Name: Brookside Hotel & Residents Bar , Cozy lounge areas & Terrace ,Suitable for Solo Travelers Couples Educational Groups Families & Contractors welcome
Address: Brook Lane, Chester, England, United Kingdom, Chester, Cheshire, GB
Price range: $77–$213 per night
Rating: 8.3

What guests think

At Brookside Hotel & Restaurant ,Suitable for Solo Travelers Couples Educational Groups Families & Contractors welcome, guests praise friendly staff, good breakfasts, and a walkable location, while noting dated decor, small or noisy rooms, limited parking, and periodic shower problems.

Reviews frequently describe the property as clean and quiet, with a homely, family-run atmosphere. Some guests find evening meal and bar options limited, with quality feedback varying. Overall, expect a traditional, no-frills base within walking distance of Chester.

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Facilities

On-site parking is available but spaces are tight and can fill quickly. Public areas such as the bar, lounges and courtyard are comfortable.

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8

Brian

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very quaint property. Very helpful staff. Small restaurant open at times. Small room and bathroom but good for solo travel.

10

Greg

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly establishment good food cold drinks in nice outdoor courtyard wonderfull indoor reading area.

8

Deborah

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel 15 minutes walk into Chester. Staff very freindly and helpful. Lovely breakfast. Free parking on site.

6

Brant

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We wanted a somewhat old-fashioned and traditional experience, but the hotel was a little too old fashioned. Because it was October, the lack of air conditioning wasn’t a problem - but it would be a different story if it was a really hot summer day. There seemed to be ample parking, but both nights that we returned from supper about 8:00pm, the lot was full of vans and there was no where to park. The staff were helpful in my finding on street parking, but it was a very narrow street and I was concerned about my rental car getting side-swiped.

8

M

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is in a good location not too far from the city centre, the hotel is a bit dated but the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The bathroom we had was again spacious but needs some modernisation along with other parts of the hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful and the bar and restaurant area are nice, we didn't have a meal other than breakfast which was nice and the choice is reasonable. We only stayed one night and bed was comfortable enough for that.

10

Yvonne

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The first impression of the Brookside Hotel was how nice it looks from outside. It appears quite large but only has a small carpark, and as I checked in quite late on a busy weekend, it meant that I had to park down the adjacent road. Inside, the decor to me was reminiscent of the 1970s/80s, and finding my room was the "attic" room. I didn't know what to expect. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find the room was very, very clean and cosy and was very comfortable for my 2 night stay. The dining room is light and airy and there are various breakfast options from fruit and cereal to toast and full English. The hotel is in a great location to explore Chester city. I would happily stay in the Brookside hotel again and would absolutely recommend it to other travellers.

10

Jason

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean & tidy, comfortable. The service, food & bar were really good. Definitely go back when I’m in the area again.

4

Antony

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great for city, rooms need an upgrade bar closed early

8

Edward

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice little hotel. Parking can be a challenge if the car park is full. The downstairs bar is very nice and comfortable. Thecsatff are very fruendly and helpful

4

Simon

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is limited in the small car park but I found a space. The hotel is nice and the staff are very friendly and attentive. The hotel and rooms are dated so if you like that you will like it here. The bed for me was small and a bit lumpy but otherwise, I had a good sleep. Expensive small bottled beers and no draught beer. The menu is limited, I didn't eat in as the town is a 15-minute walk away with better restaurants. Lots of lounge areas to relax in and meet people. Full English Breakfast was cooked to order however the food quality was not that great. The sausage was cheap tasting and overcooked, mushrooms had I think paprika over them which made them taste funny, otherwise the rest is ok.

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Cleanliness

Most guests describe rooms and common areas as clean or spotless. A few note issues like showerhead buildup, stained grout, cobwebs, or dusty towels.

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8

Chris

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel room was a bit small to move around. However bed was super comfortable. The traffic noise from nearby road is noticeable specifically after 5am though I am a light sleeper. Shower could do with good clean there were black stains on silicon/grout. Staff very helpful and breakfast good value specially recommend the scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Handy location for visiting the city walls of Chester.

10

James

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a pleasant one night stay. It was clean and tidy, the shower was a little feeble but it did the job! Breakfast was very nice and the staff always willing to help. Would definitely stay again.

