[03/10/2007] The author split each aspect he reviewed, awarding each with a score out of 10 - he stayed at the Royal Crescent with his fiancée.
First Impressions - Reviewer awards 10/10
He starts by stating that they "could not be more welcoming", he mentions that he and his fiancée were met at their car where the concierge helped with their bags, he also adds "my fiancée was escorted to the drawing room while I did the admin".
Service - Reviewer awards 10/10
The reviewer sums up the service as "impeccable: polite, accommodating & very discreet". Reiterating how discreet they are at the Royal Crescent, he ads that Kyle was staying, but the first they found out was "in the local paper".
Spa - Reviewer awards 10/10
It was, for the reviewer, "one of the hotel's highlights", he then goes on to list their facilities.
Room - Reviewer awards 10/10
The reviewer went on a tour of the hotel, noting that "every room is different", he likens the hotel to "the set of a period drama". Rooms overlooking the crescent are "huge, high ornate rooms", he does add that courtyard rooms are "less decorative but equally comfortable".
Facilities - Reviewer awards 8/10
The reviewer states that there is "a conference room plus a number of smaller rooms" - he does add that they all have "full AV systems & WiFi access"
Location - Reviewer awards 10/10
The reviewer feels that the hotel is a "stunningly situated" country retreat, he then goes on to describe the setting, finishing this section with the word "breathtaking".
Restaurant & Bar - Reviewer awards 5/10
The reviewer is none too impressed with the Restaurant, he writes that the food is "top-end fussy [...] stacked & unmemorable", he also complains of a "long wait between courses", he finishes by adding that the décor is "reminiscent of a mid-80's Garfunkekl's".
Overall Impressions
The reviewer feels that the hotel thoroughly deserves "all the accolades bestowed upon it", adding that the setting "is extraordinary" he feels that the hotel itself is "beautifully maintained and expertly run". He sums up his experience by giving the hotel a 90% overall mark, adding that it is "a truly memorable experience from start to finish".
This review is an interpretation of the above mentioned author
