 On entering the hotel one has to run the gauntlet of smokers take a deep breath before approaching the entrance doors to avoid their fumes The mattress on the bed had seen better days It was too soft and had a hollow in the middle This is unusual for Holiday Inns they are normally good This was dire and we both rolled together in the centre of the bed Not a good nights sleep at all
 The location of the hotel is ideal just one block from the tube or fifteen minutes walk from the centre The breakfasts were very well cooked the scrambled eggs were soft and creamy the sausages were tasty the black pudding was not too fatty or made with too much cereal 