Hiya Craig, I was watching 😂 it popped up as a Subscriber Recommendation. You're absolutely right about personal circumstances and experience- I don't drive so need to be close, I didn't have a great check-in experience and so on. I'd repeat that 'worst' doesn't mean 'bad', it simply means that in my experience, every other hotel I've stayed in at Heathrow was better than this one, which by default makes it the worst - until we have an international standard to measure hotels by. All we can do is all put our experience out there and hopefully people will add together the things that I've said, you've said, TripAdvisor, Google reviews etc... and form a rounded opinion. None of us individually can tick all of the boxes that matter to someone else. Love your work buddy and thanks for thinking of me 👍🏻
@craigslife14373 күн бұрын
Thanks for the lovely reply. I really appreciate it
@elizalodge7 күн бұрын
I trust your detailed reviews
@craigslife14377 күн бұрын
Thank you thats nice to hear. But as I always say, people's experiences may vary. thanks for your support
@bhdeleeuw911510 күн бұрын
Thank you we are nekt jear 2025 going to the Ardoe House & Spa for oure honymoon. We have a road trip many Places in Schotland for Three weeks. Greetings from Holland
@craigslife14379 күн бұрын
@bhdeleeuw9115 I'm glad you enjoyed the review. Not all rooms will be like mine but they are all done to a high standard. Enjoy your stay
@blumese17 күн бұрын
We booked for March 2025 and had concerns about the hotel but thanks to you we are less worried now 🙏🏻
@craigslife143715 күн бұрын
Thanks. Thats nice to know. I have found you cant go too far wrong with Maldron.
@DemeterTelphousia-Erinyes19 күн бұрын
Hi Craig! Vicki D xx
@craigslife143718 күн бұрын
@@DemeterTelphousia-Erinyes hi Vicki. Hope you're well x
@emtasmicАй бұрын
I’m staying here in Jan pretty much for the pod.
@craigslife1437Ай бұрын
@@emtasmic I'll be there again next month. Same reason. It's so easy
@scottrobson7114Ай бұрын
😂 🤣 could have been worse, it could have been a Travelodge before
@craigslife1437Ай бұрын
haha. cheers Scott
@Elit1882Ай бұрын
😊
@alanlittle89282 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the information, will be staying in the Allegro in January 2025
@craigslife14372 ай бұрын
@@alanlittle8928 enjoy it and thanks for your feedback
@ToothTalksTravel2 ай бұрын
Thanks for pointing me at this video Craig 👍
@svetlanasnetkova26052 ай бұрын
Do you know, housekeeping staff have only 18 min to clean one room?
@jamiesanderson90743 ай бұрын
What a f*cking boring, crap load of nonsense! Please don’t give up your day job mate
@JenniferNolan-o6i3 ай бұрын
What a great and informative video. Thank you so much!! My husband and I randomly found out about this island (we are from the states) and decided that we must go for New Years this year! We are staying at the Allegro and your video made me feel like we had booked a good hotel indeed. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
@craigslife14373 ай бұрын
You're most welcome. Hope you have a lovely stay. (I'm not on commission by the way 🙂)
@lwh4493 ай бұрын
Hi Craig. Just stumbled on your videos. What great content. I totally agree with every reason for staying here. Me and my partner do exactly the same. It’s perfect for T5 with the pod option. Enjoying binge watching your content of videos and enjoying. We have a Chanel too but just upload videos of our travels for our friends and family. You’re very good at documenting and look forward to future content. All the best . Leigh 👍👍👍
@craigslife14373 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind feedback, guys and your support. Craig
@s.d.75973 ай бұрын
You should of refused the room
@craigslife14373 ай бұрын
@@s.d.7597 in hindsight I should have lol
@cyrildhy89934 ай бұрын
The button on the taps is supposed to go back in when the taps are switched off, to drain the shower head. It an anti Legionnaire measure
@cyrildhy89934 ай бұрын
You will be on the boat in the morning. Stop saying the M word. You came from England not the M word.
@BelmoreCourt4 ай бұрын
Hi Craig Thanks for taking the time to video review our accommodation. It sounds like you had a mixed experience at Belmore Court & Motel. It's great to hear that you found the staff friendly and welcoming and that the room had useful amenities like the kitchenette and a comfortable bed. However, it's unfortunate that there were several issues that affected your stay, such as noise, dampness, and cleaning concerns. From listening to your review, these are the main points: Pros: Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable bed. Useful kitchenette with necessary amenities. Convenient location near Tesco and Asda. Cons: Noisy location due to traffic and thin walls. Damp issues and cleanliness concerns, including cobwebs and mold in the bathroom. Limited facilities: no bar or restaurant on-site. No plug sockets near the bed. Our town centre location may be traffic noise from time to time. Our Standard rooms are in the older building, and there may be an element of sound from other rooms. We have a 24-hour reception if this is excessive. We have rectified the room's dampness and spoken to housekeeping about the cobwebs. We are also reviewing the towles positioning. the limited facilities help us provide a better service with what we are good at. There are many bars and restaurants within walking distance. Once we refurb these rooms, we will add additional power sockets - you can never have too many. For future stays, I recommend contacting Belmore Court & Motel directly for any special requests or to discuss room options that might better meet your needs. Booking directly can sometimes provide the best rates and availability. Maybe try the Superior Rooms and our fab breakfast next time? Thanks again for the comments. Terry
@BelmoreCourt4 ай бұрын
Don't forget to always book directly with the hotel for the best rates and availability.
@davidmiller40786 ай бұрын
Has Alan Partridge ever stayed there ?
