The location is fantastic—close to all the main attractions with plenty of nearby parking options. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and we were pleasantly surprised to receive a room upgrade on arrival.
The room itself was spacious with an extremely comfortable bed. The clothes rack and hangers provided more than enough storage for our two‑night stay. Being at the back of the hotel, the room was quite dark as it faced a wall—not a major issue, though we were treated to an early‑morning pigeon cooing on the window ledge!
The rainfall shower was lovely, but the wet‑room style ensuite meant water didn’t drain properly and pooled near the toilet. On our last night we found ourselves pushing water back toward the drain which isn’t quite how you want to spend your time. Storage in the bathroom was also limited; the only place for toiletries was the large windowsill above the toilet, which isn’t ideal for keeping toothbrushes. Towels were small, and one was ripped with holes, as though it had been damaged.
The TV worked fine, though we couldn’t turn off the subtitles—a minor annoyance. Overall, the bed was the highlight: huge and incredibly comfortable. If not for the pigeon alarm clock, I might have had my first proper lie‑in in years
Overall really enjoyed our stay at 19 Duke Street, location and bed alone makes it definitely worth a visit!
