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Abbotsford Arms Hotel: Traveller Reviews

63 Stirling Street, Galashiels TD1 1BY, Scotland
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Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Galashiels
3.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
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Dunoon, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“Room for improvement with right people.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Up until recently this hotel was booming buisness from what I hear but now it is under change of management again I had feeling they had no idea what they were doing. Rooms are small, beds not comfy and showers are only good if your a slim person and even then I had problems to move. The bar is nice with music and pool with decent price drink and rooms also the location is great with it being right on the street and next to bus station.

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Definitely Work in progress - 69 Golf Club”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011
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I need to share this this feedback with anyone embarking on a trip to the Abbotsford as a matter of extreme urgency, 22 of us spent a weekend in this location and I can guarantee that none of us enjoyed the accomodation what so ever, Its Gala's version of Faulty Towers ! Rooms were small, not cleaned during our 2 night stay, Towels were not changed, no heating in the majority of the rooms, yes a refurb is underway, but I would not say that its a major project, the whole operation seems to be a "one man show", Colin who seemd to be the head barman and cook ( I use the term cook loosely, as one look at the breakfast sent a few of us heading for alternative fayre Ala - Tesco or Quins (highly recomended for food, btw we were given tea and coffee cups with no handles) for the duration gave us the impression that we will not recognise the Hotel when we come back next time, We won't be back again !! Be warned !. Entertainment in the Bar was a family run thing too, Colin and his Son provided all the domestic laughs ..................

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2011

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Excellent welcoming hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2011

Stayed for 2 nights with 7 friends on a golfing break. Rooms good and staff exceptional. Will be returning.

Stayed May 2011, travelled with friends
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“Great place to stay with great staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2011

The staff are were helpful and polite throughout our stay,great entertainment and the rooms were spotless.Will go back and stay again and recommend to friends and family.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
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63 Stirling Street, Galashiels TD1 1BY, Scotland
Price range (per night):* 65 AUD

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