Hotels
Holiday Inn
Stratford Westfield
Stratford Westfield
Checking into The Holiday Inn; in June 2017, the young person at the desk seemed to have a problem with pronouncing my surname, now I do not have a problem with pronouncing my surname, so why she felt that she needed to tell me that she had a problem baffles me. Checked in, then straight to my room. Not a room of my choice, the view was of the Casino, and the picture on the wall was of a bike race, hardly feminine, the room I had before was so much better. Whatever, I wasn't happy with the room, and no time to complain, or arrange a different room. The morning time was interesting, as the hallway outside the room was full of stinky trainers, and the smell of cats.
Breakfast I always like here, Prosecco was called for, and I sat down to enjoy an extremely good breakfast, I then had to put up with two men talking about a woman who apparently was an attention seeker. The receptionist came to warn them about the noise they had made, this was as we all were enjoying our breakfast, I am sure that could have been done somewhere else. Checking out was easy, and leaving my case so that I could enjoy the shopping with friends was excellent. I most certainly enjoy Westfield Shopping Centre. So many different shops. It's a brilliant place to shop. As for The Holiday Inn... I would like to see a far more feminine picture, and views to suit me, not a brick wall.
Breakfast I always like here, Prosecco was called for, and I sat down to enjoy an extremely good breakfast, I then had to put up with two men talking about a woman who apparently was an attention seeker. The receptionist came to warn them about the noise they had made, this was as we all were enjoying our breakfast, I am sure that could have been done somewhere else. Checking out was easy, and leaving my case so that I could enjoy the shopping with friends was excellent. I most certainly enjoy Westfield Shopping Centre. So many different shops. It's a brilliant place to shop. As for The Holiday Inn... I would like to see a far more feminine picture, and views to suit me, not a brick wall.
The George Hotel
Colchester
Colchester
I made a visited to this hotel in August 2016... Living in the town years before I had always wanted to know what it was like inside The George Hotel, expecting ghosts to come out of the walls as this is a really old hotel and Colchester is an Old Town. Well no Ghosts, just paper thin walls that I heard the man next door tell whoever he was on the phone to that he loved them. Ready with the cold water just in-case it got too heavy for me to cope. I enjoyed my stay regardless. It does need refurbishing. It would look so much better if it was given an uplift, but not changing the features too much. Not the finest I have visited, but they were there.
Hotel Rosa Del Tirreno
Hotel Rosa Del Tirreno was my stay in Castiglioncello Italy April 2016. This hotel was clean, comfortable, and close to the sea. Breakfast was sufficient, I enjoyed the attentiveness that I received. A short visit was enough, but not enough. My stay was only for research, and I would return to this hotel... I was looked after very well. I must improve my Italian.
Lakeside Hotel & Spa
Lakeside Hotel & Spa; June 2017 ... A day of good food, special moments, and laughter. Travelling from Kendal to Windermere we were in for some good food hunting. A Sunday Roast was what my son wanted, and we did just that, after looking at a hotel menu that didn't offer such delights. We continued to take the Yellow Boat trip to Lakeside, and on the beautiful Lake Windermere. The views are magnificent, if you have never been to The Lake District then get you bags packed, and take a look. You will not be disappointed.
We enjoyed the slightly chilly journey through to The Lakeside Hotel, but as we came into the mooring we knew that we were going to have our sweetness. Finding the place in the window my son, his partner and I just enjoyed the views before ordering a melody of Cakes. Tea was served and the tea timer came to the table, how long do we want our tea to stand. We watched as the minutes slowly came to pass, through the sand of the timeless hourglass. Glasses on a tray past our eyes, now do I ask for one of those, a special day, in a special weekend
We enjoyed the slightly chilly journey through to The Lakeside Hotel, but as we came into the mooring we knew that we were going to have our sweetness. Finding the place in the window my son, his partner and I just enjoyed the views before ordering a melody of Cakes. Tea was served and the tea timer came to the table, how long do we want our tea to stand. We watched as the minutes slowly came to pass, through the sand of the timeless hourglass. Glasses on a tray past our eyes, now do I ask for one of those, a special day, in a special weekend
Burnside Hotel & Spa
Bowness on Windermere
Bowness on Windermere
My visit to Burnside Hotel & Spa in Bowness on Windermere was in September 2016. Visiting the Lake District for reasons of a personal nature I was here for a few nights before returning to France. I loved my room, large, comfortable, and clean. It's a shame that I had to put up with someone refurbishing the room next door. But my stay was supposed to be about me, and I was there to enjoy. The spa is connected to the bar so having a glass of Prosecco while sitting in the Jacuzzi was the order of the day. Relaxed, and refined, then to the evening meal.
The Old England Hotel & Spa
Bowness on Windermere
Bowness on Windermere
August time, Birthday time, Me time and a very busy place to be. I was looking forward to time out for myself. Arriving by taxi which was a pleasant journey, my room wasn't quite ready, because of this the receptionist was very helpful indeed, but a twenty minute wait would take me to a café called The Fizzy Tart, look under Soul Food. Now I knew this hotel had something and I needed to find out what it was. An appointment at the spa for a couple of treatments just so that I could be pampered. Dropping my suitcase off, this is where we have to trust, as I have stayed at a hotel before.
