Guest Bob Hazels shorts Posted 26 May 2015 Posted 26 May 2015 Well, overall it was fine. Able to arrive early and park right outside (free), and able to check into room complete with Stadium view just after 12.30. Room clean and tidy and nice residents bar for a couple of pre and post match drinks, although had a bizarre encounter with a fellow resident who seemed to take exception to anyone in football colours (despite the fact he had a City shirt on) being in the residents bar. He asked me twice if I was staying in the hotel and after I told him that it was not any of his business but yes, I was, he chuntered something to his mate and walked off. Room was quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was ok, if you like cereal and toast but anyone who likes a cooked breakfast will be sorely disappointed - there was some sausages (barely edible), scrambled (powdered) egg and beans - none of which was appetising. For £50/£60 I'd say it was worth it, especially for the convenience, parking etc. Place used to be a gold mine on match day. For some bizarre reason they closed to non residents, even though they have a large banner stating 'open to non residents' New manager came in who you never saw (previous Eastern European was always full on) and there was never any bother. New fella thought he was running the Ritz not a budget hotel next to a football ground, he thought the fans imposed on the residents.....yeah, there to be sitting around on Saturday lunch WTF, Got to be a bit thick when booking as the hotels name sort of gives it away.
steveherbe Posted 26 May 2015 Posted 26 May 2015 Think we are in the travel lodge, Red Cow on the Hinckley Road. Bit far out, but 2 of us £15, thanks Simon. Travel lodge central, ideal for a night out afterwards. Parking at Highcross an extra £5. £20 all in, bargain.
Unabomber Posted 26 May 2015 Posted 26 May 2015 I've had a few nights in this hotel. I bet you have you dirty dog.
stripeyfox Posted 27 May 2015 Author Posted 27 May 2015 Place used to be a gold mine on match day. For some bizarre reason they closed to non residents, even though they have a large banner stating 'open to non residents' New manager came in who you never saw (previous Eastern European was always full on) and there was never any bother. New fella thought he was running the Ritz not a budget hotel next to a football ground, he thought the fans imposed on the residents.....yeah, there to be sitting around on Saturday lunch WTF, Got to be a bit thick when booking as the hotels name sort of gives it away. You'd think so but if you look at the reviews on tripadvisor there are people who were unaware of the location and complained they couldn't even get to the hotel because the roads were closed for the football!
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