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@Jason-jz1bv
2 жыл бұрын
I worked as a hotel inspector 30 years ago, Britannia had a bad reputation back then of having pretty run down properties, find it frightening that they haven't improved on that.
@wokingjames
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jason-jz1bv I didn't realise Brittania were around that long. 30 years ago they must have taken over 60s hotels, their only customers now are old biddy tours and Government bookings, if you know what I mean.
@mancuniangamecat8288
2 жыл бұрын
You should try the Britannia Hotel in Manchester, which has an awful reputation.
@Sol-Cutta
2 жыл бұрын
Can u smoke on balcony?
@sharonrebibo6015
2 жыл бұрын
Is it owned by Batman?
@ychaps
2 жыл бұрын
I feel sorry for these grand hotels. In their days they were clearly spectacular hotels. Imagine what it must cost to run and maintain them these days. Still have glimpses of their former glory...which I would personally be happy to see.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Agree
@TheOceanLoader
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah - all that government money they received as business grants... the money from the taxpayer. Why put it into council housing when you can make the rich even richer?
@derekhartley6148
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree. And the logistics of refurbishing a small area is a complete night mare. Remember these are live hotels. You can only work certain times because of the guest staying there. Getting thing in there to the place you will be working on its own is a mission. I've been painting and decorating for 25 years. Too shut down 1 area could take out a lift to certain floors .. guests dont want see areas blooked off saying sorry for the inconvenience due to construction work 🤣 So the cost alone of doing a job .. time involved times it by 3 at least. And when you have finished the building. It's time to start again 🤣
@TheOceanLoader
2 жыл бұрын
@@noobracers3931 Debatable especially as I work in the travel industry and you no doubt have seen the news with COVID and now Russia virtually destroying tourism. As no bard with a political leaning once wrote: "To build a council house or a commercial building that is the question - whether tis better to be slain by the arrows or learned helplessness and social inequality" - I mean this is the UK's politics of Tories vs Labour - capitalist or socialism, right? Make the rich richer or the poor more dependent on the state. I see both sides as options forced on us.
@zig131
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah ultimately a larger staff complement would be required to keep the building in repair, and the level of occupation is insufficient to fund that.
@thaqueenofchaos1
Жыл бұрын
The room before the upgrade felt so much better than the room with a balcony. Felt lighter, roomy and the bathroom also looked cleaner.
@Lol-uz5pn
2 жыл бұрын
I worked there for two days and I was told to dust with the used pillow cases from the last guests and wipe the bathroom down with the used towels. The worst part was when I was told to rinse out the mugs and wipe with the towels just used for the bathroom. Wish I was joking 🙃
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
no way! OMG
@HoloFizz
2 жыл бұрын
One of the places I worked at had a limited amount of rags for the dusting. We had to use them well after they were wet and dirty to wipe down surfaces. They were already in poor condition to begin with. Also mugs and glasses that were still dirty after cleaning by the kitchen staff were sprayed with Mould killer... MOULD KILLER. Then wiped with a rag. Not rinsed mind you wiped with a f**n rag. Generally an awful place to work as well. Poor attitude from the head houskeeper and supervisor, a competitive environment instead of teamwork focused one.
@drewtonta
2 жыл бұрын
No difference to working for Travellodge...I had 20 mins to clean each room so it no surprise pillow cases and used towels were used to clean everything including the toilets
@Mrdeniro100
2 жыл бұрын
You should try some places in Blackpool.
@Malfoy1594
2 жыл бұрын
@@drewtonta travelodge rooms are so small you should be able to clean them in 15 min ffs! LOOOL
@nothing0062
2 жыл бұрын
You can't open your window on the 13th floor, but you can walk onto a balcony and throw yourself off. Gotta love H&S.
@FelixWasHere3
Жыл бұрын
This is what everyone that lives in Folkestone wants to do
@michaelmacdonell4834
11 ай бұрын
Well, mis - applied or misunderstood H&S.
@xanderthomson6960
2 ай бұрын
I was thinking the exact same thing!
@itsnotash69
2 ай бұрын
@@FelixWasHere3 as a folkestonian I can confirm
@pjoseph777
Ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@liverbird2696
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Tim. I stayed at the Burstin about fifteen years ago. It was much the same then. The worst part of the experience was the bathroom taps which looked as though they hadn’t been cleaned in about ten years. Yet another formerly grand hotel that Britannia have run into the ground.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
I know shame
@themanftheworld8439
2 жыл бұрын
I stayed in 2007 and I found the hotel to be good.No complaints.
@maddie107
2 жыл бұрын
I lived in Folkestone as a teenager. From what friends who worked at the Burstin (1998/2002 ish) told me about what employees and guests got up to there, none of this surprises me.
