King Street Hotel
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Summary of reviewsKing Street Hotel is favorably situated in an excellent, central location with easy access to the town centre, King George’s Hall, local shops, bars and transport stations. The hotel serves as a convenient base for both shoppers and football fans attending games at Ewood Park, complementing its functional and comfortable charm with splendid views from some windows.
However, breakfast offerings at the hotel have received significant criticism. Guests frequently report extremely limited and unappetizing options, often amounting to a few pastries, instant porridge or dry cereal. Basic provisions such as milk and proper breakfast timing information were often lacking, leading many to skip breakfast entirely. Overall, guests feel the breakfast does not meet expectations with many finding it nearly non-existent.
The rooms at King Street Hotel present a mixed experience. Positive feedback includes spacious layouts, clean and comfortable bedding and sufficient storage. However, many aspects are tarnished by issues such as dirt, unpleasant smells, poor maintenance and unsafe conditions. Problems noted include mouldy showers, stained carpets, broken windows and hazardous wiring. Furnishings often appear old and damaged with uncomfortable mattresses and peeling decor. Guests also report inadequate utilities such as dim lighting and unreliable heating, further compounded by shared facilities lacking essentials like toilet paper and shower curtains. Safety issues such as blocked fire exits and missing smoke alarms are also prevalent, sparking concerns about the overall safety of the establishment.
Cleanliness, a recurrent point of contention, receives largely negative reviews. While some rooms are noted to be clean, many guests describe encounters with dirty carpets, stained sheets and significant dust and grime throughout. Bathrooms, in particular, are frequently highlighted as dirty and unhygienic with issues such as mildew and dampness exacerbating the situation.
Staff interactions generally receive positive remarks for their friendliness and helpfulness with receptionists often praised for their welcoming demeanor and accommodating nature. However, inconsistency persists with several guests encountering rude or unhelpful staff, which detracts from the overall experience.
Parking at the hotel is appreciated for its availability and convenience, particularly the free parking and secure options for motorbikes. Nonetheless, the hotel lacks a dedicated car park, offering limited private parking that may be challenging for some guests.
The hotel appears less suitable for family stays with limited family-oriented amenities or activities. Shared facilities and the absence of lifts contribute to a perception that it caters more to individual travelers than families. Guests with family needs might find the accommodations lacking.
Finally, opinions on the beds are mixed. Some guests praise the beds for their comfort and cleanliness, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Conversely, others report discomfort due to old mattresses, felt springs and general cleanliness issues, indicating variability in the quality of sleep provided.
Overall, King Street Hotel offers a centrally located, budget-friendly option best suited for those seeking a quick, functional stay, yet it struggles significantly with cleanliness, maintenance and consistency in service.
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However, breakfast offerings at the hotel have received significant criticism. Guests frequently report extremely limited and unappetizing options, often amounting to a few pastries, instant porridge or dry cereal. Basic provisions such as milk and proper breakfast timing information were often lacking, leading many to skip breakfast entirely. Overall, guests feel the breakfast does not meet expectations with many finding it nearly non-existent.
The rooms at King Street Hotel present a mixed experience. Positive feedback includes spacious layouts, clean and comfortable bedding and sufficient storage. However, many aspects are tarnished by issues such as dirt, unpleasant smells, poor maintenance and unsafe conditions. Problems noted include mouldy showers, stained carpets, broken windows and hazardous wiring. Furnishings often appear old and damaged with uncomfortable mattresses and peeling decor. Guests also report inadequate utilities such as dim lighting and unreliable heating, further compounded by shared facilities lacking essentials like toilet paper and shower curtains. Safety issues such as blocked fire exits and missing smoke alarms are also prevalent, sparking concerns about the overall safety of the establishment.
Cleanliness, a recurrent point of contention, receives largely negative reviews. While some rooms are noted to be clean, many guests describe encounters with dirty carpets, stained sheets and significant dust and grime throughout. Bathrooms, in particular, are frequently highlighted as dirty and unhygienic with issues such as mildew and dampness exacerbating the situation.
Staff interactions generally receive positive remarks for their friendliness and helpfulness with receptionists often praised for their welcoming demeanor and accommodating nature. However, inconsistency persists with several guests encountering rude or unhelpful staff, which detracts from the overall experience.
Parking at the hotel is appreciated for its availability and convenience, particularly the free parking and secure options for motorbikes. Nonetheless, the hotel lacks a dedicated car park, offering limited private parking that may be challenging for some guests.
