Novotel Sheffield Centre, Sheffield
50 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PR
New generation Novotel located in the heart of city centre. Novotel is changing; new design new bedrooms, new services that offer you much more Novote...
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8/10 Overall rating
| Category | Average Rating |
|---|---|
| 8/10 | Check-in process |
| 8/10 | Your room |
| 7/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 8/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 8/10 | Performance of staff |
| 8/10 | Overall experience |
| 8/10 | Overall value for money |
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Andrea (Solo leisure traveller)
from Bromley , GB on July 3, 2008
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John (Solo business traveller)
from Houghton le spring , GB on June 27, 2008
"Satisfactory" (108094563)
Please inform the manager of my favourable impression of the receptionist called Rochelle, she sets an example as someone with a pleasant and helpful attitude, something missing with lots of receptionists.
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Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller)
on June 5, 2008
"A bright, modern hotel which is deceptively close to the railway station, and lies on the fringe of the campus of Sheffield Hallam University. This makes the area feel very safe and pleasant to walk around. The city centre is a short walk away, and the facilities in the hotel are excellent." (97523976)
Modern, clean, hotel with good restaurant, bar and leisure facilities on site. Close to railway station and public transport routes.
Access to rooms is via two lifts which can be very busy, or by a steep staircase and a lift. The lift to reception was out of order during my stay which made access difficult.
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Peter (Mature couple)
from Penarth , GB on May 29, 2008
Standard room with all amenities
Other guests noisy - only single door allows noise through. Lack of parking, room safe not working, tap falling out of wall in newly refurbished hotel? Using the swimming pool a hasel - getting a pass took time - have to negotiate reception & stairs to gain access to grotty changing rooms, etc.
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Anonymous (Young couple)
on May 28, 2008
Shower leaked & room was quite dark but apart from that it was great.
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Nina (Solo leisure traveller)
from Bickley , GB on May 6, 2008
"Very enjoyable." (97765611)
Friendly and efficient
A minor point - the internet TV was a bit disappointed I couldnt use any of the chat sites - like messenger, google talk or facebook chat - having paid the £10 - that is all I needed to use but was unable to - so a bit of a waste of money and the remote keyboard was frustrating to use. I must remember to pack the power cord to my laptop next time!
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Mrs lynne (Group of adult friends)
from Bury, , GB on April 24, 2008
"would like to book again for april next year but for longer" (97302530)
Friendly and comfortable
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David (Solo leisure traveller)
from Ilford , GB on April 14, 2008
"I enjoyed the stay at this Novotel. It was most importantly clean, and comfortable too. My only complaint of the stay would be the ridiculously overpriced breakfast. £12.50 for a buffet breakfast? I had the most expensive bacon sanwiches I've ever had! I wouldn't mind if I didn't have to make them myself. For any American visitors it will be even more of a rip off.. $25 for two sandwiches and a pot of tea!" (97414282)
The room was clean, spacious and the bed was comfortable. I liked the fact that I was able to plug my mp3 player in to the tv.
Not enough light in the room. When the main room light was on, there was only a light on the desk in the corner of the room, and one a small distnace away above the fridge. The bedside lights weren't very bright.
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Susan (Group of adult friends)
from Scarborough , GB on April 9, 2008
Very friendly helpfull reception staff
very disapointed that when we returned to the hitel following a night out we coulod not get a sandwich or anything to eat and no hot drinks at 23 45 despite the menu stating 24hrs
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Anonymous (Family with older children)
on February 20, 2008
TV reception was poor on some channels. The cleaning lady let herself into the room early on the day we were checking out, which we were not happy about.
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Anonymous (Young couple)
on February 12, 2008
"Good value, great service, good overall" (97707363)
Great bed
no seperate shower
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Anonymous (Group of work colleagues)
on January 26, 2008
"Smell of paint and dust layer. Not stated at any stage of the reservations process." (97287169)
Modern feel
refurbishing and decorating on the 4th Floor, in the room next door. Smell of paint and dust layer. Not stated at any stage of the reservations process.
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Andrew (Solo business traveller)
from Reading , GB on January 14, 2008
"Overall I felt very comfortable in the hotel, and it seemed reasonable value for money for the quality. Not obvious how to find the hotel from the station - I was lucky to see the hotel sign once I had started going in the right general direction. It would have been useful to have some local information in the room, including a map of the City Centre." (97786708)
Good position, welcoming atmosphere, reasonable facilities
Bathroom felt a bit undermaintained. Was irritated that the broadband connecting cable was attached to the tv, so I couldn't use my laptop at the dressing table/desk while connected to the internet.