@christopherealding4821
2 жыл бұрын
The lovely rooms he found were part of the beautiful old hotel that stood there before. The Burstin is a blot on the Landscape. Someone posted a picture of a drink on a table in their room near the top of the hotel during a very high wind. The whole room was shaking as witnessed by the drink. The destruction of the lovely edwardian Hotel that was there for this monstrosity was a huge mistake.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@balanceskateboarding8807
2 жыл бұрын
I stayed on the 10th floor during storm Eunice in February 2022. Yes the room was swaying it was scary!
@thomasbowers376
2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so well filmed, the editing is also spot on. You are such a natural presenter! I love your Britannia hotel series , seeing the huge historic buildings normally in disrepair is sad. You are taking one for the team staying in these.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
wow thanks Thomas , means a lot
@TheSlopMeister
2 жыл бұрын
As a local from Folkestone the hotel is a massive eyesore. It’s a shame really as it’s somehow outlived a lot of actually nice local businesses in the area despite me not seeing anyone check in from 5 years of living here. Praise be the day Britannia runs out of business.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
😒
@MaggieMop
2 жыл бұрын
It just looks cheap, I'm local too and I never thought much of it, just a cheap fixture that kinda contrats with the harbour arm
@TheSlopMeister
2 жыл бұрын
@@MaggieMop building itself is nice, it’s just that it could be used for such better things
@crabby7668
2 жыл бұрын
Iirc it was used as a holding camp for illegals/asylum seekers for a while
@numberonehater1239
2 жыл бұрын
@@MaggieMop is it this one that if you look at a certain angle, is shaped like a ferry? I think I’ve caught a coach from this hotel (or whatever boat shaped one) to dover, and then over to France for £10
@JScot92
2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely stay in that balcony room for the right price. The decor isn't my thing but the dual aspect views give the room a really nice feel.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
yes I liked that
@Britcheflee
2 жыл бұрын
The underground car park area reminds me of the condition of the underground car park in Florida where the concrete had degraded and caused the whole side of the building to collapse. It would be very interesting to know who or what company owns that building.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
;-)
@11past2
2 жыл бұрын
I seriously felt on edge the whole time just watching the video. Just from looking at the condition of the building. All the cracks in the beams, the water damage and the concrete spalling. Looks far too much like the Surfside building's condition before it collapsed for me to every feel comfortable or ever want to sleep there. It also seems like the same general type of construction, nearly exactly the same age and also a seaside location. I'd bet money that this one is also seriously corroded as well, like the collapsed Surfside building.
@rick5078
2 жыл бұрын
So just about anything sets off the smoke alarm but covering it to avoid setting it off everytime you use the shower or spray on deodorant is a 150 pound fine? wtf. Either upgrade to some decent smoke alarms that only activate in case of actual smoke instead of any kind of vapour or get rid of the fine.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
good point but that's the case with most places apart from the fine
@theazerothtourist
2 жыл бұрын
stayed there when we had an early eurotunnel booked, it was cheap and cheerful and did what you needed. a bed and a place to shower before you got on your journey. less then £50 for the night as well. some people just expect 5 star everywhere
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
agree
@Frozen_Turkey
Жыл бұрын
I stayed here with my late grandparents in about 1997 when I was 10. Seeing the pool table in the ballroom etc really brings back memories! I can remember playing on a table there and my gran bringing me chips! Thanks for recording this
@iainrocks84
2 жыл бұрын
Personally what I would like to see is you sit down with the owners and discuss the issues you've found. Then perhaps developing your feedback by opening a similar hotel and illustrating how your constructive criticism can be implemented. Great series.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Lol they would never agree to that
@tshelby5212
2 жыл бұрын
Well that's dumb coz you know that's never going to happen EVER
@SuperShellington
2 жыл бұрын
The only way this would happen was if Tim was to invest into the property. The hotel has a lot of long term residents which is where it makes its money and stays full year round.
@iainrocks84
2 жыл бұрын
@@SuperShellington yes I agree. Tim investing would be a good idea. But I like the idea of him opening a similar hotel nearby. So rather than improving the existing hotel he shows them how it should be done!
