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The Clifton Hotel vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
9.2Reviews indicate rooms are well-furnished and comfortable.
Cleanliness
9.2Majority of reviews indicate rooms are clean and well-maintained.
Location
9.2Positive remarks about the hotel's convenient location.
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Key differences
Rooms
Balmoral9.2
The Clifton Hotel6.1
Cleanliness
Balmoral9.2
The Clifton Hotel6.1
Location
The Midland9.6
The Clifton Hotel8.6
Service
Balmoral9.7
The Sanderling9.0
Food & Breakfast
Balmoral9.2
The Sanderling7.7
Amenities & Facilities
Balmoral8.7
The Clifton Hotel7.6
Value
Balmoral9.7
The Clifton Hotel8.1
The Clifton Hotel amenity advantages
Free breakfastWheelchair accessibleBilliards or pool table
The Midland amenity advantages
Business centerLift / ElevatorPets allowed
Detailed comparison
Guest score
The Clifton Hotel
7.8/10The Sanderling
8.3/10Balmoral
9.3/10The Midland
8.8/10Rooms
The Clifton Hotel
6.1Rooms often described as tired, needing maintenance, or basic.
The Sanderling
7.7Some rooms were noted as very small, affecting overall satisfaction.
Balmoral
9.2Reviews indicate rooms are well-furnished and comfortable.
The Midland
8.5Rooms were described as clean but somewhat tired looking, affecting the perception of quality.
Cleanliness
The Clifton Hotel
6.1Many reviews mention rooms were not clean, carpets dirty, and mould present.
The Sanderling
7.7Reviews noted cleanliness but mentioned cobwebs and issues in the bathroom.
Balmoral
9.2Majority of reviews indicate rooms are clean and well-maintained.
The Midland
8.1Some reviews noted dirty tables and the need for self-cleaning, indicating cleanliness could improve.
Location
The Clifton Hotel
8.6Several positive mentions of the beachfront location and sea views.
The Sanderling
8.7Great location mentioned in several reviews, convenient for beach and town.
Balmoral
9.2Positive remarks about the hotel's convenient location.
The Midland
9.6The location received frequent praise for its stunning views and accessibility.
Service
The Clifton Hotel
9.1Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
The Sanderling
9.0Many reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff, contributing positively.
Balmoral
9.7Guests frequently mention friendly and helpful hosts.
The Midland
9.3Several guests mentioned helpful staff, but some noted inconsistency in service.
Sleep & Noise
The Clifton Hotel
—The Sanderling
—Balmoral
—The Midland
—Food & Breakfast
The Clifton Hotel
8.6Breakfast received persistent praise for variety and quality.
The Sanderling
7.7Limited mentions of breakfast; improvements noted necessary in service related to food.
Balmoral
9.2Breakfast options were frequently praised as excellent.
The Midland
8.1Mixed reviews on food quality, with mention of poor restaurant food in some instances.
Amenities & Facilities
The Clifton Hotel
7.6Basic amenities present; some mention of good breakfast.
The Sanderling
8.5General amenities were adequate, but some complaints about WiFi access.
Balmoral
8.7Amenities are satisfactory; some reviews suggest slight limitations.
The Midland
8.6Amenities received mixed feedback, with some positive mentions of services but criticism regarding staffing levels.
Value
The Clifton Hotel
8.1Generally viewed as providing good value, but mixed.
The Sanderling
8.4Good value mentioned, although some felt it wasn't worth the price.
Balmoral
9.7Guests consistently feel they received good value for their stay.
The Midland
9.0General sentiment reflects that the price is fair for the quality provided.
Landmarks
The Clifton Hotel
Viewing FrameThe Sanderling
Art of the New FrontierBalmoral
Viewing FrameThe Midland
The Stone Jetty