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Front checkin very efficient on arrival. However would have liked assistane with bags up steps at front of hotel. Damp smell in room on arrival. On second night returned late to find silverfish crawling on bed and in bathroom. Room was not serviced on first morning and was told this was because we had not requested it. No handwash in bathroom. Carpets in corridor leading to room and in room filthy with heavy staining. Breakfast buffet and staff in dining room very good. However my partner has dietary requirements and had omelette for breakfast on three mornings. However it was not available to order on the final day. The stay was a gift from our children and on arrival we settled our local taxes bill. When we arrived back to our room on the third evening our keycard was not working. I went to reception and obtained a replacement. However when I arrived back at the room, I was told that I immediately needed to go to reception and settle my local taxes bill of €60.00. I explained that I had discharged it on arrival. The caller said that I had to immediately go there and the manager insisted it settled immediately. When I got there the first person said I owed €60.00 for an upgrade and the manager said it was €60 per night total €240!! As I could not contact my family immediately, I had to pay or I could not access my room. The manager put his hands in the air and left me with the receptionist to pay. I paid but was very disappointed with the overall cost of over €1600.00.

Nice, clean room! Spacious enough for our family of four. Confortable beds.