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TH Sestriere - Olympic Village

4.0 star property
Family-friendly, slopeside fun with a full-service spa
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
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Interior entrance
Property grounds
Aerial view
Extra beds
Sauna, hot tub, 4 treatment rooms, massages

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Via Cesana 5, Sestriere, TO, 10058
  • Sestriere Ski Area
    1 min walk
  • Via Lattea Ski Area
    1 min walk
  • Susa Valley
    1 min walk

Room options

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Extra beds

Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 pax)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Condo, 1 Bedroom (3 pax)

Fridge, microwave

Classic Condo, 1 Bedroom (3 pax)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Classic Condo, 2 Bedrooms (4 adults + 2 children)

Classic Condo, 2 Bedrooms (4 adults + 2 children)

Classic Condo, 2 Bedrooms (4 adults + 2 children)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 pax)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 pax)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is AU$111
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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About the area

Sestriere

A family-friendly stay in Sestriere awaits you at TH Sestriere - Olympic Village. Within steps you'll find Garnel Ski Lift and Sestriere-Fraiteve Gondola. Highlights at this ski hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include massages along with access to the sauna. The buffet restaurant, Ristorante Centrale, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. With ski-in ski-out access, there's more time for downhill skiing and cross-country skiing and you'll find skiing lessons on site. Additionally, you'll find a nightclub, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Sestriere hotel, you'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Cit Roc Ski Lift.

What's nearby

  • Sestriere Ski Area - 1 min walk
  • Via Lattea Ski Area - 1 min walk
  • Garnel Ski Lift - 2 min walk
  • Sestriere-Fraiteve Gondola - 2 min walk
  • Cit Roc Ski Lift - 7 min walk

Getting around

  • Oulx-Cesana-Claviere-Sestriere Station - 29 min drive
  • Turin International Airport (TRN) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Scuola Sci Sestriere - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Truber - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bar Aldo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Gargote - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Robe di Kappa CAFè - ‬8 min walk

About this property

TH Sestriere - Olympic Village

Family-friendly, slopeside fun with a full-service spa
During the winter, enjoy on-site recreational activities like downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding. Indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa or enjoy a swim in the indoor swimming pool after a day on the slopes. TH Sestriere - Olympic Village helps provide the perfect ski holiday with ski storage, skiing lessons and ski equipment rentals. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hotel's bar or mingle with other revellers at the on-site nightclub.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. This ski hotel also offers a steam room, a fitness centre and ski passes. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Sestriere hotel is smoke free.

  • 300 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2006
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
TH Sestriere - Olympic Village offers 300 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Digital televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open selected days. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ristorante Centrale

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • 5 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 22 lb per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: EUR 150 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 10 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, Eurocard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 001263-ALR-00001, IT001263A1RZA5CIZB

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Villaggio Olimpico
Villaggio Olimpico Hotel
Villaggio Olimpico Hotel Sestriere
TH Sestriere Villaggio Olimpico Sestriere Hotel
TH Villaggio Olimpico Hotel
TH Sestriere Villaggio Olimpico Sestriere
TH Villaggio Olimpico

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at TH Sestriere - Olympic Village?

TH Sestriere - Olympic Village offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at TH Sestriere - Olympic Village?

Yep, TH Sestriere - Olympic Village has a self car park for EUR 10 per night.

Is there a spa on site at TH Sestriere - Olympic Village?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at TH Sestriere - Olympic Village. It has a hot tub and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does TH Sestriere - Olympic Village have a pool?

TH Sestriere - Olympic Village has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at TH Sestriere - Olympic Village?

TH Sestriere - Olympic Village features a full-service spa, a nightclub and an indoor pool.

What makes TH Sestriere - Olympic Village a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at TH Sestriere - Olympic Village.

Is TH Sestriere - Olympic Village family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and supervised childcare, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that TH Sestriere - Olympic Village is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at TH Sestriere - Olympic Village?

No, TH Sestriere - Olympic Village does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at TH Sestriere - Olympic Village?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at TH Sestriere - Olympic Village?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at TH Sestriere - Olympic Village?

Dogs are welcome at TH Sestriere - Olympic Village, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a weight limit of up to 10 kg per pet.

