Hotel not a bad location for shops as it's away from the bustle of the town centre. Pool on the roof top, (indoor), is good too although didn't use as was crowded. Good views from the rooftop too. However, side facing the road can be very noisy! As there was no air-conditioning it was sweltering in the room, (it had been a hot day), and it was impossible to sleep due to lorries, buses, bikes and cars zooming past the window, all night, even though I had the wax ear-plugs in. People were smoking in the lobby area, also the waiting area for breakfast etc, and we found this unbearable. The food was mediocre too. Only book if you can sleep through anything and the price is right!