@MrSpartanspud
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, open a hotel (a prospect near doomed to failure) to make your KZitem videos more interesting. Brillian idea. 😄
@OrionsWarriorUK
2 жыл бұрын
I actually stayed here and didn't find it to bad. I must admit I was under the influence of alcohol during most of my visit
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
ha ha ha
@wulla2
2 жыл бұрын
This hotel is not old at all, built between 1975 and 1983, on the site of the Royal Pavilion Hotel dating from 1843. It was a white elephant from the beginning, and is a grotesque eyesores for the local town. There have been wide allegations of murky dealing over planning permission and the whole place was obviously a terrible mistake
@archingelus
2 жыл бұрын
The hotel layout feels to me more like a beached very old cruise ship than a resort
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
I know that's what's great about it
@nahthenlad2706
2 жыл бұрын
Tbf it was probably a luxury hotel in 60s 70s but with 75% of people choosing to go abroad now. It'd be hard to make enough money to keep it open nevermind to upgrade it. That hotel is absolutely massive. I'm a Yorkshire man but my nanan lived in snodland all my childhood so I've been to Folkstone many of times. I think you've done a fair review tbh
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks yes was very posh bck then
@balanceskateboarding8807
2 жыл бұрын
I'm staying at the hotel right now. Been coming here for decades, since I was a child. The staff work hard. They are severely under staffed. Jobs are available here! Most staff do have a polite welcoming vibe, professional manner, good communication and customer service skills (Management work to high standards and are competent). Anyone with eyes can see staff do work hard. Most have great interpersonal skills especially those on reception front desk (Yvonne & Justin), bar staff (Lynn), Restaurant staff (Jackie) Maintenance(Mason) + House keeping (Mandy) and particularly excellent are the Spindles Spa staff (Jamie & Shelly). Its such a shame hotel is decoratively run down now, a one star rated hotel. If you want luxury/ boutique hotel this place isn't for you. Not everyone can afford 5* accommodation. Some of us want a budget hotel. If you need an affordable getaway or cheap cheerful family seaside break come along with even your pets! Dogs are welcome! Folkestone has plenty of natural beauty to discover outside the walls of The Grand Burstin Hotel.
@CaptainKingsleyYeoo
2 жыл бұрын
I am still shocked that these places are still open, especially the holiday parks. Absolutely horrible.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
lol
@blakeclark8972
2 жыл бұрын
Another great honest and impartial review. It would be good if you could include the price you paid though, so we can make a more informed opinion ourselves, and for comparison.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
yes I forgot that lol 59 pound
@blakeclark8972
2 жыл бұрын
@@WalkWithMeTim Thanks for that Tim. Won't be long before you're picked up by a tv producer. You're a natural presenter.
@Charsiu
2 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video. I didn’t think UK had such ‘resort’ type hotels anymore but I’d imagine they were super popular before tourism abroad to the Canary Islands etc became much more affordable. Looks in dire need on a refresh but doubt theyll have the investment! It’s huge.
@Bigjase15
2 жыл бұрын
New to the channel but stumbled across you’re videos I must say I certainly do enjoy them. Great work Tim.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Means alot, thank you
@karnastephens81
2 жыл бұрын
As someone who comes from Folkestone, I’ve gone to the burstin 4 times and it does depend on the room you get. 2 of the rooms were a bit rank and bed was uncomfortable. However I have had two rooms that wasn’t too bad. All depends where abouts your room is😂
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
I guess so
@livingonthetyne
2 жыл бұрын
I was in the Britannia International Hotel Canary Wharf and that was bad, it looked like it was out of the 1920s but hasn’t been upgraded since the 1920s.
@flaviosonetti515
2 жыл бұрын
è meraviglioso l'interno stile vittoriano e nel complesso l'hotel ha un grande fascino. abito a 3000 miglia da quel posto e ci passano un botto di nazioni di mezzo ma mi hai messo voglia di andare appositamente in questo hotel.
@eleanorbrazier169
2 жыл бұрын
stayed here in 2013 while visiting my dad's family in Folkestone, honestly what a hole it was!! in our room there was sellotape holding the ceiling tiles up and the breakfast situation was more like a prison cafeteria
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
wow
@puressenceuk35
2 жыл бұрын
I so wish you had asked a member of staff why they were playing Christmas music, would have loved to see their answer!
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@laurenwells6004
2 жыл бұрын
To be fair there’s an advert on the radio/TV at the minute that sounds like Christmas music but it’s advertising Summer Holidays.. could’ve been that 🙂
@hwwoza1471
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding editing!! You should consider teaching cinematography/video editing online because you're a natural when it comes to this!
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Wow that means alot
@hobouk3871
2 жыл бұрын
14:00 I like where they have positioned the pool table, just hope its not in use xD
@rossbatchelor4634
2 жыл бұрын
Great Vid Tim really enjoyed it at least you wasn’t given someone else’s room this time
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Next time! LOL
@jemmans
2 жыл бұрын
I stayed there about 4 years ago and it is looking much improved. I have very low standards and was happy with this hotel.