Is there a golf course on site at TH Sestriere - Olympic Village?

There is a golf course next to TH Sestriere - Olympic Village.

TH Sestriere - Olympic Village Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 219 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful in every way.
Awful in every possible way. Arrival: the car park has no signs so you drive around, call reception who dont answer, eventually finding an automatic door 100m further down the road. No signs inside the parking, so finding your way to reception is a long uphill walk making many mistakes along the way. Not what you want when you arrive after a long journey in searing heat. Check in doesnt open until 5pm, so head to the bar where the only good thing is the bar manager who is a hoot, and a very good host. Check in at 5pm is a joke. Rude staff who jump to another guest as soon as you become critical of the fact they have no rooms available. Eventually after engaging with the manager, you get a room key - to a room which has not been cleaned after the previous guest. He sends up the cleaners who put new slips on the pillows and leave the old bedsheets on until they are challenged, when they insist they changed the sheets and duvet cover until you show them a pubic hair onnthe sheets. The pool? That will be 10€ please, as will breakfast. The pool is lile a 1970s public baths, the breaksfast is worse than an unruly school canteen. This place should not be allowed to be in business. For €120 per night its a joke. Be aware they check nothing at breakfast time so you can walk in at no cost. Dreadful place. Sleep in the street if there is no hotel available other than this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

rastislav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Michal

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warning: it is as bad as in other reviews! Avoid.
See pictures of shower, entrance door "lock", entrance door lamps, heater. Uncomfortable beds with springs-mattress from last century. We read other reviews before the trip but thought: it cannot be so bad. It was. Even worse. Room was cleaned first time after 3 days only, after 3 calls for service. Poor front reception service, not knowing hotel facilities (wrong info about SKI-pass, ski rental, swimming-pool, basement parking, and the best: internet is not working in the hotel because there is a bad weather outside!!! For a question: where is your name tag (reception) - reply was: "Oh, have forgotten it"... and she "has forgotten" for entire week. Swimming pool "for free" - but you need a swimming cap and (not from a room) towel, which costs 7EUR per hour per person! If you have a choice - take another hotel, there are many around.
Room main door "lock"
Shower - inside
Shower - outside
Heater
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Matt

Disliked: Room comfort
Great location, good food but tired decor.
The Olympic Village is in an excellent position for the lifts at the bottom of the Pistes of Sestriere. It’s a fairly large hotel with a strange layout and we stayed in F block so had the easier walk onto the slopes. The food was excellent and plentiful, breakfast offered a variety of pastries, cereals and a selection of eggs, sausages, cold meats and cheese. Coffee was excellent. Dinner had a selection of everything you’d expect and some fantastic deserts. Alcohol was extra and you had the option of buying wine and beer in the restaurant or bringing your own. Our apartment was spacious for 2 and had a kitchenette, sofa bed and table. Oddly there were nothing in the kitchen by way of utensils, glasses or pans. It did have a balcony which offered great views of the mountains. The bed was on the firm to very firm side and the bedroom had a window onto the public hallway (high up and with a curtain so no privacy issues) which let in light every time someone walked past, not ideal. The pillows were thin and we had to ask for extra’s. Overall it was reasonable value but feels tired and ill maintained (our shower was missing a panel, which although reported at the start of the stay was never fixed). It’s in a great location and if you’re skiing all day offers what you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gareth

Travelled with family
Simple hotel in good location.
Great location for the kids and the ski slope was on our doorstep.The hotel was fine for our family, just simple with not frills. It was fine for skiing and our family had a great time in Sestriere.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gregor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

kasper

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

rosie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn’t wait to leave. Noisy, uncomfortable and rude staff. Beds so uncomfortable we put the mattresses on the floor, noisy corridors and placing noisy groups next to families. Terrible, don’t waste your money!

