Abinger Guest House

Very Poor
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : I informed Abinger I was arriving by motorcycle and I had to park in a street with balaclava wearing thieves riding by. I had my supper outside on the only chair in the property only to be joined by the manager puffing on a fag. There were the remains of a kebab in my sink and the bedding looked like it had been slept in. There was not basic amenities-kettle/cup/shower gel. I have low expectations of low cost establishments, however, this place was the pits.

Very Poor
Traveller Type: Business Traveler
  : 2nd time using due to project near this location. Very dirty & unmaintained
  : Dirty and cleanliness

Poor
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Business Traveler
  : Excellent location, cheapest place in the city to stay for one night. Quiet for the most part. Shared shower worked and private sink in room.
  : Pictures on listing were probably when it first opened so its very much more dated. The room was clean but very hostelish so didnt have a crisp cleanness to them. Was fine for one night for a business trip but wouldnt book a holiday here.

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Excellent position and not much far from the city centre

Poor
Traveller Type: Business Traveler

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Walking distance fromCity with free parking
  : No mirrors! Only one towel for the two of us

Very Poor
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Didn't see any staff, no kitchen ( under repair). Towels like sandpaper, no pillows only cushions and TV no picture, it struck me as place fir DHSS boarders
  : Everything

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Area
  : Not a single white towel

Poor
Traveller Type:
  : The Bed was alright, and it was a short walk from the city centre. Leicester is a nicer city than I expected, and a great night out!
  : Getting 15 minutes away from the hotel, and being told the room was no longer available. Then getting to the hotel to discuss it, and find a family was being evicted (I think - police van outside and three kids moving carrier bags outside). No sign of the owner, an "employee" blaming me for being angry at the situation and saying I've no right to be annoyed because the owner has paid for another hotel "out of his own pocket". The alternative was a double bed, when I'd booked a twin. There was no compensation, and was told "this sometimes happens in business". Not something I've ever had happen at a hotel. The following night we could stay there, but the same employee said I wasn't supposed to walk into the hotel - The reception for this hotel is a table outside it. They started cleaning the room while I was waiting outside, and I could see him doing it through the window, as the place is a terraced house with all the rooms converted to bedrooms. The bedding was old and stained - I'd say it had been washed but the stains were baked in. The toilet was tiny - you could only get to it by stepping into the room, and shutting the door, so small the door hid it. There wasn't a flush handle, just a hand written sign saying "pull this tab gently". We left at 7am, I'm glad it was only one night... Also, the listing says "Sea View". Didn't honestly expect this being in Leicester (and you know, miles away from a coast), but thought it might be a little joke and there would be a picture of the seaside or something.