[It's in the details where they lost a star]
NEGATIVES:
* This hotel had only one working lift(elevator), creating a problem when guests arrive with baggage as the lifts are small. (Capacity: Only six people at a time without baggage.)
* Gym shower faucets didn't work properly.
* Toilets were iffy; they didn't always flush. You have to play with the lever for a while before you can get it to release a good enough flush. By the time you get it done, there isn't enough water in the reservoir for the flush to happen.
* The room's shower had a partitioning glass which let water out onto the floor when taking showers.
* Internet required a log-in every time you needed to use it. But usually had to keep logging back on because the service would bump me off. Sometimes, logging back on was a challenge. (It's via pop-up screen for user/password which is provided at the reception desk.)
* Many times, I heard bumping from the room upstairs and sometimes from the room next door.
POSITIVES:
* The room was very well presented and set for arrival. It was very elegant, even compared to the Crowne Plaza in Kensington.
* Very friendly staff
* Small gym had no weights, but did have a pulley machine for resistance training, two treadmills, a rower, two ellipticals, a couple yoga mats, a medicine ball, a stereo for use, and a water cooler. (Gender-specific saunas were located in their respective bathrooms)
* The bathroom had a very nice set of hygiene and personal care items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, lotion, conditioner, shampoo/shower gel, and comb) all contained in a matching tray.
* The bedding was very comfortable.
* The wifi signal was good, but see above for negatives.
* Breakfast was excellent; very delicious spread in a buffet style layout.
* Gloucester is a few steps out. This is where you'll find several shops, cafés, and restaurant options. read more