Name: Grand Hotel Gosforth Park
Address: High Gosforth Park, England, United Kingdom, Tyne and Wear, GB
Price range: $60–$327 per night
Rating: 7.85

What guests think

At Grand Hotel Gosforth Park, travellers consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and convenient location for the racecourse, airport and A1, while many note dated rooms with mixed maintenance and variable comfort, especially firm beds and weak heating or air-con.

Leisure facilities and the health club are appreciated, but recurring comments mention extra charges to use the pool and gym. Cleanliness reviews range from spotless rooms to issues like dusty areas, mould around windows, and inconsistent housekeeping. Breakfast and bar food receive mixed feedback, from excellent to overpriced or lukewarm, and occasional noise, worn décor, and long walks to basement rooms affect comfort. Expect friendly service and value-focused stays with dated rooms and pay-to-use leisure facilities.

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Facilities

Leisure facilities (pool, gym, spa) are well liked, but guests repeatedly report extra charges to use them and some maintenance issues or early closing. Parking is plentiful yet the car park and lifts need attention at times.

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Jonathon

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

A very tired hotel now - long past its prime. Staff tried their best in the circumstances for sure but parking on the weekend a nightmare - not enough spaces for the venue and too many functional guests commanding the parking .lifts off - only one working, breakfast during the week heated too long under ‘keep warm lights’ to be classed as fresh ! What a shame a far cry from its iconic Gosforth Park Hotel days long ago.

4

Aimee

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Shower was not very warm; car park was terrible, not enough space and massive potholes. Room needed an update

6

Trish

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I always use this hotel when visiting family in Newcastle and usually never have any problems however on this occasion I was a little disappointed that the price to use the leisure facilities had gone up to £7.00 instead of £5.00. I wouldn't have minded but the jacuzzi wasn't working, the steam room didn't have it's usual fragrant smell. It wasnt a nice smell in there at all and I had to leave. There was no soap working in any of the showers. ( I tried them all!) The towel I was provided with had seen better days. Grey instead of white and very worn fraying at edges. I feel if they put the prices up then surely the facilities should be up to scratch. Shouldn't be putting the prices up and the quality going down

8

Steve

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Think a swim should be free to residents

8

Stephen

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room 331 back on to the lift shaft. How did I know? Because you could hear the lifts arrive and open the doors every time they reached floor 3!! Breakfast was excellent with a great choice. Shame guests get charged £7 to access the pool.

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Mrs

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All of the staff were all very friendly. Our evening meal and breakfast were really nice. Only complaints would be that the bedroom was very cold, even with the heating on. The windows need updating, and also as we were leaving by the exterior stairs at reception near the overflow car park the top tread completely came away. One final point in the leisure facilities, the jacuzzi was lukewarm, and the plunge pool was freezing cold.

8

Alan

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

One issue spoiled what would have been an excellent trip. Hidden charges for using the pool and gym! I paid to stay here because it had facilities, I don’t expect to then be told it’s £7 a day to use them.

10

Maria

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My sec f trip to this hotel, I always get a great welcome and nothing is too much trouble. Love the location and grounds too. A swimming m and steam in the morning was great although the charge to guests staying at the hotel I thought was steep.

6

Nicola

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room I had was tiny and a good 10 minute walk - to the basement- away from reception. I’ve stayed in this hotel many times, and although it’s a bit dated now, its always been a pleasant stay. It looked like they have converted either old offices or storage space into bedrooms. The room was just about ok for one person and the bathroom was decent enough but not sure they have done much with sound proofing as I could here next door quite loudly. One of the attractions of the hotel is being able to use the pool and the gym, but that’s now chargeable (£7.50 for a day pass) The equipment in the gym was either not working, absent or really out of date. Sorry to say but I’ll probably stay at the hotel opposite which is about the same price but with a nicer bar & restaurant.

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Louise

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No longer has free gym & pool facilities

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Cleanliness

Reports range from spotless rooms to complaints about dusty or dirty bathrooms, mould around windows, and stained linens. Housekeeping can be inconsistent, with missed servicing and unclean crockery noted.