10

Pamela

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very pleasant experience .clean, comfortable and helpful staff

8

Mark

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were greeted by lovely staff upon arrival. The place is a bit dated but nice and warm and clean. The room was a good size but there were a few cob webs hanging from the ceiling. Other than that a really pleasant stay. A 10/15 min flat walk in to the City walls. We got an uber taxi back later in the evening which cost £4.30. Would stay here again

10

Nicola

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Provides shampoo, shower gel, hairdryer. Clean and comfortable beds and good breakfast. Pleasant helpful staff. Convenient for what we wantes to do. Stayed many times. Hotel a bit dated in terms of decor and comment on that as that may be important to others but isnt to me. All pluses for my wants and needs = outweigh that)

10

Rebecca

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spotless room comfortable beds very friendly and helpful staff fantastic food we will definitely be visiting again

8

Melanie

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property, room clean but small. Comfortable lounge area

8

Lesley

Jan 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a small standard double so was to be expected not a lot of space in the room. Mostly clean, little quibble only because highly noticeable that bathroom towel very dusty and rusty. Welcoming friendly staff.

10

mary

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff and management very good and wait staff polite and had a lovely manner. Breskfast good. Shower head in room needs some attention as appears to have build up of dirt or something on it.

10

Alastair

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really pleased with my stay. My room was squeaky clean and very comfortable. I was welcomed by the proprietor, who was very helpful, as was everyone else that I met. This is a gem of a property that is close enough to be a short walk from the city centre, but away enough to be quiet and relaxing. Definitely recommended!

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Rooms

Rooms have an older, traditional style; sizes vary from compact economy rooms to more spacious options, and comfort is mixed. Several reviews mention traffic or creaky-floor noise and inconsistent showers or water pressure/temperature.

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8

Chris

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel room was a bit small to move around. However bed was super comfortable. The traffic noise from nearby road is noticeable specifically after 5am though I am a light sleeper. Shower could do with good clean there were black stains on silicon/grout. Staff very helpful and breakfast good value specially recommend the scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Handy location for visiting the city walls of Chester.

8

andrew

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very basic and a bit tired, shower unit kept running cold however the room was quiet.

8

Glenn

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old hotel, a little miscommunication by the staff. Booked breakfast when checking in but last morning stay all breakfast put away but Lovely Anna to the rescue as was told we not having breakfast even though we booked and paid, Anna brought it all out as had cleared the restaurant and we had a nice breakfast. Rooms could do with usb outlets in plug sockets. Very old world but comfortable and dont forget to turn heating down on radiator like we did was a sauna. The road is quite busy and noisy. But ok

6

Mrs E

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, comfy but low bed. Naff shower. Good food but disappointing dinner service. Ok breakfast.

6

Samantha

Dec 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I received a really warm welcome on arrival and was directed to my room. The building has a lot of character, however, this does mean a lot of creaky floorboards. I stayed in an economy room. As such, it was tiny, but ample for one night. The bathroom was clean, the shower was hot with sufficient water from the shower head. Fabulous cooked breakfast, catered for my gluten and dairy allergy without prior notice. Negatives - Bald patches in the carpet. The bed was hard and very uncomfortable. The room was hot (it's December, so this shouldn't have been an issue!). I had to open the window overnight which exacerbated the noise from the traffic outside. On top of that, the duvet was thick, hot and heavy. I think I spent most of the night awake! The floorboards creaked from the room above. Walls are thin, so when the person next door comes in or goes out, it sounds like they are in the room with you! The beeper on the door is loud, so when your neighbour doesn't shut the door properly, it can go on for ages. All in all, the staff are great and the breakfast was lovely, but it's not enough to make me want to stay again.

4

BRONWYN S A

Dec 6, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was very dated room was very dark. Complained about the shower twice as it was just a trickle impossible to wash your hair. Was told somebody would look at it but nobody did. Very disappointing

6

john

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is an old hotel with character and creaky floors . My room was clean and compact . The bathroom tiny . Comfy bed . The breakfast was excellent . The staff was very friendly . The walk in to town was 15-20 minutes . Wifi perfect . TV did not work . Good for a short stay in lovely Chester .

