Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG
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Summary of reviewsHoliday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG, is highly regarded for its strategic location and convenience, making it an excellent base for exploring the East of Thanet. Its proximity to key destinations like Ramsgate, Margate, Broadstairs and beautiful beaches ensures guests can easily access local attractions while being insulated from traffic noise, providing a peaceful stay.
The breakfast offerings consistently receive high praise, described as great, fantastic and top-notch with a variety of options available. Guests appreciate the buffet style featuring both continental and English breakfast items, fresh and well-presented food and the inclusion of vegetarian and wheat-free options. While there are minor critiques, the general consensus is that the breakfast is a significant highlight.
For dinner, experiences are mixed. Some patrons appreciate the consistently hot meals and specific dishes, but others find the menu limited and quality inconsistent with occasional complaints about preparation and service times.
Rooms are frequently noted for their cleanliness, comfort and modern amenities. Guests enjoy the tidy decor, practical layout and soundproofing that ensures a relaxing stay. The spacious rooms, especially family and disabled-access rooms, provide a comfortable environment, although occasional issues with air conditioning, noise and limited views were mentioned.
Cleanliness is a strong point, as guests often describe the hotel as beautifully clean and well-maintained. The staff receives consistent accolades for their friendliness, professionalism and dedication to service, significantly enhancing the guest experience.
Parking facilities are praised for their ample space, ease of access and maintenance, adding convenience to the overall experience. Families find the hotel accommodating with spacious, quiet rooms and a location conducive to family activities.
Comfortable beds are another positive aspect with many guests noting good sleep quality. While some mentions of hard mattresses and uncomfortable sofa beds exist, the overall sentiment is favorable.
As a three-star establishment, Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster meets and often exceeds expectations, offering good value for money. It provides the essentials of a comfortable stay, despite a somewhat basic appearance from the outside. The hotel is also commendably accessible with features like spacious disabled rooms, accessible parking and convenient bathroom designs, making it a practical and inclusive choice for all guests.
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The breakfast offerings consistently receive high praise, described as great, fantastic and top-notch with a variety of options available. Guests appreciate the buffet style featuring both continental and English breakfast items, fresh and well-presented food and the inclusion of vegetarian and wheat-free options. While there are minor critiques, the general consensus is that the breakfast is a significant highlight.
For dinner, experiences are mixed. Some patrons appreciate the consistently hot meals and specific dishes, but others find the menu limited and quality inconsistent with occasional complaints about preparation and service times.
Rooms are frequently noted for their cleanliness, comfort and modern amenities. Guests enjoy the tidy decor, practical layout and soundproofing that ensures a relaxing stay. The spacious rooms, especially family and disabled-access rooms, provide a comfortable environment, although occasional issues with air conditioning, noise and limited views were mentioned.
Cleanliness is a strong point, as guests often describe the hotel as beautifully clean and well-maintained. The staff receives consistent accolades for their friendliness, professionalism and dedication to service, significantly enhancing the guest experience.
Parking facilities are praised for their ample space, ease of access and maintenance, adding convenience to the overall experience. Families find the hotel accommodating with spacious, quiet rooms and a location conducive to family activities.
Comfortable beds are another positive aspect with many guests noting good sleep quality. While some mentions of hard mattresses and uncomfortable sofa beds exist, the overall sentiment is favorable.
As a three-star establishment, Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster meets and often exceeds expectations, offering good value for money. It provides the essentials of a comfortable stay, despite a somewhat basic appearance from the outside. The hotel is also commendably accessible with features like spacious disabled rooms, accessible parking and convenient bathroom designs, making it a practical and inclusive choice for all guests.
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Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster enjoys high praise for its strategic and convenient location, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the East of Thanet. Guests noted the hotel's proximity to key destinations such as Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs with easy driving access to notable attractions and beautiful beaches like Broadstairs, Sandwich, Deal and Dover.
The hotel's location proved perfect for various purposes, including visiting family in Minster and attending events with numerous reviews highlighting its central position and the convenience of surrounding shops and facilities. Though situated on a busy roundabout, the hotel is well-insulated from traffic noise, ensuring a peaceful stay.
In summary, the Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster is lauded for its excellent and handy location, making it a favored base for visitors looking to explore the region with ease and comfort.
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG, consistently receives praise for its breakfast offerings from guests. Many reviews highlight the breakfast as great, fantastic and even top-notch, emphasizing the excellent variety and plentiful options provided. Guests appreciated the lovely buffet and self-service style, frequently noting the availability of both continental and English breakfast items.
With comments about the extensive breakfast choices, including tasty croissants, scrambled eggs, baked beans, juices and hot drinks, guests found the range ample and well-prepared. The breakfast was often described as lovely, enjoyable and delicious with frequent mentions of the food being fresh and well presented. The availability of vegetarian options and wheat-free bread upon request also garnered positive feedback.