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Karen (Family with older children)
from London , GB on December 22, 2007
The closeness of the Hotel to Sheffield Town Centre
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Paul (Mature couple)
from Heath and reach , GB on December 20, 2007
"We only used the room so can't comment on food etc. The room was good although there was no milk for the tea making until I tracked down one of the maids. It is a convenient city centre hotel - there was some noise when we came back at midnight but we couldn't tell if this was a party in the hotel or a nearby club - it didn't disturb us too badly. The least convenient aspect is the very small car park - all spaces taken and a good 5 mins walk back from the nearest public car park - there are no concessions either so you have to pay £10 for the overnight stay." (97218008)
Good quality bathroom
No car parking
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Marie (Family with young children)
from Nottingham , GB on December 14, 2007
Great location, good links to local shopping and concert venues. Very helpful staff and beautifully maintained rooms
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Anonymous (Family with older children)
on December 5, 2007
When I tried to order the advertised catering between 11 pm and 6 am at 11.15 pm, I was told that this was not available. The person I spoke to could not speak English properly and could therefore not explain the reason why it was not available.
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Anonymous (Group of adult friends)
on November 29, 2007
Large room, very clean, helpful staff
Price of late night food. Most direct exit from hotel into shopping area is a bit secluded (especially after dark) - maybe more signs showing CCTV in use and / or more lighting.
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Mark (Mature couple)
from Reading , United Kingdom;GB on November 28, 2007
Excellent view from large corner-room, comfortable bed, cheap parking in hotel car-park.
Awkward arrangement of shower unit, not flexible enough and at wrong end of bath.
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Anonymous (Group of work colleagues)
on November 27, 2007
"Very pleased with the standard of room and will recommend them for use within my organisation in the future" (97577520)
large clean room with space to work and relax
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Anonymous (Young couple)
on November 7, 2007
"Excellent location for both the Station, University and City Centre" (97498573)
Excellent location for both the station and the University
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Roy (Mature couple)
from Bury , GB on November 7, 2007
The room was spacious, and clean. The bed extremely comfortable.
No shower cap in the bathroom
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Anonymous (Solo business traveller)
on November 6, 2007
"Nothing to add, stay was unremarkable just another night in a hotel that was better than some not as good as others, but besides the aircon no complaints." (97563369)
Fairly new, clean and tidy decent, size room
air conditioning was poor
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Anonymous (Mature couple)
on November 1, 2007
"The reception staff were very helpful and, because of a wedding party, moved us to a room on the other side of the hotel away from the party. Considering we were in the city centre, we had a very peaceful, quiet night. This hotel is very handy for the railway station and the city centre - we went to an event in the City Hall and it was only a five minute walk away." (99669521)
The size of the room
The bath water did not stay in the bath as the plug was faulty and the shower curtains smelt
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Anonymous (Young couple)
on October 31, 2007
Breakfast far too pricey for what was offered
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Richard (Mature couple)
from Bucks , GB on October 31, 2007
"Very worthwhile allround. We were not SURE of the parking before we arrived" (97148356)
Good Room; Parking available
Noise from party
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Anonymous (Family with young children)
on October 31, 2007
"Great for weekdays, but too noisy at weekends if there is a function on." (97646690)
Centrally located, friendly and helpful staff, swimming pool, good sized room
When there is an evening funtion, the noise in the rooms is unacceptably loud.
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Anonymous (Mature couple)
on October 31, 2007
"The hotel is ideal for visiting Sheffield, but if you are in a deluxe room, make sure that there is not a wedding on as the noise from the disco was unbearable" (99738883)
location
noise from wedding party
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Anonymous (Group of adult friends)
on October 17, 2007
There was no shower curtain in our bathroom and there was only a double bed. We had been advised that there would also be a sofa bed in our room which there was not.
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Anonymous (Young couple)
on October 2, 2007
"very nice centrally located hotel ideal for city hall and shopping pleasant staff and room , no town noise , but heating system needs looking at due to constantly blowing cold air ." (97090589)
central
cold air blowing constantly from heating system
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Anonymous (Mature couple)
on August 3, 2007
"Overall a nice hotel right in the city centre. We had a bit of a nightmare with the checking in process which took over an hour due to a mix up with the booking from the agent. But once we were in, no problems at all - although I cannot comment about the restaurant facilities as we didn't use them." (97013002)
It was clean and quiet and centrally located
the check in process
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Howard (Solo business traveller)
from Wheathampstead , GB on July 28, 2007
Convenient for Sheffield City Centre. Room was bright and airy
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Anonymous (Mature couple)
on July 23, 2007
"Helpful reception staff for above problem" (99116101)
Space in room
Dirty floor, and room key did not work despite repeated attempts and disruption to ourselves, in the end the only way we could access room was with maintenance master key.