@tracyg1640
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, Great vlog beautiful lounges but the rooms gee and the balcony needs a good hose down and the windows well yet another Britannia disaster. Keep the worst hotels coming I absolutely love them and the way you showcase them. Thank you.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
thanks tracy
@silmarian
2 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of this historical hotel I stayed at in Milwaukee 20 years ago. You had to go through a bullet proof glass airlock before you got into the lobby, and the front desk was protected by more bulletproof glass.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
omg
@silmarian
2 жыл бұрын
@@WalkWithMeTim Yeah. The area wasn't even that bad anymore, I think it was a leftover from the 70s or 80s. But it was a heck of a way to start our weekend away!
@Gazza-is2tk
Жыл бұрын
Jeffrey Dahmer suite
@mattys3246
2 жыл бұрын
I stayed here for the Open golf which was in Sandwich. Crazy 4 days, thought the hotel was a joke, how could somewhere be so bad but I actually enjoyed it weirdly. As long as you’re not fussy, it’s fine and cheap. Huge queues everyday for the reception desk, I was told it was busy because of the golf but they definitely were not golf fans.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
oh right
@Blobby3822
2 жыл бұрын
How cheap if I may ask?
@kalpat5753
2 жыл бұрын
We stayed here several years ago for 1 night.The mattress was damp and there were cobwebs all over the ceiling. Breakfast was a joke - a huge pile of cold white toast on a table to help yourself - greasy bacon mostly fat - a sausage almost devoid of meat and a slimy partly fried egg. Yes it was cheaper than other places but why anyone would stay there still is beyond me. We didn't have much choice as we were on a coach tour, but the tour wasn't a cheapie and the firm stopped using that hotel shortly after.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
oh wow
@AdamUKG
2 жыл бұрын
They blocked the windows but the balcony is accessible makes zero sense to stop a jumper lol
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
yes not good
@RYN988
7 ай бұрын
wrong light bulb - a bit of mood lighting here lol I love this guy
@jillmosley1740
2 жыл бұрын
I have stop here several times,it has gone down very much whenI was there.But like you mentioned the smoke is everywhere
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
why tho
@maxiboy140
2 жыл бұрын
My granddad lives a 10 minute walk away from here. He helped build this hotel in the 80s. The general thoughts for the older, long terms residents are that they not entirely happy about that state of this hotel now.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
shame
@norbertk.5328
2 жыл бұрын
The Corbigoe in London behind the Victoria is a lot worse I think. It's a small "hotel". There is TV but doesn't work also there is no remote controller. The heating was always off (in November) the shower: You have to wait around 4 minutes to get hot water if it ever gets hot. The place smells. There is no cleaning. The walls are having spots, etc.
@katrinagharris7453
2 жыл бұрын
The staff are legends in customer service, we stayed there for 3.5 months waiting for our tenant to leave. We had our camping frig and slow cooker and cooked in the room, the food is ok ish, could be better, the rooms are clean and ok. We had a 9th floor room and a balcony with a view over the harbour, where for that money could you overlook a harbour? Nowhere. There is a small pool and gym and the staff are totally dedicated and long suffering.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Wow
@Jenni-ro2xh
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been there with my son for 3 nights during Easter’s . Paid 150£ last minute while others were 400£ so would say for the price you can’t expect a hotel and a room like Novotel for exemple where I’m used to stay . The wall are very thin so you can hear the others but for a cheap stay over it’s fine . My room was very clean , bathroom too . Just old as the whole hotel is . And I think the problem is also they accept animals , so it doesn’t help to keep the hotel fresh 🤷🏻♀️
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Oh maybe .. but the smell of the smoke
@essexguy68
2 жыл бұрын
Just come back from a week here.Plenty of improvements.All of ground floor has a lovely Burgandy carpet.Food was really good, i had a lovely clean room on fist floor above the Victoria restaurant.Would def go back
@iamjerryonly
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve stayed here three times now. I think the fact it’s not very good makes it great. As you’ve said in your videos these old grand hotels are stunning buildings, and there’s a strange charm in how run down and a bit crap they are now. You know what to expect, you turn up, and you get exactly that. It’s got no delusions about itself, and its a bit of an adventure
@iamjerryonly
2 жыл бұрын
Also the stale smoke smell you mention - they have offered me a “smoking room” every time I’ve been 😂
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
lol
@annefiltness
6 ай бұрын
We booked this hotel about 20 years ago for a night before our ferry to France, impressed by the reception area, but the room was terrible, had nylon sheets and the chest of drawers were all broken, we checked out refusing to pay and went and found a b&b nearer to the port for half the price.
@Thegreat772
2 жыл бұрын
It's basically stuck in the 80s apart from the door locks. Can't believe you have to pay for parking. This is why I stick with Travelodge or premier Inn. It's a shame but just the way it is.
