"Ultra Modern + Great Fun"Posted: Mon, Nov 23 2009Value:
3Didn't know what to expect after reading some of the reviews.
Had wanted to visit this hotel or it's sister hotel (Sanderson) for some time, then found the perfect excuse, mates birthday!
Had trouble booking on line, so phone direct and they honoured the same rate. Check in was a breeze (Need a porter though?) Room was spectacular (Paid the extra for a deluxe, well worth it).
Everything was a surprise from traditional hotels we normally stay in (Thistle, Hilton). Everything was spotlessly clean and well presented, bathroom fantastic with a great shower.
Went out for the evening and returned to find the bar was a cool mini-club, great atmosphere and great service. Stayed till about 2am (closes at 3). Still made breakfast the next morning and glad we did, the breakfast is to die for, really!
Overall, I would say it is expensive, but you do get what you pay for. Staff are good, though sometimes slow. Location is excellent, a fairly quiet street, but very close to the action.