We stayed for two nights, and although I understand there was a heatwave, I was very disappointed to be placed in a second-floor room with no air conditioning. After we raised the issue, we were moved to a ground-floor room, as no air-conditioned rooms were available. This made me question why we weren't allocated a ground-floor room from the outset, particularly during such hot weather when it's well known that upper floors become much warmer.
I was also surprised to discover that, despite being marketed as a spa hotel, guests are charged an additional £5 per person to use the spa facilities. I've stayed at many spa hotels, and I've never encountered an extra charge for facilities that are a primary reason people choose to book in the first place.
Unfortunately, the spa itself was also underwhelming. The swimming pool, sauna, and jacuzzi were all very small, and the facilities felt dated and poorly maintained. It was clear that areas such as the windows had not been cleaned for quite some time, with visible dust and dirt that detracted from the overall experience.
Overall, I felt the hotel offered very poor value for money. The facilities did not match my expectations of a spa hotel, and I left feeling that I would have had a more comfortable stay at a Travelodge for a fraction of the price.