the gym is like a night club, the music is SO loud. Especially loud at the weekend. it's really…read morebad. most gym goers have their own headphones on so the music is for the young staff.had to walk out it was so loud.

I paid for a month in advanced, the staff was nice up until recently. One lady stormed into my room…read moreat 9am to wake me to tell me I couldn't use a fire exit door just by my room, that multiple people had been using. I was shocked that she could not wait until I came down for the day to tell me, she had to instead invade my space. Then another lady Theresa at the front desk was extremely rude and condescending. One day I came up to her for some laundry coins and she proceeded to tell me my room was empty theres no record of me staying there and my stuff is gone, and she said I could not enter the premises. I was shocked and immediately ran to my room whilst she was yelling at me that I couldn't (but its my stuff, anyone would run and check) and of course my stuff was there safe and sound; the poor girl got confused with another room! Imagine being told you cant go to your room and your stuff has been cleaned out and then threatened with security for trying to go find out. The house cleaning staff sorted it out for us and confirmed that she was indeed wrong. Then the people they let stay here are questionable and I was attacked by two old ladies (guests) who were odd and I bet homeless. Nothing was done and no apologies were given. The WiFi does not work at all and as a remote worker that was a huge inconvenience. I stayed for 1 month and a week and my room had only been cleaned 2 times since I have been here. If this sounds like good time; then this is the place for you. Theres another hostel in the center of town above Belushi's; go there.

The first time I had to make the booking for our college trip, all I could remember was my…read morenightmare hostel experience when I did an independent trip to Bath as a student... I am proud to say that 1) It is not the same hostel and 2) this hostel is much better than that experience. However, I was a bit scared because all I heard about was the hill... the dreaded hill! The hostel isn't very far from the city centre, it is on a hill overlooking the city. The hill... is a nice workout, but there is a bus that makes frequent trips between the city centre and the University at the top of the hill. However, I have also taken a taxi to the city centre for a night out and paid less than £5 from the door of the YHA and dropped off near Bath Abbey. The driveway is also uphill and at night is not lit. The YHA is quite pretty as it is an old mansion. There is an area outside for kids to play and also a table and bench. The lobby area is not very large, so when our group checks in, I ask them to wait outside. There is a nice lounge area as well as a bar and two dining areas and a common kitchen. Staying in the main house is very nice. I stayed in one of the rooms at the top of the house and it was lovely. It was roomy, it was warm, there was a t.v., and there is a toilet that is shared between the two rooms at the very top of the mansion. The only downside is that the stairs are very narrow and steep. Getting luggage to and from the room was a bit of a concern for a clumsy person like myself, but I managed. The shower was also down the stairs, so I was also worried about falling with all of my toiletries and things. However, my first stay here was in the 'shed' behind the main house. If you follow the door outside and up some steps, you end up in a building behind the mansion where there are a handful of rooms. I don't know if all the rooms were as poor as mine, but had I not seen some of the rooms that my students were staying in, in the main house, I would have begun looking at new places to move our group to. I was in the room all the way at the back of the building. First of all, my door wouldn't lock. Second it was very cold and damp. Third, there was mold around the room and of course you could smell it. The breakfast is always nice and sitting in the dining room with the large window as the sun rises is always a good way to start the morning. I have to say that there have been a number of staff turnovers, but having worked with a number of different staff there are a couple of things I have noticed: they do not seem to keep records for very long and they seem to be more unorganized. When I first worked with the YHA, they were very understanding about how we organize our group and were very accommodating, but in recent semesters it has been frustrating because they have not been as accommodating, even though our group has been booking with them for many years. I've found myself referring to how other YHAs that we work with, have dealt with our group to maintain some kind of consistancy. If they could just organize themselves a bit more and take more care of the rooms in the other building, I think this would be one of the nicer hostels we stay at!

I'm not even sure where to start with this place…read more If you love old people, this is the place for you. While it was interesting to hear about the Cuban Missile Crisis from a gentleman who was actually in the middle of it, this is not what I expected in this hostel. After we finished talking about his blood pressure medications we decided to get a pint and enjoy the view. There were a few couples here in their mid 50's who were also nice to talk to but once again not what I expected. The "bar" wasn't open so you just kind of mill around the common areas and drink. The negatives I have for this place are location, location, location, and they nickel and dime you for every thing. Wifi is £5 a day. Breakfast is £4. It was just frustrating being in the middle of no where Bath and not having Internet access. Location by the way, outside of central Bath with a 15 minute walk UPHILL. Bus comes every 20 minutes and costs £1.70, took a taxi home from the bars in downtown and it was £8. The building itself and its grounds are great. This place literally is a mansion. I stayed in a 12 bed room and it was nice. The linens were surprisingly comfortable and new. I shit you not, I almost died laughing when I walked into my room and saw three rolling walkers though. Felt like I stepped into Bingo night some where. Overall I would stay some place else in Bath with a younger crowd, better location and free amenities.

