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The Portland

Ashington , The Portland 150 Station Road (Show on Map)

8.5

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsThe Portland Hotel in Northumberland is a great choice for those looking for a comfortable and convenient stay. It boasts a fantastic location on Ashington's main high street, making it easy to access local amenities and popular tourist destinations. Guests rave about the exceptional cleanliness, quality rooms with stylish decor and modern amenities and the large and comfortable beds. The staff are efficient, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable, going above and beyond to ensure guests have a memorable stay. The dining experience is delightful with a lovely restaurant and bar on site offering a great menu with fantastic food options. Despite mixed experiences with parking charges, guests appreciate the ample parking for both cars and motorcycles. However, breakfast offerings have garnered mixed reviews with some guests finding the price not worth it based on their experience. Overall, The Portland provides a great choice for a relaxing retreat or a convenient base for attending a wedding or other activities in Northumberland.
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The Portland, located in the heart of Northumberland, is the perfect destination for those seeking rejuvenation and luxury spa treatments. Experience lasting relaxation as you quiet your mind and release tension through a range of professionally tailored massage treatments, including Swedish, Aromatherapy, and Hot Stone. Indulge in the best of beauty maintenance with a variety of facial treatments available. Allow yourself to be pampered and refreshed at The Portland's spa.

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Room Types

Deluxe Double Room Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Family Room with Shower This family room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a patio. The unit has 2 beds.

Twin Room Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

Superior Double Room Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, a quiet street view, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 3 beds.

Superior Double Room Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, a quiet street view, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior Studio Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this studio includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This studio features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, a quiet street view, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Guest Reviews

8.5

Very Good

Location

The Portland Hotel is a great choice for those looking for a convenient location in Northumberland. Situated just steps away from a pub and with ample parking for both cars and motorcycles, this hotel is perfect for anyone looking to explore the area. The knowledgeable staff, from the manager to the bar, are happy to provide recommendations for things to do in the area. The hotel is situated on Ashington's main high street, making it easy to access local amenities. It is also in close proximity to many popular Northumberland tourist destinations. Guests praise the hotel's quiet location, which makes it a perfect choice for a relaxing retreat or a convenient base for attending a wedding or other activities. Overall, the Portland Hotel is a great choice for anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient stay in Northumberland.

Breakfast

Guests have varied opinions when it comes to the breakfast at The Portland. Some say that the breakfasts were superb, excellent, outstanding, delicious and first class with a fantastic selection. They admire the variety of food available and the fresh selection of nice beers. The continental breakfast is especially praised since it offers plenty of choices of cereals, baked goods, fruit, yoghurt, cheeses, charcuterie, toast, jams and marmalades. Additionally, the breakfasts are considered good value for money and great. Others, however, express their disappointment since they find the breakfast expensive and a rip-off, especially considering the quality of the food. They complain about the dried fruits, tinned tomatoes and tinned mushrooms. Some also feel that the vegetarian option is limited and the tomato penne was stodgy and tasted like it was out of a jar. The Greek salad is tiny, wilted and unimaginative. A few guests also mention that they skipped breakfast or spent extra money eating out because of the issues they had with the breakfast. Overall, while The Portland offers a reasonable range of choices for breakfast, some guests may find the price not worth it based on their experience.

Dinner

The Portland Hotel offers a delightful dining experience with a lovely restaurant and bar on site. Guests were impressed with the great menu options and found the food to be fantastic, delicious and even amazing according to some. The Sunday lunch was particularly noteworthy and all four guests commented on how good the food tasted. Cocktails were also mentioned to be lovely. However, one guest found the restaurant to be not that good, but overall, the hotel offers a reasonable range of choices for the evening meals. The staff is friendly and professional, ensuring a delightful dining experience during your stay at The Portland.

Rooms

Guests have raved about the accommodations at The Portland with descriptions ranging from superb and lovely to spacious and modern. Travelers have noted the cleanliness of the rooms, along with the comfortable beds and well-equipped facilities. Many have mentioned the recently refurbished and newly renovated rooms, complete with stylish decor and modern amenities. Noise levels have also been a highlight with reviewers commenting on the quiet rooms and separate building options. While a few guests have expressed disappointment with shabby or basic rooms, overall, the vast majority of guests highly recommend the hotel's quality rooms and comfortable atmosphere.

Beds

The Portland hotel is a go-to place if you're looking for a comfortable stay in an excellent location. With lovely room decor and spacious amenities, the hotel provides a relaxing environment for guests. The highlight of this accommodation, however, is the beds. The large comfy beds are a real treat with many guests raving about the quality and size of the sleeping area. The hotel offers comfortable rooms with excellent pillows and linens that provide an excellent night's sleep. Although some reviewers didn't sleep as well, on the whole, it seems that the beds are a definite high point with some even commenting on the luxurious super king size bed option.

Cleanliness

Guests of The Portland consistently praise the hotel's exceptional cleanliness. The rooms are described as immaculate, stylish and spacious with modern facilities. The standard of cleanliness is said to be very high and many guests affirm that their room was spotless when they arrived. The premises are clean and tidy and the hotel is described as a great, clean and happy place to stay. Staff are also noted for being friendly and welcoming. While a few minor cleanliness issues are reported, such as dirty radiators or grubby showrooms, these are generally isolated incidents and the vast majority of guests praise the hotel's outstanding cleanliness.

Staff

The Portland boasts a fantastic team of staff who are always on hand to help and provide excellent customer service. Guests have praised the staff for being efficient, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. From the moment you arrive, you can expect a warm welcome from the hosts who are always eager to ensure that your stay runs smoothly. Whether you're dining at the restaurant or requesting assistance with your room, staff will go above and beyond to ensure that your needs and requests are met. Guests particularly appreciate that nothing is too much trouble for the staff and that they are always willing to help with any questions or concerns. From the manager to the bar staff, everyone is professional, personable and approachable. All in all, the staff at The Portland are a credit to the hotel and make for a truly memorable stay.

Parking

Guests at The Portland have mixed experiences when it comes to parking at the hotel. While some enjoyed easy accessible and free off road parking, others found the charges for parking a bit steep at £10 per night. Some guests were surprised to be charged for parking when they believed it was included and others found it odd that they had to pay for parking on private land. However, despite the extravagant parking charges, a majority of guests mentioned the hotel had ample parking for both motorbikes and cars with some stating there was plenty of parking immediately outside their room. Overall, while the parking at The Portland may not be perfect, guests can still find easy and convenient parking options at the hotel.

No, The Portland doesn't have any pool.

Yes, a spa is available at The Portland.

No, The Portland doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The Portland.

No, The Portland doesn't have a gym.

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