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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 112
  • Address: Rossiter Road, Widcombe Basin Bath BA2 4JP England
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Modern hotel situated close to the city center by the River Avon. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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“Perfectly adequate”

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3 of 5 stars
Midlands, UK
30 Mar 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

I was really worried that this place was going to be terrible after reading the reviews on this site, so was mentally prepared for the worst. We had stayed in a terrible hotel in Bath two years ago which was filthy, staffed by students, had clearly not been decorated since the 1970s. It was the cheapest hotel we could find in Bath at the time (almost half the price of this) and we soon found out why.

Imagine my dismay when I Trip-Advisored Menzies (which we had booked confidently but in haste based on it's dubious 'Four Star' claim) to find out it ranked lower than the nightmare hotel!

So maybe I went in with lowered expectations, but I was genuinely pleasantly surprised to find a bright, modern hotel with a large reception area and bar, helpful and polite staff and a clean and tastefully decorated room.

Our room had a pretty good view over Bath. Usually when we book through cheap deal websites we end up looking at air conditioning units or a wall, so this was a bonus. The waterside bar was also a nice enough place to spend an hour before heading into the town, which is about 10 minutes walk along the river, but a lone traveller would not be advised to go this way after dark.

Our rate did not include breakfast, so I cannot review that, but there is a row of neighbourhood shops less than five minutes from the hotel, with a pub that does an excellent and huge English breakfast for less than a fiver (this place doesn't look very inviting but the food was good - sorry can't remember name), and an organic cafe that does bacon and sausage sandwiches, and probably cakes and pastries too.

I agree that the hotel is overpriced for what it is, but the reason for this is that it is in Bath! All our other options were around the same price (I refused to go back to the other place!). There is also free parking and a large car park, which will save you money over other more central hotels.

In conclusion, I found this a clean and perfectly acceptable place to stay, equivalent to a decent three-star chain hotel. Nothing mind-
blowing but I just wanted to reassure people that it is not as bad as others have suggested.

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Nerdgirl72's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Friends
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 07 February 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Shopping
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“Thanks Becky and the team at Menzies!!”

Travelodge Waterside

29 Mar 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Becky and the team at the front desk are amazing - they go beyond the call of duty to ensure that you are looked after! Rooms are comfy and clean and the bar has good wine and potatoe wedges. Thanks for looking after us Becky and team - we will be back!!

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rachael_barker's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Solo traveller
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 29 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Not as bad as the reviews”

Travelodge Waterside

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5 of 5 stars
Cornwall England
25 Mar 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Having booked the only hotel in Bath with rooms available over Easter I was apprehensive after reading the reviews here.

Our room was clean, smart, airy and light. While the decor was like many hotels around the world it was comfortable and convenient. The staff were efficient and friendly.

I suspect that anyone who eats at a chain hotel restaurant when they have the choice of all the wonderful eating places available in Bath needs their opinions taken with a pinch of salt.

I have stayed in other Bath hotels and found the onsite parking more convenient than any other hotel so close to the centre.

I would stay here again.

Bob Croxford.

Photographer and author of the book 'From Bath With Love'

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Bob_Croxford's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Member since: 01 December 2005
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“Nice and good value for money”

Travelodge Waterside

16 Feb 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

I think to start with i should say that many of the reviews on this sight are unfair.

The corridors are a bit creaky but apart from that the whole time i spent in Menzies hotel was very pleasant.

Myself and my girlfriend were made to feel very welcome by the staff who were both polite and very helpful.

The room we stayed in only cost £80 which included what i have ot say was a very nice, tasteful and comprehensive buffet breakfast.
We also ate a very tasty meal in the hotel, where again the staff were very helpful and polite.

The hotel is in an ideal location especially as we travelled by train.
One thing i will say is that the despite its cleanliness the hotel was left lacking in comparison to other 4 star hotels. But i would recomend a stay at menzies.

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rcjelley's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Member since: 16 February 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Doesnt deserve ist 4th star.”

Travelodge Waterside

9 Feb 2008

We stayed one night in this hotel at the beginning of february. To find nice things to write, i would say it's in Bath, a beautiful and romatic city. Located at walking distance from train station and 10-15 min walk from town centre, the receptionist was extremely nice and helpful. The room wasnt cold and the TV was working. Now we were a bit surprised by the 4* hotel. The rooms and the halls are old (and dirty?), smelt cigarette, the bathroom, clean but very old looking. The carpets need to be changed, the furniture in the bedroom are in good condition but the room is not cosy and pretty. The impression we have is that it could be a reasonable 3 star hotel, but for that, it is too expensive.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — located closed to town centre
    • Disliked — its general appearance
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Vraiebrune's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 09 February 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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Rossiter Road | Widcombe Basin, Bath BA2 4JP, England