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7 Haziran 2023
We booked The Moorings hotel for its views of Ben Nevis and canal side location, both of which were indeed there. From the advert the hotel also looked to be of modern construction; although on our arrival that only applied to the modern extension that is occupied by the restaurant on the ground floor and rooms above. The Moorings claims 4 AA stars, and we booked thinking the AA was a brand we could trust. At £145 for the night The Moorings is some distance from high end boutique level, but we were expecting a degree of comfort for our money. Having spent a happy fortnight sleeping in hotels and B&Bs throughout Scotland I can clearly state the bed at The Moorings was the least comfortable of the entire trip. Behind the modern extension the hotel is probably best described as “tired”. The curtain in the bedroom was hanging off the rail and there was a noisy, apparently constant, fan in the bathroom. At risk of appearing eccentric, I also appreciate a hotel where the shower actually works without my having to stand next to the bath and hold the switch in the on position while my wife showers. Arriving in the restaurant in the morning I was informed by the front of house staff that breakfast was not included in the room rate and would be another fifteen pounds each. Until it arrived this seemed reasonable: burned croissants and a charred, dried up full breakfast however finished me off as far as The Moorings goes; and it seemed important to warn others this establishment really isn’t somewhere to consider staying. The Moorings only saving grace is its staff, who were charming and clearly doing their best in what can only be considered difficult circumstances. I would advise them to leave as soon as possible for a better run hotel, which in the current staffing crisis would no doubt welcome such hard working, pleasant, people with open arms. Having looked now on The AA web site I can find no listing for The Moorings, despite the branded AA **** sign at the hotel entrance.
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