A Big Day At The Sheffield Novotel!

Advantages: Excellent Food, Central Location.
Disadvantages: Poor Bar Service, Limited Parking.

...When one of my best friends got married yesterday (Sunday 19th December 2005) the location that she chose was the Novotel in Sheffield. This location was chosen for the entire day, which included the Civil Wedding at 2.30pm, the meal afterwards at 4pm and the evening reception which started at 7.30pm. The first thing that I will say before I begin this review is that I live less than a 5 minute walk away from this Hotel, which is conveniently situated right in the middle of the city centre, so I didn't actually stay here. This review is therefore based on my own opinions as seen from a non paying guest. My friend was staying at the Novotel (with her sister) on the Saturday night as well as her Wedding night the following day so I first went to this Hotel on Saturday night for a pre wedding drink. FIRST IMPRESSIONS The Novotel...

micksheff 19.12.2005 · Read review
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Review of Novotel, Sheffield

Novotel Sheffield

Advantages: Central
Disadvantages: Limited parking

...As my son is studying at Sheffield University we have sampled a few of the hotels Sheffield has to offer and the Novotel is one we have used more than once. For anyone visiting Sheffield for the first time, the traffic system can be a little confusing so the situation of the Novotel makes it attractive to visitors. Once you've negotiated Park Square and actually managed to turn left into Arundel Gate you have to drive passed the hotel on the opposite side of the road, go round the roundabout and come back along Arundel Gate the opposite way to gain entrance to the hotel. Each time we've visited there have been roadworks on or near the roundabout and this can cause problems. The hotel is clearly visible when you approach but the inside lane is buses only so you have to cut across the bus lane to get into the hotel. Parking is...

Tashana 04.08.2004 · Read review
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Review of Novotel, Sheffield

A Novotel's a Novotel's a Novotel

Advantages: Price, station location, popular late bar
Disadvantages: Packed with smokers, Modern plastic feel

...If you imagine that hotel chains can be like food chains, the Novotel group would hover somewhere around McDonalds in terms of its ethos and approach. I've stayed in one or two over my time, including those located in London and France, and the occasion in Leeds left me without any illusions. Overall, Novotels hover around the 3/4-star mark, with facilities usually pushing them into the 4-star category. However, I reckon that once you take the quality of what's being provided into account, the experience is definitely more basic. In fact, the Novotel chain is doing its own bit to push 3-star hotels into the category of 'bloody waste of time for the price you end up paying - better off upgrading to 4'. The context? My work apartment access key had been left at home in London and cue realisation of this after office hours, when...

chunkieuk 29.05.2006 · Read review
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Review of Novotel Leeds Centre, Leeds

Hotel Novotel, Krakow

Advantages: good
Disadvantages: not bad

...just come back from a 4 night stay at this hotel. have stayed in novotel hotels before so i knew what to expect!! firstly the name! CENTRUM that would lead you to believe that it is centrally located! then think again! it is a good 15min walk ,which ok is nothing! (and the hotel is in a beautiful setting near the river) but when you start exploring this beautiful city, you do not realise just how much walking you will do!!!! There is a tram stop just across the road and 2 stops you are in the centre! thats fine but when you get the tram back, where it drops you off you are on like an intersection which is very busy, and unless you use the underpasses( there are 2, one being along side the river, the other by a supermarket, okay during the day but i would be a bit cautious at night! there were some drunks around!) you can always play...

loius.achu 01.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Novotel Krakow Centrum, Krakow

Just another Novotel.....or is it?

Advantages: Clean, very modern, nice rooms and great rates
Disadvantages: Some will prefer a hotel closer to the Champs Elysee

...Another hotel in my recent hotel visit to Paris and this time the Novotel Tour Eiffel. I was really looking forward to arriving at this hotel because I had heard so much about it and so I already had an idea in my head about what it would be like. The hotel: The hotel is a 4 star hotel that is located quite close to the Eiffel tower on the left bank in the 15th Arondissement of Paris. It is in fact just across the main road from the river bank. It is also within easy reach of the Louvre. The hotel is obviously part of the Novotel chain and is fairly easy to spot as it is quite a garish red/orange colour in one section. Location: As mentioned it is in the 15th Arondissement and is situated at 61 Quai De Grenelle. The hotel is on the main road so is easy to find when coming along the road. First impressions: The building is...

