Parkview Lodge, Belfast

115 Cavehill Road, 117 Cavehill Road, Belfast, BT15 5BJ

 

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This top-class bed and breakfast in Belfast has been recommended for a long time by famous travel guides. Parkview Lodge rests 2 kilometres from Belfa... more

 

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  • 8/10 Halkyard ( Young couple) 

    from Consett , GB  on  September 22, 2008

    near to belfast city centre only £3-50 in a taxi

    45 minute bus journey from international airport

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  September 19, 2008

    "Rather noisy but good." (107100816)

    When booking we made an inquiry about if it would be okay if we arrive rather late. We never received a reply on this but had to ring the hotel. Apparently they hadn't even received the inquiry. Why have a "general comment" (or similar) in the booking form if the information doesn't go through to the hotel?

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  July 8, 2008

    Good location to City Center, good quality breakfast

    Decor in need of attention

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  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Family with young children) 

    on  September 15, 2008

    Location of the hotel. Excellent restaurant in the neighbourhood. Friendly and skilled staff. The manager knew a lot about the history of North Ireland. He arranged also an excellent tour for us with a private tourguide.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 7, 2008

    Pleasant staff, good amenties.

    To have ensuite room, we were placed on top floor. Not the best for ever couple.

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  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  September 10, 2008

    The bathrooms were not en suite and not even on the same floor

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  July 4, 2008

    "I could see the advantage of staying in that part of Belfast city if you had your own car. If I had known how far it was from the centre, I would have chosen a B&B closer to the centre. This was particularly evident on the Sunday that I checked out, when there was no bus service." (108054862)

    The building and decor were lovely and it was close to public transport facilities. The room was pleasant, nicely furnished albeit a bit small.

    The proprietor was cold and unhelpful. I was woken up at half four in the morning by a group yelling in the street outside. When I went down to see if I could talk to the night manager, the proprietor was sitting in the living room and told me there was nothing he could do about it. In actual fact, if it was bothering other guests he could have phoned the police.

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  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  June 28, 2008

    "Very friendly and helpful." (99423222)

    I stayed in three B & Bs over the last week. This was leagues ahead in value for money.

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  • 8/10 Lynne ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Ammanford , GB  on  September 9, 2008

    "The hotel was adequate, but too far away from the City Centre and the venue I was visiting Ireland for " (108015167)

    As we would be late arriving and reception closed at 10pm, I had informed the hotel previously and had been given the code to open the door, but someone waited there to allow us entry

    Not enough light in porch to allow you to see properly to input code to open inner door

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  July 3, 2008

    "Great would recommend to family and friends." (97181992)

    Brightly coloured (in good way) room. Warm and helpful welcome. Indeed all staff were friendly and helpful.

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  • 3/10 Stanley ( Mature couple) 

    from Toronto , CA  on  September 8, 2008

    "We decided that we couldn't stay in such an enviroment and left almost immediately without touching or using anything. We are considering reporting the establishment to the Health Board." (107127803)

    No comment. We didn't stay or use the room.

    On the ceiling over the window there was a large area of damp damage with what appeared to be a possible health hazard from mould. Also what appeared to be mould on the wallpaper adjacent to the left side of the shower stall. The room was also cold.

  • 6/10 Frederick ( Mature couple) 

    from Johannesburg , ZA  on  June 30, 2008

    "Not a great location in terms of places to find dinner nearby." (97915115)

    My husband is very particular about how his eggs are cooked and the cook got them just right.

    Staff not very friendly. Bed very noisy. Towels a bit small.

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Family with older children) 

    on  August 27, 2008

    i think there should be a better sign for the b and b very hard 2 see

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  August 16, 2008

    The staff were very helpful and gave a lot of information re: the area, tours etc

    The continental breakfast could be improved. The rooms were not ensuite

  • 8/10 Rick ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Kanata, ontario , CA  on  June 10, 2008

    "Quite satisfactory despite the blips noted above- quiet location, excellent staff, clean" (97736638)

    Staff - friendliness, help etc.

    No discount for not having breakfast (I had an early morning flight) My room lights did not work when returned late that night or when I got up at 6:00am Had to sit on the toilet almost sideways, with my chin resting on the sink

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  • 9/10 Danielle ( Young couple) 

    from North shields , GB  on  August 9, 2008

    "Cheerful and welcoming, would recommend." (97976369)

    Clean fresh room with good view over a local park. Staff very helpful.

    Bed a little creaky and bathroom very narrow but neither spoilt our stay.

  • 3/10 Anonymous ( Same sex couple) 

    on  June 6, 2008

    "The stay in this guest house was a miserable end to fantasic week.. The hotel should be updated.." (97288050)

    i do not really have many, except the staff were friendly..

    Information on internet not accurate. facilites primative. shower would only run cold water. Linen was bitty and old.. The room was pokey and the environment lacked in ambiance,style and class. At £62.oo pound it was extreamly overpriced...

