The County Hotel

The room was basic, but functional. The place is a bit dated, but still serves it's purpose very well. If a ton of money was pent on a refurbishment, then I wouldn't expect it to be such a cheap value for money stay. I was happy with it as I didn't spend a lot of time here except to sleep really. It was quieter than I expected although not a quiet place as it's city centre location is close to pubs and bars. Shower was adequate, and being well over 6 foot tall I was happy that i could fit under it properly. Room was clean and well cleaned and teas / coffees restocked everyday. I would certainly stop here again for this price.

The hotel is in the most ideal location. I stayed in a few rooms this past 10 days due to extending my stay. Staff are very friendly and the building is locked after a certain time so you need to buzz in and that made me feel secure

I was a bit worried about staying at this hotel as it was listed as a 2-star, and half of the front door was boarded up due to smashed glass. However, once we stepped inside, it was like entering a grand hotel. It felt like stepping back in time to when the hotel first opened and must have been incredibly posh. I loved the winding staircase and the grand piano in reception. The receptionist was lovely, and the check-in process was easy. Our bedroom was huge and had a TV, lots of tea-making facilities, and even a bath, which is unusual these days. The downside was finding a hair in my breakfast, and my egg was very undercooked, making it inedible. But overall, I loved the hotel and would still recommend it.

Honestly, don't doubt the reviews or the price - we had a fabulous stay and it was just perfect. The room itself was huge, with a large king sized bed that fit myself and my partner very comfortably. TV was close by with access to almost any channel you could need. The room was equipped with a very large bathroom that had both a large bath and rainfall shower. Every surface felt clean and fresh, we couldn't have been happier! The room was mostly natural light with 3 large skylights that kept it bright and airy. And you're incredibly close to the town centre, and cathedral too, within 10 minutes walk. Our booking had breakfast included that we attended at 8am. All the food was fresh and really delicious. It was served buffet, served yourself style but attended by staff who offered extras such as boiled eggs which aren't on the buffet itself. Fresh juice, tea and coffee, a range of hot and cold breakfast food that got us well prepared for the day. Very impressed. Once again, very clean and comfy.

The restaurant was open but I was shattered arriving @ 6am due storm conditions, so went straight to bed. But Wetherspoons across road was convenient for all day breakfast & other meals. I must say the staff couldn't have more polite & helpful after an horrendous journey allowing me to check in so early. The hotel itself, suggests a salubrious past with it's splendor & decor, although these days perhaps it is not upto those illustrious standards, it still maintains it's luxury & in my opinion you won't find much better value for money for comfort or location with the railway station about 200 yards away & main town centre 10 mins casual walk. The castle @ end of town probably 15 mins but I was fighting a 70 mile an hour wind . Overall I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in the hotel and town and would recommend a visit to anyone although perhaps not when a storm is in town. T