@alistair69146 ай бұрын
It’s Newtownards meaning new town on high as the original ancient settlement was on Scrabo hill. In the Middle Ages the settlement shifted to around where the old cross stands. As I come from here I’ve never felt the need to stay at the Strangford Arms. I have always heard it was a good hotel. Surely a nice quiet hotel is what most visitors want ? They have to work with what they’ve got they can’t demolish the buildings around to give better views and the Ards shopping centre , the first in N.Ireland is there to stay ! The extension was built some time in the 1980’s , and yes is like most modern architecture…ugly. Come back anytime !,, 😂
@craigslife14376 ай бұрын
Thanks for that insight. Much appreciated. I guess beggars cant be choosers when we are on a budget of how much our bosses will sign off on expenses. 😅
@alistair69146 ай бұрын
@@craigslife1437 I suspected it was a work related trip haha
@barbarawissinger7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. My adult daughter and I will be staying at the Allegro in two weeks. A bad back will limit my ability to hike, but hopefully we’ll be able to see more than just Funchal.
@craigslife14377 ай бұрын
Enjoy yourselves
@shirleystiffler71337 ай бұрын
I stayed there one night on a Trafalgar tour in 1996. I was so happy to be in Scotland that there was no negative comments from me. Though I did stay in better hotels during the tour. Loved the area and was thrilled to find the Eagle Stone on an early morning walk.
@craigstaiano56337 ай бұрын
Was a wonderful place
@craigstaiano56337 ай бұрын
Good top tip. I did look at that but it was actually more expensive. Strange that
@aa-ph7ev7 ай бұрын
Great video. Gibraltar is so special.
@dickanddazdo7 ай бұрын
I think the Holiday Inn Express at Swindon West is newer and more of what you expect from a Holiday Inn
@TheIceman5678 ай бұрын
They should arrest you for stealing from them! Nice deals.
@craigstaiano56338 ай бұрын
Out of season deals are always better but compared to the price of the hotel it was incredible
@TheIceman5678 ай бұрын
@@craigstaiano5633 yeah seriously better than the holiday inn
@JamesFinley-h3i8 ай бұрын
lot of money for that standard of Room but great view of the sea
@alexblue69918 ай бұрын
I haven't been for years
@Mr.PandaTV7779 ай бұрын
Is that Subaru's Key Fob?
@craigstaiano56339 ай бұрын
Sharp eyes. Yes it is
@adi9121610 ай бұрын
I went to the Runway hotel for breakfast. And I was not a staying guest at the hotel. Just wanted the views!
@craigstaiano563310 ай бұрын
And they are great views
@beauhathaway662710 ай бұрын
It’s called the external aircart
@craigstaiano563310 ай бұрын
I'll know for next time. Thanks
@AdventuresWithTheReids11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your stay Question where do you get the pod tickets from and is it far to walk to ?
@craigstaiano563311 ай бұрын
Hi. You can get the tickets for the pod at reception and they will give you the access codes to get through the gate. From the video, you can see its just across the car park so not far at all. And it's flat
@thehiltongirl11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video & the information.
@Kirkscrustykippers11 ай бұрын
Unfortubatly i end up this hotel when traveling its garbage but the location you cant fault literally walk through the airport car park always drunk people with kids left to riot though
@craigslife143711 ай бұрын
Its not the best hotel i agree. I try to avoid Travelodge personally but location wins through. There is often a case when people are on holiday they forget where they are.
@DemeterTelphousia-Erinyes Жыл бұрын
Lovely video Craig- Vicki D x
@craigslife1437 Жыл бұрын
Cheers Vicki x
@wadepearson2508 Жыл бұрын
P r o m o S M 😳
@elizalodge Жыл бұрын
Have a nice trip!
@craigslife1437 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😃
@scottrobson7114 Жыл бұрын
Safe flight mate
@craigstaiano5633 Жыл бұрын
Cheers Scott.
@magicworldbyjorg Жыл бұрын
.a cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…
@craigstaiano5633 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. Makes my day
@magicworldbyjorg Жыл бұрын
@@craigstaiano5633 Thank you very mutch... have a nice day.... see you….
@carlkermode899 Жыл бұрын
The video appears to be reversed at the beginning. In actual fact, if you are standing with your back to the sea, Onchan Head is on your right, Douglas Head is to your left. Threw me for a moment, but I was born and raised there and you can't fool me lol.
@elizalodge Жыл бұрын
Did you get any?
@craigstaiano5633 Жыл бұрын
Lol 😆 🤣
@MeenakshiSharma-ce5hq Жыл бұрын
Pp please
@ramblingrob4693 Жыл бұрын
£200 nearly for 25 min flight, that's expensive
@ANDCFC954 ай бұрын
Loganair aren’t cheap
@PaulPhilbin-wu5ny3 ай бұрын
quite 🩱 0:03
@ramblingrob4693 Жыл бұрын
That's my kind of flight time 25 min
@ramblingrob4693 Жыл бұрын
Must be speeded up film that plane wasn't going normal speed when taxi
@craigslife1437 Жыл бұрын
yes double speed. would have been boring otherwise 🙂
@Christopher-hx6xm Жыл бұрын
Podiums cost money,i worked for Great Lakes Airlines ZK in las vegas
@Christopher-hx6xm Жыл бұрын
American airlines got rid of those aircraft
@davidellis4031 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this - I've always wanted to visit Dublin and this looks like the perfect place for me. From my experience, you should try and find some clients in Japan, as many offer a similar quality-over-quantity experience and rarely cost more than half the price.
@craigstaiano5633 Жыл бұрын
That's a good tip. Japan is on my list of places to go to. Thanks for the feedback
@stefanyt7522 Жыл бұрын
Thats not vapour thats just fuel spraying out because they jad some left over
@craigstaiano5633 Жыл бұрын
Didn't know that. How wasteful though
@Tomatrix22 Жыл бұрын
The 737 does not have the ability to dump fuel. You were correct, it is just vapour@@craigstaiano5633