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  • 3/10 Anonymous ( Same sex couple) 

    on  August 7, 2008

    "not good, never got there again" (107265887)

    food, staff, everything

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  May 30, 2008

    clean & friendly

    shower not very good

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  • 9/10 Christina ( Family with older children) 

    from Luton , GB  on  May 9, 2008

    "We had a 3 night stay. They were helpfull in finding us a good taxi service and sorting out a few things I had to do. Lovely view of the park from our front bedroom. Francis and staff make sure that your well catered for." (97480022)

    Our room was comfortable and clean. Nice hot shower. Lovely breakfast. Helfpfull staff.

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  August 4, 2008

    "Very Good Value and made to feel most welcome." (108068360)

    Good value for money. Very Helpful staff. Clean Room and very good quality food.

    Too much laminated flooring. Quite noisey. But after a few pints of Guinness who cares!!!

  • 3/10 Brian ( Mature couple) 

    from Cumbernauld , GB  on  May 21, 2008

    "The hotel is in a fairly run-down area of Belfast. Throughout our stay there were only very young and/or inexperienced staff on duty, albeit we were there for only one night. Our room had no kettle (though there were cups, teabags etc) and the member of staff on duty was unable to get us one. Our wash hand basin was choked and had no stopper, the towels were stained, there was no hot water when we tried to have a wash at 10.00pm, there were loose tiles on the bathroom floor, there were several unrepaired holes in the walls, the windows were dirty inside, the bathroom walls were covered in stains, and there were no bedside lamps. Overall, the premises (and certainly our room) needed a good coat of paint. The charge of £65.00 per double ensuite was excessive given the location and condition of the premises - I've had much superior accommodation for £40.00. I've given the online booking process only a 'fair' comment because, while it worked smoothly enough, your system seems to lack adequate monitoring by you of the premises you allow to advertise through your site. You need to be able to ensure that substandard accommodation is not allowed to use your site for bookings, so that the public can have confidence in what you offer." (97644360)

    The room was relatively clean and the bed was comfortable.

    Quite a few things which are listed below.

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  • 8/10 Mary ( Same sex couple) 

    from Glasgow , GB  on  August 3, 2008

    "Very nice place to stay and within a very good distance of the area we were looking for." (108020138)

    Staff always in attendance when required, room neat and tidy, breakfast on time, very helpful information available for surrounding area

    Wet towels left in room as we arrived from the previous guests (we presume), had to pay on arrival - thought this was done already over the internet with credit card,

  • 10/10 Neil ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Liverpool , GB  on  May 20, 2008

    Friendly staff and good arrangements for guided tours and airport transfers. It was also nice to have an individual shower even though the room wasn't en-suite.

    Nothing

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  • 3/10 Karen ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Stoke on trent , GB  on  August 2, 2008

    "Not a good experience" (107119250)

    Awful room, terrible bed, blood on duvet cover, shared toilet and bathroom, felt unsafe.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  July 21, 2008

    "excellent" (108026487)

    warm welcome, nice room, made us a wonderful lunch because we left early, and they had it ready on our door knob waiting for us when we left. very nice people, extremely comfortable beds, and cut well=lit room overlooking the park, nice secure front door, charming rooms downstairs, had everything we needed - thank you - great location in quiet pretty area

    the mat to stand on in the shower was pretty disgusting on the bottom side...yick...so i didn't use it, but it needs to be bleached, or thrown out...that's the only bad thing and yes, i would stay there again

  • 10/10 Clifford ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Aberdeen , GB  on  May 3, 2008

    "As i have said i was very pleased with hotel all round." (97092627)

    Very good location,very helpful staff,clean rooms and bathroom and very nice breakfast.All in all a well run guest house.

    not really a dislike but did say on e-mail was arriving 10am but when i got there room was not ready till 1pm.this is policy but feel i should have been informed of that by mail.but wasnt really a problem,

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  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  April 16, 2008

    "Would come back" (97558615)

    Decor good and well equipped rooms.

    Sink Broken and shower could have been mor powerful

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  • 4/10 Frederic ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Nice , FR  on  April 15, 2008

    "- Far from the center with poor public transportation (no direct bus on Sunday) - No pressure in the shower - The staff was not very friendly with foreigners whereas it was helpful with native English" (97070143)

    Very clean, easy to find on the web

    Not close from the center The staff not very friendly

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  • 4/10 Frederic ( Young couple) 

    from Nice , FR  on  April 15, 2008

    "On week days, the access by public transportations is easy but it becomes very difficult on saturdays and sundays. No direct service on Sunday. Transportation is required since there is nothing at close range from the hotel. The second room was just on the street with lots of noise all the night from the street." (97131343)

    Very clean Easy to find on the web Internet access

    No water pressure in the shower Bad public transportation access Lots of noise from the street

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  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  April 15, 2008

    The view from our room was great. It was also had quite a lot of space.

