My wife and I stayed here at the start of our two-week road trip around Scotland in September-October 2021. I had stayed here several times previously on business, but this was my first leisure stay with my wife. The location is great, near the A1(M), the Metrocentre, and trains into Newcastle. Parking is free.
The check in was so not Marriott. I am used to being thanked for being a Platinum guest. This time, I was just given a plain envelope with two room keys in it.
Our room was tired. It is ready to be refurbished and/or a deep clean. I had noticed this on previous stays, but my wife notices these things so much more.
Breakfast was quite greasy. Everything seemed to have been fried.
After our stay, the hotel send me a "satisfaction" survey, which I completed. To be fair, I received a polite and prompt reply from the hotel manager explaining that the receptionist was a trainee, and that further training would be given. The apology was appreciated.