The Gate Hotel (Stevenage, United Kingdom)

If you're in Stevenage on business, then this is an ideal base for a short trip. Everything is within walking distance, and if you are arriving by train or bus, then it's only a short walk from the station.

This hotel will appeal to those that are travelling on a budget that prefer hotel privacy over sharing facilities in a hostel. The rooms are relatively quiet and comfortable enough for a good night's rest.

Some people like hotel staff that leave you to your own devices, and that's exactly what the staff of this hotel do. They are polite and professional and won't bother you at all throughout your stay.

The bar and restaurant look like they open whenever the management feels like it as there seems to be no set hours of operation. Some guests are extremely frustrated to find that after a long drive they cannot sit for a drink or have some food.

The housekeeping staff aren't up to the task of keeping this place in the condition that guests expect from a hotel. It's dusty in places and some rooms have a musty smell. This is rather annoying as it's in a good location in Stevenage.

Some guests have complained that this place seems more like a boarding house than a hotel as there are no facilities to speak of. There's not much in the way or guest services either with many guests feeling let down by the lack of assistance from the staff.