The rooms are spacious and a rather large bathroom. Time to unpack and head for the Spa. Arriving, there was a mix up with my treatments. Patience is a something I have and as I watched and waited I found that the two hours I had booked were mine, all sorted. The relaxing room was just that, relaxing. The treatments were well earned by me. And a glass of Prosecco after just to finish the time in the Spa. A Birthday Gift was handed to me. It is a shame that integrity has failed in a great deal of Beauty Salons and Spas.
The space by the window in the lounge for me to sit and watch the sun disappear behind the mountains. And yes a Prosecco just to start the evening, then down to the restaurant for my evening meal....
The rooms are spacious and a rather large bathroom. Time to unpack and head for the Spa. Arriving, there was a mix up with my treatments. Patience is a something I have and as I watched and waited I found that the two hours I had booked were mine, all sorted. The relaxing room was just that, relaxing. The treatments were well earned by me. And a glass of Prosecco after just to finish the time in the Spa. A Birthday Gift was handed to me. It is a shame that integrity has failed in a great deal of Beauty Salons and Spas.
The space by the window in the lounge for me to sit and watch the sun disappear behind the mountains. And yes a Prosecco just to start the evening, then down to the restaurant for my evening meal....
Langdale Hotel & Spa with Log Cabins.
An invitation from a friend, and I was going to such a beautiful area of The Lake District. I had always wanted to see the setting of this Hotel etc. How lucky am I, being picked up at Windermere Station, coming in on an old rattler.
Travelling through Ambelside, and onto Skelwith Bridge, Elterwater, and then arriving at the grounds of the Hotel. I did feel this was something to enjoy, something to take away, I would find out for certain.Choosing the right company would make a great deal of difference here for sure.
Then we made our way towards the Log Cabins, beautiful houses, it is set with water everywhere, so beautiful with the trees, a must visit for you all. The Houses were spacious, comfortable, and convenient. The balcony was set with the tall trees talking to each-other. It would be a great place to jog around, the weather could have been better, we needed some sunshine, but then again it is The Lake District, and that is why it is so beautiful. My every moment was watched.... What a beautiful Setting... I did enjoy...
Travelling through Ambelside, and onto Skelwith Bridge, Elterwater, and then arriving at the grounds of the Hotel. I did feel this was something to enjoy, something to take away, I would find out for certain.Choosing the right company would make a great deal of difference here for sure.
Then we made our way towards the Log Cabins, beautiful houses, it is set with water everywhere, so beautiful with the trees, a must visit for you all. The Houses were spacious, comfortable, and convenient. The balcony was set with the tall trees talking to each-other. It would be a great place to jog around, the weather could have been better, we needed some sunshine, but then again it is The Lake District, and that is why it is so beautiful. My every moment was watched.... What a beautiful Setting... I did enjoy...
Premier Inn
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
What do we pay for I wonder, the room was spacious, an en-suite tucked into the corner of the room, shower etc. Just somewhere to rest before a flight. Very basic and very noisy as people were not respectful of other people at all. They must make a fortune for very little effort. So to dinner , the confusion of where I was to sit, is being singe a nightmare for others, as for me it's good. A glass of wine and now to eat. All I could hear every time I finished some part of my meal was, "table 4 enjoyed Chef." Really I wonder how much is microwaved, but the same the food done what I needed it to do. I needed a good nights sleep, but was kept awake by others.... Not the best I have had.
Bedford Hotel
Lytham
Lytham
I was here for a weekend Ball, organised by a couple who from the beginning had tried hard to make me feel not at all welcome. "We do not take single women on."The dance teacher in a controlling manner said. " Ok; I thought. Obviously jealousy rules the day. I really didn't want to go to the Ball weekend and as I had paid a great deal of money for a Superior Room, I was expecting the proper treatment. But as soon as I arrived there were problems, my superior room had changed to a twin room, as dark as it could get, by a fire escape, the games had begun.
I would have expected the two dance instructors who had organised everything to sort it all, but no, too busy playing games with my life. I complained, but in my complaint I decided that already the games had begun and my privacy had yet again been tampered with. I was shown a room that had a view of a brick wall. Goodness I thought what have I walked into, never again. I then met a client for coffee outside in the sunshine, it was such a beautiful day and the sun was hot for March. Then I was offered another room, at the front of the hotel, in the sunshine.
I had so many games played by this hotel, my privacy of my personal belongings were infringed, the dance instructors had seemed to win the right to play. The dance group joined in. The women singer wasn't what I would have chosen for a function like this, but the gentleman who was the crooner Kevin Ball, was amazing, and fitted the night. What a shame the woman instructor felt the need to show herself in the way she did and her husband who laughed and made fun of my life and my grief. I look towards next year, and watch Karma come into their lives. All watched by the people in the lounge, who seem to follow me everywhere.
