Guest User
June 25, 2024
So, I'll start with the positives; the communal areas are very nice, the location is good for the beach and for Shanklin, there's parking, the pool area is very nice and the pool is heated, the prices are very reasonable - both to stay and for drinks, the breakfast excellent, the TVs huge, and the staff friendly and helpful. Less positive; the toilet seat 'moved', there was only one toilet roll, the shower tray had some suspect 'specks' on it and I couldn't work out how to use the shower, [the stop start button was on the shower head]. There's no lift so I booked a downstairs room but there's a high step to get to it. The room had twin beds, which was fine, although I'd have preferred a double bed, I didn't need one. The quilt, pillows etc were, I think, feather which I am a bit allergic to. My fault I didn't think to call in advance and ask for an alternative,[or check the bed situation] - although there was no alternative offered in the guest services book. The plugs to the phone charger, bedside lamp etc. weren't working and I had to ask someone to replace the extension lead, late at night. There's no fridge, which I missed in hot weather, [although they do offer to store medications etc. ] The window opens a little too wide to feel secure on the ground floor. The curtains are right next to the bed so a little difficult to close. The room is an OK size, not much room if there were two of you tbh. The sink is in the bedroom rather than the, tiny, bathroom. I got used to this. The area was screened off with a large, attractive screen which was difficult to move around but did provide an extra drying option! Housekeeping was minimal - bins weren't emptied and on one occasion it hadn't been done by 4.30 and when they knocked I was resting in my room and asked them to give me 5 minutes - they never came back and I had to ask for a clean cup and saucer, but my glass wasn't replaced! Some of the pictures are rather bizarre but each to their own! All in all generally a pleasant stay and I think the hotel is a 'work in progress' and will be gorgeous in due course.