The Oriental - Guest House

This was a real treat of a hotel. Apparently Lola has been around the hotel business all her life and she has obviously learnt a thing or two about customer satisfaction. From the complimentary tea and delicious homemade cake (thanks Lola's mum) on arrival to the basket of sweets and chocolate in the bedroom and the included full breakfast in the morning everything was about making us happy. Our room was large, airy and included 2 comfy chairs. We had a free upgrade to a large double with Genius but I'd imagine the standard rooms to be as comfy and well thought out. The rainfall shower head was excellent and the large bed comfortable. The hotel is only a hop from the sea front and i360 and a 10min amble to the lanes so well positioned. There are a lot of narrow stairs to the 4th floor...good for walking off cakes and chocolate but there are rooms available on lower floors.

A small thing, but I would have liked a metal basket or shelf in the shower to put shampoos in rather than on the floor. For elderly people the stairs may be an issue, though there are rooms on a lower floor, and the original sash windows are somewhat draughty. So, if you need air-conditioning, double glazing and a lift go to a soulless chain hotel but you will miss a treat!

The friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere

The location of this property is excellent, under 5 minutes walking distance to the beach and ca. 5-10 minutes to the city centre. The staff were exceptionally friendly and polite, and free snacks and beverages were offered throughout the entire stay. The inside of the property is on the smaller scale, but cosy and with a pretty interior. We were provided a fob for the main entrance which meant no reliance on staff to let us in at night. The bedroom had all necessary amenities and we were also provided free WiFi and maps for the town. We were very satisfied with this experience and would definitely use them again.

Our room was slightly on the smaller size, but for our stay and taste it was sufficient (and cosy!). The shower was built in a way that made the floor easily get drenched in water, something I would fix if possible. We were located on the highest floor (4th) which meant walking a lot of stairs as no lift exists in this building. For us (in our early to mid-30's) no big deal, but worth mentioning. Due to the room being that high, the WiFi stability was sadly disappointing. This all may sound like a lot of negatives, but they were honestly no big issues for us. I still highly recommend this property.

Comfortable clean room,tea coffee and snacks provided.friendly staff,good breakfast

No USB charging points in room