Booking through Expedia there were several far cheaper options, but the location, level of service and etc. makes this hotel very good value for money. These days I like to treat myself to little luxuries in life, even if I can't really afford them, and a decent hotel is one of them. As a good mate of mine once said: "John, you work hard enough for it, you might as well enjoy it."
And so I do!
Straight off from check-in the service is friendly AND efficient - tho check-out took a little longer seeing as my combined bar and minibar bill ran to 2 pages (and I was hardly there)!
On night of arrival phoned down for iron, which arrived in minutes, the couple of times I used room service, that was spot-on. All staff smiled and said Hi when passed in corridors.
The hotel itself is bright, modern and absolutely spotless; the rooms, comfortable and well furnished with all the basics that one expects of a 3/4 star city hotel.
This is only a small hotel group with, I think, 7 hotels, but I will definitely stay with them again.
Breakfast is a treat - the buffet has just about everything that you could think of having for breakfast, including Champagne, and is beautiffuly presented. Also breakfast is served from 6.30 until 11 (12 at weekends) and so there is no morning rush to get up, which suits me!!
All rooms have FREE internet access, the lobby is a Wi-Fi zone and there are three computer terminals in the lobby including the one in the business lounge - which also has a complimentary espresso machine. This is where I usually had my daily VT fix after breakfast along with a couple of coffees to kick-start the system.
