The Chimney Corner Hotel, Belfast

630 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, Mallusk, Belfast, BT36 4RH

 

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The Chimney Corner Hotel offers excellent value for money and easy access to major roads and Belfast city centre. We have entertainment on Wed/ Thurs/ Sat night... more

 

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7/10 Overall value for money
  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 15, 2008

    "Comfortable enough that we returned for a second night! That is a good recommendation!" (97808425)

    Location was good Ground floor access and parking was convenient. food at nearby restaurant was good.

    Suggestions: Grounds could be better tended. Outside signage could be improved to locate the property easier.

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  • 6/10 Kenneth ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Kington , GB  on  June 2, 2008

    "Overall the hotel was adequate for my needs." (97212707)

    Receptionist on arrival was very friendly, and made me feel welcome. Room was clean, tidy.

    I arrived quite late having flown in to Belfast International at 9.45pm. After check-in I went to the bar at about 10.30 pm. Had to go outside to another building - lucky it wasn't raining. The younmd man behind the counter was not at all welcoming - I had the impression I was an inconvenience and he just wanted to finish- he didn't make any effort whatsoever and pulled down the shutter at 10.55 pm. The iron in my room didn't get hot at all so couldn't use it to iron out the creases in my clothes. The trouser press was barely fixed to the wall as a screw had worked loose.

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Other) 

    on  May 9, 2008

    "On the whole an enjoyable stay. Staff friendly and informative and approachable and informative regarding questions that we needed answering." (97547099)

    Friendliness of staff.Exellent meal in restaurant.

    Too far away from centre of Belfast.

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  May 8, 2008

    "How far it was from belfast city centre, quite costly in taxi fares!" (97343100)

    cheap

    basic, but you get what you pay for!

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  • 9/10 Jan ( Mature couple) 

    from Sheffield , GB  on  April 29, 2008

    "Our stay was for 1 night only, we attended a funeral nearby, It was very easy to book on-line, a good price and very clean." (97476147)

    Clean and tidy, staff friendly, breakfast room lovely

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  • 6/10 Ian ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Forfar , GB  on  April 28, 2008

    "The hotel is okay for an 1-nighter. Being allocated a smoking room despite a strong preference for non-smoking was disappointing" (97696529)

    Reasonably priced, sufficient parking, easy access from motorway

    Smoking room allocated even though non smoking requested, no soap or shampoo in bedroom, couldn't get wireless internet access working

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  September 30, 2008

    breakfast was bad as was sick all day sunday dont think susages were not cooked properly.

  • 5/10 Avril ( Mature couple) 

    from Stirling , GB  on  September 22, 2008

    "middle of nowhere and very noisey in the morning due to workmen staying at the hotel" (97763952)

    shower very hot dangerous if children were staying

  • 7/10 Bernard ( Mature couple) 

    from Colchester , GB  on  August 26, 2008

    "Second visit to the Hotel and find it good value for money and would use it again." (107159438)

    Value for money, Friendleness of most staff, Breakfast excellent, Restuarant very good, and last but not least the postioning of the Hotel in reference to the rest of Northern Ireland.

    Other users of the Hotel and the slamming of the doors by them in late evening and early morning, Foul language by the the Irish residents at Breakfast time, cleaning of the rooms is to early in the mornings not giving the customers a chance of a lie in, noise from the bathroom of the rooms next to each when water is run from either the bath, shower or toilet.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  April 7, 2008

    "For the price very good." (97483319)

    easy access to belfast and airport. Also clean and friendly.

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  August 17, 2008

    "Positive experience overall" (107206697)

    Economic and very convenient for the ferry

    On line booking not registered on arrival. However the reception staff were apologetic and quickly resolved the situation.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  April 16, 2008

    The sheets were clean

    the room is very badly in need of decoration, it really is very drab. The carpet and blanket look older that my 30+ years.

