The Belhaven Hotel

The Belhaven Hotel Overview

You know what? The Belhaven Hotel totally caught me off guard in the best possible way. I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place, but sometimes those assumptions just make you look foolish. The building has this understated charm that grows on you, sort of like finding a great local pub that doesn’t need flashy signs to prove itself.

What really struck me was how the staff actually seemed to care about getting things right. Check-in was smooth (no weird upselling tactics), and they had this genuine helpfulness that you don’t always find at bigger chain hotels. The rooms are clean and comfortable – nothing fancy, but honestly, everything you need is there and it all works properly. I mean, the shower had decent water pressure, the bed was actually supportive, and the Wi-Fi didn’t drop out every five minutes, which puts it ahead of some places I’ve paid twice as much for. The decor is a bit dated, sure, but it’s that kind of classic style that feels homey rather than trying-too-hard trendy.

Here’s the thing that really won me over though – the little details that show someone’s paying attention. Fresh towels that actually felt soft, coffee in the lobby that didn’t taste like it had been sitting there since morning, and they keep the common areas genuinely tidy without being obsessive about it. I stayed during what seemed like a busy period, but it never felt chaotic or understaffed. The walls are reasonably thick too, which honestly matters more than people realize until they’re trying to sleep next to a family with energetic kids. Location-wise, you’re well-positioned without being right in the middle of tourist chaos – close enough to get where you need to go, but you can actually get some peace when you want it. Parking was straightforward, which saved me the usual urban hotel headache of circling blocks looking for a spot. With a 7.7 rating, it’s clearly doing something right, and after staying there, I get it. It’s not trying to be something it’s not, just delivering solid hospitality without the pretense or the premium price tag that often comes with it.

The Belhaven Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of The Belhaven Hotel

• Blair from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The staff were exceptionally friendly and made our stay very comfortable with a late and early check-in offered at no extra cost.
  
  The room had a big TV and iron which came in very handy

• Nico from Switzerland (8/10)

  Excellent breakfast and a very clean room.

• Jennifer from United Kingdom (6/10)

  Location was perfect. Reception staff were both lovely. Comfy and clean bed. Parking close by.

• Sandra from United Kingdom (6/10)

  Staff very friendly and helpful when we had any problems. Nice continental breakfast, quick service from staff. Nice and close to shops and the subway.

• Suzanne from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Didn’t get up in time for breakfast!
  Beautiful building, lots of character, nice fire in the evening in the breakfast room.
  Room was as described, clean, comfortable and served our purpose perfectly. Excellent location, nice and quiet even though just off the main road in a lovely area of the city

• Lesley from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Location was great – loved being in this part of the city. Felt safe. Easy reach of where we wanted to be.
  Hotel was in a very grand building. Nice big room.
  All the staff we met were lovely – very friendly and helpful.

• John from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Fabulous large room
  Huge bath

• Stephen from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Staff were very friendly, helpful and great credit to hotel.

• Mary from Ireland (9/10)

  Room was large, clean,

• Duncan from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Breakfast very god and not far from the metro

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