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Lynne

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I opted for this hotel which was more expensive because it had a pool not only to find when we got there that you had to pay for the pool every morning but noone under the age of 16 is allowed. Not great when your a single parent. There was also just bedside lights to light up the room and as we arrived at night we did not notice until the next day all around the windows and curtains was cover in 2 different types of thick black and white mould which it looked like was also up the wall. This is probably the worst hotel i have ever stayed in.

10

David

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes it was spot less and staff very helpful

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AMANDA

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless and tea/coffee bar filled with good quality tea, coffee and biscuits.

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Anna

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The reception area, lounge, breakfast room and bar area is beautifully decorated and welcoming. Modern but homely. We arrived and checked in, the hotel had granted my request to have 2 rooms next to each other. We went to a room on the 2nd floor. Then it went downhill. The bed had hairs in it, bathroom was dirty, TV didn't work, wardrobe door was hanging off and there was a dog in the room near us barking continuously. I rang reception to inform them and they kindly offered to move me rooms. Unfortunately, i had to go down to reception, carting 4 bags of luggage with me and my son. It would have been helpful if someone could have brought the new room key to us. We were given a room on the 3rd floor. Entering the room, there was a unpleasant smell, no wardrobe doors this time but the room was cleaner, the TV worked and no hairs in the bed. The bathroom unfortunately was still dirty with hairs. I cleaned it myself as i couldn't be bothered to move all our luggage again. The heating was broke and when i rang reception to inform them, they could only send an engineer out the next morning. Luckily we had taken a thick blanket so used that to keep warm. There was mould along the windows and the carpet wasn't very clean. I'd advise to take slippers. They are upgrading the rooms and i would stay again once this has been completed because the service was great. Pool was nice and warm. Food was lovely, both breakfast and evening meal. Great service just very dated rooms.

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Malcolm

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Used this place a few times, nice staff, clean rooms, always a good stay.

8

Steve

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room I stayed in was not up to the normal standard. Excessive dust and old cup marks left on bedised tables which proves the lack of polishing and dusting going on.

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STEPHEN

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

All though we had a reasonable stay, the room could have been cleaner and the broken fan removed. The hotel itself is very tired and in need of some renovations. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The grounds and gardens are rather neglected with quite a lot of rubbish around. I guess however that this is one of the better Britannia hotels to stay in

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Justine

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very old room and very dirty. Curtains hanging off and furniture from the 80s. Whole place needs refurb or knocking down. Every cup I turned over was filthy. Will never stay again.

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Katie

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are spacious and have everything you need. Beds are comfy. Good value and location is great. All staff are lovely. Cleanliness needs to be improved - we found a previous guests hair trimmings on the desk area and carpets need a good clean.

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Stephen

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air condition mechanism broken. No fan. Blood stains on the tiles in the bathroom. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable bed.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally dated, with some small basement or windowless options and long walks to reach them; several guests report firm mattresses, hard pillows, and limited bedside sockets or poor lighting. Noise can occur near lifts, the gym, or events, and some rooms have heating/air-con issues or patchy Wi-Fi, though others are spacious with occasional updated bathrooms and views.

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Aubrey

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel room big

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Jonathan

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is some type of generator outside near the bedroom window. It was running most of the night.

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Thomas

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

TV remote didn’t work. Only one lift working and even that looked dodgy. Pillows were very hard and no extra pillows. I felt the service on arrival was OK.

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Gillian

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location for races Good value for money Bathroom renovated and cared for in 304 Some good drink offers at bar these may change of course Curtains just need hooking properly at the top so no gaps for light to shine in Easily sorted by site staff I’m sure

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A

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a small double. It was miles away from main hotel not served by a lift so lucky we had only small luggage. Elderly would definitely struggle. Not clear at booking. Room was minute and cramped rather than small but that was not a major issue for us. It would be for the larger person. Main problem was complete lack of WIFI. Called reception to report this to be informed there had never been any complaints before so tough luck basically. The network the receptionist suggested wasn't even coming up as available. Same story on 3 different devices. I asked to move room but was dismissed. Called a while later to be told the matter was 'being looked into'. No apology and no update was given. A totally miserable night and very poor customer service. My teenage son was amused by the antics of the couple next door as the walls are very thin - there is really no privacy. Ladies at the beauty salon were very helpful and fitted me in for a last- minute manicure. There is a charge to use leisure facilities which is fair enough but was not clear at time of booking.

