Not a hotel I'd recommend.....
While this hotel has received some positive reviews on another website, my understanding is that it came under new ownership last year, many of the reviews (and score) appear to originate from when it was once a family run hotel. St George Hotel is still listed as a family run hotel on their website – perhaps they have yet to update the site.
I checked in at St George Hotel on the 12th August, I had planned on staying longer but more on that in a moment, after having reserved a single room the previous day. The room I had was located on the 4th floor.
The hotel was reasonably decorated and modern. The room I had was incredibly clean, cleaner than some mainstream hotel rooms - impressive!
Warning! Unfortunately, the staff were neither friendly, helpful or approachable. This was apparent very early during my arrival. Had I done or said something to offend which would later spread like wildfire in gossip or was it my smiling that they were unaccustomed to? One will never know. In fact, it became so intolerable that I had to find another hotel less than 24 hours of my arrival for the following day. The ‘rudeness’ displayed was simply way too much to suffer for the four nights booked. I am not the only guest to experience this behaviour reading some of the reviews elsewhere. If I’m not made to feel welcome, I will go someplace I will be!
Warning! The hotel is not well insulated for sound. During my first (and last) night I could hear, very clearly, someone in the next room having a pee, loud enough to believe someone was in my room using the toilet. Noise, which I believe (but not sure) were doors banging was another issue. The noise was not only on my floor but elsewhere in the building. It certainly prevented me from getting a refreshing night sleep. – other reviewers had noted similar issues with this hotel on another website.
The restaurant was closed in the evening while I was there, but was able to order food at the bar. The food was tasty and reasonably priced. The morning breakfast was as good as any hotel that offers a buffet style cooked brekkie.
Warning! I would suggest if you’re a ‘tourist’ and wanting to explore the area of Chatham or further afield you stay elsewhere. This hotel is more suited to workmen or business people needing a head down for the night when no other hotels are available.
I did not request a refund, nor will bother fighting for its return – perhaps it can be used in re-training or firing the stale and hiring fresh professional people that know about the hospitality trade.
In contrast when I arrived at a Premier Inn I was greeted with smiles and conversation. The young lady checking me in even took the time to get out of reception and walk to another building to check on my room being available after cleaning, something she did not have to do.
In fact, during my stay every single member of staff smiled, made short conversation and were incredibly helpful and welcoming.
The rooms at Premier Inn have improved considerably in recent years, I not only had comfort, good food and a great welcome, I was also able to get a good night sleep.
Stay at a Premier Inn – you’re less likely to feel unwelcome!
17. August 2019
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