While there were a few critiques regarding the basic fruit options, limited pastries and cold plates, the general consensus was overwhelmingly positive. Some guests did mention the breakfast finishing too early and a desire for an extended time. A minority of reviews mentioned issues such as the quality of certain cooked items and ran out of breakfast items during busy periods.
Overall, the breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster is widely regarded as a significant highlight, providing a great start to the day with its variety and quality, all included in the room price.
Guests had mixed experiences with dinner at Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster. On the bright side, many found the dinner to be hot with a good selection of choices available. The bar was a popular evening spot with guests enjoying it throughout their stay. Dishes like chicken dippers and fish and chips received positive mentions, highlighting some satisfying options on the menu.
On the downside, the overall quality and variety left several guests disappointed. The menu was described as very limited and the food did not always meet expectations with some calling it basic and others finding certain dishes, like beef burgers and bar food, subpar. There were also complaints about long waits and poorly prepared dishes, such as cold soup and overdone steaks. The dinner was included in the stay for some, but the value for money was questioned due to the standard of the meals served.
In summary, while some specific dishes and the consistently hot meals were appreciated, there is room for improvement in both the quality and range of dinner options at this hotel.
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG, garners favorable remarks for its rooms, offering a comfortable and clean stay for guests. Multiple reviews highlight the rooms' cleanliness with daily upkeep ensuring a consistently fresh environment. The modern, tidy decor and practical layout make the spaces inviting. Blackout curtains and soundproofing add to the quiet ambiance, making for a relaxing experience even with the hotel's proximity to a main road.
Rooms are well-equipped, featuring necessary amenities such as tea and coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer, an iron and adequate lighting. The bathroom facilities, including large walk-in showers, receive positive mentions for their good condition and provision of toiletries.
Spaciousness is another frequently cited advantage, especially for family rooms and those designed for disabled guests. Comfortable beds enhance the sleep quality, contributing to the overall sense of comfort.
However, some reports mention rooms with limited outside views, occasionally facing walls or lacking sufficient natural light. Instances of poor air conditioning and dark room atmospheres are noted, alongside sporadic issues with noise from adjoining rooms and minor maintenance concerns, like stiff doors or outdated air conditioning units.
Despite a few smaller rooms, overall, the hotel offers a good blend of comfort, cleanliness and modern amenities, making it a reliable option for a restful stay.
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG, consistently receives commendations for its comfortable beds, which guests frequently describe as good, comfy and very comfortable. A significant number of reviews highlight the beds being in good condition and leading to a satisfactory sleeping experience. The rooms themselves are also noted for their comfort, further enhancing the overall stay.
While the general consensus points to comfortable and adequate beds, there are scattered mentions of hard mattresses that some guests found less agreeable. Additionally, sofa beds often received criticism for being small, uncomfortable and sometimes featuring sharp metal parts, which detracted from their utility.
Despite a few mentions of hard or uncomfortable beds, the overall sentiment towards the beds at this hotel leans positive with many guests finding them to meet expectations and provide a good night's sleep. Occasional issues with overly warm bedding or specific bed types do arise, but the hotel's commitment to maintaining bed comfort remains a clear highlight for many visitors.
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster, part of the IHG Hotel group, consistently impresses guests with its high standards of cleanliness. Visitors frequently describe the hotel as beautifully clean, fresh and well-maintained. The rooms are particularly noted for being spacious and spotless with several comments highlighting their tidiness and comfort. Both the facilities and the general environment of the hotel are praised for their cleanliness, adding to the guests' overall comfort and satisfaction.
The hotel's dedication to cleanliness is evident in the daily cleaning regimen, resulting in consistently very clean rooms and well-presented facilities. Reviews indicate that even the finer details, like the appearance of the bathroom, are attended to, ensuring a pleasant and hygienic stay. Although there were isolated mentions of areas that could have been cleaner, the positive feedback overwhelmingly suggests a clean and welcoming environment that leaves guests pleased with their experience.
The staff at the Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG, consistently receive high praise for their friendliness and professionalism. Numerous reviews highlight how welcoming and efficient they are with guests frequently describing the staff as exceptionally helpful and accommodating. The reception team, in particular, is often noted for being both friendly and highly effective at their duties. Guests have appreciated the warm and polite manner of the staff, who have been described as hardworking and constantly courteous. Whether it's room service, housekeeping or the night shift, the team’s dedication to service shines through. Overall, the positive interactions with the staff significantly enhance the guest experience at this hotel.
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG, boasts excellent parking facilities that guests consistently praise. There's a large and ample parking area, ensuring that visitors always find a convenient and free spot. The parking is easy to access and well-maintained, providing both security and convenience. This feature significantly enhances the overall guest experience, making arrivals and departures smooth and hassle-free. With parking spaces readily available, guests can enjoy their stay without worrying about their vehicles.
The Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG, offers a comfortable and convenient stay for families visiting Minster. Guests frequently appreciate its great location, which is perfect for family activities and easy to access. The hotel features spacious family rooms that cater well to groups of four. Reviews mention the rooms being quiet, which is ideal for a restful family stay. While some found the family rooms a bit on the smaller side, the overall family-friendly atmosphere and accommodating setup make it a popular choice among parents and children alike. Families might want to note that some family rooms are located in the basement.
The Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG fulfills the expectations of a three-star establishment, providing good value for its rating. Guests find the location ideal and they appreciate the nice breakfast along with the welcoming staff. The rooms are described as comfortable, clean and well-appointed, adding to the overall positive experience. Although the hotel offers basic amenities typical of a three-star hotel and may appear drab from the outside, it delivers excellent value for money. Comparing it to a Premier Inn, the hotel is basic but satisfactory for a comfortable stay.
The Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster, an IHG Hotel, caters well to guests with disabilities. Reviews highlight the spacious, clean disabled rooms equipped with necessary amenities, although some noted the absence of handrails and a low toilet. The easily accessible parking and entrance-level rooms eliminate the need for stairs or lifts, adding to its convenience. The hotel's location with main road access also enhances its accessibility, making it a practical and good value choice. The bathroom's wet room design is another commendable feature contributing to its suitability for disabled guests.
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Location
The hotel's location proved perfect for various purposes, including visiting family in Minster and attending events with numerous reviews highlighting its central position and the convenience of surrounding shops and facilities. Though situated on a busy roundabout, the hotel is well-insulated from traffic noise, ensuring a peaceful stay.
In summary, the Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster is lauded for its excellent and handy location, making it a favored base for visitors looking to explore the region with ease and comfort.
Breakfast
With comments about the extensive breakfast choices, including tasty croissants, scrambled eggs, baked beans, juices and hot drinks, guests found the range ample and well-prepared. The breakfast was often described as lovely, enjoyable and delicious with frequent mentions of the food being fresh and well presented. The availability of vegetarian options and wheat-free bread upon request also garnered positive feedback.
While there were a few critiques regarding the basic fruit options, limited pastries and cold plates, the general consensus was overwhelmingly positive. Some guests did mention the breakfast finishing too early and a desire for an extended time. A minority of reviews mentioned issues such as the quality of certain cooked items and ran out of breakfast items during busy periods.
Overall, the breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster is widely regarded as a significant highlight, providing a great start to the day with its variety and quality, all included in the room price.
Dinner
On the downside, the overall quality and variety left several guests disappointed. The menu was described as very limited and the food did not always meet expectations with some calling it basic and others finding certain dishes, like beef burgers and bar food, subpar. There were also complaints about long waits and poorly prepared dishes, such as cold soup and overdone steaks. The dinner was included in the stay for some, but the value for money was questioned due to the standard of the meals served.
In summary, while some specific dishes and the consistently hot meals were appreciated, there is room for improvement in both the quality and range of dinner options at this hotel.
Rooms
Rooms are well-equipped, featuring necessary amenities such as tea and coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer, an iron and adequate lighting. The bathroom facilities, including large walk-in showers, receive positive mentions for their good condition and provision of toiletries.
Spaciousness is another frequently cited advantage, especially for family rooms and those designed for disabled guests. Comfortable beds enhance the sleep quality, contributing to the overall sense of comfort.
However, some reports mention rooms with limited outside views, occasionally facing walls or lacking sufficient natural light. Instances of poor air conditioning and dark room atmospheres are noted, alongside sporadic issues with noise from adjoining rooms and minor maintenance concerns, like stiff doors or outdated air conditioning units.
Despite a few smaller rooms, overall, the hotel offers a good blend of comfort, cleanliness and modern amenities, making it a reliable option for a restful stay.
Beds
While the general consensus points to comfortable and adequate beds, there are scattered mentions of hard mattresses that some guests found less agreeable. Additionally, sofa beds often received criticism for being small, uncomfortable and sometimes featuring sharp metal parts, which detracted from their utility.
Despite a few mentions of hard or uncomfortable beds, the overall sentiment towards the beds at this hotel leans positive with many guests finding them to meet expectations and provide a good night's sleep. Occasional issues with overly warm bedding or specific bed types do arise, but the hotel's commitment to maintaining bed comfort remains a clear highlight for many visitors.
Cleanliness
The hotel's dedication to cleanliness is evident in the daily cleaning regimen, resulting in consistently very clean rooms and well-presented facilities. Reviews indicate that even the finer details, like the appearance of the bathroom, are attended to, ensuring a pleasant and hygienic stay. Although there were isolated mentions of areas that could have been cleaner, the positive feedback overwhelmingly suggests a clean and welcoming environment that leaves guests pleased with their experience.
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3 Star
Accessible
No, Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG.
No, Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG.
No, Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG doesn't have a gym.
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