10 Nights London, Paris & Dublin Or Amsterdam Or Bordeaux Vacation W/Air

We stayed at Villa Alessandra for 4 days. We arrived really late and were greeted kindly by the staff at reception. They helped us with the luggage to our room which was very kind. The breakfast was always fresh and really good especially their breads, croissants and pain au chocolate. The room was cleaned and tidied every day. The hotel is near a great market that was open every day selling loads of great produce from fruit and vegetables to cheeses and different types of meats. It is situated close to Arc de Triomphe and has some good connections to the whole city. If you would like something good to eat make sure you check Atelier du Marche and Dada which are both really close to the hotel and are open until really late. We will definitely return.

We totally enjoyed our stay! All staff, custodial to front desk, were extremely pleasant and helpful. Rooms are very clean and as depicted on the hotel website. Staff are fluent in English. We booked a double room and single room. Double room was spacious and minibar was well stocked. Air condition did not cool adequately in single room and my daughter was immediately moved to a new room. Single room is small but typical size for Paris accommodations. Tastefully decorated. Hotel is quiet and beds sleep well. Custodial staff cleaned daily and towels and toiletries were updated as needed. Remember to pack face towels. Only bath towels and hand towels are provided. Breakfast is offered daily 7am-10am. Good variety of croissants, pastries, granola, nuts, coldcuts, cheeses, dried fruits, jams, honey, yogurt, fresh fruit, hard boiled eggs, various juices, and coffee. About a 10 minute walk to the Arc de Triomphe and 30 minutes walk to the Eiffel Tower. Plenty of restaurants and banks within walking distance of the hotel. I would highly recommend this hotel and look forward to staying here on our return trip.

We arrived early and our rooms were not ready so the hotel staff stored our bags securely so we could wonder around the city. Check-in was quick and easy and staff very friendly. We are-booked breakfast for the next morning as we checked in with no problems. The room was large, clean and cosy with a nice big bed and large screen television as well as a nice clean bathroom. We slept well and had no problems with noise. There was plenty of choice at breakfast the next morning and check out was quick and hassle free. I would use this hotel again on future trips to Dublin. It exceeded our expectations.

Horrible Hotel! Never have I ever written a review while still at the hotel but I feel obligated to fellow travelers to warn them stay away from this place! Checked in on Sunday to what looked like a Motel 6 room, but we were early arriving, this room was ready, we were very tired and knew we would not be spending much time in it so we let it go. Mon night a/c not working, called front desk, someone came up but couldn't fix it, offered us a fan until it could be fixed in the am. Not that hot so we declined the fan offer. About half hour later we hear a loud whaling sound, realized it was the toilet, flushed it but noise did not stop. Called down again, had to move all our stuff to another room at 11:30 pm. Out all day on Tues, come back and had no service to our room, not a big deal, we called for towels since we got no fresh ones + we already were short on towels. Turned a/c on and again not working. Go down to the front desk to talk to a manager, nothing she can do tonight except offer us free bkfst tomorrow and a drink whenever we want and will move us to a new room on Wed. They have no open rooms to move us to tonight. We stayed at a Leonardo hotel in Glasgow RIGHT before this stay and there is no comparison. This hotel is being remodeled and while I understand that, we did pay to stay at what was advertised as a 4 star hotel. This is FALSE ADVERTISING to say the least, this hotel is not even 1 star!!!! Hearing lots of complaints while walking thru the lobby of keys not working and we had the same problem 2x. I'm hesitant to post this since the rest of our stay is questionable at this point but it can't get worse (I hope???) and I truly feel that I need to stop anyone else from making the same mistake I did - stay anywhere else!!

I don’t like, and rarely write, bad reviews. Things do go wrong for all the best intentions, so I believe to forgive and forget the isolated incident. It is when I see a basic systemic problem that I feel I should pass on my views to others as a precaution. Basically, this is a cold, run down and unfriendly place that is lacking in fundamental customer service. Leonardo Hotel, formerly the Jurys Inn, is in transition. What ever Irish charm that may existed in the past is gone. The management is abusive to their employees (and us customers) for the most part. I witnessed three examples of harsh criticism, which, in my opinion, were uncalled for. (Praise in public, criticize in private). In one case a new bartender was learning his closeup duties from a positive female cook. She then left and in walked a few ‘back office’ managers. They demanded free drinks and when he asked how to account for them, he was verbally attacked and threatened with his new job. My room was old and fairly dated. The carpet was stained, and the bathroom had mold (I got a bad cold). The window faced a large recycling garbage area. When I opened the window, I got a strong garbage aroma! Unfortunately, since the room reeked and the ventilation was poor, I needed to leave it open. In the early morning, the noise of the trucks outside the window would wake me up (and I’m a fairly sound sleeper). The key card that is needed to first to call the lift, and then to use to select the floor, consistently didn’t’ work well, if at all (I had to replace my keys twice). Technical problems do happen, it is the customer service response that was terrible. Waiting in line for 14 minutes while a manager was chatting on the phone is unacceptable. The area around the hotel is fairly seedy with a lot of beggars (drug addicts) and other questionable people. I met a few young ladies at night and politely declined! This is certainly not a 4 star hotel and neither is the area. Besides not liking to write or read bad reviews, I don’t like too long reviews! In conclusion I cannot recommend this hotel at all this point. They are in the process of refurbishing many of the rooms (beware of a lot of construction crew wandering the corridors). Hopefully they will refurbish or replace their local management group and regain the lovely Irish charm of Dublin.

