Guest User
August 6, 2024
The hotel on approach is very nice. There was a notice on the door to check in via the bar. It's pretty straightforward so far. The room we had was on the ground floor, right by the reception area. The room inside was OK, not fabulous but alright. The toilet seat moved when you sat on it, I don't have mobility issues, but if someone did, that could cause someone to get injured. The walls inside were quite damaged, knocks and lumps out of them. There were marks on the bedding, too. The tea and coffee selection, not a lot of choice. Only a couple of hot chocolate sachets, umpteen coffee and tea. The weather was really warm, 22 degrees at 4 pm, and there were no water bottles in the room. Took us over 4 hours to get to Nottingham. No biscuits in there either, just for a quick drink and a sit down. Tv selection was OK, so I found something to watch. The bed was comfortable, and the pillows were nice to sleep on. When we went over to the pub, it was very nice. We ordered drinks and had a browse on their menus. Good selection of food. Being a Sunday, I opted for a roast dinner, and my husband had the steak and ale pie. My plate was full. The pie, however, looked a little lost without a plateful of something to surround it. Maybe more veg, next time. My roast dinner was not hot, and the potatoes were overcooked. Just as well, we ordered extra for the table. I'm a little disappointed with dinner, off to bed now. Morning! The shower was nice, but it was a bit slippy under foot. There is a sign to say you can ring for a non-slip mat. I thought that would have been a requirement in every room. The quarter of the toilet roll, though, was folded into a neat point. I think one of those paper bands over the toilet would give customers the idea it had been cleaned and would flag up the toilet seat issue as well. Went over to the bar for breakfast. There is a choice of a cooked or continental choice. We had to pay for breakfast. This was not in the price of the room. Continental was described as cereal, yoghurt, and pastries, but when all that is on offer is little packets of cereal and milk, I think the cooked breakfast is a fuller option. Was told by the staff that the app isn't working, so we ordered at the bar with our table number. What I find quite strange is that you order your breakfast and it doesn't come with tea or coffee. That you have to pay extra for. Our breakfast came without sausages, so we had to ask for them when they were part of the meal. When asked if we wanted jam or marmalade on our toast because fried bread was not an option. We were given 1 tiny sachet of jam for 2 slices of toast. Milk comes in sachets and not a little jug. It seems that there are a few little issues, but more care and attention could iron out those kinks. Back to the room for a re-dress as we are going to a funeral today. Iron is basic. It needs to be a heavier option to get them creases out. Check out was at 11 am, which is decent and back to the Bowman for the w