I travel on a budget and this hotel is reasonably priced. Yes, the rooms are small and slightly…read moreworn, but I travel alone and don't need much room. The hotel is located within walking distance to all the major sites. There are nice pubs and restaurants on the same street. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Recommended for solo travellers who want to save a few dollars and who only use their rooms for sleeping and showering.

Summary based on 1 night leisure stay: --2* at best budget…read morehotel --good location --small rooms --ok service --ok walk from the train station

This youth hostel I found adorable. My son and I stayed here in August. The manager Andrew was just…read moreone of the best managers I have come across - friendly, warm, knowledgebale, a real gem. The hostel is old (it was one of the first) and basic but it adds to its charm. There was a real communal spirit here and everyone talked to everyone. There was a big box of sporting equipment and plenty of space for the kids (borders national trust land). Camping also available. Highly receommended for the simple life and peace and quiet.

The Angel is the expensive option for staying in Chippenham. It is in the centre of town, opposite…read morethe Bear, which is undergoing refurbishment at the time of writing. the Angel was extensively modernized in 2007, with a modern block of rooms and a gym with pool added. Rooms in the main block are spacious and attractively decorated (we had one of the four poster rooms looking down on the Market Square). Heating was a little erratic in this cold snap. Staff were friendly and helpful, and seemed remarkably young. Food in the restaurant in the evening was of a reasonable standard, priced a little over average for the area, although the breakfast was poor. The "English Breakfast" was sausage, one egg, bacon, beans, mushrooms and hash browns, with toast and coffee. The mushrooms were cold, and the egg was, well, odd. The main lounge is popular for tea and coffee, with various locals as well as guests visiting while we were there.

Stayed here for a week on business. Glad that this was located close to businesses but wish they…read morewere open a little later so I could check them out at the end of a long day of business. The hotel room was comfortable and clean. TV channels were minimal and sometimes would be glitchy.

My recent stay in Taunton was bittersweet, as I was in town for my brother's funeral. Having booked…read moreweeks in advance, my only request was for a quiet room. Unfortunately, I was assigned a room overlooking the parking lot dumpsters with a non-functional heater. Despite reporting the cold radiator, the staff simply told me to turn the dial up--which I had already done to no avail. The dining experience was also a letdown. While the presentation was an attempt at "Michelin-style," the £10 mullet portion was tiny and swimming in excessive herb oil, which was difficult to stomach after a long day of travel. On a positive note, the breakfasts were good, the location is convenient, and it served as a helpful meeting point for my family. If you stay here, I recommend double-checking that any special requests are actually communicated to the staff.

Lovely hotel with accommodating staff. After a long day of travel from Lodnon it was a short 5…read moreminute cab ride from the train station. It had a huge bath to decompress after the long day of travel. The attached pub was great with a good selection and a relaxing patio. The included breakfast was very good and checkout was very easy.

Epitome of a well-run budget motel: cheap, clean, convenient…read more Following standard advice, we arrived one day early from the departure date of our trans-Atlantic cruise, and needed a cheap place to stay for one night, that was close to the port and where we were arriving to (either the Southampton train or bus station). This motel seemed to fit the bill. Pros: -- Large comfortable king-size bed. it pretty much took up the entire room, but provided the one critical thing. -- Cost - since I don't have loyalty points with Ibis, I was OK booking through the Citi travel portal. It gives back 10% on hotel purchase, with the converted total for one night being $63.23 USD. -- Clean - the room is configured to make housekeeping simpler (which translates into cleaner rooms since less opportunity to miss something). -- Eating space - there is a large indoor area where you can bring your own food (and where people eat a continental breakfast) -- Seems safe. Room doors face inside, windows are secured and not openable. -- There were quite a few people working the front desk. -- walkable to restaurants (Mcdonalds and TGIF), grocery. Reminders; -- no additional amenities: no closet or drawer space at all. No place to store or heat up food. Toilet is isolated (door), but sink and shower is not. Really does mean living out of a suitcase. -- walls are really thin, so neighbor dependent -- one UK style outlet so make sure you have a universal plug -- parking is via a public, share lot that charges -- has air heating and air cooling, controlled by thermostat. No A/C, though not sure when you would need it. Strangely, there was an electric space heater in our room. The room is a square room, where plumbing fixtures (toilet, sink, shower) were added post. I do think the room size is bigger than the cabin room that we will be staying in, but not by much.

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This was my first time ever staying in a hostel and it was a great first impression!…read more Staff are helpful and ensure all the public toilets are kept clean. Comfortable rooms and especially the beds & bunk beds. Safe area and didn't feel like any of my items would get stolen (& they didn't!). Loved the lounge area to just sit, chill and work. Breakfast tasted good everyday although was always the same thing. However, dinner was a bit of a disappointment every night as food was either a bit too bland or just didn't taste good.

So, first time staying in a hostel and I have to say this place was great. Warm friendly staff,…read morelocation is clean, rooms are clean, close to the train station, a few minutes to multiple food options. I personally can't find anything to be upset about here.