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Lion Quays Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Riverside hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
Garden

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
The current price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

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Moreton, Oswestry, England, SY11 3EN
  • Place, Lion Quays Spa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontcysyllte Aquaduct
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Vyrnwy
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room, Canal View

Executive Double Room, Canal View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Garden View

Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior Double Room

In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room With Canal View

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room With Canal View

  • Sleeps 2

Large Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room With View

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Oswestry

At Lion Quays Hotel & Spa you'll be steps from Lion Quays Spa and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Pontcysyllte Aquaduct. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The restaurant, The Waterside, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 3 outdoor tennis courts, gym and Turkish bath/hammam plus access to bike hire. Meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Oswestry hotel include Park Hall Stadium and Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

What's nearby

  • Lion Quays Spa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pontcysyllte Aquaduct - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chester City Walls - 31 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Chester Zoo - 36 min drive - 52.6 km
  • Lake Vyrnwy - 44 min drive - 55.1 km

Getting around

  • Gobowen Station - 6 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oswestry Truckstop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Lion - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Keys - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Denbighs Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Lion Quays Hotel & Spa

Riverside hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Lion Quays Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an indoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A health club, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Lion Quays Hotel & Spa. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Oswestry hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2004
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Lion Quays Hotel & Spa offers 82 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 12 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 11.95 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Ash
  • Nicos Brasserie
  • The Waterside

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 11.95 per person
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lion Quays Waterside
Lion Quays Waterside Oswestry
Lion Quays Waterside Resort
Lion Quays Waterside Resort Oswestry
Lion Quays Hotel Oswestry
Lion Quays Hotel
Lion Quays Oswestry
Lion Quays
Lion Quays Hotel & Spa Hotel
Lion Quays Hotel & Spa Oswestry
Lion Quays Hotel & Spa Hotel Oswestry

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa?

Lion Quays Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa on 23 Dec 2025 start from AU$200.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Lion Quays Hotel & Spa has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a spa on site at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa. It has a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and a mud bath. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Lion Quays Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Lion Quays Hotel & Spa has an indoor pool. The pool is open 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa?

Lion Quays Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

Does Lion Quays Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is served daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa?

No, Lion Quays Hotel & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lion Quays Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 980 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 980 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 980 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 980 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 980 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

james

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick, Liverpool

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really good stay for our wedding anniversary the room was very clean and the spa facilities were really good. The stay was sort of spoilt though by a member of the bar staff called Henry who basically just ignored me at the bar after waiting to be served and just started serving someone else before me. Just thought it was a mistake but then did exactly the same thing to my wife when she went the bar. The member of staff in question needs retraining as when I asked him it would be best next time to ask who was next he just gave a sarcastic reply. Apart from that the stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Leighton Buzzard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent breakfast & nice location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and lovely food. Room was really nice except for a couple of marks on the bedspread everything was spotless. Would have been good to have biscuits in the room as well as the bottles of water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, beautiful room, clean and comfortable. The swimming pool, steam room and jacuzzi were amazing, all included in the price. Lovely and helpful staff both in the hotel and the spa. Fabulous breakfast, buffet style. Would recommend and will stay again, thanks for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chantelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

Having spent a while trying to choose a hotel in the area the reviews for this one looked good (which is suspicious based on my experience there) and so we booked it. I stay in 30/40 hotels/yr and this was one of the worst I ever been in. They didn’t acknowledge Expedia status and we were offered the discount etc. the room and bathroom were tiny. Worst of all though was the condition of the room. It stunk of smoke, was dirty and starting to fall apart (see photos). I’m not sure anyone could disagree if they see the pics I took. I was told the hotel was full so we couldn’t move. The AC was broken (seems they’ve decided they don’t offer AC anymore), the safe was broken, there were stains everywhere (including the lampshades), the doors were started by to rot and there are no windows (so you need to leave the door open all night or put up with the heat). Even with the door open, the room was warm and I struggled to sleep. WiFi was poor and struggled to stream Netflix. Mobile phone coverage is also poor in the area so we had to rely on the WiFi. The bar is not in the hotel, you need to cross the courtyard. The spa is not in the hotel, it’s a 1-2 mins walk (uncovered). Breakfast was ok but some items are extra (which we weren’t made aware of when ordering). Doors and wooden surfaces around the ‘resort’ are rotting and unpainted. The owners clearly don’t want to spend money on the place so it’s getting into a very poor state. Maybe some rooms have been renovated?
Patio doors rotting
Desk covered in stains
General disrepair in the room.
Unpleasant bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, spa and food. Comfortable, clean and quiet room. Good location. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

