The Martello Hotel vs Similar Hotels

Mixed: very comfortable beds and spotless apartments for some, but other rooms are basic, worn, dark, noisy (internal ventilation/rail noise), with small/off-centre TVs and occasional shower issues; rooms generally could use renovation.

Rooms are described as great, but some guests noted the need for upgrades.

Rooms described as beautiful, comfortable, and well-maintained.

Mostly good rooms, but one room had an unpleasant smell initially.

Mixed reports: several guests called rooms and apartments spotless, but others noted dirty carpets in hallways, very worn floors and a disgusting shower; cleanliness is inconsistent.

There were issues with comfort and maintenance such as the broken bath plinth incident, indicating some cleanliness concerns.

Multiple reviews mention lovely and clean rooms.

Clean and comfortable, but some rooms had issues with odors.

Excellent position near the beach and amenities and described as 'brilliant' by many, but several guests reported disruptive noise from trains/trams and a nearby nightclub; parking can be hit-or-miss.

Multiple reviews noted the hotel's great location, especially for accessing local attractions.

Conveniently located near transport, beach, and restaurants.

Central location, very convenient for activities.

Consistently praised: staff described as friendly, helpful, pleasant and professional; often referenced as a strong asset to the hotel.

Staff were described as friendly and helpful, with specific praise for attentive service.

Positive mentions of friendly hosts and excellent service.

Good communication from staff and prompt room changes.

Frequently praised: breakfast (including baked beans on bread) and general food quality described as good/delicious, though a few guests noted a slight dip in taste in some dishes.

No specific mentions of food quality, but dining options available on-site.

Breakfast has mixed feedback with some highlights on croissants.

No specific feedback on food services.

Some positive notes (breakfast, food & drinks, apartment kitchens) but drawbacks include slow elevator, confusing layout, parking difficulty, small TV selection and some noisy appliances (fridge).

Limited amenities such as no AC or mini fridges mentioned; something to consider for a longer stay.

Amenities like Nespresso machines and breakfast well received.

Standard offerings with some concerns about WiFi and parking.

Standard quality for this hotel tier

Some mentioned that the price might be high for the services offered, like no breakfast.

Some reviews mention breakfast in room as unclear value.

Good value considering the overall experience.