I stayed for one night after being in Cannock for business during the day.
As other reviewers have noted this hotel is basic, has its faults, but for me as the title suggests, felt safe and secure and I am really not sure at all!!
Likes:
Secure entry and parking: I have a lovely car and I want it and me to be safe over night
Free WiFi
Feeling comfortable when alone and dining or having a drink in the bar: Lots of solo business people but with a " you know that I know attitude" that was most welcoming.
Lots of ashtrays and places to sit outside: Being a smoker can be taken as an extreme negative by some establishments.
Dinner menu and service: A very good rib eye steak at a very reasonable price. The specials looked good too. The waitress was very pleasant and efficient.
The Grounds: Very peaceful and full of rabbits and horses... if you are staying at the back of the hotel. If the hotel has rooms to the front overlooking the A5 there may be a different perspective!
Dislikes
Room: Very institutational - was very dusty and looked as if no one had stayed in it for many a month. The advice sheet one receives at check in says "ring 0 from the phone in your room for further assistance etc". there was no phone in the room! The TV was switched off at the mains. The mirrors clearly had been cleaned but not very well and were smeary. No milk on the hospitality tray but OK I dont take milk. Very basic toiletries but OK I took my own. Spare pillows (above the clothes hanging space) looked as if they had been used previously - not OK did not take my own!
General:
Check out was effieicient but I was not asked if i had been comfortable or had enjoyed my stay.
Breakfast was of a reasonable choice, however nothing from the hot plate or cold selection was refreshed. Overhearing another conversation " they are short staffed on a Tuesday, one can usually order for breakfast too." Thank goodness for the crumpets ( a very rare find) and juice I say.!
My jury is really out on this one. I can see from the surroundings that the hotel potentially offers very nice communal facilites and cuisine for weddings, functions and conferences etc. so is this their "bread and butter?" There is clearly a great deal of repeat or long term weekday stays so is this the "jam on their bread and butter?" The staff are truly multi skilled, check in staff serve you in the bar/restaurant later and so on. If they sorted the house keeping would it be good? Would I stay again? I am hung on these too but I guess I will try again next time I am in the area.