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  • 8/10 Deborah ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Wickford , GB  on  April 5, 2008

    It was Clean and staff were very helpful

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  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  August 8, 2008

    "There were some good points but I wouldn't stay here again or recommend it. " (107117675)

    Staff were friendly Breakfast was good value Bathroom clean and shower worked well

    Hotel was miles from the centre of Belfast with only taxis to get back after 6pm at £12.00. I would have really liked to have known this before I booked. Hotel decor was generally very shabby

  • 8/10 John ( Mature couple) 

    from Aghios nikolaos , GR  on  March 31, 2008

    "In the course of a two week touring holiday we obviously stayed at many different hotels. Some were a lot better in some respects but for down to earth comfort and value for money I feel this one ticked more boxes than any other. It didn't outshine any other, just kept a very high standard in all areas" (97707931)

    Food was first rate. Room very comfortable. The cost was remarkably low

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  August 7, 2008

    "Although it was our first time there it will not be our last. The food was delicious, the staff were welcoming and the room felt homely. We had a great stay x" (107209076)

    All the staff were very pleasant and also very helpful. From the ladies at the front desks to the cleaning ladies. (And the gentleman!)

    There were not many bad points - there was a slight misunderstanding on the website about the reservation, but that was cleared up straight away and the heater in the main room did not work while we were there, fortunately the room eventually became warmer.

  • 10/10 Donald ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Consett , GB  on  March 26, 2008

    "A first class hotel for short stay requirements." (97420297)

    Clean, tidy and on ground floor.

    Nothing

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  • 10/10 Andrew ( Young couple) 

    from Macclesfield , GB  on  July 24, 2008

    "Loved our stay at this hotel, the price was fantastic and the rooms had everything you might need. Would definately stay there again if visiting Belfast." (108003383)

    Great value for money, lovely breakfast, friendly staff, good sized room, nice food served in restaurant

    Location wouldn't be ideal if you didn't have a car, rooms a little old-fashioned

  • 7/10 Robert ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Ashford , GB  on  March 22, 2008

    "stay OK your reservation fell down as there was no record of by booking at the hotel" (97226672)

    The way that the lady at check-in delt with the lack of a reservation from you and made sure that i had a room

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  • 8/10 John ( Mature couple) 

    from Bridgnorth , GB  on  January 8, 2008

    "My wife and I live in England but hail from Belfast. We were home for a few days to meet with family and friends. We know the reputation of 'Chimney Corner' from way back and we were pleased to return after many years to find the same Ulster friendliness and helpfulness. The room and rate were just right for our needs, a midweek break, away from it all in the country but near enough to the main motorway into city and beyond. We had an enjoyable stay, thank you 'Chimney Corner'." (97586006)

    The friendliness and willingness of the staff - nothing was too much to ask.

    The decor, whilst adequate, was a bit dated

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  • 8/10 R ( Young couple) 

    from West drayton , GB  on  June 6, 2008

    "A much improved stay this time round" (97134202)

    Easily accessed and clean

    Cleaners were very noisy and room service took it upon herself to attempt to enter our room...

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  February 8, 2008

    "The hotel accomadation was excellent. my only critisiem would be the reastaurant - the staff were very friendly & helpful, but th food we received had come straight out of a deep fat fryer, and you could certainly notice this, as it was still very greasy." (97282411)

    very clean & lovely & warm

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  • 9/10 Samantha ( Young couple) 

    from Glasgow , GB  on  January 31, 2008

    "Would have liked to have known before we booked that the hotel was in a very remote place, very costly back and forth in taxis." (97047546)

    Accomodation was good value for money and has a restaurant and bar next door which was great. Staff were helpful and polite, would reccomend!