I will say that for a hotel run by family they didn't do well at all and Professionalism I like to see. That they didn't give. I should have refused to pay the bill, next time this happens I will refuse to pay the bill...
I would have expected the two dance instructors who had organised everything to sort it all, but no, too busy playing games with my life. I complained, but in my complaint I decided that already the games had begun and my privacy had yet again been tampered with. I was shown a room that had a view of a brick wall. Goodness I thought what have I walked into, never again. I then met a client for coffee outside in the sunshine, it was such a beautiful day and the sun was hot for March. Then I was offered another room, at the front of the hotel, in the sunshine.
I had so many games played by this hotel, my privacy of my personal belongings were infringed, the dance instructors had seemed to win the right to play. The dance group joined in. The women singer wasn't what I would have chosen for a function like this, but the gentleman who was the crooner Kevin Ball, was amazing, and fitted the night. What a shame the woman instructor felt the need to show herself in the way she did and her husband who laughed and made fun of my life and my grief. I look towards next year, and watch Karma come into their lives. All watched by the people in the lounge, who seem to follow me everywhere.
I will say that for a hotel run by family they didn't do well at all and Professionalism I like to see. That they didn't give. I should have refused to pay the bill, next time this happens I will refuse to pay the bill...
Radisson Blu Hotel
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
First impressions people, this was business class. Really Impressive and enjoyable. The room was clean, smart and presentable. The first moments of my hotel, I was pleased, so too relaxing, comfortable surroundings. Walking into the hotel made me feel special, as everybody is so attentive. I found myself sitting in the lounge, with a gin & tonic and food that was there for the guests. The views were spectacular, watching the airport at work. Recommended for sure.... The best by far.
Art Hotel Gran Paradiso
Sorrento Italy
Sorrento Italy
Having arrived by private car, I had enjoyed my journey for sure. I was two hours late due to fog at Manchester airport and then to find that my room wasn't ready for me. So sitting outside with a drink while they were finishing, surely it should have been ready. It was time for some relaxation. The room was a reasonable size, but the walls were paper thin and the hotel could do with some updating.
The cleaning of the room was top class, they really did work hard, my room was always clean and fragrant. Even though someone let everybody know in the hotel what I had in my room. My Privacy means a great deal to me. Would I stay there again, no I wouldn't, there are plenty of beautiful hotels in Sorrento.
The cleaning of the room was top class, they really did work hard, my room was always clean and fragrant. Even though someone let everybody know in the hotel what I had in my room. My Privacy means a great deal to me. Would I stay there again, no I wouldn't, there are plenty of beautiful hotels in Sorrento.
Grand Hotel Cavour
Florence
Florence
This hotel had the most beautiful artisan décor, the Christmas decorations were up in the foyer, a fire burning brightly.It was Christmas and I was looking forward to this hotel, it was close to the Duomo. The roof top bar, even though it was expensive, was so beautiful, just to sit there looking at the wonders of Florence a certain catch. Lunch at a restaurant close by and a walk around the square.
My room was again Italian artisan, slightly cold at night. The hotel was beautiful. Breakfast was in the main hall,
and my every move was watched. The food was ample and the service was always with a smile A joy to be, they were there for me, even to the point of organising a trip to see Siena, San Gimignano, and Castel San Gimignano. A beautiful journey in Tuscany, finishing up at Tenuta Torciano San Gimignano ... Wine tasting, Truffle Virgin Oil tasting. A wonderful end to a beautiful journey.
My room was again Italian artisan, slightly cold at night. The hotel was beautiful. Breakfast was in the main hall,
and my every move was watched. The food was ample and the service was always with a smile A joy to be, they were there for me, even to the point of organising a trip to see Siena, San Gimignano, and Castel San Gimignano. A beautiful journey in Tuscany, finishing up at Tenuta Torciano San Gimignano ... Wine tasting, Truffle Virgin Oil tasting. A wonderful end to a beautiful journey.
The Milsoms Hotel
Dedham
Dedham
Here for the Ball, I have always had lunch at this Hotel ... The Restaurant. Friends, Champagne lunch were always the call of the day. But I would be staying the night, my room was comfortable, smart, and with a touch of class. Who would have thought black in a room would make it smart, but it did. Everything was top class and the view of the garden. Time to relax before the Ball. The Range Rover picked the Queen up just to drive her to the Ball. This is a wonderful hotel to stay in.... I was looked after from the time that I arrived to the time that I left. Totally recommended.
Crowne Plaza
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
Walking into this hotel I was made welcome straight away. A stop over, the room was ample enough, but the bathrooms maybe need a little update. Being picked up from Manchester Airport Station to drive a few minutes, which took longer because of traffic, and roadworks, the dreaded roadworks that pop up everywhere. It was the welcome I loved as sometimes being in the service industry people forget to smile. There were chocolates in the room, yummy. A good night sleep was helped by the lavender spray that is free, for the pleasure of sleep. My flight was too early to enjoy breakfast....
