ML Lodge

The staff were lovely and helped us check in early, so we didn’t have to store our bags. The owner warned us about the stairs to the top floor and apologised that there was no lift. They were steep and narrow, with slippery, badly worn carpet that seemed to get worse on each flight. Carrying suitcases up felt dangerous, and the handrails on one side were wobbly. We understood the building was old and that its layout couldn’t be helped, but the stairs were still a problem. Our room was dated, with peeling paint, a little mould on the curtains and bathroom ceiling, and carpet over flimsy floorboards with small holes. The bathroom floor dipped and felt squishy in the middle near the drain. On the good side, the beds were clean and comfortable, most of the bathroom facilities were fine, and the towels and toiletries were provided. There were problems with the heating and hot water, but staff fixed them quickly and gave us extra heaters in case the main one stopped working. Even with those, it was still quite cold. We booked at the last minute after our previous accommodation turned out to be unsuitable. The service was good, but we wouldn’t have been so happy if we’d stayed longer. Don’t drink the tap water, I did and got quite sick. For a short trip, you get what you pay for. The gyros shop is quite nice too.

It’s a very quiet, convenient spot near the shops and cafés, and having a restaurant downstairs was a bonus. The stairs were a bit annoying and there’s no elevator, but getting to the room wasn’t too bad. The room was nice enough for two days, with comfortable beds, an en-suite, heating, a TV, and towels. We booked at the last minute and found it fairly decent. Would recommend.

Our hen party arrived to find the rooms weren’t ready, and the owner wanted us to leave our belongings in the kebab shop. We’d booked five rooms but were given four, so it took ages to sort out a fifth. The room was filthy, stank of cigarettes and damp, and had no hot water. There was damp and mould on the walls, and smashed windows covered with wood or silicone, which didn’t feel safe. The stairs were deadly, and there was no lift. If I could give zero stars, I would. Honestly, this hotel is horrendous. Don’t stay here.

The stairs are dangerous, and the room was filthy. There were holes in the bathroom walls, the shower door wouldn’t close, and the built-in wardrobe had no door. The walls were grimy and looked like they hadn’t had a lick of paint in about 10 years. The windows were dirty and the curtains disgusting. They served out-of-date milk for tea and coffee. We checked in through the takeaway, though at least the food was good at the end of the night. I paid £86 for the most disgusting room and hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Before I’d even taken my coat off, I was checking for bed bugs. Whoever rated this a 3 star hotel needs their head checking. Do NOT stay here. I wouldn’t give it zero stars.