Portbail Coast Ski Vacations

Beautiful old property done up with Wiliam Morris style fabrics and a nod to the past in all the tasteful furnishings. It was well-located to the famous beaches. The staff were nice in the bar. Reception person was not unfriendly but not really full of enthusiasm. The problem with such beautiful old hotels is that there either has to be a busy town or the restaurant on-site has to give customers a reason to eat there. Also some of the rooms are dark so my husband paid extra to get us upgraded to a more cheerful room - would have been nice if the hotel gave us a courtesy upgrade. Expedia either has to be clear when the rooms are selected with genuine pictures or the hotel has to be more helpful. Also for those who don't know the area, it would be nice to be met with a bit of history about the property and some suggestions of what to do around the town. This is a suggestion rather than a complaint but it would go a long way to making it a super special stay.

Beautiful old property done up with Wiliam Morris style fabrics and a nod to the past in all the tasteful furnishings. It was well-located to the famous beaches. The staff were nice in the bar. Reception person was not unfriendly but not really full of enthusiasm. The problem with such beautiful old hotels is that there either has to be a busy town or the restaurant on-site has to give customers a reason to eat there. Also some of the rooms are dark so my husband paid extra to get us upgraded to a more cheerful room - would have been nice if the hotel gave us a courtesy upgrade. Expedia either has to be clear when the rooms are selected with genuine pictures or the hotel has to be more helpful. Also for those who don't know the area, it would be nice to be met with a bit of history about the property and some suggestions of what to do around the town. This is a suggestion rather than a complaint but it would go a long way to making it a super special stay.