The Clayton Hotel
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
Have I got mug written on my forehead! I do wonder sometimes, I had arrived with the young girl who was going through papers, whenever I said something significant she coughed. A table booked for dinner and of to the room. Bigger than the Crowne Plaza, but no biscuits or water, this you had to buy. I was also told that I could have dinner at the bar, now the bar was full, I replied "I do not sit in the bar, I am a woman on my own, I want a table booked in the restaurant," The young woman coughed. I had my dinner in the restaurant that the staff seemed to be under pressure, as I waited over an hour for my main meal. And when it arrived, the meat was tough, and grisly. I did get my money back. The dessert was better and the cocktail was tasty. Waiting for the bus I decided to walk to the airport.... Your Service could be better, a little respect would be good. And I would suggest going to the doctor with the cough, it could be something that you really do not want.
Hotel Splendid
Cannes
Cannes
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My views were of the the port, yachts small and large, worth a great deal of money, but what is money ??? This hotel was comfortable and breakfast was served with an efficient French way. I made sure I kept to the buffet. I really wasn't too much into eating, a virus had caught me. But I loved how I was looked after, the room was clean, bed made everyday. And that view was beautiful. Yes; it is set in a good place, but because of New Year it was noisy.
And when the noise died down, the television of the person next door was very loud. A few mind games caught my eye, but not enough to spoil my time.... I enjoyed my stay. And would recommend this hotel. If you want a place that is quieter than Nice is best for that, and you can take the train to Monaco for lunch.
And when the noise died down, the television of the person next door was very loud. A few mind games caught my eye, but not enough to spoil my time.... I enjoyed my stay. And would recommend this hotel. If you want a place that is quieter than Nice is best for that, and you can take the train to Monaco for lunch.
Lanercost Equestrian B&B
Now this was the most beautiful setting and inside had it's own beauty. Nothing was too much trouble. It warmed my heart as I walked around with my son, and partner checking which room we were going to choose. I had already fallen in love with my room, the ducks were welcoming. And the bath was a soak with a view. I loved it.
Breakfast is served and again nothing was too much trouble. We decided to have English breakfast one day and something different the next day. This was a family healing weekend and we certainly got the opportunity to heal in the wonderful setting of this beautiful B&B. Pop outside the horses will be pleased to see you, the pheasants will be the alarm call and the sheep will be kept at bay, apparently they feel that they are dogs. Loved it and I will return....
So much love of their B&B it showed in their service. Thank you.
Breakfast is served and again nothing was too much trouble. We decided to have English breakfast one day and something different the next day. This was a family healing weekend and we certainly got the opportunity to heal in the wonderful setting of this beautiful B&B. Pop outside the horses will be pleased to see you, the pheasants will be the alarm call and the sheep will be kept at bay, apparently they feel that they are dogs. Loved it and I will return....
So much love of their B&B it showed in their service. Thank you.
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Lanercost Priory
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The tearooms, shop, priory, gardens. This was tea, and scones. A stop after climbing Hadrians Wall. A climb to see the low lands of Scotland, and Cumbria in it's beauty.
There was a chill in the air, and a a threat of snow. But who cares when life is so good, feeling the love, feeling the world at my feet, a moment of the breather before lunch. Vintage cars in the car park. |
The Halston Apart-Hotel
I stayed here on recommendation. Yes a beautiful building. The Old Post Office, the wooden doors that allowed me to step in. Beautiful inside, everything is very clean, efficient, warm. I needed warm as living in a cold apartment wasn't my idea of fun. So heat at this time was good. My room fitted my purpose. I was going to shop then have some lunch. One side of the hotel was the Penny Blue Restaurant, the other side was Bartons Yard, I wanted lunch that would fill me for the evening. But someone didn't want me to do that.
I tried to find a seat, just one seat in the Penny Blue restaurant, but no room for me to sit and have lunch. Fully booked I was told, but there were a great deal of empty seats. Was it the name Penny Blue that blocked the door for me, as the colours didn't fit. I wasn't going to get any lunch here. So I went back to Barton's Yard. Finding the soup of the day and the play of the day. I am beginning to wonder whether people have mental problems to continuously think that they can play with my life.
Arriving back after midnight and looking for a good night sleep in a warm room, it was a shame that the noise outside continued until 5am. The weekend had been quite a nightmare in itself. I did suggest that they inform the council, police and environment agency as I am sure there is a noise law to uphold and it should be dealt with. Lovely place to stay but if the noise is not corrected, a nightmare stay. Breakfast was good, and tasty.... Beautiful Hotel. Maybe next time the door to the Penny Blue will be open to me. And the noise would most certainly have been taken care of.
I tried to find a seat, just one seat in the Penny Blue restaurant, but no room for me to sit and have lunch. Fully booked I was told, but there were a great deal of empty seats. Was it the name Penny Blue that blocked the door for me, as the colours didn't fit. I wasn't going to get any lunch here. So I went back to Barton's Yard. Finding the soup of the day and the play of the day. I am beginning to wonder whether people have mental problems to continuously think that they can play with my life.
