Carmel Apartments vs Similar Hotels

Lovely apartment with quality furniture and comfy beds.

Mixed: beds often described as comfortable but rooms can be basic/old, narrow beds, noisy (street/public bar), mouldy shower in places and some maintenance issues.

Several reviews noted issues with room temperature and some dated facilities.

The room was described as tired and needing modern updates.

The apartment was very clean and tidy. Immaculately clean and well appointed.

Mixed feedback: several guests described the property as immaculate/very clean, but there are multiple reports of mould, unpleasant smells and one guest refused to stay due to cleanliness.

There were mentions of clean rooms; however, some comments indicated the hotel showed some signs of aging.

The room was tidy and clean, but some areas looked tired and in need of renovation.

Excellent location near town centre, very central to shops and restaurants.

Frequently noted as a strong point: central/close to the train station and convenient for exploring the region (Edinburgh/Glasgow).

Guests appreciated the central location, making it convenient for travel.

Good location overall, appreciated by several guests.

The host was always on hand, showcasing thoughtful hospitality.

Consistently praised: staff repeatedly described as very friendly, welcoming and helpful across many reviews.

Numerous reviews highlighted the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.

Friendly and welcoming staff, outstanding service reported by multiple guests.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Strongly positive: multiple guests praised the food and breakfast as excellent/tasty and appreciated the pub meals available on site.

The quality of the food received high praise across multiple reviews.

Food quality received mixed reviews; some meals described as bland.

Good amenities with everything you could need, but some items were missing.

Some positives (fridge in room, on-site food, private parking reported) but issues noted such as limited toiletries, poor in-room tea/coffee, no fan and occasional loose sockets/sink plug missing.

While basic amenities were mentioned, comfort and additional features like seating could be improved.

Facilities were generally good, though some amenities like the Spa need improvement.

Excellent value for the quality of the apartment.

Generally seen as good value: described as affordable/good budget choice with decent hospitality and food, balancing some room/cleanliness drawbacks.

Generally perceived as good value for money, balancing price and service.

Some guests felt that the pricing did not align with the quality of the offerings.