Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of AUD 15 per night. Parking height restrictions apply.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17.50 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available. Guests can arrange transfers directly with the property, and pricing details can be confirmed at that time.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers elevators, step-free entrances, and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Darwin, within a 5-minute walk of The Esplanade and Darwin Entertainment Centre, and is 0.2 mi from Crocosaurus Cove and 0.4 mi from Bicentennial Park.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, with access from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children aged 12 years and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The Smith Hotel in Darwin

Average nightly price at The Smith Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$91
February	$110
March	$101
April	$103
May	$134
June	$167
July	$222
August	$264
September	$129
October	$97
November	$107
December	$90

What guests think

Across many reviews, The Smith Hotel stands out for its central, walkable location and generally friendly, helpful staff, while feedback on upkeep varies, with several guests flagging dated areas, odours or noise.

Facilities such as the pool, gym, onsite parking and bar/restaurant are appreciated, though some mention occasional closures, maintenance annoyances, or added costs like parking fees. Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, but reports include small or dark windows, limited TV channels, intermittent plumbing or air conditioning problems, and a few poor views. Dining feedback is mixed, from good buffet breakfasts and decent meals to repetitive menus, a cold hot breakfast, coffee machine issues, and room service not operating at times. Overall, expect good value with comfortable rooms and some inconsistencies.

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Facilities

Guests mention the pool, gym, onsite parking, and a bar/restaurant as useful. Some report occasional closures or maintenance annoyances (e.g., gym towels, pool pump noise) and extra charges like parking fees.

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Krystal

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

H on Smith was great! We stayed with a large group for a week and enjoyed the comfortable rooms and pool! Service was also excellent which included a last minute overnight when our flight was cancelled. Location was awesome. Minutes from the Esplanade and easy access to the waterfront, downtown and Mindil Beach. Highly recommend.

10

Alison

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely room, clean and comfortable beds and spacious bathroom. Loved the pool and outdoor area and parking.

8

Greg

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice pool area

10

Diane

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent choice for visiting Darwin. Friendly staff, comfortable & clean rooms & good buffet breakfast. Large, secure carpark

8

Andrew

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Quite good hotel with excellent service. Parking on site and close to shops and restaurants. Stayed a lot… starting to got a bit tored and no cable TV. Also no room service but restaurant will do take away and is pretty good.

8

Raymond

Jan 6, 2023

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Stayed 19,363 nights

No clean towels in the gym the whole six days abd we did report to reception. Pool pump whined so loud it was not pleasant to sit around pool and relax. Carpets needed to be vacuumed! Bed linen was clean and serviced every day but some days were better than others! Wouldn’t stay there again.

8

Suzanne

Aug 9, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Great city location, walking distance to Mitchell St, Mall and Waterfront. A bit dated, could do with a revamp. Bar/Dining Rpom shut some nights without reason

6

Glenn

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location with car park. Rooms were pokey with only small windows. Shower was warm at best

10

Marie

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Gt customer service. We had a late flight and were able to access the facilities ie pool and bar during the day. We would highly recommend and will use again when next in Darwin

8

Hafiz

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The Smith Hotel offers a reasonably good experience overall. The rooms are spacious and clean, with all the necessary amenities provided. Room service was consistent, although there was no hand wash liquid available, and when we requested it, we were informed that they no longer provide it. One downside was the limited television channels, and the lack of Netflix or YouTube was particularly frustrating. Additionally, while breakfast was offered at a discounted rate, the menu remained the same every day, which became monotonous. It would be beneficial if the hotel provided shuttle services to and from the airport, as well as tour buses to visit iconic locations around the city. I also believe that parking fees should be included in the room rate, rather than charged separately. The gym on the top floor was adequate, but it would be more convenient if the swimming pool were located nearby instead of on the ground floor near the restaurant.

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Cleanliness

Many guests highlight clean rooms and public areas. However, recurring issues include mould, odours, stained carpets, and inconsistent housekeeping.