@oldsweat2
2 жыл бұрын
Stayed there for 3 nights a few years ago. Remember the fire alarm going off at 3am 2 nights running, the place was so bad it was actually fun, a bit perverse I know!
@ptaylor81
2 жыл бұрын
Can't believe you didn't check where that door lead behind your cubbord. It could have lead to narnia
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Gingerrogers124
2 жыл бұрын
Wow I think that's a step up from Pontins but if you pay a little extra go somewhere else 😅😅 and no way is that a cream tea it's getting rid of the pastries from breakfast .
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
lol
@andypriso1412
2 жыл бұрын
Went about 8 years ago due early crossing next day, hasn’t changed! Had to stop my misses taking photos as I was so ashamed I booked it.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Omg
@lyndonwilson3228
2 жыл бұрын
Right to be fair I wasn't expecting much, but the room was clean, the staff were great, and the balcony looked over the harbour and sea, a cleaner came just after we arrived and cleaned the windows and balcony, the bed was great, the entertainment was great, and for £100 a night for bed, breakfast and dinner you can't go wrong, I.was meant be to be here for 3 nights, I'm currently on my 5th.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@SomeRandomBod
Жыл бұрын
It looks like the Vele Di Scampia buildings in Naples, the abandoned ones they film all the crime shows at.
@liamadamson2836
2 жыл бұрын
I can't belive you didn't move the wardrobe to see what's behind the door, love the vids though
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
thanks Liam
@RiaLunnPhotography
2 жыл бұрын
Think you should do a video on the royal bath hotel in Bournemouth that’s got some pretty bad reviews and also owned by Britannia hotels
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
oh really
@XXXSHARONOXXX
2 жыл бұрын
You should of walked up to reception and wished them a Merry Christmas....lol.....Great video as always....Thanks so much
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha
@vickiesmith3021
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your video 😊.
@rogerhargreaves2272
2 жыл бұрын
Ok, let’s take the whole Vlog into perspective. Firstly, it looked from the outside like a Communist era housing block. Secondly, guests paying to park is a big no; next they will apply a drop off fee like U.K. airports. Now, if they take fire so seriously, then why is there an abundance of suspended ceilings? Ok the rooms were passable, B minus. The public areas were pleasant enough, but obliterated by the garish gaming machines. Tim’s summary was spot on. Basement bedrooms sound dubious as hell; I expect you get your money back for enduring a night in a damp scary basement. Nice one Tim. Once again bravely overcoming fear and anxiety so we know what to expect. 🤜🤛.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roger . well said ;-)
@sandradowling4605
2 жыл бұрын
They now charge £18 to park at the Big Blue Blackpool for parking...plus their pillows are now rock hard..no longer worth the money....Try the Big Grey haha Boulevard instead Blackpool
@ellvee426
2 жыл бұрын
Love your Mr Men books Roger.👍
@Snakeofwrath
2 жыл бұрын
These places are always so big and empty, they feel like liminal spaces.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Not to empty tho
@Hedstown
Жыл бұрын
I don't understand why they nailed the window shut when you can go out on the balcony right next to it anyway
@E2MC2
2 жыл бұрын
How is Britannia Hotels allowed to operate? I have never heard or read of a decent review. This organization is blight on the industry.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
I thought the first room was ok lol
@alisonwinter9022
2 жыл бұрын
I said this to someone I know in the hotel industry and he said that basically if Britannia didn't take these hotels on then they'd just be derelict old buildings most likely . They run them as cheaply as they possibly can to make a profit as the upkeep for these huge old buildings is immense. So, it's a weird catch 22 situation really ... even though I kind of hate what they do to the hotels, I'd hate for the buildings to be left to rot as well .
@MiguelMoital
2 жыл бұрын
It has to be a Brittania Hotel...
@j.w2000
2 жыл бұрын
When i was a kid growing up, i remember the days when the receptionist would ask if you would want smoking or non smoking rooms. Luckily non of my parents smoked so they would always ask for non smoking. God how times of changed, from the july 2007 smoking ban which i remember coming in. This hotel is defo from the era of smoking and non smoking rooms! Its like its from.the 70s and haven't changed much!
@mericet39
2 жыл бұрын
After I saw the Britannia Hotels logo I thought to myself "Need you say any more?" - Britannia Hotels are infamous.
@ronjudd3477
5 ай бұрын
Another of my old haunts..used to live in Folkestone..50 yrs ago..tht hotel is soooo old..
@mynameisnobody5295
3 ай бұрын
The origianl Victorian building Royal Pavillion looked so much better. More simular to the The Grand and the The Metropole. Though I think they house residence now. Im not sure if the old building got destroyed by developers or the Luftwaffe. Some of the cladding at the Burstin fell off about a year ago almost hitting people.
