Erskine Bridge Hotel

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I will never recommend, nor will I stay at this hotel again. It is a dump, a nightmare from hell. reception staff don't care, room was incredibly tiny, hot water and shower didn't work, no fridge, room was grotty and seriously needed major maintenance, TV didn't work, paint peeling off everywhere, carpet had holes in it - fixed with gaffa tape. Lifts were falling apart, heaters and other equipment needed to go to the tip. No fans or means of cooling in the room, windows failed to open even reasonably easily. Our passcard needed re-programming each and every single time we left the room and the staff just didn't care or want to do anything to fix it. This hotel caters for coach tours primarily, they have no interest whatsoever in people who book privately. Gardens were weed infested and unmown, the reception hall was disgusting, toilets in the common areas were dirty and filthy. I do not recommend this hotel at all. This hotel is not worth even spending 1 pound.

We stayed at the hotel on their "Summer Sizzler" rate of £150 per couple. This included two nights bed & breakfast, dinner on one of the nights, free transfer to local shopping centre and use of leasure facilities.
Great things about the hotel : Bedroom was lovely, newly decorated and had a great view of Erskine Bridge. Breakfast could not be faulted, buffet with a wide choice to suit all tastes. Dinner was excellent with a choice from a 3 course table-d'hote menu. Transfers to shopping centre went really smoothly with friendly, helpful drivers.
Not so great things about the hotel : Corridors of hotel should be next on the decorating list as the wallpaper was torn off and the carpet ill-fitting and there was a bit of an odour. Staff although helpful enough when asked only gave the bare minimum of detail. Leisure facilities although good were a little neglected, seating in spa was torn and rather dangerous.
Overall great stay for the price but a lovely hotel could be a fabulous hotel with just a little upgrade.

All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. The bar meal was delicious and a good portion. The breakfast was a tasty, huge buffet with something for all tastes. We stayed 2 nights in April and then again 1 night in May. Our room was warm, comfortable, and clean. We had rooms on both sides of the hotel with a wonderful view of the Erskine Bridge, and then of the Clyde looking towards Glasgow. The walking trails were wonderful, even saw a heron. I didn't get around to using the leisure facilities, pool etc., but they looked nice and well kept. And the price was affordable. I'll be back.

Arrived to find the key would not open the door. Maintenance came to the room to open it - the handle fell off!
Eventually got into the room to find it looking like it hadn't been decorated since the 70's (it really hadn't). The bathroom was horrendous. The room was really cold. There were draught excluders on the windows (crisp wrappers, cigarette packages and the like).
We were staying overnight for a wedding and the awful thing was we could see our house from the bedroom window.
The car park is also used as an overflow for Glasgow Airport so it's extremely difficult to park. The children used to be able to play on the grassed area but there are cars around now so it's too dangerous to let your children out to play.
There is a small climbing frame for the children but otherwise, this Hotel is not overly child friendly.
On a plus note, the staff were lovely especially the housekeeping, bar and reception girls.