Arriving back after midnight and looking for a good night sleep in a warm room, it was a shame that the noise outside continued until 5am. The weekend had been quite a nightmare in itself. I did suggest that they inform the council, police and environment agency as I am sure there is a noise law to uphold and it should be dealt with. Lovely place to stay but if the noise is not corrected, a nightmare stay. Breakfast was good, and tasty.... Beautiful Hotel. Maybe next time the door to the Penny Blue will be open to me. And the noise would most certainly have been taken care of.
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The Salthouse Harbour Hotel
Ipswich waterfront Suffolk
Ipswich waterfront Suffolk
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The Salthouse Harbour Hotel Ipswich Waterfront in Suffolk ... Now this is a beautiful place to be, it most certainly has changed since I lived here years ago. The waterfront has become a beautiful setting of tranquillity and art. I arrived early with a view of shopping. And lunch, the shops were still in the same place, now Ipswich has some good memories but also some bad memories. And with a thought of the ex standing before was not to my delight at all. Lessons learnt in most certainly the hard way.
To this beautiful hotel, and restaurant. My room was somewhat better than some hotels that I have stayed in. It had the old and the new, I had a view of the water with it's trimmings, and I quickly sorted myself out to go down to the restaurant to have a bite of lunch. No seat available, or no seat that would fit me, so I had to settle for a seat close to young ladies having a 30th birthday party, have you even been close to women especially young women who when they get excited the noise becomes untenable.
I sat with a glass of Champagne, and two starters, one was a delicious taste of scallops with the trimmings and the was a meat section, both were built on taste, and both fitted the Champagne in it's glory, a delicious start to my next trip of friends. Enjoyable to say the least. Sometimes the variety of the starters far exceeds the main. The breakfast was what most hotels serve and my journey was complete in this hotel....
Thank you ... I will be returning.
To this beautiful hotel, and restaurant. My room was somewhat better than some hotels that I have stayed in. It had the old and the new, I had a view of the water with it's trimmings, and I quickly sorted myself out to go down to the restaurant to have a bite of lunch. No seat available, or no seat that would fit me, so I had to settle for a seat close to young ladies having a 30th birthday party, have you even been close to women especially young women who when they get excited the noise becomes untenable.
I sat with a glass of Champagne, and two starters, one was a delicious taste of scallops with the trimmings and the was a meat section, both were built on taste, and both fitted the Champagne in it's glory, a delicious start to my next trip of friends. Enjoyable to say the least. Sometimes the variety of the starters far exceeds the main. The breakfast was what most hotels serve and my journey was complete in this hotel....
Thank you ... I will be returning.
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The Wivenhoe House Hotel
Wivenhoe Essex
Wivenhoe Essex
Wivenhoe House Hotel ... Tea with a former client, who I see as a friend in a classy style, she has made it to where she wants to be in life and I am truly proud of her. Now this is a place that I have always wanted to visit and the time was set. I arrived early. Things hadn't changed in this awful town, the nasty people were still here. I now would enjoy my tea as my head is very much held high even with the nasty play game and stuff that, started here and have continued.
This is such a beautiful place in a beautiful setting. Close to the University, weddings etc take place here. The hugs of many years were there to see. "A glass of Champagne for me please" That's all that was needed in this moment, delicate sandwiches, scrumptious cakes, and a pot of Darjeeling the champagne of tea. The communication was of life and what this young lady had achieved since I had last seen her. I was happy, that she was happy. Arthur came to tea with us and enjoyed the attention that he was getting. Thank you. I will return at some point this year. Onto the next place and more Champagne. Life is good. What a shame that I have to put up with idiots from Wivenhoe.
This is such a beautiful place in a beautiful setting. Close to the University, weddings etc take place here. The hugs of many years were there to see. "A glass of Champagne for me please" That's all that was needed in this moment, delicate sandwiches, scrumptious cakes, and a pot of Darjeeling the champagne of tea. The communication was of life and what this young lady had achieved since I had last seen her. I was happy, that she was happy. Arthur came to tea with us and enjoyed the attention that he was getting. Thank you. I will return at some point this year. Onto the next place and more Champagne. Life is good. What a shame that I have to put up with idiots from Wivenhoe.
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De Sol Hotel & Spa
Santorini
Santorini
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Santorini... A wish, a tick. I love my work. Not only having the greatest understanding of people and life. I also have the pleasure and joy in having so many strings to my bow and reviewing hotels, restaurants and spas is one of those strings. I found Santorini to be so beautiful, peaceful and extremely calm. The Hotel was very welcoming, A glass of bubbles, an understanding of what I wanted to achieve on my stay and an appointment with the spa.
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The sunrise in the morning was a must, my heart, and my soul's journey would take in these special moments for complete healing and I wasn't disappointed, special times, special moments, all in life's journey of peace and serenity.
My first room was clean, with the update of cleaning twice a day. But it was situated on the road. With the extreme noise of the heavy traffic and the constant horn beeps were not what I wanted. I did complain and was moved immediately to an upgrade and a quiet room by the pool. The pool area, was calming with a bar, the pool is the colours of the rainbow.
