newterritories
6 de outubro de 2024
I'd had this hotel recommended by a girl behind the counter at Costa, whod been there for her 22nd birthday celebration, she had arranged it through "Group on" at a discounted rate. I came to Double Tree for an early 70th birthday celebration, birthday being in December. My wife and I decided that December would be too cold, so decided to come while the weather was still fairly nice. Well on arrival we were in the car park at the rear of the building. My wife commented that it reminded her of an hospital! The front of the building, and direction we exited through the revolving doors, revealed the sartorial elegance of this 100 year old building ( which was much more in keeping with the mansion of Brideshead Revisted than a hotel! Everywhere in Double Tree is toastingly warm, and the room has been upgraded and marries history with elegance. Staff here are so courteous and remind one of being a genuine guest at a stately home. Going down to breakfast was a delight, comes urate with a hotel of this four/five star standard, Alex H. Thomas I mention as I was helped by them, but ALL the staff were so professional. Nearly a silver service full buffet breakfast ie they did welcome you to the table and ask if we wanted tea or coffee. An excellent breakfast menu was on offer, and I had decided not to partake of the full English, as me and my wife had booked Bettys for an afternoon tea at 1pm. That I thought was too much of a clash! My wife had asked for a blanket for the bed, but it was unnecessary as it was warm 24/7 and we enjoyed a comfortable night's sleep . I noticed the Indian wedding that was being prepared for. This huge hotel was more than capable of accommodating more than one of these celebrations in its multiple banqueting/conference suites. I felt so at home in this welcoming, comfortable hone from home. Superbly situated 5 minutes from the main Harrogate thoroughfare and great selection of shops, resteraurants (we'd visited an amazing Thai resteraunt called Sukhothai the previous evening, I will review later, please try it and you won't be disappointed ). I will visit here again, its the only place to stay in Harrogate!
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