The Leonardo hotel in Middlesborough is a very decent hotel. Easily accessible, satnav took me straight there, car park outside reception. reception area is spacious, clean and tidy. Personnel on the desk were cordial, not particularly welcoming but took care of business.
There is a health club on site that guests are allowed to use FoC during the stay. This includes a gym and pool.
The public areas are clean and well maintained. Some signs of wear only to be expected. Nothing negative at all.
I was on the fourth floor. Room was spacious, clean, tidy, well appointed. A single window to the outside world didn’t exactly provide a stimulating view but then again what do you expect looking out of a Middlesbrough Hotel window. The hanging gardens of Babylon? Krakatoa erupting? (You know the script….: ). Decent amount of power sockets, USB connectors, kettle, tea, coffee etc. large bed, very comfortable.
Shower room and WC no problem at all. Modern, clean and tidy.
The negative was the hotel bar & restaraunt. As a lone business traveller, I didn’t want to head into town but the bar was soulless. Barman appeared bored & disinterested. 2 draft lager pumps on display, one of them was off leaving only one choice. Price for a pint was >£5. £5 for a pint where less than 100m away there is a bustling nightlife where a greater choice of drinks are less than half that price. If you can tolerate the Karaoke that is….
Very decent hotel. Avoid the bar.