I booked a Superior Double Room for Saturday, but on arrival I was informed that none were available and that we would have to take a twin room, as it was all they had left. No refund or reduction in price was offered.
Carly on reception was very helpful and, I suspect, somewhat embarrassed when she showed us the room, which had a strange smell. To compensate, we were offered complimentary dinner and breakfast, so we decided to stay as we had already paid and were there. In hindsight, that was our first mistake.
We went upstairs for dinner, only to find a hot buffet that could best be described as poor care-home standard. We decided to eat elsewhere instead.
When we returned around midnight and entered our room, we were greeted by what can only be described as the overwhelming smell of raw sewage. I went back to reception, where I was told they were aware of the issue and that "it does stink."
Chris on reception was very helpful and showed us an alternative room, which looked as though it had come straight out of Azkaban. We declined that one and were then shown a second room, which was the last available option, so we reluctantly accepted it. Despite the uncomfortable, straw-filled-feeling mattresses, we eventually managed to get some sleep.
The next morning, we skipped breakfast and left.
This hotel is a place that time forgot. Given that it is housed in such a magnificent historic building, the overall experience was incredibly disappointing. The building deserves fa