karsha

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My partner and i stayed here from august 22nd until the 25th. We expressed our concerns on the evening of our arrival, our room was grubby with worn and presented nothing like what was advertised, the roller blinds were broken and we were told they would be fixed, however they did not repair this throughout our stay. We asked to move rooms which they said they could not accommodate but it turns out that they would not. They put us on the top floor which smelled of fresh paint all weekend, myself currently on crutches due to recent injury found this difficult especially as considering every day our room key would deactivate.. if i was alone this would of been more difficult. After house keeping services long black strands of hair were left in the bedding and fell out of clean but stained towels.. I asked to speak to a manager upon leaving as if we could of left sooner we would have. The lady on the desk who usually works in the restaurant informed me that there was no manager present, took my complaint and told me i would be called the day after 26th. I have not yet received correspondence even though i have followed up with an email, again to which I'vereceivedno reply.. upon leaving i requested a refund as the only thing we received to the standard that was advertised was the spa which is in an entirely different building through the car park. The spa facilities were lovely, clean and the staff were without fault.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed for two nights at Lion Quays. Breakfast was good although the dining room was unsatisfactory. The carpets were dirty and surrounding decor required dusting and washing, the stained chairs require replacing,the second day i opted for a wooden chair these seemed a little more hygenic for this reason we did not dine in the restaurant but ate out. We had an executive room, the bed was comfortable and the room was clean but would benefit from a fresh coat of paint due to marked walls and stained tables. The extra bed cover had what looked like cigarette burns on the underside, we dont use these anyway but that is not the point. Our room had a view of the canal which was nice but it would have been more enjoyable if the windows had been clean.The bathroom also required an update due to the bath/shower water stained areas, rusty door-stop along with a soap dispenser that was not fit for purpose, I did not use the iron supplied as the stand was rusty. Not what I would expect from a superior room. What a shame as this has the potential to be a beautiful hotel. Will return if standards are improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, Bury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property a little dated, but a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Midrange

Room was not cleanest when we checked in with stains on the bedding. Had to wait a long time at reception to speak to someone about it. The lady seemed very over worked but was great and changed our room right away so cannot fault her. Overall I would say the hotel rooms look tired and in need of freshen up and deep clean. Spa and breakfast were very good on a positive note
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Helene

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, clean room, spa was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful setting and a amazing meal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing stay, expected better standards

Restaurant was lovely, food at our evening meal was superb, breakfast again, top notch, staff in the restaurant and bar so helpful and friendly, cocktails brilliant, Henry makes an amazing “old fashioned”. Room was disappointing, plug in shower damaged, black mould patches in shower, bottom of bathroom door rotten, doors need a good paint, very dirty and worn, heater in room so dirty, I mean disgusting! For a 4 star hotel at this price I expect A LOT better standard. No usb’s to charge devices, strange in this day and age, wouldn’t go back.
Shower plug hole damaged and mouldy
Bottom of bathroom door
Wardrobe door
Bedroom heater dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Lions Quays Oswestry

Prior to arriving I asked if I was able to add my wife & 3 year old child onto the booking I was told there would be a charge of £35 to do this which was fine. Upon checking out and seeing my invoice I was charged £50 & £15 for a breakfast I didn’t have. Spa facilities were very good. Went for dinner with my partner and child waited around 40 minutes for starters. Found a plastic circular object in the coleslaw when reported to staff was told “oh sorry about that”. There was only sparkling water in the room so asked reception for still water was then told they’d get some sent to the room this didn’t arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Looking tired in all areas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025