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  • 8/10 Iain ( Other) 

    from Pitlochry , GB  on  January 8, 2008

    "Visiting Belfast to attend a funeral. Hotel was fine especially on grounds of cost." (97070922)

    good warm bed room, comfotable bed

    poor shower, sink too low

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  • 7/10 Ian ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Forfar , GB  on  December 24, 2007

    "For the price the hotel offered generally a good level of accommodation. Was a bit frustrating that internet access wouldn't work properly. If you need internet check that its working before booking. Restaurant food in the evening was good, but staff could have shown a bit more consideration at breakfast. The hot breakfast arrived before I finished my cereal and fruit so it was sitting there going cold. Make sure you let staff know that you want cereals etc. before the cooked breakfast." (97095786)

    Convenient access to motorway and where I needed to be.

    Couldn't get wireless internet access to work, just took too long to process the pay as you go account

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  • 7/10 Moira ( Mature couple) 

    from Stirling , GB  on  December 9, 2007

    "All staff in the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. We ate in most nights and enjoyed all our meals, large portions and cooked perfect." (97121346)

    Very convenient for travelling to Belfast and surrounding areas.

    There was smell of people smoking at times and evidence of people smoking out of windows and leaving cigarette end in borders.

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  • 7/10 Pradeep ( Mature couple) 

    from Sheffield , GB  on  November 21, 2007

    Clean, well presented, and a welcome tray was offered. A rarity in most hotels!!!. Friendly staff, helpful, informative, and understanding.

    Had difficulty finding it. It's not on the main moteorway but on the A6 to Antrim out of Belfast.

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  • 10/10 Izzy ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Stockport , GB  on  November 7, 2007

    "i will definately be coming to stay at the hotel again." (97625289)

    clean friendly tidy

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  • 9/10 Steven ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Meadow springs , AU  on  November 4, 2007

    "I would stay there again if it was closer. To much money and time spent chasing Buses or paying for cabs.Hotel was excellent though." (97100285)

    Hotel very good and nice and rooomy. Had a real Irish feel to it.

    Too far from Belfast and Bus sevrices back tot he Hotel were terrible.

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  November 4, 2007

    "enjoyed it overall. will stay again when in belfast area and will recommend it to other coach drivers and guides who will be in vicinity" (97762712)

    convenience to airport and city

    fried food

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  October 19, 2007

    i found the price very good and the hotel very nice with the restaurant next door

    lack of bar amenities after hours, distance from the centre

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  • 9/10 Tracey ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Penrith , GB  on  October 18, 2007

    "Overall it was an enjoyable stay, very clean and staff, especilly the chambermaids were very friendly." (97127338)

    nice clea room, handy to airport and Belfast city centre

    we missed breakfast on our day off departure as weweere told breakfast was served until 10.30am. this was correct for sat and sun but on monday the retaurant closed at10am, additionally it was served i a different room which we had trouble inding. Other guests showed us where to go as they had suffered the same difficulty. It would of been useful if the restaurant opening times were detailed in the room along with the tarrif.

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  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  October 17, 2007

    "Good clean,value for money accomadition.Plenty of hot water,t/coffee facilities.Rooms a good size,Good breakfast, enjoyed home cookingin the restuarant(maybe not to everyone's taste).Staff on the whole good,reception staff excellent. I was under the immpression guests had complimentary admission to the night club.Not the case,but it could be my mistake." (97457557)

    Value for money,helpful staff.Good size room.

    Blue bathroom suite looked a bit dated. Restuarant staff on Sat.night a bit pre-occupied,compared to Fri. night.

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  • 9/10 John ( Mature couple) 

    from Winchester , GB  on  October 6, 2007

    It was tidy, clean and overall better than expected.

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  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  September 27, 2007

    Hotel and rooms were clean & tidy and well presented

    Ground floor room facing car park next to main road severe lack of towels for a couple i.e. had to share 1 bath towel between 2 and 2 hand towels only when asked for additional bath towel it never materialized!

