EDIT: I originally gave the Thistle Hotel two stars because I went to a special Murder Mystery…read moreevening and even though I'd told them well in advance about my dietary requirements (I'm vegan) they still had no meal for me! However after I wrote a complaint letter they invited me for a free meal to prove that it wasn't what usually happened there and it was lovely.

Recently refurbished pleasant hotel located near central middlesbrough. The outside is very dowdy…read morebut inside very pleasant with gym and swimming pool. The rooms are a good size.

Exceptionally friendly reception. They were extremely helpful about nearby places to eat in the…read moreevening. Lovely quiet room with all the amenities. Great place for an overnight stay with a carvery next door. Time for a nap after the journey on their comfortable Hypnos bed, hope I wake up in time for this evening.

O'Gradys is situated just along from the Clock on Queen St and has recently been extended to…read moreinclude a smaller, more intimate bar. The decor is along the Irish Bar theme but very tasteful and the whole place has a fabulous atmosphere at any time of the day or night. O'Gradys restaurant is to die for! Their Sunday lunches are divine and only £7.95 for three courses. Delicious home-cooked Yorkshire puds with a choice of three meats and plenty of fresh vegetables. This can be served in the bar at any time but the restaurant is much nicer - you need to book though. O'Gradys has some great live music and it's worth keeping an eye out for when bands are playing there. It does get quite packed though so go early and get a seat. Drinks are competitively priced and the bar staff are very helpfuland friendly.

excellent food and entertainment at this irish themed pub in the coastal town of redcar , great…read morevalue for money too ..

Loved it. Very nice clean rooms with everything you need…read more Good bar, excellent food. The best nights sleep I've had in ages, although the beer may have helped. Four pillows AND seven cushions on the bed may have been overkill, though.

Can't comment on the rooms I've never stayed there but if you are in the area and want a really…read moresuperb meal try it Recommend booking as the Laplace is always busy and if you like steak the fillet mignon is to die for if I had a photo your mouth would be watering

I booked in here in an emergency as it was close to my mum who was ill. I was appalled at the state…read moreof it. I was shown a room which can only be described as hostel like. There was no phone (which they had said there was), no wifi (I was too far away from the hub according to them), the toilet was broken and dirty, the waste basket hadn't been emptied and there was underwear in it and the bedding was a counterpane - this was January and it was snowing! There was little heating in the room. I called the receptionist on my phone and when she came to the room she said she couldn't see anything wrong with it. The smell of cooking (cabbage like) in the reception area was overwhelming. I had to argue with the "director", who refused to look up from his computer, just to get my money back. If you're thinking of staying here only do it if you like dirty places with staff who don't give a damn. If I could give this zero stars I would.

There are very easy road links to this hotel as it is on the 172/174 junction. Plenty of car…read moreparking spaces on the grounds. This hotel always seems to be busy however it needs a big revamp. The decor is very shabby particularly on entry. There is a large function room which is big enough to hold weddings, antiques fairs etc. The hotel has an established hair dressers. Near by is a little row of local shops for any needs you may have and is on the main road into middlesbrough for easy access to town

Great tasting food, still has an independent feel to the place though, some people might find this…read morea bonus, I found it a off putting, staff a rather rude and would rather talk about lasts nights shift than pay attention to a paying customer. Outside facilities a great in the summer and its well located.

A nice hotel, not far from town with good bus links. Used to be a landmark for people in…read moreMiddlesbrough, but not so much anymore. Good standard of rooms and reasonably priced.

Two stars for the location; wanted to wait until checkout date to give a review- but couldn't wait…read morejust on day one. The room is not clean- stains on the spoon, dust on the clothes hangers.... seemed a bit either understaffed in the bar/restaurant area or just very slow with the service...

Checked in today. Rooms on the back look onto a roof between buildings that is full of HVAC…read moreequipment and garbage. Moved to a room on the front where there is sunlight. It took 2+ hours. Much better.

So I travel a lot for work about half my time is traveling so there are things that are very…read moreimportant to me whist on the road and this place did not deliver. Firstly no elevator so had to lug my fully packed and over weight bags up the stairs. Secondly only one way in to the building so a long walk from the room to the door. Thirdly no iron in the rooms so had to walk my fat a@& to the front desk (note a desk not reception) then lug the iron and ironing board up the stairs through all the security doors, no alarm clocks and the tv alarm was disabled so had to get a wake up call. 5 am the next day I realise no phone in room because someone is knocking on my door crap that's a wake up call? No aircon in the rooms pet peeve of mine I know it's not needed much in this part of the uk but when it's needed it's needed and it's been around for a really long time In the plus side the staff were super friendly and the did come wake me up by knocking on my door at 5am Would I stay here again? No freaking way I'd rather stay in Newcastle and make the hour drive to this town