The Shalimar Hotel, Kemps Corner

Mixed but several negative mentions: bathroom not clean, bad smells, some guests explicitly noted cleanliness as a con despite other guests finding rooms clean.

Consistently praised: staff described as very nice, excellent, cheerful and helpful; individual staff (Danita) highlighted for going out of her way.

Frequently noted as convenient and centrally located; some noise from road/traffic mentioned but overall a strong positive.

Mixed: reports of very small studio/bunker-like rooms and odd suite layouts, but also mentions of big comfy beds and generally well-equipped basics; pillows and layout criticized.

Some shortfalls called out: sparse toiletries, low-quality toiletries, lack of towels until requested; renovation/maintenance reduced perceived amenities for some guests.

Standard quality for this hotel tier

Mixed to below average: breakfast described as mediocre, repetitive and sometimes stale; some positive notes like welcome fruit platter and ‘food was good too’ but overall breakfast criticism stands out.

Generally positive overall: multiple guests say they would stay again, praise hospitality and convenience despite some issues (noise, renovation, cleanliness).