Hotel Staindrop Lodge (Sheffield, United Kingdom)

Everyone who works at the Staindrop Lodge shows a sharp attention to customer service. They're always available, easy to approach, and do whatever they can that will produce a successful stay. Talk to them about recommended sites of interest, and don't hesitate to ask them for assistance figuring out a schedule or getting somewhere.

From the moment you arrive at the inn, you'll know it's going to be a great stay. The energy is vibrant, and there's plenty of sites and activities within a half of an hour. Whether you choose to drive in or take buses and the tube to get around, it's a perfect base for having fun.

Praise goes to the hotel's high standards for cleaning. It's immaculate at every point, and housekeeping sticks to constant schedules to keep everything that way.

Be wary of taking a room above the kitchen or bar. Noise is easily echoed from these, so its possible your sleep will be disturbed. Have ear plugs, just in case.

Although the place is decent to stay for the price, it could certainly benefit from a makeover. The furnishings and fixtures have seen better fresher days, and it would be more appreciated to be amidst more colourful décor.

If you stay more than one day and night, you may notice that certain meals that should rotate, like the soup, stay the same. Breakfast also falters, with some bland choices or selections that aren't varied enough.