My initially very positive impression didn't last the stay. On the good side are that it is modern, well-appointed, well-located and staff are professional. The room was similarly pleasant and very spacious. Counterbalancing that . . .
- the room was spacious, with an enormous 'foyer' area and a range of three large wardrobes. However, the bed recess was not so generous (it could easily have been) such that there was only a narrow gap between the bed and the wall to each side.
- similarly, there was a separate toilet but its compartment was so small as to require the door to open outwards. Absolutely no need for that bearing in mind the excess of space elsewhere.
- there's a good desk area, but no convenient electrical outlets to plug in a computer. I had to unplug the drinks kettle to do so. Coffee provided but only green tea.
- breakfast was a shambles, with the buffet set out along a wall with adjacent tables so close that people sitting there had to shift out of the way to enable people to serve themselves who then had to push their way back. This congestion meant that queues built up, people frustrated and muttering. The sophisticated coffee machine required expertise and familiarity in order to operate.
- the food (I had supper and a minimal breakfast) was passable without being outstanding.
- finally, the hotel is arranged in three separate zones: two bedroom zones on first and second floors and the restaurant on the third floor. There is no connection between the zones, so one cannot get to the restaurant without going down to reception in one lift (there are three) and then up in the separate third floor lift. Mad !