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Matt

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Roof was moldy and area isn't very nice. Street smelled like urine and had lots of homeless.

10

Sanjay

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean and quiet

8

Esther

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are spacious, clean, quiet and comfortable. Location is within walking distance to most restaurants. Rates is reasonable! Stayed at H on Smith 3 times in April, May and June 2024. We are from Melbourne and found this hotel very satisfactory!

6

Richard

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

An OK hotel but definitely not 4 star. More like a 3 star motel. Room good size but furniture and fixtures give impression of cheapness and carpet stained. Position good. Nothing terrible but pretty average.

10

Sonia

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel. Great location. Super clean, will return!

6

Markus

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Difficult to gain access after 10pm with reception staff clearly ignoring us standing outside. Staff could be friendlier overall. Rooms were ok but inconsistent housekeeping. Would most likely not stay there again.

8

Raymond

Jan 6, 2023

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Stayed 19,363 nights

No clean towels in the gym the whole six days abd we did report to reception. Pool pump whined so loud it was not pleasant to sit around pool and relax. Carpets needed to be vacuumed! Bed linen was clean and serviced every day but some days were better than others! Wouldn’t stay there again.

10

Nick

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

nice and clean

4

Stephanie

Nov 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff we great and friendly but didn’t have a great stay in general. The aircon was SO cloud I had to turn it off at night, the plumbing from the room above was also really loud. On the second day for some reason there was a really strong ammonia/chemical smell in the room, smelled like it was coming from the the vents and was awful to sleep in.

2

Jacob

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Mould and water damage on the ceiling

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Rooms

Rooms are frequently described as spacious, comfortable and quiet, with large bathrooms and good beds. Downsides include small or dark windows, limited TV channels/no cable, AC or hot water problems, plumbing noise, and some poor views.

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Elisa

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

No hot water to have a shower, when I reported it to the receptionist as I checked out there was no offer of a discount. Not even an apology! Also booked and paid for 2 nights, changed to 1 and was apparently refunded. Still waiting for the refund! Terrible hotel.

8

Esther

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are spacious, clean, quiet and comfortable. Location is within walking distance to most restaurants. Rates is reasonable! Stayed at H on Smith 3 times in April, May and June 2024. We are from Melbourne and found this hotel very satisfactory!

4

peter

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room very dark with poor outlook

10

Irene

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Very friendly staff, lovely room, plenty tea ,coffee and milk Big spacoius bathroom Would definately stay here again

8

Jennifer Frances

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

A really lovely place to stay as close to everthing and a pick up point for all my day trips. Just a couple of negatives. The bathroom ceiling fan didnt work, you couldnt fit the kettle under the bathroom tap to fill the kettle and the air con was set at 17, the lowest, and was only just adequate. Otherwise, yes Id stay there again.

4

wayne

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Having stayed several times before I was a little surprised in the overall experience. The rooms have deteriorated to a point I could hear flushing toilets and running shows at different times of the day and night. The kitchen staff substandard but the front desk very professional.

8

Bill

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely big room but only one chair.

6

Glenn

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location with car park. Rooms were pokey with only small windows. Shower was warm at best

8

Hafiz

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The Smith Hotel offers a reasonably good experience overall. The rooms are spacious and clean, with all the necessary amenities provided. Room service was consistent, although there was no hand wash liquid available, and when we requested it, we were informed that they no longer provide it. One downside was the limited television channels, and the lack of Netflix or YouTube was particularly frustrating. Additionally, while breakfast was offered at a discounted rate, the menu remained the same every day, which became monotonous. It would be beneficial if the hotel provided shuttle services to and from the airport, as well as tour buses to visit iconic locations around the city. I also believe that parking fees should be included in the room rate, rather than charged separately. The gym on the top floor was adequate, but it would be more convenient if the swimming pool were located nearby instead of on the ground floor near the restaurant.