My first room was clean, with the update of cleaning twice a day. But it was situated on the road. With the extreme noise of the heavy traffic and the constant horn beeps were not what I wanted. I did complain and was moved immediately to an upgrade and a quiet room by the pool. The pool area, was calming with a bar, the pool is the colours of the rainbow.
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The restaurant was busy in the morning, and quiet at dinner. I could have ventured to the hotel across the road, but didn't realise until my last day that it was part of the same collection of hotels. And when I did decide to visit someone tried to block me. I am so happy to be a leader of the world and not a follower.
I will return and enjoy the hotel again, and maybe take a trip around the island by water. And check out the food more. Wonderful food. Wonderful views. A beautiful healing island that could be a wonderful place for me to recharge. In the sea of the Gods, the roar of the Lion fearlessly moved through the island and the Angel had landed with the aura of outstanding beauty. I will return. My Pleasure you served very well indeed... Thank you to you all.
I will return and enjoy the hotel again, and maybe take a trip around the island by water. And check out the food more. Wonderful food. Wonderful views. A beautiful healing island that could be a wonderful place for me to recharge. In the sea of the Gods, the roar of the Lion fearlessly moved through the island and the Angel had landed with the aura of outstanding beauty. I will return. My Pleasure you served very well indeed... Thank you to you all.
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The Harbour Hotel & Spa
Southampton
Southampton
This is such a beautiful Hotel. From start to finish I was looked after. Even to the point of being given a view of the Spa. And to top it all a new bear joined the fold. So I really do not have any complaints.
Well maybe just an inquiry. In my room I had 4 books on the table, Gin, Sherry, were complementary and the books were not of what I would have expected. Well two were understandable.
Well maybe just an inquiry. In my room I had 4 books on the table, Gin, Sherry, were complementary and the books were not of what I would have expected. Well two were understandable.
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The Binoculars I did wonder about, as I only had a view of the Harbour, and I am not a peeping Tom, I can see through anything, so no need for Binoculars. The room was comfortable. The bed was rather high. Top bunk it felt like. As I said lovely Hotel. Then I searched for the Bible (As you do) No not because I needed it, but I am always curious to see. No bible here but the books on the table. So the books on the waterways of Southampton understandable, then there were two interesting books that were for me a bit tasteless. Erotic poems, and pin ups of women, now this must be an American influence, just by its nature. I could have done with magazines of the nature of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, etc. A snob no, oh well just a bit, Posh more than a snob. But also very Sporty. I enjoyed my stay except for the books and the beans. I will be back.
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The Azura
Cruise Ship
Cruise Ship
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Chauffeur driven from the Hotel to my Ship The Azura, my place for a week. I have never been on a Cruise so this would be interesting. Luggage taken, I was sent to the queue, yes the inevitable queue, but not as bad as the airports. This was somewhat civilised. They knew I was there. Single I am. Yes I get the normal are you on your own. Well yes, I am quite happy with being on my own. Moving on, the question of my birth country, did it really comply with me boarding a cruise. No I do not think so.
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So the checks made I was free to get on board, the security was a dream. Nothing like the Airports thank goodness.
My cabin near the top was comfortable, clean and the person who worked hard was Canute, he kept the cabin clean and tidy, I was happy. Deciding to look around, just to check where I was. I then unpacked and went for dinner in the Indian Restaurant. The ship hit a storm and I did wonder what I was doing falling about in a ship not being able to drink my Champagne. Captain Stephen was in Command and a very happy man indeed. |
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So the checks made I was free to get on board, the security was a dream. Nothing like the Airports thank goodness.
My cabin near the top was comfortable, clean, and the person who worked hard was Canute, he kept the cabin clean and tidy, I was happy. Deciding to look around, just to check where I was. I then unpacked and went for dinner in the Indian Restaurant. The ship hit a storm and I did wonder what I was doing falling about in a ship not being able to drink my Champagne. Captain Stephen was in Command and a very happy man indeed.
Vigo missed due to bad weather and a complete slow down of the ship. Lisbon we arrived at. It was interesting to go to so many different places in a week. Lisbon was interesting. Statues, Palaces, but my move was to taste the Lisbon custard tart. So that I did.
My cabin near the top was comfortable, clean, and the person who worked hard was Canute, he kept the cabin clean and tidy, I was happy. Deciding to look around, just to check where I was. I then unpacked and went for dinner in the Indian Restaurant. The ship hit a storm and I did wonder what I was doing falling about in a ship not being able to drink my Champagne. Captain Stephen was in Command and a very happy man indeed.
Vigo missed due to bad weather and a complete slow down of the ship. Lisbon we arrived at. It was interesting to go to so many different places in a week. Lisbon was interesting. Statues, Palaces, but my move was to taste the Lisbon custard tart. So that I did.
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The ship is beautiful, you have everything at your finger tips, so to speak. The Restaurants are really good, I am a bit of a snob where food is concerned and I enjoyed my time going through the list of the Restaurants.
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There are a couple more Restaurants to try, so perhaps another cruise for me for certain. The Spa, Gym were interesting on the days that the ship was a bit unsteady, but I gave it a whirl so to speak. The next stop Oporto, or Porto. Beautiful, a race up and down the river, the views were really beautiful, you got to see all of Porto on this trip. And then to Wine tasting as we do. Well why wouldn't you. You are here to enjoy.
