My first Holiday Inn experience (I think) and it was alright…read more The positives: Free wifi Breakfast was included An ice machine in the lobby Blackout curtains Comfy bed Nice shower The negatives: The room was chilly and following the air con instructions to get warmer didn't help, just made the room noisier. No bath. After I paid the bill I realised the GBP/EUR rate they used was ridiculously bad value. Normally when I'm in the UK and I use a card I'm given an option to either pay in GBP or take the rate offered but I wasn't given the option and didn't cop until it was too late. Sneaky tactic. As for the stay itself: It was better than one Travel Lodge experience I've had. But I've had plenty of Premier Inn stays that exceeded this one. And one recent Ibis stay was miles ahead. The positives do out weigh the negatives in terms of count, but not sure I can go any higher than a 3 on this one after the sneaky rate conversion.

As expected from this chain the room was basic but very clean. I had actually forgotten my…read moretoothbrush so was glad to be provided with one free of charge. The nice thing about this place is that even given its proximity to the M5 it was nice and quiet.

Excellent pub with great service, parking on site, friendly bartenders and waitstaff. Had the…read morepotato stuffed with beans and cheese and a cider. What a huge potato stuffed to the gills! The other order was fish and chips. The plate held a huge piece of perfectly battered haddock fillet with side tartar. The chips were crisp and lightly oiled. Both lacked salt. The bottled water with lemon was a good too. We dined to Billy Holiday and Sarah Vaughn playing softly in the background and lively welsh banter between regulars at the bar. The chairs were comfy. The loo nicely appointed. A very nice English Day.

We stayed over the Easter Weekend 2022 while visiting family in town and enjoyed the Great Malvern…read moreHotel immensely. Our room was lovely and the staff was amazing. Breakfasts were wonderful, with each morning offering a different choice from the simple yet extensive menu. The beds were comfortable, the night was quiet, and the shower was clean. A kettle with tea and cookies along with a small fridge kept our hunger at bay. The WiFi signal was marginal in one corner of the room, but perfectly fine on the other side, so we were quite happy with our internet access. We only got a hotel because so many people were visiting our family that they just did not have room for us all, but for future visits we might need to make up some sort of excuse to not stay with them but instead stay at the "GMH". OK, that might not work because really I am a cheapskate, and family is mostly free, but we really did love out stay.

Excellent food and really friendly staff…read more Great place for music and does not go on to late into the night.

The Abbey Hotel is billed as the best in Great Malvern. It certainly looks attractive, in Malvern…read moreAbbey's shadow and covered in ivy. Our reception by the night-porter was cordial and he willingly served us to drinks because he'd sent the bar staff home. The bedroom and bathroom were modern, well fitted and had excellent views across to Bredon Hill. Breakfast, however, was a different prospect. Unclothed tables, covered in crumbs and no-one to greet or offer tea and coffee. When someone merged from the kitchen, extravagant gestures were required to fill our mugs. Whilst accepting that we'd descended for breakfast at (but not after) the end of the advertised breakfast time, this was no excuse for dehydrated bacon and sausage, rock-hard black pudding and fried eggs, swimming in oil, which were completely solid and rubbery. As if this wasn't enough, the picture window gave a panoramic view of the bins being emptied into the refuse vehicle a seemingly interminable process. We spent the day on the hills and returned to find, as before, smokers decorating the front steps an undignified sight, but probably unavoidable given the smoking ban and the apparent shortage of alternative places to indulge in tobacco. Breakfast on the following day was better inasmuch as the cooked offering was palatable, although the fruit was only partially thawed. Large chunks of frozen raspberry are not pleasant although the hot bowls straight from the dishwasher helped. It was a shame that the cooked breakfast was on cold plates. Front desk security was poor I was given an additional key card for our room on request with no suggestion of interrogation as to whether I had any entitlement. Will we be staying again? Well it certainly wouldn't be our first choice for this lovely part of Worcestershire.

Clean and lovely room, but the standout reason to stay is the staff. Everyone is friendly and warm…read moreand ready to help. Great experience!

I booked a room at the Feathers Inn based on a review from The New York Times Travel section which…read moregave it high marks. I especially made the trip to Ludlow to stay at this hotel and visit Ludlow Castle. While the exterior of Feathers is undeniably gorgeous, the interior was shabby in places, the wall-to-wall carpeting was stained and overall there was a distinct smell of old steamed food. In fact, the atmosphere at the Feathers was so creepy that we checked out after an hour and went to another hotel.

Had a great Sunday roast lunch with live jazz by Remi Harris Jazz Trio. Wonderful historic…read morebuilding, with an outdoor terrace / courtyard area at back. Perfect for hot summers days. Definitely recommend!!!

I love the lake here. Event days can be a nightmare on the roads but the actual grounds are…read morefantastic.

Really comfortable hotel, nicely decorated as long as you don't look too hard at the bathrooms…read more Very clean though. Good value for money. All of the rooms are different sizes and shapes so it's pot luck, but quirky and adds to the charm. The restaurant is good, with rich, home cooked style food, but they get busy so book!! The atmosphere is such that you can happily sit with a bottle of wine until closing time :)

I was ecstatic about my stay at Stone Manor! The last time I visited the West Midlands, I stayed…read moredowntown Birmingham at a standard hotel, with standard amenities and it was fine. But compared to the peace and quiet, natural beauty and friendly staff at Stone Manor, I think I've found my preferred spot while visiting! Pulling up the drive, the manor itself is seated off the road and slightly away from the parking lot, giving it an idyllic look with strong Tudor framing for a classic look. The interior is clean and well-kept with a stately lived-in look rather than a "don't touch that" museum feel. The rooms are down halls, up stairs, through doors and finding yours can be a bit of a hunt. Quick tip: if you or one of your party is mobility challenged, let the staff know to appropriately room you as there are a number of spaces that would be difficult for wheelchairs or crutches. The rooms themselves are well-appointed and extremely comfortable. I visited in the fall, so popping open the windows to allow some of the cool air and the sounds of nature from the gardens was a no-brainer. I'm not sure how well air conditioned they are in the summer, though. The bathroom I had was amazing! Full shower and a deep tub that I could completely get covered in (not common for someone 6'1"). Finish it off with soft robes and a heated towel rack and I felt clean and comfy. WiFi is solid throughout the establishment The English gardens outside are delightful for walking and were soothing. There is a 1 mile nature run as well, but rains prevented me from giving that a try. The restaurant and bar are very good. The fish and chips were some of the best I had during any visit. I ate here three nights in a row and was very pleased with each meal and the diverse though moderate selection of beers available at the bar. I can't wait to visit again!

Wonderful B&B, spotless and tasteful, loads of parking and great food on offer...perfect for a…read morebreak in The Malverns.

I was going to give this place 4 stars because I thought it was slightly expensive for a B&B/Guest…read moreHouse. I've had to give it 5 though. The couple that run the place are 1st class, the breakfast was excellent, the place is very clean and modern, but with an old wooden style too. The garden is impressive, and there are plenty of places to eat nearby, as they do not cook evening meals. They upgraded me to their master room, without any prompting from myself - because they were quiet - and they gave me some of their homemade cake to take to work with me. The bed was gorgeous, the surrounding area is gorgeous, the place is gorgeous! I would love to come back in personal time, stay a couple of nights, and walk the Malvern Hills - recommended, but not cheap.