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Ruth

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Air conditioning did not work well on an exceptionally hot weekend

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Bridget

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

On arrival cfm 'd my booking of cosy double. Gave room number and key and directed to follow the signs. What I wasn't expecting was the journey to the basement and service area involving 6 flights of stairs, double & single doors and long corridors. Room itself was small clean and compact but suitable for our stay. We spoke to reception about our disappointment that evening, but were basically told we'd purchased a cosy double saud yes but i wasnt aware it was in the basement! Really would recommend as dampened our experience of this hotel and won't be staying again. Also note the rooms ARE NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE and anyone mobility compromised may find it difficult to get to your room. Advise to contact and let them know. Won't let me upload pics

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Aidan

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was noisy and totally unacceptable. Directly opposite lift and could hear whirring noises all night long. Also directly above gym with pressure releases every so often really loud aswell. Hortific few days.

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jasmine

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a standard double room however when i got there they told me they had none of those rooms available and placed me in a room with no windows. This room was in a secluded part of the hotel and had no aircon so the room was absolutely boiling. I've stayed here many times before and never had an issue with the comfort of the beds however this room was extremely uncomfortable i had no sleep as the bed and pillows were like rocks and the room was red hot. I received no refund even though i payed more money for my original room and the room i was placed in was cheaper.

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Nicola

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room I had was tiny and a good 10 minute walk - to the basement- away from reception. I’ve stayed in this hotel many times, and although it’s a bit dated now, its always been a pleasant stay. It looked like they have converted either old offices or storage space into bedrooms. The room was just about ok for one person and the bathroom was decent enough but not sure they have done much with sound proofing as I could here next door quite loudly. One of the attractions of the hotel is being able to use the pool and the gym, but that’s now chargeable (£7.50 for a day pass) The equipment in the gym was either not working, absent or really out of date. Sorry to say but I’ll probably stay at the hotel opposite which is about the same price but with a nicer bar & restaurant.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful across reception, bar and leisure, with staff often resolving issues and offering upgrades. Occasional reports note slow check-in, inconsistent attitudes, or problems like key cards and unexpected housekeeping entry.

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Malcolm

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice rooms, friendly helpful staff, good location, nice food. Will use again….

8

Charivil

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service can be improved. Also property needs some improvement

10

Steve

Dec 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleaning staff were excellent and went out of their way to sort out a coupleof issues. Well done "Katie".

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Joe

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

2 x key cards given at reception on check in. Went to room didn’t work, back to reception again. And they didn’t work for the second time. Went to reception and the porter came to room to check they didn’t work, let us in with the magic card that works every room. Told to collect a card on the way out. Went out card not ready told a card would be ready for coming back to hotel and it wasn’t. A porter had to get us back in our room. Absolutely shocking room not ready. Disappointed service

6

Andrea

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Power tripped in room when we went to use beside lamps. Staff could not get all power back on so we had to move rooms at 9.15 on the night after we had unpacked everything earlier in the day. Staff support was good but not ideal after returning to the hotel.

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Caroline

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in staff were unwelcoming.no smile.no explaination of where room was where we could eat..

8

Alexandra

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a comfortable stay for one night was near the Freemans hospital for check up we had fish and chips in the bar which was very nice plenty of parking and staff were very friendly will stay again

10

Caroline

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The reception staff were friendly, professional and a credit to the organisation. Will definitely stay here again. The room was a bit dated, but clean and very comfortable. Thank you for a lovely last minute stay.

10

Mark

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

Great Hotel with super friendly and efficient Staff … shout out to Andrew on Reception especially but honestly all the staff, be it those in the bar/restaurant, the spa/gym or those looking after the rooms, they were all absolutely fantastic.

8

Julie

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We initially booked a small double which in fact was very small- loose headboard, uneven bed base and very noisy radiator! After speaking to the lovely young man on reception he moved and upgraded our room straight away. Rooms are comfy although quite dated they are more than adequate for a 1 night stay. A little noisy from adjacent rooms but did not affect our stay- will most definitely return Thankyou

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Location

Convenient for Newcastle Racecourse, the A1 and airport, with easy bus or short cab links into the city, set in quiet parkland with ample parking. Some find it a little out of the centre, but handy for travel.

