and the beer garden with playground and bouncy castle was perfect for the kids - Thank you

The friendliness of the staff always willing to help

The breakfast could have been better but was just adequate

Childrens' facoilities

Indian food

The Indian restaurant is excellent.The food is cooked to order and spiced according to individual taste.

freindly staff, make you very welcome on arival, good curry in restraunt.

room was comfortable but in need of some updating

Staff very polite and helpful. Welcomed, facilities explained - breakfast very nice and served by very polite staff member