The Queens
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Summary of reviewsNestled in the heart of St. Bees, 'The Queens' enjoys widespread acclaim for its exemplary location. This charming hotel stands out for its prime, central positioning, making it extremely handy for various local attractions, amenities and the stunning beach. Its proximity to the railway station adds notable convenience, especially for hikers and nature enthusiasts embarking on the Coast to Coast Walk. Despite a few mentions of noise from the main road, the friendly and helpful staff, combined with perks like included breakfast, make 'The Queens' a favorite among travelers seeking both comfort and convenience.
The breakfast offerings at The Queens receive high praise from guests, who frequently commend the quality and freshness of the food. The full English breakfast, in particular, stands out as among the best with a variety of options to cater to different preferences. Efficient service and the inclusion of breakfast in the room price add to the overall positive dining experience, ensuring guests start their day well-prepared and content.
Dinner at The Queens is equally celebrated with excellent quality dishes like lamb, apple crumble and seabass frequently highlighted. Generous portions, flavorful meals and a good selection of beers make dining at the hotel both enjoyable and memorable. While dinner service isn't available after 8 PM, the exceptional food, value for money and warm service more than compensate, leaving guests eager to return.
The hotel's rooms leave a generally positive impression with guests appreciating their size, comfort and cleanliness. Spacious rooms with large, comfy beds enhance the overall experience, despite minor issues like certain rooms needing refurbishment or being perceived as overpriced. Cleanliness, while mostly praised, has room for improvement, particularly concerning areas under the beds and the entrance and stairway. Nonetheless, the hotel's clean and well-presented accommodations, supported by excellent staff and good dining options, offer a comfortable stay.
Guests laud the staff at The Queens for their exceptional friendliness and helpfulness. The team, including notable members like James and Nathan, are frequently commended for their welcoming nature and attentiveness, significantly enhancing the guest experience from check-in to check-out. The staff's efficiency during meal times and their readiness to assist with any needs contribute to the high standards of service, making The Queens a memorable stay.
The beds at The Queens receive consistent praise for their comfort and quality. Large, spacious and often super king-sized, the beds ensure a restful night's sleep. Minor issues, such as a slightly uncomfortable convertible bed, do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive feedback with guests frequently describing the beds as comfy and great.
Overall, 'The Queens' offers an attractive choice in St. Bees, combining a prime location, excellent dining, clean and comfortable accommodations and exceptionally friendly staff to create a memorable and enjoyable stay.
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The breakfast offerings at The Queens receive high praise from guests, who frequently commend the quality and freshness of the food. The full English breakfast, in particular, stands out as among the best with a variety of options to cater to different preferences. Efficient service and the inclusion of breakfast in the room price add to the overall positive dining experience, ensuring guests start their day well-prepared and content.
Dinner at The Queens is equally celebrated with excellent quality dishes like lamb, apple crumble and seabass frequently highlighted. Generous portions, flavorful meals and a good selection of beers make dining at the hotel both enjoyable and memorable. While dinner service isn't available after 8 PM, the exceptional food, value for money and warm service more than compensate, leaving guests eager to return.
The hotel's rooms leave a generally positive impression with guests appreciating their size, comfort and cleanliness. Spacious rooms with large, comfy beds enhance the overall experience, despite minor issues like certain rooms needing refurbishment or being perceived as overpriced. Cleanliness, while mostly praised, has room for improvement, particularly concerning areas under the beds and the entrance and stairway. Nonetheless, the hotel's clean and well-presented accommodations, supported by excellent staff and good dining options, offer a comfortable stay.
Guests laud the staff at The Queens for their exceptional friendliness and helpfulness. The team, including notable members like James and Nathan, are frequently commended for their welcoming nature and attentiveness, significantly enhancing the guest experience from check-in to check-out. The staff's efficiency during meal times and their readiness to assist with any needs contribute to the high standards of service, making The Queens a memorable stay.
The beds at The Queens receive consistent praise for their comfort and quality. Large, spacious and often super king-sized, the beds ensure a restful night's sleep. Minor issues, such as a slightly uncomfortable convertible bed, do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive feedback with guests frequently describing the beds as comfy and great.
Overall, 'The Queens' offers an attractive choice in St. Bees, combining a prime location, excellent dining, clean and comfortable accommodations and exceptionally friendly staff to create a memorable and enjoyable stay.