4/10 Poor

alin, ashburn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Caleb

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Left 2 days early. Awful hotel nothing included no room service you had to pay for toilet rolls. Expedia would never trust your reviews

4/10 Poor

Elena

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception is working with paper, not really organised. The maintenance person is not there at night and first night we slept in freezing cold, the floors are cold tiles. The receptionist came and said that the thermostat will start the cold air after a while then hot air. The next morning the maintenance fixed heating and it worked. The bar staff was quick and friendly. The kids disco starts at 9 pm (?)and it’s only in Italian, lots of talking and not fun. We will never return unfortunately, this hotel needs an update In everything. Loads of dust under the beds, floors not clean. No extra blankets or pillows, pillows very thin. Just 1 thin pillow per person. The first night when we froze the receptionist said extra blankets are at extra cost? Guys wake up! You need tourists there.

6/10 Okay

Fabio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fresh retreat in the Alps
Location is very nice, rooms are spacious in the living area but somehow small in the sleeping area. Bed itself is too hard and not too comfortable for my taste. Room was not done during my stay, don't know if this was due to Covid-19 policies or else... Perfect place to escape heat anyway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Carson, London

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Decent facilities but kind of old and wearing out. Terrible beds
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't get the room cleaned on one day. Not a huge issue as such. Very noisy (had some inconsiderate neighbours on our floor chatting in the corridor until 0430am despite us asking them to be quiet). Bar area a little small considering the size of the hotel, which made it difficult to find a seat for an evening drink pre dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jerry, Melbourne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in good position and has great potential, however it’s rundown, corridors are dark and dingy, internet access is almost non existent. Staff while friendly cannot really solve any problems. Have to wear a plastic wristband while there, it’s like a cheap resort in the 70s. After booking and paying for the rooms we then has to pay 7€ per head per day for the resort fee, in our case it was just the room key. There are lots of other hotels in Sestriere, we learned out lesson
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Big property with apartments. No room cleaning during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Alex, San Juan, PR

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ok but although it says that it has air conditioner, it does not work. And in the summer that is a deal breaker. Also the bathroom is tiny, uncomfortable and completely outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

reza, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ski in ski out Sestriere
Hotel staff were superb and helpful during our stay. Apartment was comfortable and fitted 4 adults. Kitchenette was available for use, but we were part of a larger group staying in the same hotel. Breakfasts were also very good with hot including pancakes and usual European cold meats and cheese options with plenty of fruit . Overall very happy with the hotel as close to piste and gondola to Sauze D’oulx. A 5-10 min walk to main village with access to a few restaurants at very reasonable prices
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

alis, uk

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outdated hotel in need of refurbishment
Room was described as one bedroom apartment but it didn’t have a wall in the bedroom! What is the point of the door if above it no wall! It might as well be described as studio flat! Everything was outdated and looked like it was build in a rush. All sockets out of the order, hall in a bathroom door so it could open as bulp from towel rails was sticking out, light wires hanging from the ceiling. Room was never properly cleaned! Floor just wiped in the middle and all dust left under the furniture. Dishes and cups always left dirty in the sink as they are. Food ok but no choices, have to eat what is there. Was different every day but a bit annoying when they serve just meat and you would like fish or other way around. Definitely not a 4 Star Hotel ....maybe 3 Star but might be pushing it. Location was amazing but such a long way to ski lockers. Wouldn’t go back to that hotel and wouldn’t recommend it. Too expensive for what it is. Kids club a bit shocking as they don’t take kids outside, they get stuck indoors all day. Staff didn’t do much with them either - kids were playing as they wish or watching movies, very rare they did some activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Cat, edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room, average meals
We stayed in villaggio Olympica for a week while skiing - the rooms were better than expected, big, lots of space, good facilities, clean. The food in the restaurant was average - there was always pizza, pasta and salad, but (particularly for a veggie like me) there was little variety. We arrived on Saturday at 13.30 and were surprised that many things were shut until 4pm - as the room wasn't ready( fair enough), but also the lift pass office, swimming pool and shop shut during the afternoon. We were snowbound one day, and it would have been nice to have used the pool. However, boot room facilities are good, it's close to the slopes, and we had a super holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access to slope
Many cable car is not working, actually you don't have too many slopes to have ski, many beginners on slope, need to be careful. Olympic village is too big, you need drive to restaurant, not so convenient.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was a little tired but the staff were helpful and the food was surprisingly good. If you are booking i would suggest you try and get a room on either the 1st floor or higher, we were on the ground floor which was a bit of a prision cell given the limited natural light.