Ange Z.
Yelp
This hotel is ideally situated for a weekend visit to Bath, slap bang in the centre of town, just adjacent to the Abbey itself and just around the corner from a reasonably priced car park next to the police station (£12 per day).
Part of the Best Western chain and classed as a 3 star I found it overpriced for the facilities but considering its location I suppose it was reasonable. We paid £174 per night for a twin room en suite with breakfast.
On arrival we were greeted very warmly and the check in procedure was smooth and speedy, we were also told the room was ready even though we were 2 hours earlier than the suggested check in times.
The room was spacious and clean with an adequately sized bathroom, flat screen wall mounted tv, coffee/tea making tray, hairdryer, ironing board and iron and a couple of useful and interesting magazines about Bath. The only downside was that the view from the two huge windows was uninspiring - unless you find interest in a brick wall? Never the less it was fine.
The bar was small but perfectly formed, well stocked with the usual optics and beers and with the added treat of Fentimans soft drinks, you could also order from a classy and interesting variety of bar snacks and get hot drinks too. The service was outstanding, the bar staff were polite and efficient and even took the time to recommend a choice of gins!
I also liked the array of artwork on display, from large Warhol-esque Marilyn canvases to sculptures.
Breakfast was excellent, a full continental spread of the usual fruits, yoghurt, meat, cheese, baked goods, juice and cereals and then the choice of a hot breakfast ranging from the delectable pancakes and thick cut smoked bacon with maple syrup, to a full English complete with a perfectly seasoned and crumbly black pudding....yum yum yum! They brought plenty of hot toast and large pots of good coffee with hot milk too.
Contrary to the review by Ron M. I found the wifi to be very reliable and a good strong signal, and there is a computer and printer available in the lobby for guests to use free of charge.
We did not get the chance to try the food in the Allium Brasserie, but from what we saw, it was popular and the food looked fantastic. There was also a lovely outside patio for those balmy summer evenings(!) and for the smokers amongst us who like to be comfy whilst feeling like an outcast!!
All in all it was a great two nights and I will most definitely return to this hotel if I can get a good deal or someone else wants to pay...???