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65 Festing Road, Portsmouth PO4 0NQ, England
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The Westfield Hall
Ranked #18 of 39 hotels in Portsmouth
3.5 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
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Derby, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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“Tiny broom cupboard single room & argumentative owner”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011
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I stayed at this hotel in July 2011. I had to book the single as they were fully booked and so was everywhere else. The single room B&b was £58.28 per night. The room had a single bed, desk, bed side table and ensuite shower. It is the smallest room I have ever stayed in. Although clean and tidy, it felt very claustrophobic. In the early morning, I put the do not disturb sign on the door and unfortunately did not turn the key fully. I was in the ensuite and the cleaner entered the room despite the sign and me having to shout do not come in a number of times. Later, I left the do not disturb notice on the door as I was only staying for 2 nights and I had left my laptop and some documentation on the desk as I had to dash out as my sister had been rushed into hospital. When I came back that evening, the room had been entered and tidied.
I complained to the owner about the morning episode who accused me of not putting the sign on the door the correct way. There was a complete denial that her staff may have invaded my privacy. Again I complained about the staff entering the room again to clean and ignoring the notice.
Overall, poor customer service, poor value for money, this tiny room should not be rented, owner arrogant beyond belief, breakfast okay, a grand name for a bog standard b&b, certainly not a hotel. I rarely stay in local hotels as the this is the standard you normally get, best to stick to the chain hotels that have a proper procedures for staff behaviour and minimum standards.

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Margaret Daniels, Owner at The Westfield Hall, responded to this review
20 October 2011
We are sorry that you were unhappy with your stay at the Westfield Hall. You booked a single room which meets the stringent standards set by the AA in size and amenities and we are sorry that it did not meet your expectations. Regarding the cleaning of the room, our cleaners went into the room on the first occasion and left at your request. Reception saw you go out later that morning and assumed you had forgotten to take down the do not disturb sign and therefore gave instructions for the room to be cleaned. We are obviously mortified that you would think we have invaded your privacy and apologise wholeheartedly. You spoke with the owner on your departure who tried to explain this to you, but you were very distraught, and understandably so, in the circumstances. Our apologies again.
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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“Rubber under-sheets”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011

We stayed here for one night on 29th September on our way back from France and it was a hot night. We soon discovered that the bed had a rubber under-sheet which we hate. What with that and a fairly heavy quilt we were hot and sweaty all night. We complained in the morning and were told that they had to use the rubber sheets because some people can be sick and some can have a lot to drink and then wet the bed etc.
I said that we would not be coming back again because of their use of these awful sheets. We don't wet the bed and if we were going to be sick would use the bathroom so don't see why we should suffer with these things on our bed!
The room was small but nice and clean and the breakfast was excellent.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Margaret Daniels, Owner at The Westfield Hall, responded to this review
20 October 2011
We are sorry that you did not enjoy your stay at the Westfield Hall. Unfortunately, there is a need for all Hotels to provide mattress protectors (not rubber sheets) for purposes of hygiene. This is also a requirement of the AA. I do not understand however, why you did not remove the mattress protector, if you were unable to sleep on it. We try to maintain high standards at the Westfield for the comfort and enjoyment of our many satisfied customers, we are sorry that you do not feel asble to return to us again.
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“Okay for one night”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011

Friendly & efficient check-in. No lift although the staff member who checked us in kindly offered to help carry our things up to the room. Extremely small room - it was tiny but extremely clean & freshly painted with new curtains. Comfortable bed & pillows. No fridge or air-conditioning but it was pleasant & quiet even with the window opened which overlooked the back garden. Breakfast was good. The bathroom had virtually no water pressure so was impossible to have a shower as there was no water; there was a bathtub which took forever to get a small amount of lukewarm water in it.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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20 October 2011
We are sorry that you had a problem during your stay at the Westfield Hall. We have never experienced this problem before, and are sorry that it happened to you. However, if you had reported this to Reception at the time, we could have investigated and put the matter right, and if this was not possible, we could have moved you to another room.
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Walksall
1 review
“Enjoyable holiday at hotel and will definitely return there”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

Just spent eight nights at this family run hotel. Excellent clean and comfortable accommodation. Excellent breakfast. Owners and staff very friendly and helpful. Good location near to all amenieties, either on foot or by bus. Hope to stay there again soon.

Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
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“SHORT STAY AT THE SEASIDE”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

This is the second time that we have stayed here and we had another very comfortable ninght.
The room was very well furnished, good linen and excellent amenites. Food was excellent and the staff friendly and informative.
Near to the sea front, easy to reach sights and shops on foot or a short cab ride to Gun Wharf for more to see.
Will be returning for a longer stay next time

Room Tip: Have stayed in rooms 9 and 5, both lovely!!
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 65 Festing Road, Portsmouth PO4 0NQ, England
Price range (per night):* INR3,473 - 5,937

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