@AlisonBryen
2 жыл бұрын
"C Wing"makes it sound like a prison rather than a hotel.
@cliffcook3993
2 жыл бұрын
Well i would not want to leave my car in that dump of a car park.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
lol
@ElspetAnnWilson
Жыл бұрын
I have been to the Grand Burstin Hotel and it was a lovely hotel. I was shocked by what it is like nowfrom watching your report,
@deano5865
2 жыл бұрын
Stayed here a few times. Grand hotel Scarborough is up there with the worst hotel, also owned by Britannia
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
yikes
@diannehardwick950
2 жыл бұрын
I think the outside says it all really. I would never stay at a hotel that presented such a shabby exterior to the public, because if they are prepared to have that on view, what might they have behind the scenes?
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Who knows
@GhostvaperYT
2 жыл бұрын
looks really run down tbh the carpets when walking around look dirty and those cracked windows in the hallways!
@paul-samualarmour645
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, just a shame you didn't take a closer look at the beds, especially the second bed. Night-time horrors are a must check out!
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
I was to scared to
@tennysonfordblackbird2087
2 жыл бұрын
We went there in 2018 and we had a upgraded room on the ninth floor and we didn't go out on the balcony to much and we found it ok and we used it for a day trip to LA Touquet and most of the moans were a bout the price and quality of drinks.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
wow
@lightqvr
Жыл бұрын
i remember going on holiday there and on the 3rd day there was a dead person in the hotel
@WalkWithMeTim
Жыл бұрын
Omg
@alancritchley8835
Жыл бұрын
I stayed , no problems. Entertainment was good, food at breakfast was ok. Had a place for fine dinning. Bedroom good for me. Rode to national trust white cliffe of dover . Enjoy it with National holidays !
@MaggieMop
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly this is right near me, it's just a fixture that exists for me, would be weird for it to be gone
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I understand
@sambra1979
2 жыл бұрын
I feel for the poor sod who has to clean that entire staircase everyday. And it will be one person dumped with the task.
@natalieking8738
2 жыл бұрын
I had my wedding here 7 years ago n I can honestly i can't faulty it. The room was beautiful the staff were really lovely 2
@mrlister2000
2 жыл бұрын
That was 7 years ago!!!!
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
wow! what room?
@mickyfinn1948
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't think it was to bad, tbh, Tim. The parking charge is a pain, though and no way would I pay extra for a room with a view - I just go outside and enjoy the veiws for free! Lol
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
lol
@piee683
Жыл бұрын
How the hell does health and safety pass that place imagine staying there with kids and trying to watch them near the balcony
@CymruEmergencyResponder
2 жыл бұрын
That beige coloured 4 story block outside your room window is a hostel where they put drug users when they come out of prison. Been in it many times on calls. I’d rather stay in there than in any Britannia hotel.
@oldtechnobodycaresabout
2 жыл бұрын
As somone from kent and have walked past this place many a time, I always wondered what it was like and it is just as worse than I suspected.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
oh really
@kezzacollinson621
2 жыл бұрын
All I can say is, Tim…..you are a brave man. Although I agree….the first room was “ok” 2nd room better, but you would think they would at least keep the balconies painted and clean etc …… um, verdict……. Sorry but it’s a big NO from me 🧐🥸😢
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
lol and that hair on the tap!!!
@kezzacollinson621
2 жыл бұрын
@@WalkWithMeTim 🤢🤮 scary, if this is their cleanliness in a pandemic…..I don’t want to go any further 😂😂😂
@JC-bh6gu
2 жыл бұрын
finally I found this channel. so tired of people playing up how bad something is for clicks or views. this felt genuine. when I saw the room my first thought was "eh its not that bad, surely he's not going to pretend that this is the worst thing he's ever seen right?" and no, you didn't. you gave a very fair review. glad you're so successful without falling into the common KZitem reviewer traps. keep it up.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jc its part of the channel but I visit seaside resorts, hotels and attractions thanks for the honest comment too :-)
@balanceskateboarding8807
2 жыл бұрын
I'm staying at the hotel right now. Been coming here for decades, since I was a child. The staff work hard. They are severely under staffed. Jobs are available here! Most staff do have a polite welcoming vibe, professional manner, good communication and customer service skills (Management work to high standards and are competent). Anyone with eyes can see staff do work hard. Most have great interpersonal skills especially those on reception front desk (Yvonne & Justin), bar staff (Lynn), Restaurant staff (Jackie) Maintenance(Mason) + House keeping (Mandy) and particularly excellent are the Spindles Spa staff (Jamie & Shelly). Its such a shame hotel is decoratively run down now, a one star rated hotel. If you want luxury/ boutique hotel this place isn't for you. Not everyone can afford 5* accommodation. Some of us want a budget hotel. If you need an affordable getaway or cheap cheerful family seaside break come along with even your pets! Dogs are welcome! Folkestone has plenty of natural beauty to discover outside the walls of The Grand Burstin Hotel.
