Iris

“Pet-friendly budget hotel”

We had a lot of criteria - pet friendly, restaurant attached, free (open air) parking, three adults to a room, reasonable price, close to main routes for onward journey - and this hotel was one of the very few that met ALL the criteria. The staff were exceptionally friendly - the lady on the ch... more

We had a lot of criteria - pet friendly, restaurant attached, free (open air) parking, three adults to a room, reasonable price, close to main routes for onward journey - and this hotel was one of the very few that met ALL the criteria. The staff were exceptionally friendly - the lady on the check-in desk remembered me having emailed my booking - this made us feel really welcome. The room was cold when we arrived but we turned the heating on and it soon warmed up. The third adult in our party had a decent sized fold-down bed (rather than the bunk type) and there was still plenty of space in the room. There was a reasonable amount of wardrobe and shelf space for three of us too. The water pressure in the shower was fantastic - the best I've ever encountered, and the complementary toiletries were a godsend as it meant we didn't have to pack loads of stuff into an overnight bag but the shower cubicle was tiny, so tiny that it wouldn't be universally accessible. The room was clean, although a little worn) but the beds were spotless and reasonably comfortable. The duvets were thin however and we really appreciated the thin blanket that was provided for each occupant. The beds could have been slightly warmer though with an extra blanket for winter or else better quality duvet. We ate in the restaurant in the evening. It was a set menu (3/4 choices for each course) but the food wasn't great. The pasta carbonara was cold and the salmon was terribly overcooked but it was only 9 euros a head. Having said that, the food was tasty and could easily have been very nice had it been cooked well. I was asked about the food at the check-in desk and the lady there said she would pass my comments on to the kitchen. I like the fact that they do take on board comments and hopefully make improvements. The breakfast was basic but adequate. Exit from the hotel is tricky (narrow and steep) so it would be difficult if one were towing something. There is sufficient parking. The hotel is on an industrial estate with nothing else close by except industrial units but fine for walking a dog and car parking if the car park is full.

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“Calm City”

It was situated in industrial area and far from city center Staff were helpful but we faced to some little mistakes from their side. The room was quiet and big enough for a 2 star hotel. The bed was clean and comfortable.

“You get what you pay for! A budget hotel at a budget price.”

Very basic a bit tired in the communal areas and the rooms. Very clean though in all areas. It in an industrial estate and lots of workmen use it, though that wasn't a problem to us. It has a restaurant that serves a three course set menu it fine of the price, we complained our chips were cold ... more

Very basic a bit tired in the communal areas and the rooms. Very clean though in all areas. It in an industrial estate and lots of workmen use it, though that wasn't a problem to us. It has a restaurant that serves a three course set menu it fine of the price, we complained our chips were cold and they replaced our meal straight away. Breakfast is 3 euro. The internet connection is good in all areas. The staff are friendly and polite, their english is limited but you get by.

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