The hotel appears less suitable for family stays with limited family-oriented amenities or activities. Shared facilities and the absence of lifts contribute to a perception that it caters more to individual travelers than families. Guests with family needs might find the accommodations lacking.
Finally, opinions on the beds are mixed. Some guests praise the beds for their comfort and cleanliness, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Conversely, others report discomfort due to old mattresses, felt springs and general cleanliness issues, indicating variability in the quality of sleep provided.
Overall, King Street Hotel offers a centrally located, budget-friendly option best suited for those seeking a quick, functional stay, yet it struggles significantly with cleanliness, maintenance and consistency in service.
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King Street Hotel offers various parking options for its guests. Many reviewers appreciate the availability of free parking, noting it as a convenient feature of their stay.
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King Street Hotel enjoys a highly commended location, often highlighted for its convenience and proximity to central Blackburn. Guests frequently mention the ease of access to the town centre, just a few minutes' walk from King George's Hall, local shops and bars, as well as the train and bus stations. Particularly praised is its central position, ideal for those visiting for shopping or events with many noting that it's a perfect base for football fans heading to Ewood Park, just a short distance away. The splendid views from some windows add to the charm, making it a highly suitable choice for those seeking both functionality and comfort in Blackburn.
Guests at King Street Hotel have expressed significant dissatisfaction with the breakfast offerings. It appears that breakfast is included in the price, but the options are extremely limited and often unappetizing. Many reviews mentioned a lack of proper breakfast provisions with some guests only finding a few long-lasting pastries, pots of instant porridge or dry cereal without milk. In some cases, the breakfast area featured empty refrigerators and guests were not informed about breakfast timings, leading them to miss it altogether. The overall sentiment is that the breakfast is minimal with some guests even referring to it as almost non-existent or very poor, resulting in many choosing to skip it and leave early. Despite these shortcomings, a couple of reviews noted that although the range is small, it might cover basic needs for some. However, the general consensus is that breakfast at King Street Hotel does not meet expectations.
King Street Hotel has been highlighted in guest reviews for several positive aspects of its rooms, but also faces numerous challenges. On the plus side, many reviewers appreciated the spaciousness of the rooms, describing them as "really big" and "spacious with loads of storage." Some guests noted that their rooms were clean or fairly clean and a few found their accommodations to be warm and generally comfortable. The cleanliness and comfort of bed sheets and towels were mentioned positively by some. The hotel's proximity to the town center and local amenities was also appreciated.
However, the negative feedback was much more extensive. Many rooms were described as dirty, smelly and poorly maintained with issues ranging from mouldy showers and stained carpets to broken windows and hazardous wiring. Guests often reported that the furniture was old and battered, the mattresses were uncomfortable and the overall decor appeared tired and dilapidated. Some rooms had serious maintenance problems, including damaged doors, peeling wallpaper and holes in the walls.
Basic utilities were frequently found wanting. The lighting was often dim, heating systems were unreliable and several guests were given plug-in heaters to cope with freezing temperatures. Shared facilities were notably inadequate with bathrooms sometimes lacking essentials like toilet paper and shower curtains.
Safety and security were significant concerns. Reports of blocked fire exits, missing smoke alarms and dangerous wiring were common, making many guests question the overall safety of the establishment.
In summary, while the King Street Hotel offers spacious rooms that some have found clean and comfortable, it suffers from widespread issues related to cleanliness, maintenance and safety, significantly detracting from the overall guest experience.
While King Street Hotel offers a range of amenities, guest impressions of the beds appear mixed. Some visitors found the beds to be clean and extremely comfortable with perfectly comfortable bedding ensuring a good night's rest. Periodically, beds were noted as super comfy and praised for their comfort. However, these positive remarks are contrasted by several concerns. Multiple guests reported issues with cleanliness, including hairs on the bed and dirty bedding. Discomfort was also a common theme with many mentioning old mattresses where springs could be felt, leading to an uncomfortable or even painful sleep. Additionally, some guests described the beds as creaky or unsafe with a few likening them to camper beds. The recurring mention of mattress coils and poor bed fittings suggests that, while some beds may offer comfort, others might significantly impact the quality of stay.
Guest reviews for King Street Hotel reveal significant concerns regarding cleanliness across the hotel. Multiple reviews highlight issues such as dirty carpets, old and battered furniture and unclean rooms with solid food left on the floor. Additionally, there were frequent mentions of stained and dirty bed sheets, black hairs and black fluff present in the rooms. Other problems include unfinished paint, holes in walls and damaged doors and windows.
