It's hard to review this time because booking was moved to the Mercure next door. I understand why but I do prefer the Ibis.
NOTE this review relates to Mercure Paignton. Staff friendly and welcoming and though room had everything I needed it was dark. The privacy panel on the window and the dark furniture made it too dark for me. Am not a black and gold person, prefer light and bright. That being said facilities were great, bed very comfortable and show hot and powerful. One downside was TV remote, had a nightmare and needed to 'Google' to work out how to use it.
I didnt eat onsite.
The outside of the hotel needs sprucing up, the inside is tired too, but our room was huge. A slight sea view too. The staff were all lovely, breakfast was great too. The location was a pleasant walk away from the Princess Theatre. Plenty of places to eat along the way too.
Check-in was easy. Room was clean and tidy.Check-out was easy. All staff were super friendly except for one elderly lady at reception desk who made me feel like I owed her something.
Would recommend this location
Staff were nice and friendly, location is great and beds comfy (pillows a bit on the hard side for my taste), bug overall a good sleep.
The breakfast is basic but ok, croissants and muffins are good but the sausages looked quite reheated and scrambled eggs were quite rubbery. I opted to have toast, fruit and yoghurt and not the cooked breakfast as I did not enjoy it.
I was surprised there is no mini fridge or safe in the room, nor hair conditioner or body lotion. But I forgot my tooth paste and they did provide some so that was good.
The hotel itself was nice; can’t fault it. Our room however, had a weird, stale smell and was off-putting, with no way to ventilate the room by opening the windows, as you cannot open them - A/C is not a natural ventilation.
Bed was comfortable, slept perfectly fine, just not nice waking up with the smell, as mentioned before.
Breakfast was good, although I’ve had better.
ゲゲストThe hotel itself was nice; can’t fault it. Our room however, had a weird, stale smell and was off-putting, with no way to ventilate the room by opening the windows, as you cannot open them - A/C is not a natural ventilation.
Bed was comfortable, slept perfectly fine, just not nice waking up with the smell, as mentioned before.
Breakfast was good, although I’ve had better.
ゲゲストLovely friendly place next to the river. Plenty of parking facilities just over the bridge which is approx five minute walk.
The room itself is spacious enough although for some may be a little dated. Bed is comfortable with a lovely duvet and pillows. Only downside was the curtains which are not blackout so do let in too much light for me but heyho I still had a reasonable night sleep
To get to the room we stayed in, we had to walk up a spiral staircase which for some people, this could be a struggle as the steps have been assembled quite tightly due to space so make the steps on the small side, there is obviously a handrail so coming down side ways helps.
Breakfast was continental consisting of fruit, cereal, yoghurt ( which was exceptionally tasty) toast etc. An English breakfast was offered at an additional cost but we preferred this option.
All in all a lovely place to stay with friendly welcoming hosts who were on hand to offer advise and assistance should you need it.
LLocal LoitererIt's hard to review this time because booking was moved to the Mercure next door. I understand why but I do prefer the Ibis.
NOTE this review relates to Mercure Paignton. Staff friendly and welcoming and though room had everything I needed it was dark. The privacy panel on the window and the dark furniture made it too dark for me. Am not a black and gold person, prefer light and bright. That being said facilities were great, bed very comfortable and show hot and powerful. One downside was TV remote, had a nightmare and needed to 'Google' to work out how to use it.
I didnt eat onsite.
ゲゲストStayed recently for 4 nights. Loved the convenience of the location next to A38 and a free parking, nearby superstore and various food retailers. Didn't have a chance to try the food offered by the hotel but the 24/7 menu looked really good, if one didn't feel like getting food elsewhere after a busy day at work.
Staff were polite and welcoming. Would definitely use this hotel again.