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Other) 

    on  October 9, 2007

    "Adequate comfortable accommodation with a good location just outside Belfast. Good access to the city centre via the M2 motorway which is just a few minutes away. Compared to other City centre Hotels Car Parking here is free and not a problem." (97521164)

    Adequate and comfortable

    Noisy neighbours and seminars going on at the same time

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  • 8/10 Anthony ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Mallusk, co.antrim , GB  on  September 21, 2007

    "Can't say much is wrong with the accomodation. It's what I would describe as cheap and cheerfull. Not the sort of place I would stay for a holiday or for more than 2 nights" (97060346)

    It was reasonably priced and convenient for the airport and Belfast city

    It isn't a great looking building inside or out but it's okay for working people.

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  • 8/10 Mark ( Mature couple) 

    from Liverpool , GB  on  July 31, 2007

    "could do with a lick of paint, bit far from city £11 taxi, breakfast was fine, staff friendly" (97099439)

    very friendly

    over very good room smelt of cigerette smoke,

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  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  April 14, 2008

    "rooms did not match up to what was shown on the website page.when checking in was not informed of the hotel facilities." (97336732)

    the food was lovely

    room was stuffy,didn`t have a great smell in it.

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  • 9/10 Anthony ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Cramlington , GB  on  December 5, 2007

    it was next to a night club

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 5/10 Andrew ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Loughborough , GB  on  November 17, 2007

    price, convenience

    very dated accomdation, tired furnishings, tv remote was damaged, i electrical powerpoint did not work

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 4/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  October 30, 2007

    Badly needed updating. Clientel.

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  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  October 6, 2007

    price

    just about everything else. very 1970s, dated bathrooms, unpleasant smell in public areas, unattractive building, dodgy shaver socket.

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  • 6/10 Irene ( Group of adult friends) 

    from West lothian , GB  on  September 25, 2007

    "Both rooms that were allocated to myself,my son and his partener smelt of smoke also the corridors even on different floors the smell of smoke was discusting. There was not a facility online to request no smoking rooms very dissappointing. I must say the resturant and food was first class." (97114285)

    the room smelt of smoke

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  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 16, 2007

    Clean bathroom, helpful staff, ample parking, location good for main roads

    Unclean stained bed spread, grubby blanket, greasy walls and furniture from people smoking in the room previoulsy.

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  • 7/10 Adrian ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Hertford , GB  on  May 19, 2008

    "See comments above." (97120633)

    Staff were friendly and helpful, restaurant and bar a little on the expensive side but overall good.

    All 3 rooms that we booked had an most unpleasant smell when we first took occupancy and were clearly in need of airing! Also, no soap in bathrooms. When I asked for the tea things to be replaced I was presented with a brown envelope full of tea bags, sugars etc.!

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  • 6/10 Steven ( Mature couple) 

    from Colchester , GB  on  April 18, 2008

    "very helpful staff" (97535326)

    the cold water tap fell off mid stay and did not get fixed. there was no iron and the trouser press was not even connected.

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  • 4/10 John ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from London , GB  on  December 17, 2007

    "Peeling wallpaper, a tiny tv (no teletext), general air of decrepitude. The bar was unpleasantly raucous, not helped by the fact that two noisy children were running loose. Unable to have that simplest of meals - fish and chips - because the chip delivery had not shown up. Is it beyond your capability to get in a car and drive to the nearest supermarket with a freezer? Deeply unimpressive." (97941466)

    The price was attractive, considering that there are b&bs charging 50 per cent more

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  • 8/10 Olajide ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Dublin15 , IE  on  November 18, 2007

    good parking space, clean facilities .

    No provision for Drinkable water- bad for any house built for human habitation, incomplete basic toileteries- no toothpaste and no shop /collection to buy from if you want to, i had to do my morning brushing in the Hospital.

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  November 14, 2007

    "OVERALL WE ENJOYED OUR TIME UNFORTUNATELY WE FOUND THE MANNERS OF THE NIGHT PORTER TO BE VERY RUDE AND OBNOXIOUS WHEN WE WENT INTO THE RESIDENTS BAR" (97983367)

    0 of 2 people found this review helpful:

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