@CheshireCat6639
Жыл бұрын
Here here 💯 Tim is truthful but very fair...too fair sometimes❤..great streams
@Polaris97
10 ай бұрын
Yes! I've been looking for a vlogger that tackles both bad and good reviews of hotels. Not those who sugar coats hotels. Glad I found this channel. Great narrator too and excellent videography.
@davetreadwell
2 жыл бұрын
In fairness to the balcony, the “dirt” on the balcony wall is lichen - which is not only a superb sign of very clean/unpolluted air, but a critical CO2 scrubber
@Fluffykeith
2 жыл бұрын
That place looks like it was built and designed for a time when holiday habits were very different, and yet it’s completion in 1984 was too late to capture that kind of holidaymaker it was aimed for, because people were already moving on, to cheaper and easier foreign holidays. A land locked cruise ship with nowhere to go but down. I’m watching this and getting a “motorway travel lodge” feel
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
yes I remember those lol travel tavern lol
@0099ffgg
2 жыл бұрын
"A land locked cruise ship with nowhere to go but down." What a way to put it!
@briintel
2 жыл бұрын
@@0099ffgg The building does have a cruise ship vibe style structure. Sure it was very impressive in its day.
@samw1937
2 жыл бұрын
Well, it’s no surprise that it’s owned by Britannia…
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
wait .. what ;-)
@barrywood2806
2 жыл бұрын
@@WalkWithMeTim I read somewhere or heard on another video post that Britannia has been voted the UK's worst hotel chain for the past eight years.
@gillsandirons
2 жыл бұрын
@@WalkWithMeTim omg I’ve seen that before
@ChelseaMLarkin
2 жыл бұрын
It's makes me sad because they seem to have such amazing buildings
@barrywood2806
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChelseaMLarkin They do seem to treat the public areas with the respect they deserve, and I can understand that it must be difficult to maintain so many rooms with what is surely a declining customer base. The places are grand but belong to another era and are too big for today's market.
@williamjamesclarable
2 жыл бұрын
Sad to see the demise of a lot of the old grand seaside English hotels. You can imagine how different they were when they were first opened. Now, they just seem far too big to maintain properly and still make money.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed william
@vinesauceobscurities
2 жыл бұрын
There's not really much of the hotel of old left in here. It seems the more modern expansions slowly consumed the Victorian-era complex until there's only one section left in the middle of the block. That remnant seems to be where the Victorian Restaurant is located, which explains why its interior fixtures seem far classier in comparison.
@numberonehater1239
2 жыл бұрын
To be fair, there really is not enough in folkestone anymore to warrant a hotel this big
@balanceskateboarding8807
2 жыл бұрын
@@numberonehater1239 what in your opinion is missing?
@balanceskateboarding8807
2 жыл бұрын
@@numberonehater1239 I'm staying at the hotel right now. Its fuuly booked. Been coming here for decades, since I was a child. Swen alot of changes inside and locally outside. The staff work hard. They are severely under staffed. Jobs are available here! Most staff do have a polite welcoming vibe, professional manner, good communication and customer service skills (Management work to high standards and are competent). Anyone with eyes can see staff do work hard. Most have great interpersonal skills especially those on reception front desk (Yvonne & Justin), bar staff (Lynn), maintenance (Mason) + House keeping (Mandy) and particularly excellent are the Spindles Spa staff (Jamie & Shelly). Its such a shame hotel is run down now, a one star rated hotel. If you want luxury/ boutique hotel this place isn't for you. Not everyone can afford 5* accommodation. Some of us want a budget hotel. If you need an affordable getaway or cheap cheerful family seaside break come along with even your pets! Dogs are welcome! Folkestone has plenty of natural beauty to discover outside the walls of The Grand Burstin Hotel.
@gusshirnam3848
2 жыл бұрын
I lived in Folkestone for a few years and knew of the Burstin's horror stories. It is such a shame that this hotel has turned out to be a dive. I remember it was used by bootleggers from the North, stopping off before embarking on their journey over to Belgium. This hotel could be a real asset to Folkestone if it could attract some proper investment.
