The Arundell Hotel

The room was immaculate, great size, comfy bed, very tastefully decorated.

The lift was out of action (did wonder if this is ever in use?)

Beautifully finished and the self service nature of the place was much easier than I had expected having read the reviews.

Nothing in particular, if I was being super picky it would be larger and heavier towels but maybe that says more about me!

Beautiful from the outside and in the oldest part of Boston. The room was very clean.

Terribly uncomfortable bed Felt the decor was too chintzy which didn’t really suit such a spectacular old property No staff on site. All done remotely and unpleasant piped radio music in public areas.

Location and big rooms

Awful shower, water everywhere and useless shower pole/head No lift although we were aware before booking

The room was very spacious and bed comfy. The shower was strong and warmed up quick. I had a lovely view of the church from my window. Most of the decor choices were luxe but almost feels like the hotel was designed by two people. The crisp white bedding, wooden features and high end bathroom was at odds with the tacky coloured lighting and animal themed shower panel. The corridors and main staircase felt like I was in Dracula's castle.

As a female solo traveller it was very disconcerting to be in a hotel with no reception staff, which I didn't know about before and might have changed my mind. The hotel felt empty, half the wings weren't finished and if there was a problem you feel there is nowhere to go. For example my TV channels (non terrestrial e..g netflix) wasn't woking but there was no point in raising it if noone was around. I also couldn't leave my suitcase with anyone as no option meaning I had to cart my suitcase 30 mins out of town and back (I usually leave at the hotel after check out). The road my room was on also seemed to be frequented by teenagers playing heavy bass music in their cars which went on to at least 10.30 on a Monday, meaning I couldn't sleep until later than I wanted.