| 3 nights in Cheng Fat Tze's mansion |
Guest Rating: 8.3 |
milos D.
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Slovakia
Couple
Date of Stay: 21 Mar 2009 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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6/10 |
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We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights and we both were very satisfied. Staff is very friendly and the place is very beautiful. Though it is not definitely type of hotel you might be used to, it's definitely worth trying and for us it's place, where we would like to return if we have a chance again. We also like the whole project concerning this building and hotel, which made it possible for everybody to stay in place like this private mansion is.
Restaurant Tip : Food stalls next to the hotel are worth trying.
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| Oasis of calm - day, noisy at night |
Guest Rating: 8 |
shiela Y.
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United Kingdom
Couple
Date of Stay: 01 Mar 2009 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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We loved the atmosphere, the decoration, the rooms, the staff were very helpful and friendly. During the day it was lovely to read a book in one of the courtyards and escape the hustle and bustle of Georgetown. The noise at night but not really the hotel's fault. Situated around the hotel are clubs, bars and a busy road so sleeping can be a problem as the windows aren't double glazed. Also in a storm a lot of the shutters crash and bang as they aren't fixed. This hotel is definitely worth staying in for its charm, atmosphere and experience of staying in such a lovely place. If you stay definitely do the guided tour as it gives a real insight into the history of the house. It's within walking distance of China town and Little India and lots of restaurants and bars so in a good situation. Sadly though its situation is also the only bad point as at night outside the hotel is noisy with traffic noise and dance music on some nights. Take earplugs or just be prepared for not sleeping well but do stay here at least a couple of days.
Hotel Feature Tip : Do the guided tour of the hotel. They have them twice a day. Also close your shutters at night incase there is a storm as they are very hard to close when it's windy.
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| Living with history |
Guest Rating: 9 |
michael S.
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United States
Couple
Date of Stay: 20 Feb 2009 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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The Mansion oozes history. Its well maintained rooms and classic Chinese configuration are unique. Our room, the Kitchen, was spacious, full of character and featured a modern bathroom (with no door). The staff is lovely. A few cosmetic things need tending, and our room came with a mouse. He was no bother, but his presence upset the staff. We loved staying here. Its character and visual richness are memorable. Visitors can't take pictures, but guests can. The staff is friendly and helpful. The location is perfect. Breakfast is plentiful. Nothing sleek or modern about it. A true piece of Penang history. And bed was confortable.
Nightlife Tip : The Rose Garden next door is a great slice of local life. Beer waiters are attentive. Food stalls serve decent meals, and the live music is a bonus. The local people like to dance. Great fun at bargain rates.
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| Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Hotel |
Guest Rating: 9 |
rebecca L.
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Australia
Other
Date of Stay: 30 Jan 2009 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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6/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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Modern facilites, breakfast included, bath tub :D Some staff not very friendly a bit abrupt. What a fantasitc place to stay. You feel like you have gone back in time. I loved staying in a such a beautifully restored mansion. Ms Kim was really helpful and the gate staff lovely. It's a must stay in Penang.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip : It's near little India and old chinatown. Penang street for shopping. Also near by the historical buildings of Penang.
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| There goes the money |
Guest Rating: 3 |
philipp S.
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Switzerland
Couple
Date of Stay: 24 Dec 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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2/10 |
| Location: |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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2/10 |
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4/10 |
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2/10 |
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2/10 |
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It's a very nice old building with a lot of potential to become a great hotel. Service is not available. You have to bring your clothes to the laundry by yourself (!) as well as carry your bags to your room. The rooms are poorly decorated for the price as well as some of the chairs standing around are broken. Breakfast is served with a "do-I-really-have-to-work"-attitude and tastes like a 1 dollar breakfast at a street stall. The employees would rather focus on their work than do yoga during working hours inside the main room. It definitely needs an urgent change of the management as currently you rather go to a cheap guesthouse and invest the spared money in something worth it. It is definitely massively overpriced. I would not recommend it at all for this price.
Restaurant Tip : There is a very nice food court if you go further down the street.
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| Blue Mansion - wonderful |
Guest Rating: 9 |
catherine H.
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Australia
Solo Traveler
Date of Stay: 18 Dec 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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Friendly staff.
Central location.
Wonderful historic atmosphere.
All positive. From the moment I arrived I felt welcomed. Lovely atmosphere and the room - Shantung - was wonderful. My stay was for only one night but it has encouraged me to return to Penang and CTFM.
Thank you.
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| What a restful place |
Guest Rating: 10 |
philip S.
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Australia
Couple
Date of Stay: 14 Dec 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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Quiet, restful, awway from the hustle and bustle of the streets. Breakfast was great, room was beautiful and stylish. Staff were wonderful. This was one of the best places we have stayed in, in our world travels. It was quiet, comfortable and stylish. The staff were superb and we would recommend it to anyone who would like a little luxury with a little interest.
