Guest User
June 17, 2024
I was really concerned about staying in this hotel - we only booked it for the sheer convenience of being right outside the stadium after the Taylor Swift concert. I’m far from a snob but I do have expectations of a certain standard, especially when paying close to £400 for the night. The building is evidently very run down and in need of some TLC, but I think they know that and don’t try to sugarcoat it. We had a double room with a private bathroom, very clean, no bad smells of smoke like I was worried about, bright and airy. We took our own pillows with us which turned out to be a godsend because you are only provided with one each and they are flat as a pancake. It did say in the welcome book you could request more but the owner wasn’t around and since we came prepared it wasn’t an issue but if you like your comfort, take your own. The bed was a standard double but surprisingly comfortable. Toilet sink and shower all in working order and good decent sized towels provided. Communal area for tea/coffee, toast and cereal which we didn’t use but handy to have. We had a fridge in our room too which was a welcome amenity because it was a warm afternoon/evening. The owners couldn’t do enough for you, really easy check in and check out, our room was ready 2 hours early. They made sure guests had parking at the rear of the building. Note - on match/concert days their main carpark is released to a burger van so can’t be used - didn’t cause too much of an issue but just something to be mindful of, the rear only fits 3 cars and even then it’s a squeeze. No noise at all, slept really well and would use it again for a concert. Recommendation - a mirror in the bedroom would be really helpful, there was only one in the bathroom and it was small so couldn’t see how you looked before leaving the room. And a lamp would give a cosy effect, but they are not dealbreakers.