We sailed for the next day, which gave me a chance to catch up on writing and what I needed to do. A few people tried hard to spoil my time here but it didn't work. The lunch, and view of the Galley, the table I was pushed onto having lunch with were common and a bit of a nightmare, I should have stayed on the table where I was on my own, I wouldn't have had to put up with idiots. That is the only thing about a cruise, you do have to mix with all sorts and idiots. The comments made at this lunch were very discriminating to say the least.
The stop at Cherboug gave me the most joy. The visit to Mont St Michel was beautiful, very touristic, I walked and took in what I needed too and found a lovely cafe', the directions of Archangel Michael came with me on this journey of interesting understandings. Too taste something French was what I was searching for, Archangel Michael opened that up for me. I love French food. Returning to the Ship and back to sailing to Southampton, all in all a good time.
Too another cruise at some point, try it you will not be disappointed.
We sailed for the next day, which gave me a chance to catch up on writing and what I needed to do. A few people tried hard to spoil my time here but it didn't work. The lunch, and view of the Galley, the table I was pushed onto having lunch with were common and a bit of a nightmare, I should have stayed on the table where I was on my own, I wouldn't have had to put up with idiots. That is the only thing about a cruise, you do have to mix with all sorts and idiots. The comments made at this lunch were very discriminating to say the least.
The stop at Cherboug gave me the most joy. The visit to Mont St Michel was beautiful, very touristic, I walked and took in what I needed too and found a lovely cafe', the directions of Archangel Michael came with me on this journey of interesting understandings. Too taste something French was what I was searching for, Archangel Michael opened that up for me. I love French food. Returning to the Ship and back to sailing to Southampton, all in all a good time.
Too another cruise at some point, try it you will not be disappointed.
I can say that I enjoyed my time here and was looked after by certain members of the crew, others I won't even go there. But all in all.... A good stay.
Netherwood
Hotel & Spa
Hotel & Spa
This is a hotel that has a old feeling about it. Very beautiful but in need of an update. Air conditioning and maybe a lick of paint. But the surroundings are something of a beauty. Being in the Lake District which is or can be a world full of divine settings. I had come here just to relax after having a wonderful lunch. There of course has to be the slight game play.
Breakfast was a moment of control. The waitress trying very hard to put me in the corner. I choose my own seat and what I want from the experience. The juices should be labelled as there are foreign guests arriving. I had an egg and egg actually goes better with a sprig of parsley not watercress.
I am choosing to have my life in more comfortable settings just for me and will journey through the Lakes to find just that.
Breakfast was a moment of control. The waitress trying very hard to put me in the corner. I choose my own seat and what I want from the experience. The juices should be labelled as there are foreign guests arriving. I had an egg and egg actually goes better with a sprig of parsley not watercress.
I am choosing to have my life in more comfortable settings just for me and will journey through the Lakes to find just that.
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The Netherwood Hotel is set in the beauty of the Lake District. It sits at the edge of Morecambe Bay. The tide comes in as quick as it goes out leaving behind the sands of time. From my window a view of the bay and the gardens in bloom. The spa is well equip, having the place to myself. My only annoyance is that as I was relaxing the staff brought a man in to show him around. Relaxation disturbed. Am I hard to please; well maybe just a bit. But when you are the best you expect the best. Leaving the Hotel I decided to walk along the street amongst the shops through to the Promenade. It does have a quality about it. And many places to visit along the way. A journey of exploring the food, ambience and acceptability of another place in the Lakes. The Bears came along for the journey so Arthur and Antony enjoyed their stay in Grande-Over-Sands.
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Hotel - H 10
Roma
Roma
Welcoming; Nothing was a problem. A Birthday; Mine for certain and quite a major one to be sure. First of course it is the glass of Prosecco. I always find it quite tame. Then there is the room searching and my room was most certainly beautiful.
A rooftop pool; with the Sun being so hot staying on the roof was a little bit of a nightmare, too many body's around to feel comfortable. The pool was so welcoming in the Roma heat. If I was to find any fault it would be that the cooked side of breakfast didn't give me what I wanted. Where was the porridge and something different to the normal?
Otherwise everything was certainly well put together. Rooms were clean and well kept. The service was the best. If not Prosecco then Montepulciano wine was a choice that was the best. I loved my stay. I made my journey being one age and came back being another. All in the fun of life.
A rooftop pool; with the Sun being so hot staying on the roof was a little bit of a nightmare, too many body's around to feel comfortable. The pool was so welcoming in the Roma heat. If I was to find any fault it would be that the cooked side of breakfast didn't give me what I wanted. Where was the porridge and something different to the normal?
Otherwise everything was certainly well put together. Rooms were clean and well kept. The service was the best. If not Prosecco then Montepulciano wine was a choice that was the best. I loved my stay. I made my journey being one age and came back being another. All in the fun of life.
