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16 Dec 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

Your Base in Santiago

The Hotel Los Nogales in Providencia, Santiago is a perfect base for a visit to this fascinating city. The breakfast. however, is not worth writing home about... and we have frequently skipped it for a better breakfast from a takeaway joint 5 minutes walk away at the Panorama Shopping Centre area. There ...more»
17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

Decent Price, Standard Hotel

The Future Inns Hotel in Cardiff Bay is a modern western style chain hotel, sitting close to the Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay. A walk across the car-parks from Future Inn leads to (and through) the Red Dragon Entertainment Centre (cinemas, restaurants, and bowling)  and on to the Cardiff Bay ...more»
17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

More than Pleasant at Pheasant

The Pheasant Inn is in a lovely location overlooking rolling Cheshire fields scattered with hedges and trees. The standard room that we occupied was smallish, but very nice. I wouldn't hesitate to book this size again, but some folk might find it a tight squeeze if travelling with a lot of ...more»
17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

Anything to Escape Llandudno

The escape B&B makes point of boasting that they were the first boutique B&B in Wales. Having stayed in Room 9 (The Loft) for one night in September 2008, I can't say that I was overly impressed. Sure, Escape B&B is nice, but it is also overpriced. Our room was advertised ...more»
17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

At the Edge of Wales

The Gwesty Ty Newydd has undergone renovations before re-opening for summer 2008. The resulting hotel is a very nice surprise in this small village that feels like 'the edge of Wales'. Our room (Room One) had a huge bathroom/wetroom with a large open shower. There was no bath in the room, which ...more»
17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

Inn the Pembrokeshire Countryside

The Stackpole Inn is a traditional country inn sitting in the centre of the small southern Wales village of Stackpole. Our room at the Stackpole Inn had a lovely nautical theme with wooden floors, cream tones, and the likes of shells, sailing boats, and fish etc. The modern tiled bathroom was fitted ...more»
17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

Good Atmosphere Near Torquay

From the north, the approach to Bickley Mill is along a beautiful winding country lane. The mill itself sits right in the middle of a quiet, narrow, and slightly dark valley. An overnight experience in this cute stone building includes good food, a great atmosphere, friendly staff, well-cooked breakfast, and a ...more»
17 Nov 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

Utterly Let Down by Poor Service

Having previously stayed at the Hotel Bemelmans Post while showing my parents Europe, I thought it might be a nice place to return to with Mrs Swiss. My memories of the food and room were good. The RoomFor this visit we reserved a Villa Borghese, one of the superior, higher-priced rooms. ...more»
10 Oct 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

Sensible ‘Value for Money’ in Greater London

Recently, when in London for two nights, we chose to stay at the Holiday Inn Brent Cross. Some might suggest that a 20 minute tube ride into town is too much... but I disagree. We chose this hotel because it stood out as the nicest HI or other Intercontinental Hotel Group ...more»
4 Sep 2008 by Swiss33 in Travel Reviews

Gem Found on Internet

Most accommodation booked (we booked very little) for our Chile trip was reviewed in the Rough Guide to Chile. The gem we found in Punta Arenas, however, was not. Hostal Oro Fueguino is situated just 3 blocks from the Plaza de Armes (main square) in Punta Arenas. Directly above the hostal ...more»