Paramount Basingstoke Country Hotel - Basingstoke, United Kingdom 

I decided to treat my girlfriend to a weekend away for her birthday, and as she has visited many areas of britain, i knew she hadnt been to basingstoke but i had thru work. I looked on late deals and got an offer for 2 nights stay, bed n breakfast for jus over £200, which was a complete BARGAIN for what we got. The hotel was nicely furbed, very comfy seats in the bar area, wont forget them. The room was brilliant, nice n clean, nicely decorated, and shower was good, not a proper power shower like i had of wished, but was good. The meals we got included breakfast, and dinner were FANTASTIC and the service was good too, altho one night when quite busy, they tended to drift off to the number parties rather than make sure everyone was treated the same. The pool, sauna and gym was FABULOUS ! really nice, very quiet too so it wasnt loud and u wasnt cramped..in my top 3 for gyms, pools i have visited in hotels..!! We went into Basingstoke centre for the saturday night and ended up in a Lloyds bar, very cheap but brilliant place, not rough at all, no fighting, all nice people, and friendlydoor staff. The taxi man we got from the hotel described where everything was to us, very friendly and helpful gentlemen. I would highly recommend the PARAMOUNT as a place to stay for romantic weekend, birthday treat etc, dont think its flash enough for weddings in my opinion altho they seem to getr alot of bookings so maybe..

We have just spent 2 nights at this hotel and its pretty mediocre at best. The village of Hook is approximately 1 mile away but there is little else close by. However, as we were going to a wedding at the Four Seasons, this did not effect us. There are gym/spa and swimming pool facilities available but if as we did , you are allocated a room above the gym, and overlooking the car park, there is no chance of a 'lie in' because of the music vibrating from the gym or very inconsiderate car park users. Our relatives who were further along the hotel, were not subjected to this. The cleanliness of the rooms is just OK. It is not pristine. I won't go into detail, but our toilet was disgusting (outside the bowl - not the inside) How a cleaner could have missed it is beyond me but the Housekeeper was most apologetic. We didn't eat at the hotel simply because we feel £15 is quite expensive for breakfast. The hotel was very busy, but I think it was mainly wedding guests as there was a wedding going on. The reception staff were extremely helpful and professional. Don't think we will be returning.