If there was an option to give a zero rating I would. First red flag was the desk-hand not being able to find my reservation. That took almost 30 minutes. After the reservation was found, I was asked to make the payment for all three nights I intended to stay, that which could not be refunded under any circumstances. After... More

The rooms in all of our hotels during the Europe trip were small, but looked like palaces compared to the rat-hole that was the Balladins Express in Gauchy. It was the cheapest of the hotels, but way overpriced for what was provided. We had to type a six digit code into the door to enter the room. The shower was... More

Travelled with husband and friends. Non smoking rooms stank of smoke. Toilets were dirty, bathroom very small with cracked tiles. Only face towels provided. Furnishings smeared with god knows what! The best came at breakfast time - there was no coffee and there were not any bowls for cereal. When my husband asked the receptionist for a bowl he simply... More

Easy to find just off Junction 11. In remote location ideal for dog owners as there was a short walk across an industrial estate to find large fields and tracks. Hotel was accomodating to dogs. The neighbouring restaurant would not allow the dogs entry. I then made a short drive about 3 miles into St Quentin. What a great city.... More