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william

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place just off A1 Very good for racecourse visit

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Denise

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great parking and location, close to airport’s

8

Martin

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely spot on for an onvernight for our flight out of Newcastle. £65 for two compares to £110 at the airport, no brainer. Will use the hotel again.

8

Rebecca

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Site was easy to access via bus and was walking distance to our activity.

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Phil

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely Grounds. Easy to find. Short Uber into the City.

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Sarah

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance to Newcastle races , option to eat in the hotel with the new option of Starbucks or walking distance a pub and Asda petrol station for other options

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Gina

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good position just off the A1(M) road

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Kerry

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had an excellent 2 night stay and was sp close to Newcastle racecourse as we had come up for the races... bed so comfy and lovely room. Reception staff friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend, and will stay again.

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Michael

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very good with ideal location.

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George Peter

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location, easy to find. Quiet, safe, good restaurant. Excellent "base of operations" for the Newcastle area with quick and easy access to the excellent Newcastle international airport.

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Dining

Dining feedback is mixed: many enjoyed breakfast and bar meals, while others found breakfast or hot items lukewarm, limited, or overpriced, and the restaurant/menu reduced at times. Drinks and extras can feel pricey.

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Eve

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here 4 nights, first impressions were good but slightly dated. Curtain was hanging off rail, which was promtly fixed. But hook was just took off other end so that end was hanging off!. The matteress was quite hard , but everyone likes their own bed. The room was clean and catered for our needs. We did use the hotel breakfast option , which was ok apart from the bacon which was very dried out, and tough to eat. We chose this hotel as it was close to family and it was convenient, and we would use it again.

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Rob

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean , lovely pool spa area. Chats was excellent food Andy at reception was amazing so funny and engaging put us a ease straight away. Bed was massive! Very quiet at night Breakfast was lovely and hot

4

Brian

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awful breakfast worst ie ever had

8

John

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, if a little dated. Room was comfortable. Strange ordering system in bar, you order online and it’s brought to you. A little slow, but the food was excellent.

8

Steve

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have been staying here regularly over the past 5 months and the breakfast has steadily dropped in its quality. At £16 a head I expect bells and whistles, but on this trip no fruit, yoghurts, limited meats and cheese along with pastries.

8

Douglas

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night on a business trip, room was a good size, bed only had two very firm pillows so not the best nights sleep and I was right by a very noisy corridor door that woke me up several times. I couldn’t use the spa facilities as these closed at 8pm which is rather early for midweek. The food in the bar was great and the staff were very friendly

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Jade

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was good but limited vegan options in breakfast

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Peter

Nov 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Its a bit worn around the edges, but price, ease of free parking and if you are going to the races, a great location. Downside is the breakfast is way too expencive for a buffet and the resturant remains closed for dinner. The bar serves food but its only a step up from pub grub. The fish & Chips is worth a mention for both its size and quality. Overall a keeper :)

8

Michael

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very conveniently located for the conference / event I was attending at the venue next door. Competitive room rate - but everything 'extra' or a supplement: the breakfast was +50% the cost of the room ('searching listing optimisation?'; the pool / health club more expensive than my local council one. Next time I'll go to the conveniently located MacDonalds 2 minutes walk away. Drinks in the bar were decently priced

8

Sheila

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very large hotel which catered for events. Good breakfast and helpful staff.

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Month	Average price
January	$51
February	$57
March	$63
April	$74
May	$83
June	$90
July	$99
August	$73
September	$82
October	$71
November	$66
December	$59

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $107	5 $282
6 $60	7 $80	8 $92	9 $256	10 $69	11 $104	12 $327
13 $81	14 $93	15 $128	16 $128	17 $160	18 $93	19 $151
20 $69	21 $116	22 $139	23 $128	24 $151	25 $151	26 $172
27 $73	28 $104	29 $137	30 $139

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $95	2 $138	3 $150
4 $75	5 $97	6 $125	7 $124	8 $114	9 $116	10 $124
11 $72	12 $103	13 $137	14 $137	15 $98	16 $110	17 $137
18 $72	19 $116	20 $163	21 $139	22 $95	23 $110	24 $139
25 $73	26 $116	27 $137	28 $125	29 $96	30 $104	31 $116

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