Hotel in zona School of Government and International Affairs • Durham University, Durham

Il personale è molto gentile e utile, le camere sono meravigliose - molti punti di potenza in luoghi utili! - e la posizione è bella, vicino alla stazione ferroviaria, a pochi passi nel centro e a pochi passi lungo il fiume.

Molto economico!E'molto conveniente andare ovunque, camera molto pulita, rapporto costo/prezzo alto

If you're picky, this probably isn't the place for you but if you're more the straightforward, no-nonsense type, it ticks all the boxes that matter. My room was clean and tidy, the bed comfortable and the breakfast kept me sated until late afternoon. If you have dietary requirements, though, you'll have to speak up. I was simply asked what time I'd like breakfast. There was no mention of options, vegan needs etc. I simply finished my toast and cereal and a glorious full English was put in front of me. My only dietary requirement is 'generous portions', so this approach worked perfectly for me but it won't suit everyone. The gentleman serving breakfast was a man of few words. Not rude or stand-offish, just reserved. If you loathe morning people and small talk in equal measure like I do, you'll love him. And as for the night before, don't worry about being away from the city centre. There's a Sainsburys and Vietnamese restaurant within easy walking distance, so you won't starve. The final plus point for me was the price of £43. £40-£50 cheaper than more central alternatives in a city that seems to think it's Kensington. I would definitely stay at The Shoes again.

La bella posizione, ho assistito alla festa di compleanno di un amico, il miglior servizio è stato ricevuto al ristorante buffet la sera e di nuovo la mattina da una giovane donna bionda orientale europea, lei è andata così fuori dal suo cammino per aiutarmi entrambi i tempi, Vorrei averle chiesto il suo nome.Il buffet ha avuto tutto quello che poteva voler, valeva bene il costo di $17.. Ho prenotato la Coleman Suite e era oltrepassato da sorprendente, ma le camere di base alcuni dei miei amici sembravano troppo costose.. Avrei dovuto usare la piscina, la sauna e altre strutture, ma non c'era tempo con la festa, consiglierei di rimanere per almeno 2 giorni la prossima volta.

Belle boutique come un hotel, le camere erano belle. Solo il problema è il rumore del traffico, abbiamo avuto le camere che si trovavano davanti all'autostrada e l'altra che si trovava anche davanti alla strada. . Il rumore del traffico era chiaramente disturbante e le finestre non erano buone. Breakfasr deve essere prenotato e non può camminare in cui non è conveniente.

The drive up to the castle was was fantastic as the view of the castle looked stunning. The entrance to the court yard for parking was quaint and inviting. The look of the court yard looking at all the out buildings looked inviting and very well presented. The “stocks” make for great entertainment The entrance to the reception is like looking for the secret door but the plaque at the side with history information explains why and is interesting to read. Inside the reception is is quite dark but this for me added to the ambience of the place. The staff where welcoming, polite and explained the hotel set up. We stayed in one of the room in the courtyard which was beautiful. Very nicely decorated and good value for money. The room was cozy. We’d booked to have a meal in the Knights Restaurant and we had pre drinks in the bar first The walk to the restaurant through the corridor into the central courtyard was very different yet beautiful. It’s so old and it was nice to see it was decorated and kept within “keeping” The bar again was inviting and cosy and it was great to see that the drinks and wine list was very reasonably priced. So often places know you are a target audience and inflate the prices ridiculously however in our opinion the castle had not done this. There was a good choice of cocktails and the “smoked” cocktails added that something a little bit different and we didn’t mind paying a few pounds more for the “quirkiness”. Again the staff where very professional, friendly and well presented. The walk from the bar/lounge area to the Knights Restaurant was stunning through the corridors of the castle and past a lovely looking staircase and when we walked into the restaurant I was overwhelmed as it was stunning and not what I was expecting. The arched ceiling, the lighting, the privacy of how the tables where set out we felt was very nice. We thought it all created a romantic setting. It was very secluded but included. The menu choice was good and the food was beautiful. The service was great too and again the staff were very professional, polite and very well presented. The prices on the menu varied so I would say they’d catered fo most people’s budget and it was your own choice on how much you spend Our nights sleep was comfortable and the walk back from the restaurant to the courtyard was well lit but again in keeping with been in a castle environment. Great use of mood lighting. My husband even went into the stocks on the was home (🤣) Breakfast the next morning again did not disappoint. The selection was fantastic and plenty of food to choice from Overall we can can not fault our experience. It was a lively venue with great facilities and very well presented. The staff where Courteous, polite, friendly and very well presented. I would recommend this as a place to go and stay. We must go back so we can stay in one of the castle rooms as I am sure they would be as good and maybe even more “quirkier” than the courtyard rooms which were very nice.

15 min di auto a Newcastle nulla intorno a passeggiata, ma un luogo tranquillo, bella natura, buon cibo e servizio fantastico!