Location and price! It was right where I needed to be. My son was graduating from University and this hotel is practically on campus (and about two blocks from his flat/dorm). The room was clean and comfortable as always ( this is my favorite place to stay when I visit Preston). Chelsea and her staff are always just a text away. There is a very nice coffee shop right next door and you are a short walk from MULTIPLE shops and restaurants. (PS: Try Cocos…you won’t be disappointed). It’s a secure location. You cannot get into the hotel without a pass key/code (provided at check in) Rooms are very modernized. For at least the American travelers like me, this is NOT like a “typical” hotel. There isn’t a lobby and most of your communication is via text, but if you’re willing to enjoy something new with local flavor, STAY HERE. You will not be disappointed!

And this is NOTHING the hotel can help… but there is a bar/restaurant directly across the street from there and it can get a little loud ( heck, it was graduation AND the Euros!), but it’s that “fun loud”. (On a positive note, the food and drinks there ARE good). For “first timers” the hotel can be a little hard to locate.

Clean and convenient

There was a party going on in the next room that went on till 3am. It was really disruptive and I had an important interview the next day. The noise transmitted through to us and it was disturbing.

I was next to the communal kitchen which was well stocked and clean. Cereal and milk was available as was tea and coffee. My room was small but adequate for me. This is my third stay in Preston. First time, the ‘hotel’ I stayed in was dodgy and I felt very vulnerable and slept with a chair propped up under the door handle, 2nd time was a lovely property but very expensive. This property was value for money. You get what you pay for. Next to University land and a pub. I did not feel unsafe at all. The property is conveniently located for the town centre. I did not find it noisy.

The internet connection. In that for the 3 days I was there , I was unable to connect at all. I thought the given password had been changed but spoke to another guest who said the internet connection was intermittent (all I kept on getting was incorrect password).

Overall we enjoyed our stay, our room, & the price. We needed a place for only 2 nights. This met our needs with a big very comfy king bed for 2. Clean bathroom, & the shower was EXCELLENT, soaps/shampoo, big towels included although overall a no-frill place. Uniquely redone building into several "apart/hotel units" configured like a jigsaw puzzle. Central communal kitchen area with all you might need (though no freezer). Honor system for food in frig but we had no problems with others taking our stuff. Several close bus stops. Triple security - outer entry lock, building lock, & room locks. A bit noisy outside when this 70+ year old couple was going to bed, but it is near shops/restaurants/college campus so we expected that. LG screen TV if you need. Good & updated communication from owners. Only a minute's walk to wide variety of shops & restaurants (I recommend Jaffa - middle eastern foods delicious!!) And a great coffee shop right next door.

Cons: Initial impression was that it was clean, however the corner where I opened my suitcase was missed. My black fleece jacket fell on floor & was totally covered with dust. Otherwise clean room. It would have been helpful to have had a few shelves (1 in bathroom & 1 in living space). BUT... there was an iron & ironing board provided; we improvised & set up the ironing board as a shelf/dresser-top. [Also, vague re. kitchen; there was a photo of kitchen area, but nothing in written description that there was one. Including a statement that a communal kitchen was available for use might be helpful. I could have just asked when booking - was pleased to find there was kitchen facilities.]

Excellent location, prefect if you want to visit the university. The room was big and comfortable enough. The check-in was easy (but you need a mobile phone for this).

Steep and narrow stairs (difficult if you arrive with heavy luggage or have trouble walking). There was no room service, which was fine as I didn't need it. However, if you stay longer than two or three days, you will have to take out your rubbish, which is also fine, but I would have preferred to have some additional rubbish bags. It would have been nicer to have a chair and/or table in the room.

- good location with plenty of cheap car parking nearby - very reasonably priced - super clean throughout; both room and entrance way, stairs etc - super comfy bed and bedding - bottled water and mini toiletries left - Netflix on the TV - free WiFi - easy instructions to access the property

- the bed was 2 singles pushed together and these did keep moving - only got instructions for entry around 8pm the day before; feel these should be provided earlier on the day - window would be better if it had blinds or a voile as if you sat in the beer garden over the road you could see directly into the room

Great location. Nice room, modern and clean with en suite shower room. Shared kitchen which was well equipped with 3 types of cereal, tea, coffee and sugar all provided (but no milk, fresh or long life) Plenty of hot water for showers and toiletries provided.

My visit was during a warm spell of weather so I needed to keep the window open overnight. There is a pub opposite with an outside space which was lively until midnight, so rather noisy until closing. Shared kitchen works ok but beware of other guests helping themselves to anything left in the fridge (milk for coffee) even when labelled for a certain room!!! (not really the hosts blame but still annoying)

Nice to have milk, tea bags, cereal there to use. When I phoned for a room request that was sorted for me. I asked for a second key card, and that was also sorted for me. Sending code to access building without waiting for someone to let us in, and key lock box was also an improvement.

They have added a small hanger section since my previous visit which was good but needed more storage in the room. Could use area on window side of room as not high enough to stand in, so would be a good use of space.

The location is perfect. The cleanliness was immaculate. The instructions very easy to understand. I phoned ahead the lady who answered the was professional and to the point. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Very very enjoyable all round

There was a little step down into the room (6) which I didn't notice. Maybe a little sign to say there is a step. I'm nit picking really. Nothing made the whole experience any worse than perfect

The place is lovely. Very good location, clean, comfortable, and comfy bed, which is much appreciated. Furthermore, when at 3am we called management due to the group of lads smoking and singing/banging for an hour, Chelsea answered immediately and did all she could to sort the situation which isn't easy for a anyone confronting a drunk group of men. We have been before, and we're booked to go back already. Incredible service. Chelsea, the poor cleaning staff who had to clean up the kitchen after the dirty men (see photo), and anyone else involved during our stay - you deserve a raise. Thank you very much to all.