Easy access to Wansbeck Hospital by car and easy walking distance to town. Room was in separate building to rear of hotel across the car park and was quiet. Comfortable room.

Having to pay £10 per night for parking. Very expensive breakfast so we didn’t have it - short walk into town to Weatherspoon’s for good value food. Had lunch in bar - good service but when I’d finished, the waiter swiped away my empty plate while he was on mobile phone so no interaction whatsoever. I think it was a work related call but he shouldn’t have been on it while dealing with a customer. Lack of respect. Was not impressed.

Nice big bed that was comfortable enough. Nicely decorated although a bit quirky in parts.. Staff were friendly. Shower was high pressure and hot. Pleasant enough for the price we paid.

Having to pay to park overnight. Rooms were very warm. Bed side lamp didn't work due to damaged switch and socket hanging out of wall. Hot water was extremely hot (scalding hot)!! The shower leaked. Breakfast was really expensive. £15 for a continental only, oh and boiled eggs! £20 at the weekend for a full cooked breakfast buffet. We did not have breakfast here. You can hear people walking around upstairs quite loudly when on the ground floor. Useable but toilet very close to the sink. Toilet paper is a single sheet dispenser that got messed up then we had trouble getting anything out of it.

We nearly almost always stay at this property as it is in my childhood hometown, the facilities are excellent. Although it is in town so it is within minutes of the coastal route which takes you miles along the Northumberland coastline where you pass castles, harbour and the most fabulous beaches - a Bamburgh beach is consistently being voted the best in the UK 🇬🇧 General Manager Khalifa and his staff are friendly and attentive

On the first morning we couldn’t shower as the water pressure was low. This is due to Work being undertaken to expand the property… however, contacted General Manager and the problem was rectified. One consistent gripe though is having to pay £10 per night to park your car… I’ve been using this hotel for a number of years previously parking was free ..

I cannot recommend The Portland enough. The staff were very friendly & quick to meet anything asked of them. The room was stunning & facilities were so good. The food was delicious with a menu that would suit a varied guest list. It is a very short distance to shops, restaurants & cafes. Really enjoyed the beer garden & playing darts in a relaxed atmosphere. It was great value for money. Will definitely stay there again when visiting Ashington.

There was nothing to dislike.

Great, one of the best places I've stayed. Mac and the staff are great and really make you feel welcome, room, bed, TV, WiFi, shower all excellent. Food, breakfast, bar all on point. Stayed in a budget room but didn't feel like that. Didn't know at the time of booking the had a spa or I'd have had a massage, great parking, could see bike from window and was relaxed from start to finish. Would come again and bring the wife.

Nothing to dislike

The room was very comfortable, tastefully decorated and warm but we found the bedside tables a nuisance. They were very small with a big table lamp stuck on top. This was inconvenient as we needed to put tablets, clocks, water etc on the table. I put mine on the floor put we needed to leave the other one as a bedtime switch off . The hotel had romantic memories for us, being where we met almost 60 years ago! It was convenient for where we wanted to go.

As above but the £10 charge per night for parking is outrageous. You wouldn't pay that in a top notch hotel! We also found the £15 breakfast charge too much. I can't eat a cooked breakfast and my husband has just eggs, beans, tomatoes and mushrooms so we didn't purchase a breakfast at the Portland.

Ideally located for my visit to friends in the area. The staff were super friendly and attentive and nothing seemed like too much bother. The food was lovely even if I only had a light bite on day one and the beer (hawkstone) went down far too easily! I’d highly recommend the property and would not hesitate in booking here again. Thank you for a very pleasant stay!!

There was nothing not to like.

Our spacious room! Beautifully decorated. Quality bedding and fabrics. Nice tea tray. Free toiletries. Mini fridge in the room. Good lighting options for reading. Bargain price so great value for money. Socket near a mirror!! We didn't use the coffee machine but had we stayed longer, we would have done. Gorgeous shower. Helpful and friendly staff both on reception and in the dining room. We had a complaint regarding one of our meals and it was dealt with perfectly. Very pleasant Merlot!

Would have preferred a drinking area prior to eating. The whole space is the dining room which was fine but it was quite busy and a tad noisy which isn't the end of the world but it would have been appreciated by us. There was a singer performing which we didn't know about before we booked. She was OK but not something we personally enjoy whilst eating. My husband is a real ale drinker so the selection of beer was disappointing for him but he was relieved to see Peroni! My husband's gammon was unfortunately very overcooked. It was more like crispy bacon. Disappointing but it was dealt with very well. £10 parking fee. Presumably people dining who drive don't pay for parking and so it was £10 for overnight. Would rather pay a couple more pounds on the room rate and it include parking.

Food was really good. Room was comfortable and warm. Wifi was a little weak in the evenings and dropped a lot. Little dissapointed having to pay £10 pound per night extra to park my car outside my room hence I never took the car to the hotel.I fel it should be included in the price of my stay. Bar staff very friendly and helpful. Room service very good .

We had a very friendly welcome. Rooms large with modern boutique hotel feel including the foyer and stairway. The little extras like..a fridge, hot chocolate, and biscuits. The pub was welcoming and staff were very friendly. Gyros kebab was huge with chips and greek salad was delicious. Prices weren't too bad.

The £10 parking fee for one night. One side of our bed had a huge dip in it. No plug socket by a mirror for hair appliances. one bedside lamp didn't work also the mirror light stopped working.