10

Heather

Feb 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Central, convenient and clean hotel. Very comfortable bed and great showers

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful and professional, assisting with flight disruptions, check-ins, luggage and taxis. A few report unhelpful or absent reception at night and mixed experiences with restaurant or kitchen staff.

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10

Krystal

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

H on Smith was great! We stayed with a large group for a week and enjoyed the comfortable rooms and pool! Service was also excellent which included a last minute overnight when our flight was cancelled. Location was awesome. Minutes from the Esplanade and easy access to the waterfront, downtown and Mindil Beach. Highly recommend.

6

W P Smyth

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel and excellent reception service from Chris, issue is the people hanging around outside in the evening who were drunk and noisy on our return from dinner on both nights. An unfortunate blight on an otherwise decent hotel. Location is also good for walks to the harbour and for a large range of restaurants.

2

Jack

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning did not work and I talked to Reception, they were not helpful at all, and they sent me on way very rude

10

Cadathur

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice hotel. Close to the wharf area. Lots of very good dining options close by. Secure WiFi is provided. They hold your luggage.

8

leon

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel well located. Appreciated their assistance and accommodation when, due to Qantas cancelling our flight out of Darwin at last minute, we required a room for another night (after already checking out and leaving for the airport).

10

Frank

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at H are wonderful and go outbox their way to accommodate your needs - the Hotel is great value for money.

10

Timothy

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

There was an issue with the booking through the hotels.com app after a change in dates of the booking whereby H hotel were not advised. There was no booking on my arrival. Fortunately they had a vacant room they were able to prepare to fill this request. The manager was extremely professional in dealing with the matter. The hotel is centrally located in Darwin city close to main strip and bars and restaurants. The hotel itself has a restaurant and the food there was well above par. Rooms are comfortable and perfect for a business trip. I have stayed here previously and would stay again.

6

Markus

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Difficult to gain access after 10pm with reception staff clearly ignoring us standing outside. Staff could be friendlier overall. Rooms were ok but inconsistent housekeeping. Would most likely not stay there again.

10

Sonia

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The front desk staff were all lovely and very helpful about any issues or questions. Would highly recommend!

8

Janet

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We needed a central point and found it very convenient. Our late night arrival and early morning departure were both seamless. Staff were helpful & prompt with ordering taxi for evening meal. One day stay.

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Location

Central and walkable to the waterfront, wharf, Esplanade, shops and many restaurants, and convenient for tours. Some guests found the immediate area rough at night, citing drunk crowds, homelessness and safety concerns.

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Matt

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Roof was moldy and area isn't very nice. Street smelled like urine and had lots of homeless.

10

Krystal

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

H on Smith was great! We stayed with a large group for a week and enjoyed the comfortable rooms and pool! Service was also excellent which included a last minute overnight when our flight was cancelled. Location was awesome. Minutes from the Esplanade and easy access to the waterfront, downtown and Mindil Beach. Highly recommend.

10

Sanjay

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean and quiet

6

W P Smyth

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel and excellent reception service from Chris, issue is the people hanging around outside in the evening who were drunk and noisy on our return from dinner on both nights. An unfortunate blight on an otherwise decent hotel. Location is also good for walks to the harbour and for a large range of restaurants.

8

Esther

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are spacious, clean, quiet and comfortable. Location is within walking distance to most restaurants. Rates is reasonable! Stayed at H on Smith 3 times in April, May and June 2024. We are from Melbourne and found this hotel very satisfactory!

10

Alexandra

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location and a perfect base to explore the Darwin area.

8

Mark

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was well situated on the rim of the city centre, so it was close enough to the central hub, but quiet too. The staff were friendly and answered all enquiries properly. The hotel itself was quite clean and fairly modern. I would recommend this hotel to travellers staying in Darwin.

10

Sonia

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel. Great location. Super clean, will return!

10

Katie

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is great! It's only the area outside the hotel you need to be careful. I'm a female solo traveller and was told by receptionist to not be out after 8pm as the area isn't safe

8

Vicki

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and very nice room. Easy access to waterfront and shopping mall.