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Jason (Solo business traveller)
from Nantwich, cheshire , GB on July 16, 2007
"The Novotel is in a very central location to Sheffield with easy car access and parking. The accomodation is of a good standard with modern feel and friendly staff. Good value and my first choice from half a dozen others I have stayed at in town or just outside." (97993818)
Room well laid out with quality fixtures and fittings. Decent flat screen tv.
No mini bar or bottled water avaiable.
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Richard (Mature couple)
from Winchester , GB on July 16, 2007
Clean, easy access, good value for money internet access.
Very poor ventilation in the bedroom. Unnecessarily complicated plumbing fittings. Inadequate bath fittings, eg no grab handles near or over the bath
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Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller)
on July 11, 2007
Couldn't get Internet connection on my Lap-top
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Anonymous (Solo business traveller)
on June 16, 2007
Great location in the City Centre.
It wasn't clear how to operate the hot and cold taps in the basin and shower. There was no obvious instruction on how the plug operated on the basin.
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Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller)
on May 31, 2007
"Overall my stay at the Novotel was very agreeable. The location is ideal and the service was very friendly and efficient. Having a car park is convenient but must be paid for (see above). I knew everything I needed to know befor I booked or arrived at the hotel." (99497487)
Clean room, very friendly lady on check-in, comfortable bed.
Someone removed my Do Not Disturb sign during the night. Having to pay extra for the car park.
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Anonymous (Mature couple)
on May 14, 2007
Clean and spacious
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Richard (Young couple)
from Northampton , GB on May 10, 2007
"Hotel was very nice inside, left a little to be desired on the outside view but very clean and tidy inside which is the most inmportant. Room was good size, excellent bathroom with seperate shower great idea. Lack of hotel parking was very disappointing as had to pay over the odds for public parking and was not subbed for discounted through the hotel." (99109734)
Centre Location, clean and modern inside
Parking, as the small hotel car park was full had to park in public car park which cost £36. Believe hotel should sub some of it, maybe pay either half or arrange with council for discount parking
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Mark (Group of adult friends)
from Oxon , GB on May 10, 2007
"Fair value, the standard rooms are nothing special - not quite as good as your nearest travelode/inn for example. No minibar, but the rest of the hotel looks the part." (99168084)
location and it was easy to find, Restarunt and bar very good
Telly had ghosting, No wireless internet, Room nowhere near as nice as the rest of the hotel.
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Lisa (Young couple)
from Mansfield, nottinghamshire , GB on May 10, 2007
"Very helpful and friendly staff. Our room was lovely, a nice comfortable king size bed, with plenty of pillows. The hotel was kept very clean and tidy at all times, and we loved the bar area, which was very relaxed and comfortable. We had a really nice bar meal one evening in the hotel - would definitely recommend the food" (99743803)
Very central location, and very nice accommodation - clean and contemporary.
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Paul (Mature couple)
from Chesterfield , GB on May 9, 2007
Modern
No fridge
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Deric (Mature couple)
from Nuneaton , United Kingdom;GB on May 5, 2007
Very close to the theatre and ideally situated for the city centre attractions.
Very little cupboard space and limited car parking.
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Alex (Young couple)
from Halifax , GB on April 30, 2007
"Good, staff helpful and didn't need to check out until 12.00 pm" (99212296)
It had a pool and a few bits of gym equipment. Also, right in city centre
corridors a bit like a concrete box
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Ajirioghene (Solo business traveller)
from Dublin 15 , IE on April 29, 2007
"In one word-unbeatable" (99149020)
Everything from the location to the performance of hotel staff and the beauty and tidyness of the hotel.
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Anonymous (Solo business traveller)
on April 25, 2007
"good experience." (99269587)
comfortable, clean and easy access to station , theatre, restuarants etc.,
building works going on in the same floor with a drilling sound which woke me up in the morning. reception staff could do with a friendly smile when you check in and give the swipe card for the facilities available for eg swimming pool when you check in.
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Steven (Solo business traveller)
from Frome , GB on April 24, 2007
"Hotel is being refurbished and is clean and tidy. Window in my room did not work and was screwed shut. Hotel did give complimentary breakfast when I raised this. Overall - a good hotel - restaurant was expensive - breakfast good (if expensive)." (99407398)
Good location - modern feel to hotel
Car Parking could be a problem due to its size
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Anonymous (Group of adult friends)
on April 18, 2007
position
paint smell
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Michaela (Mature couple)
from Hull , United Kingdom;GB on March 22, 2007
"me and my husband both really enjoyed our stay and we would recommend it to friends" (99535849)
it was good
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