The Westgate

“Simple, warm & welcoming.”

I generally like to stay away from budget chain hotels and this place had a pretty agreeable price when compared to other places in the vicinity. Also, having read the only other review which was somewhat bemused rather than outraged, I found that I simply had to book my stay here when I was due to… Più

I generally like to stay away from budget chain hotels and this place had a pretty agreeable price when compared to other places in the vicinity. Also, having read the only other review which was somewhat bemused rather than outraged, I found that I simply had to book my stay here when I was due to be passing through. I have to say that I found the whole experience to be a very pleasant one. A solo female traveller, I felt the general atmosphere was friendly and welcoming with a warm fire to greet you as you come in. A great start to a good English pub. (The beer selection was very nice too if I'm honest!) The room was simple, not especially large but perfectly serviceable and by no means poky. It was clean throughout and had all the amenities you'd expect from a basic hotel room: Beds with good clean linen, towels, tea & coffee facilities, ensuite with a shower. While the evening was bitterly cold outside, the room was warm and cosy within. Staff were very friendly and happy to help, answer questions. I was told that breakfast was at 8:30 and was I okay with a full English. I was and it turned out a very good breakfast too with a decent pot of tea to go with it (Coffee was available but I didn't have any so can't comment on that). The bar did not serve food in the evening but, given the location, a decent selection of eateries were a stones throw away and it was no problem at all to eat elsewhere. All in all a decent place to stay. If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head and a tasty breakfast in the morning you need look no further.

Meno