Excellent Hotels

[Gamla Stan]

Seen as we're discussing horrible hotels, anyone stayed in any nice ones?!

Clarion in Stockholm wins for me, amazing beds, bathroom and the best breakfast I've ever had.
Bonnington in London impressed me considering it wasn't too pricey for London.
H10 Universitat in Barcelona was also exceptional for the money paid.

 

[Grey]

The Posadas in Spain are much pricier than they used to be but most of them are gorgeous, at least to look at from the outside.

 

[PDJ]

The Movenpick in Prague. A top class breakfast and a great room with a lovely view

The Grange City Plaza in London

The Hyatt in Birmingham.

 

[Jamie]

Anyone know of any good hotels in Liverpool? Will be heading up there for the weekend.

 

[Kathy]

Just back two weeks ago from a week at The Ashford Hotel in Cong, Co. Mayo. Superb!

 

[Guest_]

Thinking you must have been away Kathy...didnt realise it was in Ireland...good time had?

 

[Kathy]

It was brilliant, Aidan. My father is from Killala, Nr. Ballina so we used Cong as a base, and we explored Connemara, Galway and the surrounding area.

A few photos of the hotel:

 

[Guest_]

Sounds and looks great.

 

[Desert Orchid]

Looks suspiciously like Hartigan Hall.

 

[del boy]

Killashee House, Nass Co Kildare, Pretty Decent.

 

[Colin Phillips]

"Sounds and looks great."........................and is very expensive!!!!

You were obviously spoiling yourselves, Kathy.

 

[Colin Phillips]

The Salutation, Perth.

No frills but comfortable, very friendly and lots of excellent food.

 

[Kathy]

Colin, their "published tariff" was ludicrously expensive. I managed to negotiate a rather special deal. Tourism is quiet in Ireland so there are some bargains to be had, especially if you are persistant like me!

 

[Bar the Bull]

The Boskerris in St. Ives is beautiful.

The staff are dead sound.

 

[Flagship uberalles]

The Atlantic Coast Hotel in Westport, Mayo was excellent. They do great deals during the winter months, basically B&B rates with a dinner or two thrown in. The food is also fantastic.

 

[Desert Orchid]

Originally posted by Colin Phillips@Aug 7 2007, 05:58 AM
The Salutation, Perth.

Is that anywhere near St Johnstone's stadium?

 

[Irish Stamp]

Perth in general is a nice place from what I remember of my two visits there. Particularly love the houses on the riverbank

 

[MarkEE]

Also in St Ives, the Primrose Valley Hotel is superb. It's only a small guesthouse-type place but the quality is excellent.

The Celtic Manor is pretty good, too.

 

[Homer J]

Kathy is filthy rich IMO.

 

[Honest Tom]

Originally posted by Homer J@Aug 7 2007, 01:51 PM
Kathy is filthy rich IMO.

Or, as Desert Orchid alludes, has had a clandestine liason with a certain noble Lord.

 

[Colin Phillips]

DO, the Salutation is right in the centre of town, so I would think that, no, it isn't near the Js' ground.

 

[tdk]

Hotel Continental, Florence

In this country I am a big fan of any of the Hotel Du Vin chain...

 

[Mounty]

The Marriott resort in Goa for me - paradise on earth - drinking Kingfisher beer in the 50m swimming pool while watching dolphins in the sea. 47 staff members per customer and Mango cheescake to die for - just a shame I got the runs and spent three days in my room sipping water and watching repeats of premier league games (usually 0-0 draws involving Bolton). And don't get me started on passport control at the bloody airport. Cornwall for me this year.

 

[Kathy]

I am sure filty rich people like Lord Hartigan wouldn't be seen dead in one of these. This was my "other" hotel the week after returning from Castle Ashford.

If you look closely you can see Barney in the passenger seat! Yep, it has a chemical toilet!

I am no snob, and I am definitely not filthy rich. I just like to sample those things in life I can afford, and some of those things that I can't!

 

[an capall]

Everybody I know from Killala has the surname 'Lynn,' Kathy. Is your father one of them?