    The lights that shone onto the front of the house came straight through the windows. As the curtains were not heavy, much of the light came through and one didn't know if it was day or night time. I would recomend turning them off at 10 or 11pm so that travelers can sleep. Our bed also squeeked (though was one of the most comfortable we have stayed in for a while)and the floor boards were cold to walk on.

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  • 9/10 Margaret ( Family with young children) 

    from Essex , GB  on  April 11, 2008

    "Overall comfortable stay and very good value for money" (97233547)

    Comfy room/bed good breakfast & helpful staff

    bathroom a little small and cold in room 13 Further away from venue we visited than we thought

  • 10/10 Christopher ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Orange east , AU  on  April 1, 2008

    "I would certainly have no hesitation to return to this B&B. It being the time of the Irish dancing championships, I found it very difficult to find a B&B with a vacancy. The fact that I could check online that there was a vacancy there, without ringing from Australia was very helpful." (97226533)

    I found the staff very helpful and friendly, the accommodation more than adequate, and the breakfasts excellent.

    Nothing.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  March 29, 2008

    On website, i said that parking was available, while there was on street parking outside, we had concerns about safety of our car. Should have been more explicit on the website exactly what was being offered.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  March 28, 2008

    "Good value in general." (97617593)

    The place was clean and the owners very nice and helpful. The B&B is also very well located, not far from the city center and in a quiet area. The common rooms are pleasant and light and the breakfast very good and well served.

    The shower in the room was not working, the smell of the kitchen (Irish breakfast) was really strong in the rooms (room located over the kitchen....) The bed was noisy (grating).

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  March 27, 2008

    Friendly staff and fair sized room (for what is described as a small single).

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  March 26, 2008

    "I was happy with my stay at this hotel as it represented good value for money with friendly, kind & informative staff." (97849124)

    frendly staff and Clean

    Bed was to short

  • 10/10 ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Tallaght , IE  on  March 24, 2008

    convenience

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  March 23, 2008

    "Really excellent and highly recommended" (97864442)

    The friendliness of the staff

  • 10/10 Melissa ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Stamford lincs , GB  on  March 21, 2008

    the room was a nice size, the staff were ALL really really friendly and would go out of there way to help.

    N/A

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  March 19, 2008

    Staff was great!

    Small bed, to noisy and matress overused.

  • 3/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  March 12, 2008

    Smelly, dingy,

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  March 6, 2008

    "The room and en-suite was clean, however the shower was not very powerful. The staff were friendly and the location of the hotel was ideal. I would recommend the hotel for a short break." (97787464)

    The location was ideal

    The en-suite was in ok condition, however the shower was not ideal.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  March 6, 2008

    Clean.

    Staff seemed incapable of any human interaction. I grreted one and tried to speak to her but she just stared at me. I think a little training in customer service would help. Gentleman who was managing place was very pleasant and helpful.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  March 2, 2008

    The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful.

    Roon decor could have been better ( kettle was on the floor).

  • 10/10 Robert ( Other) 

    from Enniskillen , GB  on  March 1, 2008

    "The service was excellent, there was no curfew or imposing restrictions, it was similar freedom to being at home. The manager would even book our taxis for us which was great, or room was on the groun floor beside the kitchen and evin with this being a busy area of the B&B there were no noises. There was a kettle and free tea/coffee and buscuits in the bedroom. An excellent place to stay and definatly would revisit in the future." (97188549)

    It was very welcoming, clean and warm

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  March 1, 2008

    the accomodation was clean, friendly staff and good value for money.

    When we tryed to ring for directions on the day of our arival , the telephone in the hotel was not being answerd for over an hour.

  • 4/10 William ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Frizington , GB  on  February 29, 2008

    "I believe that the hotel might best be described as 'homely' and the owner and his family were congenial hosts. Other than the lack of en-suite facilities, I believe the matters I refer to earlier could all be resolved with just a mite more attention to detail and at very little cost.I have not looked at the hotel website again before completing this review, but had I been aware that it was not en-suite I would not have booked - though again I accept that I should have paid more attention to detail myself before making the booking." (97321023)

    The atmosphere was cordial.

    I was unhappy at what appeared to be pubic hair in the plug-hole of the wash-basin - I shudder to think how it might have got there. The TV remote control was inoperable due to there being no batteries therein, although I appreciate that it may have been a previous guest who removed them. Due to my own negligence I did not notice on the website that the room was NOT en-suite, again, not quite what one expects in the new millennia.

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  February 29, 2008

    quiet place

    toilet is outside the bathroom - you have to go out of the room

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  February 27, 2008

    "there was nothing else i needed to know before i travelled and any questions i had were easily answered by staff upon arrival who were very approachable." (97469766)

    very friendly and helpful staff and the room was clean and comfortable

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