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Nestled in the heart of St. Bees, 'The Queens' enjoys widespread acclaim for its exemplary location. This charming hotel stands out for its prime, central positioning in the village, making it extremely handy for various local attractions and amenities. Guests repeatedly highlight the ease of access provided by the hotel's proximity to the railway station and its advantageous situation just a short stroll from the stunning beach. It's especially praised as a perfect starting point for the iconic Coast to Coast Walk, appealing to hikers and nature enthusiasts.
For those arriving by train, the convenience can't be overstated—many reviewers appreciate the short distance between the station and the hotel. The centrality extends beyond transportation with visitors noting the hotel's nearness to local dining, shopping and other village amenities.
Despite one minor critique mentioning noise from the main road due to lack of double glazing, the overwhelmingly positive feedback focuses on the strategic and picturesque location. Combined with friendly and helpful staff, as well as additional perks like included breakfast, 'The Queens' provides an attractive choice for travelers seeking both comfort and convenience in St. Bees.
Guest reviews of The Queens highlight a generally positive experience regarding the breakfast offerings at the hotel. Many guests praised the quality and freshness of the food, noting that the breakfast was well-cooked, tasty and served hot. The full English breakfast was particularly commended with some guests considering it among the best they had ever had. There was also a good variety on the menu, including options for poached eggs, omelettes, cereals and a selection of juices.
The breakfast service appeared efficient with timely delivery that accommodated guests looking to start their day early. However, a few guests mentioned the limitation of the breakfast service beginning at 7:30 am or later. Despite this, the inclusion of breakfast in the room price was appreciated, offering good value for money.
Special dietary needs were well-catered for, ensuring a satisfying experience for all guests. The food was often described as delicious and of excellent quality. Additionally, the staff received praise for their friendly service, contributing to a positive dining experience overall. Whether enjoying a quick breakfast or leisurely starting the day, guests at The Queens generally felt well-prepared and content with their morning meals.
Reviews of the dinner experience at The Queens paint a largely positive picture. Guests frequently highlight the excellent quality of both evening meals and breakfast, often praising the delicious and well-cooked dishes. Lamb and apple crumble, as well as seabass, are among some of the meals that stood out. Many noted that the portions were generous and the meals were served piping hot.
The food at the on-site restaurant received commendations for being flavorful and satisfying with some guests enjoying the good choice of beers available. The overall consensus points towards a superb dining experience with numerous reviewers describing the evening meals as great, gorgeous and cooked to perfection. Moreover, the friendly staff contributed to a positive dining atmosphere.
However, it’s worth noting that dinner service isn't available after 8 PM, which may be disappointing for late arrivals. Despite this minor downside, the combination of excellent food, good value for money and warm service makes dining at The Queens a memorable experience, leaving guests eager to return.
The reviews of The Queens reveal a generally positive impression of the hotel's rooms. Many guests appreciated the size and comfort with several highlighting the spaciousness and large, comfy beds. Cleanliness was frequently praised with many rooms described as clean, modern and well-presented. Guests found the beds particularly comfortable, enhancing their overall experience.
The staff received commendations for their excellent service and the quality of the food, especially breakfast, was noted favorably. Rooms were often described as quiet, despite the hotel's lively atmosphere.
However, there were a few areas needing improvement. Some guests felt that certain rooms were a bit tired and in need of refurbishment. A few smaller rooms were mentioned, sometimes perceived as overpriced for their size. Issues such as damp stains and the need for a little TLC were noted in some instances.
Overall, The Queens offers a comfortable stay with spacious, clean and well-equipped rooms, supported by excellent staff and good dining options.
Guests consistently praise the beds at The Queens, highlighting the comfort and quality they experienced. Words such as comfy, comfortable and great frequently appear, signaling that the mattresses and ample supply of pillows contribute positively to their stay. Many guests found the beds to be large and spacious with some enjoying the luxury of super king-sized options. While the majority of comments reflect satisfaction, one note mentioned that a particular bed, which could convert from a king to two singles, was slightly uncomfortable due to its higher middle section. Nevertheless, this minor issue did not overshadow the overwhelmingly positive feedback about the beds at The Queens.
The Queens Hotel received a mixed response regarding cleanliness from its guests. Positively, many guests found the rooms to be clean, comfortable and well-maintained with clean linen and modern facilities. The hotel was often described as clean and tidy with spacious rooms that were well-decorated. Guests particularly appreciated the comfortable beds, ample pillows and the cleanliness of the bar area.
However, there were also several negative remarks. Some guests noted areas requiring improvement, such as poor cleanliness under the beds, long-term cobwebs, filthy carpets and dirty bathroom floors. The hotel's entrance and stairway received criticism for not being very appealing and specific issues like noisy bottle disposal in the evenings and non-adjustable shower mixers were also mentioned.
