Berkeley Hotel

The food is good but basic. The staff tried hard to help, but as this hotel is designed for older clients, they seemed to think we needed more explaining. Maybe teach then we may be old but not deaf or stupid. They're young, and try hard. Rooms were average, and I think depended which were allocated. Some were smaller and lacked some amenities like wardrobe space. The front entrance had a few steps, which often had groups of desperate smokers puffing away, while non smokers had to run the gauntlet to get through the smoke to get in or out.

I stayed at the Berkeley hotel three years ago,so remembered the great location and friendly staff. I had seaview room 307,near the lift,third floor,great views. I had no complaints about the food. Good choices made the night before and beautifully cooked. Excellent cooked breakfast,although one morning after my porridge,I had double egg on toast. Plenty of toast,tea/ coffee. We had to prebook the evening meals,but the choices were excellent,especially the roast. The kitchen/ waiting staff were all lovely and polite. A really helpful young barman who sorted out my taxi number to Abbotsbury Swannery. My room was seen to every morning by the lovely Maria. I didn’t take part in the evening entertainment as so much to look at round town. On the Thursday night was the vintage car and motorbike rally on the seafront. My only problem was the shower took a long time to get hot water. All in all,the hotel is fine,great position,lovely hardworking staff and nice food. Really enjoyed my visit.

Basic and dated. Terrible uninspired menu. Very stingy with potions. Great place to come if you want to loose weight. Set meals time - no flexibility. No shower soap. Very few sockets in the room. Staff ok if you humour them………………………………………….