Restaurant Tip : The food at the place next door was very good but the food at Kapitans tandoori was great!
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| Cheong Fatt Tze - characterful boutique hotel |
Guest Rating: 7.3 |
daniel C.
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United Kingdom
Couple
Date of Stay: 13 Dec 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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6/10 |
| Location: |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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Fascinating building;
Friendly staff;
Good breakfast Loud late-night singing from venue next door;
Lack of pool (or agreement with neighbouring hotels for pool use) The Cheong Fatt Tze mansion is a delightful boutique hotel, recommended for those who are interested in staying somewhere with lots of character rather than somewhere bland with lots of facilities. This is not a hotel for those who have inflexible requirements, or if a pool is important for you.
We particularly liked the building and the friendly and personal approach of the staff.
The only real problem we experienced was the noise from the food hall next door to the hotel. They had singers performing on stage most nights and it was quite loud in our room (which was on the side of the hotel closest to the venue).
Restaurant Tip : The food market next door (dozens of different hawker stalls serving different types of food) was actually very good. We were cursing them for the noise they generated when we were in the hotel, but were very happy to eat there.
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| A delightful stay |
Guest Rating: 8.3 |
douglas H.
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United States
Couple
Date of Stay: 02 Dec 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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6/10 |
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A 6' bathtub, a large quiet room, interior gardens, a great breakfast. No wireless internet access, although the internet PC in the media room was fine. For the time zone weary traveller, the greating was great. We were welcomed, escourted to our room and told about the neighborhood.
The bathtub is wonderful, especially for a tall westerner. It is a full 6' long. And after a long flight from the US, it was wonderful. Loved the tour and the history of the house. A great place to stay.
Restaurant Tip : The hawker center next to the hotel is good. Remember you need to bargain with the taxi drivers in Penang ...they refuse to use the meter.
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| Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion |
Guest Rating: 9 |
david O.
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United States of America
Couple
Date of Stay: 08 Nov 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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Great atmosphere. Unusual setting. Great staff. Ideal location. Bedroom furniture rickety and old. We would highly recommend the Mansion as a unique hotel experience. This well renovated boutique hotel provides a wonderful atmosphere to relax and rest. The staff are relaxed and helpful. We stayed five nights and enjoyed every moment. The surrounding eateries and sights are within easy reach and worth visiting.
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| A total change from the norm. |
Guest Rating: 7.7 |
peter C.
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Australia
Couple
Date of Stay: 06 Oct 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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6/10 |
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A retreat into the history of Penang. Noise from neighbors at night. This mansion lived up to our hopes. A huge entry with welcoming staff and then to sweep into a large bedroom with a large and comfortable bed, quiet air conditioning and more than ample bathroom facilities, only made us more than happy to avoid yet another 4 star hotel elsewhere. The only downside was the noise from the eatery next door at night, but even that had it's compensations as it provided good and cheap food!
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| Historical Hotel |
Guest Rating: 8.7 |
michael P.
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Germany
Couple
Date of Stay: 15 Sep 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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Good Location, nice price Restaurant Tip : Food hall beside the hotel.
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| charming place to stay for a couple of days |
Guest Rating: 6.7 |
susan C.
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Singapore
Other
Date of Stay: 08 Sep 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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4/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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6/10 |
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6/10 |
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6/10 |
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quaint, cosy;
extremely convenient location;
helpful staff Conveniently located in old Penang. In the heart of many walking trails, also close to the local market and shops. Near food places as well. The hotel is charmingly old and quaint, and for you if you like something that is not anything like a chain hotel. Great place to rest and relax in if that's what you want to do.
Restaurant Tip : Soho - just behind the hotel for pub food and beer;
Next to Soho (at night) - soup kumbing and soto ayam - very good;
Just further down from Soho - many eateries with local food
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| Historical Chinese hotel |
Guest Rating: 8 |
andre R.
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Netherlands
Family with older children
Date of Stay: 27 Jul 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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Nice historical Chinese hotel. We entered in a filmset, but though we could not move freely through the hotel during the shooting hours, we were very pleased with the attention the staff of the hotel gave us. Not for people who like a busy, hotel with swimmingpool and eveningactivities. The scene is more like a hotel in the old time. Like in a movie. Hotel Feature Tip : The hotel itself is the best tip I can give. If you never have slept in a nice historical Chinese hotel, than this is the place to be.
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| Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Penang |
Guest Rating: 9 |
dawn G.
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United Kingdom
Other
Date of Stay: 01 May 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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Take some time to get to know the staff a bit more than you might normally as they so lovely & helpful & very informative about the hotel.
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