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Afternoon Tea; The Lanes-borough
Chelsea - London
Chelsea - London
It was Afternoon Tea with a twist of Shopping for an added something on a cold day before Christmas. Peter Jones; walking around with the hustle and bustle of life. A few more shops with a view. The white company, Zara and anything in-between.
So to tea, Hyde Park was extremely busy with Rod Stewart, we were welcomed. To be noticed and the slight game of the interesting factor of my life. Christmas Tea and the food arrived. Savory was interesting and fished in a flash. The sweet was different. After-all we were close to Christmas and knew that there would be Christmas figures.
Patient we were, it was timing and the difference in to enjoy and enjoyment.
So to tea, Hyde Park was extremely busy with Rod Stewart, we were welcomed. To be noticed and the slight game of the interesting factor of my life. Christmas Tea and the food arrived. Savory was interesting and fished in a flash. The sweet was different. After-all we were close to Christmas and knew that there would be Christmas figures.
Patient we were, it was timing and the difference in to enjoy and enjoyment.
Hilton, Hotel and Conference Centre; Geneva
I arrived at the Hilton Geneva, in which I had travelled from the other side of Switzerland, close to the borders of Italy, a retreat, so my journey should be chilled. A train journey that was slightly changed because I stood chatting to a young person about life, and had placed myself in the wrong area. That change allowed me to view even more of Switzerland. Most Swiss people are easy to talk to, only a certain few that think that they have some kind of power (Mr Airport Security Man) but you really have to let that one go, and on the train a few people needed to butt, like goats, into my life, you really do need to get a life people and set yourself free.
The Hilton Hotel, well from start to finish was something I would recommend if you are in the area of Geneva. The only exception was that there's no mini bar, and please the replenisher, make sure there is milk for tea in the room. Other than that I found everyone helpful and friendly, especially the concierge in the morning, who proved to be very helpful with tickets. The executive area, was pleasant, the food and drink was on tap, just for being an executive, isn't that wonderful. The debate was who would the Americans vote for, Mr Trump ( well that's a no go for me ) or Mr Biden. I had my say, and let the Americans know how I felt.
Do I stop chatting, no, it gives me a reason and allows me to step into the world of understanding how humans work. The breakfast, as always was the best, and my room was tip, top, which reflected the price I paid for it. Would I stay again, yes I would.
The Hilton Hotel, well from start to finish was something I would recommend if you are in the area of Geneva. The only exception was that there's no mini bar, and please the replenisher, make sure there is milk for tea in the room. Other than that I found everyone helpful and friendly, especially the concierge in the morning, who proved to be very helpful with tickets. The executive area, was pleasant, the food and drink was on tap, just for being an executive, isn't that wonderful. The debate was who would the Americans vote for, Mr Trump ( well that's a no go for me ) or Mr Biden. I had my say, and let the Americans know how I felt.
Do I stop chatting, no, it gives me a reason and allows me to step into the world of understanding how humans work. The breakfast, as always was the best, and my room was tip, top, which reflected the price I paid for it. Would I stay again, yes I would.
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Next time I visit will be to see Geneva, and maybe a visit to the shops, I was told that they are very expensive. The world of Switzerland in itself. I must say how friendly the people are in Switzerland. Always ready to help.
Maritim Hotel Hannover
Flughafen. Langenhagen.
Flughafen. Langenhagen.
Beautiful Hotel, sooo clean. I could have gone around with a torch to see what was hiding but didn't really need to do that. It was about just relaxing. A long hard day that I had a feeling that it wasn't going to end there. Staff were exceptionally good, pleasant and prompt, beautiful room. I would certainly stay again.
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Europe - A Hop - Skip - and a Jump - Hotels
Elaya - Hotel - Kleve Germany
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Elaya Hotel, I arrived in the rain. Just wanted to get the information that I was seeking and find where I was going, the research of time past by, and a place to rest my head for the night. It had what I needed and that was it. It would have been an interesting journey. Breakfast was ok, and the moving on.
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Maritim Hotel - Dusseldorf Airport
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What's not to love? Love these hotels, clean, quiet, pleasant. Restaurants - they have restaurants inside their hotels. I found them to be very together and efficient. Breakfast was plentiful, and their time was there. I will stay at these hotels again.
I do wish that the person that seems to want to follow me everywhere would get lost. That's the woman that hangs around. Pretending to be a chef in one hotel. Maybe a prostitute. Move on, not needed. You have followed me to every hotel on this journey. May I suggest that you get lost before I have you for stalking. |
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Swisse Hotel - Nice - France
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Swisse Hotel - This was a hotel that I tried to get to before the idiots who decided that we should have the dreaded Brexit. It is suppose to be a relaxing time. But still I came across the same woman who had been in Kleve, Dusseldorf and now Nice. BIG WOMAN-STALKER - I know who you are and your days are numbered.
Anyway, beautiful hotel, lovely view, breakfast plentiful and from here I found a beautiful restaurant. If I were to complain about anything it would be to update and get some sound proofing. The last night I had to put up with so much noise and I had an early flight. Other than that it is a lovely old hotel. Very elegant and French. |
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