“The Kiln Hotel in Wakefield has the look and feel of a run down American Motel that has been abandoned several decades ago.
Desperately in need of refurbishment it appears that the new owners have not made any improvements since taking over from Campanile Hotels.
The room I stayed in for 1 night looked as if it had not been decorated for 20 years and still had a lingering odour of Cigarette smoke. Whilst the bed linen was clean the base was full of stains and filthy.
On a positive note the……
“Bathroom had a good shower Worse thing about this hotel was the let down on the key card wouldn’t open door every time we went out If had been by myself I would have been very very worried we tried everything one lady from reception brought up a machine to try it BUT next morning back to square one. I was disappointed as it was for me to try this hotel for me to come by myself when I come back to Barnsley to visit my family”
“We didn't know where to pick up the keys at 1600hrs the bar was late opening, we was also waiting at the wrong Nook bar.
Lack of information on where to wait.
The bed was very comfortable, the sound of the river over the rocks, sent us to sleep.
The bar was good, good selection of ales.
Also we didn't have the breakfast, we thought it was expensive at £14 each.
Location very hand for everything.”
“Very fast check in and check out - stayed for a wedding so didn't really spend a lot of time in the hotel, or use the facilities too much. Room was very clean and had plenty of space and storage, and was very quiet both of the nights we were there (and the hotel seemed busy). Good selection of hot drinks in the room. Lots of parking available, and a petrol station immediately opposite, with a Tesco express and a Greggs two minutes walk away.”