frankiecesca 27.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel, Paris

Nice Night at Novotel Bristol Central

Advantages: Central
Disadvantages: Parking the car on site was extra

...size and comprised a queen sized double bed and a large sturdy double sofa bed for the children which they found comfortable. A television with a welcome screen and various extra channels such as Sky news, plus the usual terrestrial ones was included. A modem plug was there plus a table that would swing out to become a desk meaning that for those on business a lap top could be used comfortably. The very nice en suite bathroom had a very clever internal door that could make the toilet separate to the bathroom if you wished. That is very useful if four of you are sharing and this seems to be a feature of Novotel bathrooms. There were nice white fluffy towels and hotel size shower gel, shampoo, soap and a shower cap included. Plenty of hot water and a decent shower over the bath. Well lit, plenty of mirrors and piped television from...

Wisegirl 04.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Novotel Bristol Centre, Bristol

Novotel Euston, London

Advantages: Extremely helpful staff, very high standard
Disadvantages: None

...I had decided to treat my mother to a weekend break in London and upon researching various hotels on the internet chose the Novotel Euston (formerly Bernard Shaw Plaza). The cost was £79 for a twin en-suite including full english breakfast for two which I thought was very reasonable. Upon arrival we were very impressed with the exterior and interior of the hotel, the staff were extremely helpful and courteous. The hotel has a panoramic lift which if you take up the the sixteen floor has wonderful views of London, including the London Eye and Canary Wharf . The room itself was spacious and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We ordered room service for Saturday supper which was brought up promptly, average cost of a meal was £13 and the food was superb. Menu offers a good choice on British and International...

GILLB1 19.01.2004 · Read review
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Review of Novotel London Euston, London

Novotel Cornella BARCELONA.

Advantages: Great facilities, beautiful city.
Disadvantages: Transport travel, snot up the wall.

...I recently travelled to this hotel in bracelona for 3 nights. It is a great hotel, which offers cool views over the city from your room. From the lift you can easily make out mount Tibidabo, the highest mountain in Barcelona. The rooms were well furnished and to a good high standard, offering many of the signature novotel features such as being able to hear the TV through bathroom speakers, movable desks, and luggage racks that turn into breakfast trays. There were very few problems with the room and the only complaint i have to make is a broken skirting board, and an unpleasant lump of nose dirt on the wall from a horrible guest and obviously missed by the maid. The room is well equiped with satellite TV, ensuite bashrooms with shower and bath, large comfy bed and sofa which turns into another bed for extra guests. Air conditioned...

thealbertross1 09.06.2007 (09.07.2007) · Read review
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Novotel - Brainpark - Rotterdam

Advantages: Away from the city center
Disadvantages: Not good for night life

...If you are looking for somewhere to stay in the centre of Rotterdam then stop reading now. Approx cost per night EURO -95 to 135 for a standard room per night - breakfast is extra at approx EUR 16. Rotterdam is located approx 1 hr by train away from Skipol Airport with a 10 minute taxi ride from Rotterdam station to the hotel. Novotel have more than one hotel in Rotterdam, this on is situated in the midlle of a business park (Brainpark) which is next to a motorway. The hotel itself is modern and the 1st impression we had upon arrival was of welcome and comfort. The main receiption areain the hotel is just to the left of the entrance but you cannot miss it. It is located between the elevators to which are available to take you to the correct end of your floor rather than having to walk the full length...

Julieshobs 14.10.2006 · Read review
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Review of Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark, Rotterdam

Novotel New York : Great location, decent price

Advantages: Great location, decent price
Disadvantages: Food at hotel was quite expensive

...I had already been to New York twice before deciding to stay at the Novotel and it was on the recommendation of a colleague who had stayed there before. We booked direct on the website and paid £336 for three nights. I shared with my sister so overall the cost was £56 per person per night. Location For people who would like a central location for exploring New York then this hotel is excellent. It is located on 52nd Street and Broadway which is almost right in the middle of Times Square. All the major theatres are within walking distance - for example with Wintergarden Theatre showing 'Mamma Mia' is right across the street -and there are shops, bars, deli's and restaurants conveniently situated down the street, including about three Starbucks coffee shops and a McDonalds. Central Park South is approximately ten minutes walk away...

tor0908 11.06.2009 (23.06.2009) · Read review
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