I recently had the pleasure of staying in a premium room at the nhow Amsterdam RAI, an experience I’ve enjoyed multiple times. The consistent aspects of my stay, both positive and negative, have become quite familiar to me. Here’s a detailed review of my experience: What I Liked: Staff Friendliness: The check-in process at the nhow Amsterdam RAI can be quite cold, with staff often appearing overwhelmed by the influx of guests. At times, it feels more like a Premier Inn than a premium hotel. However, the Guest Relations team is fantastic. They are always friendly, go out of their way to help, and resolve any issues with a smile, making my stay much more enjoyable. Location: The hotel’s location is excellent, especially if you’re attending events at the RAI. It’s just across the road from the RAI convention center, and both the RAI railway station and Europaplein metro station are just a few meters away, providing excellent connections to Amsterdam’s city center. However, proximity to the A10 motorway means some rooms can be noisy. Rooms facing the RAI offer a quieter experience and great views of Amsterdam. Room Layout: I’ve stayed in different premium rooms on various floors, and they all have a similar layout: an entrance way, a large bed with two nightstands, a sofa facing the windows, and a large desk for work. The bathroom is compact but features a good walk-in shower. The rooms also boast one of the biggest TVs I’ve seen in hotel rooms. However, standard rooms are smaller, so it’s essential to check the room descriptions when booking. Opting for a premium room, especially with a view, is a safe bet. New Curtains: The premium view rooms now have an additional set of lighter curtains, which offer privacy and are easy to open and close, improving on the previous blackout-only option that was difficult to manage. Coffee/Tea/Minibar: The room includes a pod coffee maker, tea kettle, and an empty minibar fridge. There’s a well-stocked (though expensive) mini-shop on the ground floor at reception. Gym: The gym offers a fantastic view, making workouts much more enjoyable. Breakfast: Breakfast at nhow is outstanding, with a wide variety of hot and cold dishes from the buffet, free-flowing Cava, and ample seating options, including a terrace when the weather is nice. This is one of the best breakfast offerings I’ve encountered in a long time. What I Did Not Like: Power Ports: The power ports are difficult to access, with many being occupied by various lights and the tea/coffee maker. Additional sockets near the window and TV are also hard to reach. While there are some free sockets next to the beds, including USB-A ports, finding a suitable plug can be a challenge. Air Conditioning: The air conditioning is temperamental, often getting aggressively loud and taking a while to reach the desired temperature. It sometimes fails to read the room temperature correctly, blasting hot air when cold is needed, but eventually, it settles down. Status Recognition: The GHA Discovery program’s requirement to ask for benefits is strange, and nhow Amsterdam consistently fails to offer basic benefits like upgrades or late checkout, unless Guest Relations intervene. Despite the hotel’s event traffic, a Titanium member should not feel transactional, especially after multiple stays. Booking for a friend: On my last stay I had also booked another room for a friend to allow us to have a good dinner at Selva and not drive, I found that on this occasion the reception was giving me a real hassle about paying for a second room and the treatment was extremely bad with multiple questions asked rather than a simple check-in. I was getting the feeling the receptionist did not like to have to link two guest portfolios together. Conclusion: If you want a good room with a view, easy access to town via public transport, need to visit the RAI, or simply want a convenient place to stay after dining at Selva Restaurant, the nhow Amsterdam RAI is a solid choice, especially for the views and the breakfast.

Excellent value for money hotel in a very good location, just 5 minutes from two different train stations. Very unique and modern decoration in all hotel's areas. Room was clean and spacious with nice view. Breakfast very good with quite good variety, excellent service and with exceptional view. All common areas are beautifully decorated. In the common lobby area there are various corners where you can sit and either talk or work. Τhe best part is that you are given the opportunity to do self check-in so that you are not delayed when you go to simply pick up the key, as well as choose your preferred room.