@TMisthios0431
2 жыл бұрын
Here's my hot take: the first room he stayed in was much better than the "upgrade" 😆
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
lol agree
@ICONICPARIS
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@davebowerman9869
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a local and see it as an eye sore that replaced a genuine grand hotel. A little known fact is it had a reputation in child services as an establishment that rented rooms by the hour and many kids were trafficked or raped as a result. A true stain on this seaside town.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
oh dear
@gillsandirons
2 жыл бұрын
It’s normal Kent
@Lucy-il9mo
2 жыл бұрын
oh my god
@TheOceanLoader
2 жыл бұрын
Now I know why so many in government kept this running as their pleasure palace despite calls to knock it down. Oh and the sickos just moved the trafficking overseas.
@robynvandergrift8360
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That’s dark
@User-3O3
Жыл бұрын
What's the point in nailing the windows shut to stop people throwing themselves out when they can just go and throw themselves off the balcony instead?
@LegosheepIsAwesome
2 жыл бұрын
When I worked on the Dover-Calais Ferries, we'd check which coaches were coming on board for each trip to be prepared. One of the ones that always filled us with dread was when there was a Grand Burstin excursion. There's nothing much worse than a British tourist currently experiencing their worst holiday of their life.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
What....
@Pilkboi
2 жыл бұрын
That’s fucking hilarious
@SonicAvalanche
2 жыл бұрын
Worst holiday of their life until they reach Calais
@davidsumner4335
Жыл бұрын
I thought this one was till we went to Tunisia.....now that's bad!
@mrglide7078
Жыл бұрын
Or a French tourist experiencing their worst holiday of their life...once they realise they've been booked into this hotel. 'Welcome to England' Indeed 🙁
@Woftam1
Жыл бұрын
Just watched your video. My husband and I have stayed at the Grand Burstin, Folkestone for many years and absolutely love it. We call it shabby chic as you get what you've paid for. We think it represents good value for your money. The views are to die for especially if you have a harbour view room with a balcony. The 'all inclusive' themed entertainment weekends are always good fun and very enjoyable. We would recommend upgrading to the Victoria Restaurant. Can't weait until we go again. Try it yourselves, you will not be disappointed.
@boffwozere
2 жыл бұрын
I stayed at this hotel about five years ago and can confirm that it is simply the worst hotel it has ever been my misfortune to stay yet judging by your review it looks like they’ve made a load of improvements since I stayed there it truly was a hovel the room was falling apart there was no room in the underground car park The room smelt musty and and the bathroom and shower we’re falling apart, there were people fighting in the corridors in the evening and someone thought it would be a good idea to let fireworks off in the car park behind us I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought this place was a total toilet
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Yep
@haroldofcardboard
2 жыл бұрын
and... you gonna tell us about the bad parts?
@balanceskateboarding8807
2 жыл бұрын
What can hotel do about the crass clientel? citizens reflect outside society in real life.
@dazuk1969
Жыл бұрын
I think I would rather sleep on a park bench based on what you have said.
@skylalee2051
2 жыл бұрын
I stayed here when i was looking to live in folkestone. It was absolutely disgusting. The carpet was alive with moths and bugs all over it and under the beds. The mattresses were rock hard and the windows had filthy marks on them. Not the best place i have ever stayed.
@simonbradshaw3708
2 жыл бұрын
It seems a lot of hotels and holiday parks owned by Britannia have problems. I would be interested to see you visit the Metropole hotel in Blackpool. I stayed there many years ago when it was Butlins in a suite room and it was very nice but I believe it is not like that now.
@WalkWithMeTim
2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! but they are currently closed
@enzobailey80
2 жыл бұрын
He should also try the Henson Hotel in Blackpool I went a few weeks ago I walked in and walked straight back out it was beyond disgusting and the smell was out of this world.
@sandradowling4605
2 жыл бұрын
..Or even Scarisbrick Southport
@brianwilkie4900
2 жыл бұрын
the metropole is no longer taking bookings it has now turned into housing asylum seekers
@ExpoAviation
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video Tim, it is interesting to see how this hotel has started to improve under Britannia after years of neglect. The hotel had previously been owned by Burstin Travel who also owned the Palace Hotel in Southend-on-Sea and unbelievably they also had their own airline, Princess Air which didn't last long. If anything the money lost on their airline venture dragged the two hotels down along with Burstin Travel. For a Britannia it does look really good on the inside, a pleasant surprise especially considering how bad it looks from the outside. With regard to the plentiful notices regarding smoking and abuse, I believe the local authorities or government would use the hotel as a temporary accommodation for various folks (just like a number of other Britannia properties) and that was where most of the trouble was coming from. Anyway, great stuff and keep them coming :)
@ryanslade8073
2 жыл бұрын
I think it will just keep going down hill. There's a britannia hotel in my city and it's an absolute state
@gavinreid8937
14 күн бұрын
1;44. Tim steps on Britannia Hotels doormat. Wonder how this,ll pan out.😂
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