Check in was very efficient and the food menu was sensibly priced, offering nice variety. It made life a lot easier for us to have our evening meal there rather than head out on a winter evening with young children.
Our boys really liked the table football in reception and the rooms were no frills but well presented and cleaned.
Parking at the adjacent Q-Park was very straightforward and safe, and you receive a half price code for an advance booking with your room confirmation email.
The blocks immediately alongside the hotel are a little run down, but in barely 1-2 minutes you're past them and have various shops and takeaway options at your disposal. The city centre's main shops begin around 5 mins walk away and it's perfectly placed for Ponds Forge.