 Taxi firm used was much more expensive than the black cab our return to Paddington was a lot more than the black cab charged for the same distance 
 Rooms were more or less soundproofed from other internal rooms and corridors food excellent although the menu could be more varied every day choice limited Star of the staff was Sophie whose genuine friendliness helpfullness surpassed all other staff could be the face of Novotel as in our opinion she was representative of all employees of Novotel not including Leon France thank you Sophie so much 