10

Julie

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is lovely and staff are very friendly but our room was economy and we did not sleep at all for the 2 nights,mattress very cheap and thin and pillows very uncomfortable. Breakfast was nice apart from my poached egg was under cooked

4

Simon

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is limited in the small car park but I found a space. The hotel is nice and the staff are very friendly and attentive. The hotel and rooms are dated so if you like that you will like it here. The bed for me was small and a bit lumpy but otherwise, I had a good sleep. Expensive small bottled beers and no draught beer. The menu is limited, I didn't eat in as the town is a 15-minute walk away with better restaurants. Lots of lounge areas to relax in and meet people. Full English Breakfast was cooked to order however the food quality was not that great. The sausage was cheap tasting and overcooked, mushrooms had I think paprika over them which made them taste funny, otherwise the rest is ok.

10

Dennis

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very restful hotel. Very comfortable, with good atmosphere. Exellent breakfasts. Good location for city access without all the noise of the centre. One small peoblem: the shower in room 19 has a pumped hot water system which swamps the cold water feed. The pressures need balancing, as the shower tends to scald.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and helpful, with staff frequently praised for their welcome and attentiveness. Occasional miscommunication is reported but generally resolved.

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10

Michelle

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely owner and friendly staff. Was able to park the car early. Didn’t opt for the meals due to other arrangements. Nice and clean room, brilliant shower. Would suggest extra pillows being available for the bed, but that is a personal preference. Would definitely stay again.

10

Alison

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very welcoming and polite staff, nothing too much trouble.

8

Glenn

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old hotel, a little miscommunication by the staff. Booked breakfast when checking in but last morning stay all breakfast put away but Lovely Anna to the rescue as was told we not having breakfast even though we booked and paid, Anna brought it all out as had cleared the restaurant and we had a nice breakfast. Rooms could do with usb outlets in plug sockets. Very old world but comfortable and dont forget to turn heating down on radiator like we did was a sauna. The road is quite busy and noisy. But ok

10

Bruce

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

friendly staff

8

M

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is in a good location not too far from the city centre, the hotel is a bit dated but the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The bathroom we had was again spacious but needs some modernisation along with other parts of the hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful and the bar and restaurant area are nice, we didn't have a meal other than breakfast which was nice and the choice is reasonable. We only stayed one night and bed was comfortable enough for that.

10

Christine

Dec 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were amazing

8

Edward

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice little hotel. Parking can be a challenge if the car park is full. The downstairs bar is very nice and comfortable. Thecsatff are very fruendly and helpful

8

Stephen

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great, the staff very attentive, but ruined when leaving at checkout to find the hotel house innigrants from Sweden.

10

mary

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff and management very good and wait staff polite and had a lovely manner. Breskfast good. Shower head in room needs some attention as appears to have build up of dirt or something on it.

10

Alastair

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really pleased with my stay. My room was squeaky clean and very comfortable. I was welcomed by the proprietor, who was very helpful, as was everyone else that I met. This is a gem of a property that is close enough to be a short walk from the city centre, but away enough to be quiet and relaxing. Definitely recommended!

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Location

Quiet residential setting within roughly a 10–20 minute walk to Chester’s centre, offering easy access without city-centre noise.

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10

Bert E

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quaint place to stay. Close to centre of Chester. Great breakfast.

8

Pauline

Dec 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely Hotel, cosy, friendly and helpful staff. Convenient ten minute walk into the town centre. Breakfast was ok. Evening meal was ok, far too salty. Rooms need updating, decor a bit tired and dated. Parking very tight but thankful there was parking.

8

Janet

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to walk in to city centre

8

Deborah

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel 15 minutes walk into Chester. Staff very freindly and helpful. Lovely breakfast. Free parking on site.

8

Lee

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

quiet place, ideally located. bit pricey but as to be expected for Chester, recommended

10

Yvonne

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The first impression of the Brookside Hotel was how nice it looks from outside. It appears quite large but only has a small carpark, and as I checked in quite late on a busy weekend, it meant that I had to park down the adjacent road. Inside, the decor to me was reminiscent of the 1970s/80s, and finding my room was the "attic" room. I didn't know what to expect. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find the room was very, very clean and cosy and was very comfortable for my 2 night stay. The dining room is light and airy and there are various breakfast options from fruit and cereal to toast and full English. The hotel is in a great location to explore Chester city. I would happily stay in the Brookside hotel again and would absolutely recommend it to other travellers.

