Had a large family event recently and as we were a bit packed (and noisy!) at my house my Mum and Gran decided to stay here overnight on two of the nights and they really loved it.

I visited them there and the rooms were relatively basic but clean and nicely decorated, they enjoyed the food and they thought the staff were fantastic. In fact they're threatening to stay with them next time they visit instead of with me!! (Cheer Hillsborough Hotel, result! Now I won't get told of for having grubby taps, poly cotton sheets and pillows that make me nan's hair go static).

They liked it and believe me these ladies are fussy, so if they liked it, well, it must be good.

This place is cheap, but not overly cheerful. It is really a pub with rooms. The welcome was OK, but the lad (owner's son, I think) is only 20, and doesn't really get the job yet, I think. Beer from the micro-brewery is great. The room was very basic. Carpet not really clean, inadequate bed covers, bed hard, but not firm, radiator not on enough to heat the room.TV too highfor me to reach to turn on, so i had to climb on a chair. Health and safety!? Door lock didn't work, nor did the shaving light. Breakfast: I had poached eggs on toast which was dry - no butter at all, though the eggs were well cooked. Good coffee. I had paid in adviance by card, and no reciept was offered. I could have asked, but didn'yt need one, so I don't know if one would have been provided-- I expect so. This could be a great place, but misses the mark as their heart doesn't seem to be in it somehow.

My boss booked this hotel for us to have our annual meeting. This nice bar with a tremendous range of local ales was ideal. We reserved the conservatory for our event and was pleasantly suprised by the hospitality and the free real chips. Breakfast was great and freshly cooked and plentiful and just what we needed after a night sampling the range on the bar. Rooms are large and well planned. Really enjoyed our stay and hope to visit next year with friends for a weekend.

Upon arriving at the hotel i was greeted by a not so pleasent receptionist which wasnt the best way to arrive after a 3 hour drive up there. i finally checked into my room which all i can say looked more like a bedroom from a 1 bedroom flat than any other hotel room ive seen, dont even get me started on the bathroom as here i found hairs in the plugholes (both sink and bath!). my overall stay was slightly lifted by the bar but at a push it was alright. i think more than likely i will not be returning to the hillsborough hotel and will take my business elsewhere in the future