I struggled to find the right way to rate this place. I'm a sleek, modern, crisp white and light-filled accommodation seeker. However this choice was left to my mum who had stayed the previous week and loved it. It would be unfair of me to deduct stars when it is a Tudor period style with dark woods and low lighting as standard. Established the year I was born, with the room we stayed in looking like it may not have had much done to it since then. I'm ok with old world but freshening the carpet and curtains, installing new ac's, clearing the dangling cobwebs and some TLC in the bathroom would work wonders. I've been told the smaller rooms are more modern though.
Now to my reasons for 4 stars. It's something different. A piece of England in the thick of Albury; close to shops and restaurants. Undercover parking that is locked at 1:30am for added security. In house Westminster Restaurant which is absolutely charming, open 7 days for breakfast and dinner. Room service for an additional fee of $3.50 with both the in-room and restaurant menus available. The food is basic but filling. My mum and I especially enjoyed the potato and bacon soup special, delicious! A pleasant courtyard beyond the restaurant with my first reaction being I'd love a Devonshire tea right now! Our room which was two levels/two bedrooms was undeniably spacious with a grand table of 8 seats and dark wood kitchenette. My mum received a sizeable per night discount for her return visit and it's hard to turn down a great bargain. Indoor pool on lower level. Reception is complete with an entire armoured suit and period weaponry on display. A family run business with helpful and friendly staff.
I'd like to stay again in a different room to see how they bring modern to boutique style. read more