We have just returned from a 2 day break at the Windlestrae Hotel. The hotel is like a time warp. I am in my mid-thirties and the decor of this hotel has never been fashionable during my conscious lifetime! The carpets downstairs are a blue floral pattern. The hotel bar looks like the day room of an old peoples home.

The rooms were a little nicer than the communal areas and were quite spacious with a nice view. However, the decor again was just awful and so dated.

However, despite the dreadful aesthetics of the hotel, the staff were absolutely fantastic. I don't think I have ever come across more cheery, enthusiastic staff at a hotel. Nothing at all was too much trouble for them.

We stayed at the hotel during the Open Golf Championships and I assume that we paid a premium price because of that. However, if it really is £95 per night to stay there, then I would advise you to either save your money and get a travel lodge type place or pay the extra £10 and go to a nice international chain hotel..

Spacious hotel set in peaceful surroundings. Food was ok with the exception of receiving stale sandwiches for a lunchtime snack. Staff were friendly and helpful but generally the hotel is tired and dated. It could do with an upgrade. Rooms were very large and quiet. Didn't have time to try the swimming pool but it look good from outside. All in all, an ok hotel which is fine for a day or two break.

It's nice to see all the changes happening at the hotel. The function room and dining room have already been refurbished to a very high standard. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable and the food very good. The staff were excellent - very friendly and helpful. We visited on a golf break and the 2 golf courses were both in excellent condition. Great value for money ! Will definately be back.

Have just returned from a one night stay at the Windelstrae. We stayed here 10 years ago and loved the place. Things have gone dramatically downhill since, and this stay must rate as the worst that we have ever experienced anywhere.
With 2 young kids in tow we paid £95 for a twin room including breakfast. Upon entering the room we were met with an appalling, putrid damp kind of smell, that was quite overpowering and nauseating. We tried to get another room but none were available. The girl offered to have the room sprayed with air freshener which did little to calm the stench. The room was that bad that we stayed out as late as possible to avoid being there.
The following morning we left early, and reception told us that they would be seeing to the room. Unfortunately the smell followed us home, as it had got into our children's and our clothes and hair, you know that damp, smokey kind of smell that only comes out with a good bath and a scrub.
We can't believe that another reviewer had the same problem last year, and yet nothing has been done. We would certainly not recommend this hotel to anyone.