Overall, while the hotel generally provides clean and comfortable accommodations, there are areas where attention to detail in cleanliness and maintenance could be improved.
The Queens hotel boasts an impressive reputation for its exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Guests frequently highlight the welcoming nature of the manager, who has been described as a really nice guy and the general warmth and politeness of the entire team. Visitors have commended the staff's attentiveness and their readiness to assist with any needs. Specific mentions of team members like James and Nathan, noted for their amusing and informative demeanor, add a personal touch to the overall positive experience.
In addition to their friendly attitude, the staff are praised for being lovely, efficient and attentive during meal times, ensuring guests feel well cared for during breakfast and dinner. The staff's welcoming approach begins at check-in and continues throughout the stay, making interactions pleasant and ensuring guests’ needs are promptly addressed.
While there are a few mentions of less friendly encounters, the overwhelming sentiment is that the staff's kindness and helpfulness significantly enhance the guest experience. Visitors appreciate the value for money, especially given the high standards of service, making The Queens a memorable stay in the Lake District area.
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Location
For those arriving by train, the convenience can't be overstated—many reviewers appreciate the short distance between the station and the hotel. The centrality extends beyond transportation with visitors noting the hotel's nearness to local dining, shopping and other village amenities.
Despite one minor critique mentioning noise from the main road due to lack of double glazing, the overwhelmingly positive feedback focuses on the strategic and picturesque location. Combined with friendly and helpful staff, as well as additional perks like included breakfast, 'The Queens' provides an attractive choice for travelers seeking both comfort and convenience in St. Bees.
Breakfast
The breakfast service appeared efficient with timely delivery that accommodated guests looking to start their day early. However, a few guests mentioned the limitation of the breakfast service beginning at 7:30 am or later. Despite this, the inclusion of breakfast in the room price was appreciated, offering good value for money.
Special dietary needs were well-catered for, ensuring a satisfying experience for all guests. The food was often described as delicious and of excellent quality. Additionally, the staff received praise for their friendly service, contributing to a positive dining experience overall. Whether enjoying a quick breakfast or leisurely starting the day, guests at The Queens generally felt well-prepared and content with their morning meals.
Dinner
The food at the on-site restaurant received commendations for being flavorful and satisfying with some guests enjoying the good choice of beers available. The overall consensus points towards a superb dining experience with numerous reviewers describing the evening meals as great, gorgeous and cooked to perfection. Moreover, the friendly staff contributed to a positive dining atmosphere.
However, it’s worth noting that dinner service isn't available after 8 PM, which may be disappointing for late arrivals. Despite this minor downside, the combination of excellent food, good value for money and warm service makes dining at The Queens a memorable experience, leaving guests eager to return.
Rooms
The staff received commendations for their excellent service and the quality of the food, especially breakfast, was noted favorably. Rooms were often described as quiet, despite the hotel's lively atmosphere.
However, there were a few areas needing improvement. Some guests felt that certain rooms were a bit tired and in need of refurbishment. A few smaller rooms were mentioned, sometimes perceived as overpriced for their size. Issues such as damp stains and the need for a little TLC were noted in some instances.
Overall, The Queens offers a comfortable stay with spacious, clean and well-equipped rooms, supported by excellent staff and good dining options.
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Cleanliness
However, there were also several negative remarks. Some guests noted areas requiring improvement, such as poor cleanliness under the beds, long-term cobwebs, filthy carpets and dirty bathroom floors. The hotel's entrance and stairway received criticism for not being very appealing and specific issues like noisy bottle disposal in the evenings and non-adjustable shower mixers were also mentioned.
Overall, while the hotel generally provides clean and comfortable accommodations, there are areas where attention to detail in cleanliness and maintenance could be improved.
Staff
In addition to their friendly attitude, the staff are praised for being lovely, efficient and attentive during meal times, ensuring guests feel well cared for during breakfast and dinner. The staff's welcoming approach begins at check-in and continues throughout the stay, making interactions pleasant and ensuring guests’ needs are promptly addressed.
While there are a few mentions of less friendly encounters, the overwhelming sentiment is that the staff's kindness and helpfulness significantly enhance the guest experience. Visitors appreciate the value for money, especially given the high standards of service, making The Queens a memorable stay in the Lake District area.
No, The Queens doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at The Queens.
No, The Queens doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at The Queens.
No, The Queens doesn't have a gym.
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