Detailed review by TheDaz
TheDaz
Halifax, United Kingdom87%
Another trip to Brighton - another forgettable Hotel.
Located in a suburban area of Brighton - several miles from the Town Centre, this is a drab, converted housing block that now boasts a tiny car park, a shabby interior, and an overpriced restaurant. The only saving grace is the abundance of parkland views from all angles.
The weekend we stayed turned out to be the hottest on record just about anywhere - and the creaking air conditioning at the hotel could not cope. After some stiff complaining, we managed to obtain some desk fans to place in our room, so that we might enjoy the waft of warm, recirculated air. This is where the safety windows that only open an inch really let Travelodge down. Pointless and frustrating, the poor cleanliness of the hotel (maybe the cleaners were too hot?!), added to the begrudging service of the staff, made the weekend a distinctly disappointing one.
Travelodge seems to be a location based experience - the precise decor and ambience of each hotel and its staff making or breaking the stay for you - for each poor stay like this one I've also experienced some thoroughly excellent stays at other locations.
Travelodge Brighton4
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Room Condition
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Bed/Mattress
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The besd - as usual, was just fine. The rest was disappointing: Windows don't open enough, bathroom was dirty, corridors smelled of smoke....
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Staff (Friendliness/Service)
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The staff were I suppose acceptable, given the intolerable heat - but smiling costs nothing, and the less said about the overpriced restaraunt with a cheesy name, the better.
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Quiet Location
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Lovely and tranquil location - even the main road was quiet, and buses whistle along Preston Road regularly. Pity the ar Park has enough spaces for about a third of the guests - it was like finding a spot at a Bank Holiday Seafront...