The common areas were also criticized with some mentioning damp and dingy corridors and a pervasive smell of cigarettes. Bathrooms, both private and communal, were repeatedly described as dirty and unhygienic with issues such as mildew, wet floors and lack of toilet paper.
Positive aspects were few and far between, although some guests found their rooms to be clean and comfortable with clean bedding and towels provided. Unfortunately, these instances were outnumbered by reports of dust, cobwebs and general grime throughout the hotel. Overall, reviews indicate that the hotel's cleanliness standards need significant improvement.
At King Street Hotel, the staff has garnered mixed reviews, but the overarching sentiment highlights friendliness and helpfulness. The receptionists generally create a welcoming atmosphere, contributing to positive initial impressions. Words like welcoming, accommodating and lovely often describe the staff with particular praise for their efforts to make guests feel comfortable. Many reviews commend the staff's approachability and excellent service, noting their attentiveness and professionalism.
However, it's clear that the experience can be inconsistent. A number of reviews mention encounters with rude and unhelpful staff and some even highlight incidents of rudeness at the reception. Despite these negative experiences, the recurring theme points to a team that largely aims to provide good customer service with standout moments of exceptional assistance and friendliness from the hotel's employees and owner.
Overall, if seeking a budget-friendly hotel with generally commendable staff, King Street Hotel often hits the mark, though guests may encounter variability in service quality.
King Street Hotel offers various parking options for its guests. Many reviewers appreciated the availability of free parking, noting it as a convenient feature of their stay. Some guests mentioned that the parking experience was great and also highlighted the presence of secure parking for motorbikes. However, there were mentions that the hotel itself does not have a dedicated car park and the private parking available is limited, consisting of just one narrow space between the hotel and the road. This particular detail might be an important consideration for those traveling by car. Nonetheless, the option of free parking remains a positive aspect of the hotel.
King Street Hotel receives mixed feedback regarding its suitability for families with children. While some guests noted it can cater to both individual and family use, several reviews emphasized a lack of dedicated family options and activities. Shared facilities like toilets and bathrooms, along with the absence of lifts, were mentioned as being less family-friendly. Many reviews pointed out there was nothing specifically for families and described it as not suitable for a family stay. Overall, travelers seeking family-oriented accommodations might find limited amenities and experiences at this hotel.
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However, the negative feedback was much more extensive. Many rooms were described as dirty, smelly and poorly maintained with issues ranging from mouldy showers and stained carpets to broken windows and hazardous wiring. Guests often reported that the furniture was old and battered, the mattresses were uncomfortable and the overall decor appeared tired and dilapidated. Some rooms had serious maintenance problems, including damaged doors, peeling wallpaper and holes in the walls.
Basic utilities were frequently found wanting. The lighting was often dim, heating systems were unreliable and several guests were given plug-in heaters to cope with freezing temperatures. Shared facilities were notably inadequate with bathrooms sometimes lacking essentials like toilet paper and shower curtains.
Safety and security were significant concerns. Reports of blocked fire exits, missing smoke alarms and dangerous wiring were common, making many guests question the overall safety of the establishment.
In summary, while the King Street Hotel offers spacious rooms that some have found clean and comfortable, it suffers from widespread issues related to cleanliness, maintenance and safety, significantly detracting from the overall guest experience.
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Cleanliness
The common areas were also criticized with some mentioning damp and dingy corridors and a pervasive smell of cigarettes. Bathrooms, both private and communal, were repeatedly described as dirty and unhygienic with issues such as mildew, wet floors and lack of toilet paper.
Positive aspects were few and far between, although some guests found their rooms to be clean and comfortable with clean bedding and towels provided. Unfortunately, these instances were outnumbered by reports of dust, cobwebs and general grime throughout the hotel. Overall, reviews indicate that the hotel's cleanliness standards need significant improvement.
Staff
However, it's clear that the experience can be inconsistent. A number of reviews mention encounters with rude and unhelpful staff and some even highlight incidents of rudeness at the reception. Despite these negative experiences, the recurring theme points to a team that largely aims to provide good customer service with standout moments of exceptional assistance and friendliness from the hotel's employees and owner.
Overall, if seeking a budget-friendly hotel with generally commendable staff, King Street Hotel often hits the mark, though guests may encounter variability in service quality.
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No, King Street Hotel doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at King Street Hotel.
No, King Street Hotel doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at King Street Hotel.
No, King Street Hotel doesn't have a gym.
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