10

Karen

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely comfy bed and easy walking distance into the town

8

CR

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet location within 20 mins walk of Chester. Didn't eat there only because we were traveling to and from Liverpool I would stay there again

8

Penny

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed on a Sunday night and there was no ine around. The hotel and surrounding area, was very quiet. Everything worked as it should.

10

Dennis

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very restful hotel. Very comfortable, with good atmosphere. Exellent breakfasts. Good location for city access without all the noise of the centre. One small peoblem: the shower in room 19 has a pumped hot water system which swamps the cold water feed. The pressures need balancing, as the shower tends to scald.

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Dining

Breakfast draws frequent praise, while evening meals and bar offerings receive more mixed feedback with limited selection or variable quality mentioned.

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10

Bert E

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quaint place to stay. Close to centre of Chester. Great breakfast.

8

Chris

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel room was a bit small to move around. However bed was super comfortable. The traffic noise from nearby road is noticeable specifically after 5am though I am a light sleeper. Shower could do with good clean there were black stains on silicon/grout. Staff very helpful and breakfast good value specially recommend the scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Handy location for visiting the city walls of Chester.

8

Ruth

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super friendly family run hotel, with parking and a 20 minute walk into centre. It is dated, but good breakfast buffet / cooked options . The light bite menu was good value, but i found the curry too salty and not such good value.

10

Carole

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved this Hotel. Very welcoming and friendly. I particularly liked the fact that the breakfast was freshly made to order and piping hot, no lukewarm buffet. Good evening meal options also. Within a mile to Chester town to walk or staff will call you a taxi. Will definitely return

10

Nikolaos

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

nice stay for 1 evening. Had evening meal which was delicious

6

Mrs E

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, comfy but low bed. Naff shower. Good food but disappointing dinner service. Ok breakfast.

8

M

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is in a good location not too far from the city centre, the hotel is a bit dated but the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The bathroom we had was again spacious but needs some modernisation along with other parts of the hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful and the bar and restaurant area are nice, we didn't have a meal other than breakfast which was nice and the choice is reasonable. We only stayed one night and bed was comfortable enough for that.

10

mary

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff and management very good and wait staff polite and had a lovely manner. Breskfast good. Shower head in room needs some attention as appears to have build up of dirt or something on it.

4

Simon

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is limited in the small car park but I found a space. The hotel is nice and the staff are very friendly and attentive. The hotel and rooms are dated so if you like that you will like it here. The bed for me was small and a bit lumpy but otherwise, I had a good sleep. Expensive small bottled beers and no draught beer. The menu is limited, I didn't eat in as the town is a 15-minute walk away with better restaurants. Lots of lounge areas to relax in and meet people. Full English Breakfast was cooked to order however the food quality was not that great. The sausage was cheap tasting and overcooked, mushrooms had I think paprika over them which made them taste funny, otherwise the rest is ok.

10

Dennis

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very restful hotel. Very comfortable, with good atmosphere. Exellent breakfasts. Good location for city access without all the noise of the centre. One small peoblem: the shower in room 19 has a pumped hot water system which swamps the cold water feed. The pressures need balancing, as the shower tends to scald.

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Month	Average price
January	$112
February	$112
March	$105
April	$107
May	$119
June	$115
July	$112
August	$128
September	$122
October	$114
November	$120
December	$130

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $111	5
6 $84	7 $111	8 $110	9 $111	10 $93	11 $174	12 $174
13 $101	14 $121	15 $121	16 $111	17 $111	18 $125	19 $213
20 $99	21 $111	22 $111	23 $111	24 $111	25 $111	26
27 $101	28 $111	29 $111	30 $111

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $111	2 $110	3 $116
4 $101	5 $101	6 $101	7 $101	8 $101	9 $101	10
11 $111	12 $101	13 $101	14 $101	15 $101	16 $101	17 $126
18 $101	19 $99	20 $101	21 $101	22 $101	23 $89	24 $77
25 $101	26 $101	27 $101	28 $101	29 $101	30 $101	31 $126

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