Strathmore Hotel

I wasn’t sure what to expect reviews are mixed and I wish we had taken notice of the ones that said avoid . It is pretty run down the best part is the view Bed uncomfortable springs felt room bodged up Strong smell of cannabis in room and bathroom couldn’t work out where that drifted in from as windows closed Staff friendly however the manager in for breakfast looked a little untidy / maybe a bad day Wondered if any food hygiene adhered to bread in the packet with people putting hands in to take it for toasting Overall the breakfast was hot and a decent choice but only had yoghurt partner had cooked and said it was ok and hot. The breakfast room had nice tables and comfy chairs let down by lots of visible cobwebs and blown glass in the windows was relieved as only booked one night but at over a £100 it was an expensive mistake and wished we had gone somewhere else Can’t believe this gets 10 in the ratings If you like a decent standard comfy beds and nice surroundings give it a wide birth. No one on reception when checking out just key drop off box probably to avoid negative feedback

Lovely hotel. Rooms are very clean and each room is different, which gives it a really nice feeling of individual character. The staff here are really nice, the people on reception are very helpful - Ciaran - (sorry if spelt name wrong), Joanne, Irena - (sorry again if spelt name wrong) and the Manager are all really lovely and very welcoming. Really nice hotel and staff. As well as very good price. Good view also, right opposite the seafront.

Last minute weekend away . The hotel was right on the seafront , perfect for walks . I found it strange that the receptionist asked me not to park in the hotel car park at the rear of the hotel because they did not have CCTV there . She advised me that it would be better to park outside on the road. I did . The area around the hotel did not look ropey , though . Our room was clean and tidy with all the usual amenities . Tea tray, TV, clean bedding and towels etc . There were toileteries provided . We slept well ,no noise to report . Breakfast was included , served in the breakfast room at the front of the hotel , over looking the sea. Again, well organised and clean surroundings . The serve yourself buffet was adequate . Toast , scrambled eggs , bacon and sausages . The cold table had yoghurts , fresh fruit , cereals and juice. Coffee and tea were brought to the table . All was as expected for the price .

For the love of god do not stay here grubby,seedy, dirty hellhole. First impressions weren’t great as we passed the cracked hotel window and were met with a rather frosty welcome at reception. Upon checking I noted the carpets were dirty and heavily stained. This theme continued into our family room and you got a sense that a crime had been committed in there at some point. If the deeply unpleasant, stale painted walls could talk I feel they’d scream PLEASE HELP ME. The curtains were also stained and the window wouldn’t shut. The toilet was faulty and we had a view of a rusty old fire escape. It was freezing cold in the bar and dining area and there was a constant haze of weed in there. We werent made aware this place was being used as a bail hostel, and we noticed many guests with electronic tags on! Breakfast was disgusting with a dreary plate of barely cooked scrambled egg and bacon. The photos on the website looked nothing like our room and we were 100% cat fished with the booking. Needless to say we won’t be back.

Let’s start with the positives: the WiFi occasionally works! Plus the location is quite central to where me and my party were needing to be. On the flip side of this…the rest of the stay was like a dystopian nightmare. The receptionist was friendly enough…and multi tasked not just reception duties, but also bartending duties, electrical work when the power invariably goes down throughout the hotel, and he also brings your coffee in the morning at breakfast. He didn’t strike me as a person who was passionate about his role in the hotel, and could often be heard muttering phrases such as “yeah blame me why don’t you” and “it’s me that does everything around here”. The room I was in was very tired looking. No fridge, no hairdryer, no complimentary water, and latterly, no electricity which meant no hot shower. I’d regard all of the above as just ‘basic’ for any hotel stay. I’m sure Maslow would agree. As you leave the room to walk to breakfast, the stench of stale air-fried food hits you with more force than a Mike Tyson punch to the face. It’s disgusting. Breakfast itself was not good. Sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, hash brown, plum tomatoes and mushrooms. All cheaply bought in, overcooked, tough and in the case of the hash browns, stuck to the bottom of the pan. They literally needed scraping off the bottom of the pan, which of course made them disintegrate before making it to the plate. I’m not sure if this hotel still houses refugees or rehabilitating prisoners, but some of the ‘regular’ guests would definitely fall into this category. It also seems a good place to take your dog as I walked down my corridor on the first floor, and heard various iterations of small dogs barking / yelling and launching themselves at the inside of their bedroom doors. Probably to escape… I won’t be back, and would urge anyone who is thinking of staying here, to consider your own mental fortitude first. This place is no picnic

Great hotel on seafront near happy mount park with free on road parking and post box outside of hotel reception bright and friendly staff lounge area with bar it is a bit dull needs brightening up restaurant serving breakfast not the best but it's adequate for what it is lift to all floors my room was 2nd floor double with Seaview clean room with all u need and extra large bathroom with bath for a soak after a day out however there are 2 steps in bathroom which I didn't like and the noise from other guests is ridiculous the walls must be thin there was a scouse couple arguing for other 2 hours in the room above didn't get to sleep till half 1 apart from that a good hotel in a good location however wouldn't stay agin due to noise

Turned up to be told no idea of the booking, and the manager turned up after a 10 minute wait. To be greeted by I'm not going to get home till 10pm at this rate. ( Was that my fault?) Then to be told your booking has been cancelled l refunded you this morning. No email, phone call or text to tell us about the cancellation. So I think you have to be able to read minds if you want to stay here. Customer service skills are very poor. Told us to try a hotel down the road but the damage was already done. I saw better customer service watching faulty towers. Still waiting for the refund but out of pocket for fuel and travel. Try this place at your peril

Based on the sea front within walking distance of the town centre. Met with such a warm down to earth welcome. Pet friendly too. Room warm and clean. Could benefit from a mirror in the room for us that use a hairdryer or straighteners, although there is one in the bathroom. Soap provided in bathroom, so remember shower gel, shampoo etc if required. Breakfast value for money. Buffet style, but plenty of selection.

Nice hotel, with lovely sea view rooms. Friendly staff, and great breakfast. Didn't use the car park as was able to park roadside outside. Only down side was that the shower did not drain very well. Reported to receptionist on leaving so that they could get it sorted.

Hotel was ok. Friendly, good location and functional.