Visiting relatives in Southampton for the weekend, so wanted comfortable but reasonably priced accommodation. This hotel certainly delivered both. Parking was easy, it was ideally located for the University area (which was a bonus for us but may obviously not be ideal for everyone), the staff were polite and helpful, the room was fairly compact but clean and comfortable. The bathroom was a bit tired-looking, but for one night this didn't bother us too much. The beds were comfy and the room warm. The breakfast buffet was outstanding, the food seemed to be good quality and again, the staff were helpful. We will definitely be back again in the future.

Stayed one night on 3rd Feb, with my wife. Staff were at all times very friendly, helpful regarding excellent adjoining restaurant (10% discount on presentation of room key). Slight problem with TV speedily resolved. Great full English all-you-can-eat breakfast. On a very cold night the room was warm and cosy. Parking was easy and free. Location near the University is fine.Yes, the overall decor may be a bit tired, and the rooms and bathroom on the small size, but for £49 you get what you pay for. It suited us down to the ground and we would go there again without demur.

This is by far the worst hotel I have ever stayed in! I attended my friends wedding last summer and chose this due to location and a cheap price; big mistake.

On checkin the receptionist couldn't make eye contact, called me by a totally different name despite me telling her and her giving me my registration card! Payment was taken upfront which was fine but no information about the hotel was given at all. I was sent up to my room when suddenly a man in a suit came running up the stairs to find me. I was told they were about to put me in a dirty room and that I was moving. It was a little unprofessional but mistakes happen so I would much rather have been told than to find this out later! I was however dragged to the complete opposite end of the hotel with a very heavy suitcase. No offer of help despite going up and down 3 flights of stairs!

The hotel decor was hideous; very outdated and worn. Definately in need of modernisation! I dropped my luggage and shot off to the wedding.

When I returned at around midnight I noticed the state of the room. There was a ratty bedspread which was covered in bobbles and marks. The bedsheet was marked and the bath had pubic hairs in. It was so vile that I refused to use the bathroom and slept with every item of clothing I could find so I didnt have to touch anything!!

Breakfast was brought to my room the following morning; cereals were stale, toast was burnt yet cold (not even sure how that's possible), pastries were like rock and the tea was cold. No butter or spreads provided and it was awful. I just packed and left.

I wrote a very long letter of complaint to the manager and have still not had any kind of response months later. I would never return and cannot believe I had to spend money for this kind of experience!! Avoid at all costs.

Stayed with wife one night b and b on 4.2.2012 for £49 pounds. Staff helpful etc room fine for the money and breakfast very very good (5 stars) Slight problem with bathroom rad - no heat - hotel then supplied heater, room smelt slightly of smoke although non smoking room but thats often beyond control of staff, no hot water at about 2300hrs but plenty in the morning, slightly annoying TV but thats probably my fault - could only get one channel Sky News which was okay as I only wanted to get updated re the snow which was expected. Overal although some probs but would be happy to stay again which tells you alot - stayed in the Travellodges in Southampton and Eastleigh when in this area previously but wished I had booked in here instead - live and learn. Good location for what I wanted, good parking (free) not like the nearby Southampton Travelodge. £49 B and B for two gets my thumbs up