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Positive section of review
We liked the space it offered for 6 adults and 2 children. The property was clean, and the kitchen well equipped . We also liked the proximity to Alton Towers entrance, which we timed. It was 5 minutes. This meant we could return to the property for our lunch . Everyone enjoyed their stay 😊
Positive section of review
Lovely comfy bed, very clean, and impressively spacious bathroom. Pleasant staff. Nice and relaxing bar area. Hotel itself is very easy to find, with it's canalside location.
Negative section of review
Wasn't expecting to be woken up both mornings just after 5.30am by loud low flying aeroplanes (even with the window closed). Had hoped soundproofing would've been better for somewhere located on a flight path. Also had no mobile phone signal in my room, and the friendly staff were unfortunately unable to help me get onto the encrypted WiFi with the password provided. Could only access Internet and phone line by sitting on the seat outside the front entrance (which was actually quite pleasant, apart from the background traffic noise).
Positive section of review
The hotel is in a good location from buses and the centre. It's easy to get to central London such as Trafalgar Sqaure etc. The bed was okay to sleep on.
Negative section of review
The room was quite claustraphobically small. It's surprising how small the room was. They've tried to maximise space. The room was advertised as a "Deluxe Single Room". I would hardly call it "Deluxe". Whilst it says it is 75 sq ft, you can't really grasp how small that is. The bathroom was okay but very small and cramped. In addition, the sink is above the toilet which makes it awkward to use. Also the curtain is a huge issue. Due to the sloping roof, the curtain doesn't cover the window completely and let in too much light in the morning. Also be warned, the hotel does not have a lift/elevator. I was on the 4th floor and had to carry my suitcase to the top floor. Luckily I had packed light and only had a small travel suitcase. The room is suitable for maybe 1 or 2 nights, but I would not recommend any more nights than that for the price charged. Finally, the WiFi didn't seem to have good coverage on the 4th floor so I ended using my mobile data instead.
Positive section of review
Beautiful view of Oulton Broad. Loads of free parking. Mostly friendly staff. Good hot breakfast Comfortable bed and hospitality tray topped up daily.
Negative section of review
Breakfast not as good as it used to be. No fresh croissants, just prepacked ones. Had to ask for fruit to be topped up on day 1. Hit and miss on breakfast service depending on staff. Wallpaper peeling off. Just felt a little 'tired'. Having said that it was good value for money.
Positive section of review
Room was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Afternoon tea and breakfast were very tasty. Staff were friendly and informative.
Negative section of review
Bathrobes could do with renewing. Sash on bathroom window in Sir Christopher Wren room is broken.
Positive section of review
Location excellent and staff always helpful and accommodating. Ease of parking. Views wonderful.
Negative section of review
Would have liked ordinary cereals and fruit juice as part of the breakfast choice. Also ordinary wholemeal rather than sourdough toast which is far too hard anyway. The cooked breakfasts were fine and really delicious but no smoked salmon. Also no spinach which rather negates the eggs florentine, although mushrooms and tomatoes were offered instead.
Spofforth, United Kingdom
Positive section of review
Well located and beautiful property. Communication from owners excellent and informative.
Positive section of review
Good location, good size rooms, very good customer service by reception staff
Negative section of review
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Positive section of review
Great Location close to Russell Square tube. Very quiet area
Negative section of review
A very small room double bed against the wall on one side.
Positive section of review
Great property
Negative section of review
Very creaky and old