Fountain Inn  

Ideal location just off the red jet , clean rooms , lovely marina/sea views fromsea facing rooms , bar downstairs , next to the shops and pubs .

My daughter and I stayed one night at The Fountain - she was to begin a training course the following day. Location was perfect - straight off the passenger ferry at Cowes, walk a few steps left and you are there :) We received a very warm greeting, we could hear locals in the bar watching football on tv, the place sounded lively and felt relaxed and welcoming. Once we had negotiated the 3 flights' of stairs with our bags, we went down to the bar area to investigate... Sunday lunch was still being served, though there was also a variety of other dishes available including special offers - we opted for the Sunday Roast and a bottle of wine - very tasty it was too, and all realistically priced. Our room was warm, clean and cosy. The bathroom was modern, spacious and most importantly, spotlessly clean!! The room had tea/coffee facilities. Breakfast was included the following morning in our deal - the menu choice was huge - something for everyone, as well as the juices, tea/coffee, fresh fruit, yoghurts, cereals, toast and pastries, there was full english, kippers, smoked salmon/scrambled eggs, egg bededict etc etc Reception staff were very smiley, as were bar and restaurant staff - We travel an awful lot, this hotel, although old and worn, was everything and more we expected. I would have no hesitation in recommending it, and would be totally happy staying there again.

A lift would have been bliss due to the amount of heavy bags we had, but l accept, in old buildings', this isnt always possible and it would not stop me returning.

The location was perfect for our visit to see family on the IOW. As a pub was very convenient for our needs with breakfast included and a great selection and at chef quality. The rooms were in good condition and bathrooms very clean and a good size for an old building. The only thing is don't take your car. There is no parking on the island and none anywhere near the hotel. But as a hotel in the middle of town it is perfect. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

As a pub is was a bit noisy. And the pub next door was more popular and very noisy at night as the smokers were out the back making merry outside which echoed aorund the the rear square area.

Hi,WE stayed at theFountain Inn on the weekend 10/12/2011 for 4 days I know its not a family owned inn but it felt like it. Every body friendly and helpfull. Regards tss.

Only complaint we have is the front door was difficult to open after hours, it seemed to stick. Rregards tss

Friendly atmosphere and free wifi available in the room.

The friedliness, cleanliness and the first class breakfast

Lack of parking facilities!!

Fantastic location , central position and easy going staff .

We booked the last double available so can't complain too much that it wasn't the best room on offer , however we did expect a double bed, the 3/4 bed was too small . Cleanliness wasn't great with dust on the kettle and rubbish down by the bedside table . Could have been better.

Excellent location room was spotless, top food

Great atmosphere. Great service in the breakfast restaurant. Loved my room at top floor with sea view :-)

Sloping roof to most of the room. Not good if you're over 4foot!!. The wrapped soap that was in our bathroom had somebody else's pubic hair and head hair wrapped around it! There were also brown splatter marks across the sink. Could not understand that since our room had only just been cleaned why it was in this mess.

Easy access to the town and nice walks along the front of Cowes. Nice to watch sailing!

Very noisy late at night especially when you have a room on facing the front of the town walks.

The Fountain Inn was 'grubby' with a poor standard of cleaniness in both the room and the dining room. It was really noisey during the night and overall the it was in need of clean carpets and a coat of paint throughout. Really dissappointed.