AJP-SCOT75
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My wife and I stayed here very recently and found this hotel to be very nice indeed. ||The region is one of the most breathtaking scenic spots anywhere in the world. ||The drive up to the hotel gives you a great sense of anticipation and first impressions do not disappoint. Check-in at reception was excellent, friendly, quick and informative. ||We declined the show round but it's a nice touch for people who want it. We then had a drink in the bar which was very good. The decor here is a bit of a mish mash and obviously it has become quite dated, but it is also a personal like or dislike thing. For us it was a dislike. ||Then we went to our room and even though we were in the lowest room category, they were spacious, bright and quiet. Having stayed in countless hotels around the world there has to be a special mention for the shower - AMAZING! ||The Spa is simply stunning and has to be one of the best indoor/outdoor pools we have ever seen - only downside is there is a shortage of loungers. In high season this must be a challenge. ||Now the restaurant. The food is fantastic. The service though is a bit strange as it doesn't correlate with the rest of the hotel. Everything to this point was relaxing but I found the restaurant service quite intrusive. I don't understand why an order for your whole meal isn't taken at the beginning. It's asked between every course. Why? The waiter just keeps interrupting conversation. It's very odd. The breakfast buffet is excellent, although a little over complicated. The juice selection is wonderful, I had an apple and pear juice but the guest before me had carrot juice so therefore my juice ended up with remnants of carrot. No one on hand to keep this area clean. There should be simple juices for people who want to avoid this. ||The hotel has its own personal chapel which is stunning and a roof top bar which we will go to properly next time. ||During our trip unfortunately both us became sick (nothing because of hotel - just bad timing!). The staff were so helpful for both of us and we were very grateful for the help and support they gave us. ||Would have been a five if not for the weird manner in how dinner service is done. A great hotel we will be back.