Only stay at this hotel if you're absolutely desperate... and even then, think twice. I was under the impression that Holiday Express offered a modest, reasonably inexpensive place to lay your head. I found out soon enough I was wrong. I had opted for this choice for a work trip. The lobby is the only thing halfway decent about the place. As soon as you enter the lift, you're greeted by grime and filth. The stench of the corridor and the dirt deep trodden into the carpet is the first thing you see as you make your way to your room. The room itself is an eyesore, scuffed walls and brown muck wedged into the crevices of the bathroom. i should mention that drug abusers swarm the corner of the hotel late into the night. I think the most frustrating thing about my stay was getting my takeaway stolen by staff. Due to poor signal in rooms, the call didn't come through so reception staff decided to gobble my meal instead. When I complained, they did attempt to investigate it. I was told that a staff member did accept the delivery but it magically disappeared of course. They offered me a glass of wine to save face (with thanks to the night manager who tried to get to the bottom of it). In summary, don't stay at this hotel. Save yourself the money and hassle - look elsewhere.