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Dining

Onsite restaurant and bar feedback is mixed: some enjoyed the buffet breakfast and meals, while others report repetitive or limited breakfast, a cold hot breakfast, coffee machine issues, occasional closures, and room service not available at times.

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Kate

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and modern, and the reception and restaurant staff were friendly and helpful.

10

Diane

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent choice for visiting Darwin. Friendly staff, comfortable & clean rooms & good buffet breakfast. Large, secure carpark

8

Andrew

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Quite good hotel with excellent service. Parking on site and close to shops and restaurants. Stayed a lot… starting to got a bit tored and no cable TV. Also no room service but restaurant will do take away and is pretty good.

4

wayne

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Having stayed several times before I was a little surprised in the overall experience. The rooms have deteriorated to a point I could hear flushing toilets and running shows at different times of the day and night. The kitchen staff substandard but the front desk very professional.

10

Timothy

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

There was an issue with the booking through the hotels.com app after a change in dates of the booking whereby H hotel were not advised. There was no booking on my arrival. Fortunately they had a vacant room they were able to prepare to fill this request. The manager was extremely professional in dealing with the matter. The hotel is centrally located in Darwin city close to main strip and bars and restaurants. The hotel itself has a restaurant and the food there was well above par. Rooms are comfortable and perfect for a business trip. I have stayed here previously and would stay again.

8

Suzanne

Aug 9, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Great city location, walking distance to Mitchell St, Mall and Waterfront. A bit dated, could do with a revamp. Bar/Dining Rpom shut some nights without reason

8

Carl

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a good stay, accommodation was great. Only issue was that it was Easter and there was no Room Service and limited opportunities to eat at the venue. This was offset by excellent front counter staff that meet all our needs for fresh towels, etc

2

Kaye

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioner in room noisy all night. Hot breakfast was cold. Coffee machine not working in the restaurant at all. Why does it take up to 10 working days to refund $100 taken out by eftos? No kettle in room whe arrived.

8

Hafiz

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The Smith Hotel offers a reasonably good experience overall. The rooms are spacious and clean, with all the necessary amenities provided. Room service was consistent, although there was no hand wash liquid available, and when we requested it, we were informed that they no longer provide it. One downside was the limited television channels, and the lack of Netflix or YouTube was particularly frustrating. Additionally, while breakfast was offered at a discounted rate, the menu remained the same every day, which became monotonous. It would be beneficial if the hotel provided shuttle services to and from the airport, as well as tour buses to visit iconic locations around the city. I also believe that parking fees should be included in the room rate, rather than charged separately. The gym on the top floor was adequate, but it would be more convenient if the swimming pool were located nearby instead of on the ground floor near the restaurant.

8

Grant

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed 1 night in room 808 then went on a tour for overnight then came back & were in room 910 for 2 nights. Some aspects of the hotel are quite nice but others are problematical. The swimming pool area & free towels from reception & the cool water at reception are nice. Has a large restaurant, can be noisy and bar is good with good service & you can get have in or take out expresso coffees. The food was ok. We did our own thing for breakfast but had 1 dinner there. Close by is a large supermarket & in the street behind lots of bars & restaurants. Room 808 was nice with a desk area & places to plug your phones etc in. The room smelt fresh if slightly over perfumed. The next comment applies to both rooms. The sheets are a bit course, the air conditioner makes gurgling sounds about every half hour & while the black out curtains work well the room has way too many LED control lights on.. aircon, TV, wifi, phone, smoke detector - flashes every 5 seconds. The toilets cisterns need their flush washers replacing as every so often they suddenly fill up a small amount. Room 910 doesn’t have the work desk module, smelt dank & unpleasant, I think partly from the floor over flow drain in the bathroom & the aircon gurgling was worse. There’s a fridge in the room but no ice, selection of tea but just instant coffee. Some of the LED control lights in the lift don’t work as you need to use your key card to access your floor. This lack of LED’s working is confusing. Stay again, unsure.

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