The Maples Hotel

Christine greeted us warmly, talked us through everything, and answered all our questions. It’s a friendly family-run place, and everyone we met was lovely. We booked a superior twin room for our family of four. The building is old, with old pipework, but inside our room was neat, very clean, and decorated in a modern style, with a modern en-suite. From the outside, I worried we might be disappointed, but opening the room door changed my mind. It’s a little gem. We stayed two nights over Easter Weekend. Breakfast was included, with a made-to-order hot English breakfast or cereal, plus tea, coffee, and juice. For a smaller hotel rather than a big chain, that was more than enough for us. The English breakfast tasted good, especially the sausages, which were among the best I’ve had. I told the owners so. Transport links are very close, with tram and bus stops about a two-minute walk away. Parking is the downside. There’s a nearby pay-and-display car park, or you might find a free space on a side road. Even so, it’s great value and we’ll definitely stay again. Thanks to all the staff for the hard work and lovely hospitality. We’ll be back next time we’re in the area.