Ardlui Vacations from $150

Access to keys for entry was easy, bed was comfortable and the shower was good although the water took forever to drain away so I had to turn it off before it overflowed which may account for the slightly fousty smell in the room. No signal on TV no matter how many buttons we pressed!

Booked this hotel for 2 nights based on the room pictures. Then I saw the exterior picture! Arrived late afternoon, driving along a tatty driveway, into an almost empty carpark that looked more like waste ground with an abandoned car in the corner. The hotel looked derelict. What I assume might have been a swimming pool building looked filthy. Inside the foyer and reception were amazing. My room was just like in the pictures. A little bit dusty, a little bit worn. But it felt like being in some kind of surreal experience. When I went out for the evening and came back, reception was deserted. Ditto the next day. I don't know if this is in the middle of a refurbishment or what. And no wifi in the rooms. I think you could "plug in" to the internet, but no wifi on the 6th floor.

The staff were super friendly. I arrived really early and they let me work from the breakfast lounge while I waited for my room to be ready. They also let me check in early which I didnt even request but am so grateful for.

Lovely wedding venue. nice breakfast