Ambleside Salutation Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Stayed three nights at the Salutation which has much character, reception rooms, and an excellent Brasserie. The food in the restaurant was so good that we ate there every evening, even though the hotel is right in the centre of ambleside and other restaurants are a short walk away. Comfortable, clean, good size room and very friendly helpful staff. Would stay again if visiting the lake district. less

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely evening in The Brasserie. Warm welcome and friendly, helpful staff. The food is traditional, very tasty and cooked to perfection. I chose gammon which was delicious and my husband very much enjoyed his steak. A very enjoyable, relaxing evening. The staff and management here are exceptional. Thank you. less

Stayed here for two nights on a business trip Some BW's can be hit or miss but the Salutation is definitely a big hit. Checked in quickly and given one of the rooms adjacent to the hotel in a outbuilding Lovely room, good size, modern yet cosy, opened the window and realised a stream ran behind the room giving a pleasant background noise to the room Bathroom was very clean and bright, bath/shower with jet bath facility which is novel for a normal hotel room. Our group were recommended several restaurants nearby which would suit us and found a great restaurant called Lucys The bar area in the hotel is divided into 3 rooms with a mix of furniture giving a contemporary feel yet giving a comfortable area to chill out with a drink at the end of the day Only experienced the restaurant for breakfast but it is a large well spaced out area and the food whether it be the cold buffet or the cooked breakfasts were very high standard with attentive staff This is a holiday hotel so don't expect a massive gym but what you have is a niche gym in the basement split up by the original foundations giving you a couple of treadmills, static bikes, fixed weights and a pool Great location in the middle of Ambleside giving you a central base to explore Although there for business this time would definitely come back for a proper break in the future less

Nice Bistro with a menu to suit everyone. Snack or large dinner it's great. Recommend the Kirkland Pie. It's so good it doesn't need the accompanying veggies. Paired with a nice g&t makes for a pleasant evening. Only downside - parking is tight less

Had a really good stay here last month for 2 nights on the way to Scotland. The Hotel is right in the middle of Ambleside although about 1mile from the lake. Service was great, room was excellent, wifi was very fast and breakfast was superb. Only downside is that parking is poorly laid out and there are not enough spaces so get there early! less