Ambleside Salutation Hotel, BW Premier Collection

We found the lounges and dining room downstairs superbly set out and we used them daily after we returned from touring the lake district. The spa facilities etc we did not use, sadly due to an injury and a long activity list, however they looked superb.We shall return to sample them at another date in the future. Best breakfast we have ever come across English or continental, whatever you wanted was there with bells on. If you would like a pause, between the starter and the main course, I would suggest you say so when ordering your meal from the menu.Our main arrived virtually after we had finished our starter. A small point, I do like a pause in between courses.. When next in Ambleside, it will be my port of call. less

We'd booked a double room with a balcony and the room was called Loughrigg. It was very nice . The balcony overlooked the street but we could see the scenery behind . The weather was beautiful which made everything look even nicer. The bathroom was quite small with a shower screen and fixed shower head , it was ok though. The bed was comfortable , hairdryer and tea tray in the draws . Everything was clean and well kept. Since it's in the village centre everything is handy . The pool is quite big but we felt it was too cool for us to get in . We went outside to the hot tub . It was very nice sitting outside in the bubbles . Pool towels are provided .We decided not to eat in the hotel but came back for a drink in the pleasant bar area . Breakfast wasn't included so we went out for that but wish we'd tried it in the hotel . We had a great stay and would definitely recommend it . less

We had booked a classic double room, so did not expect bells and whistles. Although fairly small with a limited outlook, the room itself was very well appointed with everything you would expect from a quality establishment. It was clear that attention to detail had been lavished on the small space, with modern decoration and good quality furniture. The bathroom was equally well appointed and very modern with a jacuzzi bath for those that like that sort of thing. It was clear that a lot of thought had been put into making it a comfortable environment and it was appreciated. The public areas of the hotel are equally modern but extremely comfortable. We found the staff to be very helpful, pleasant and efficient everywhere. We had booked on a bed and breakfast basis, but returned for dinner each of the three nights of our stay. Why would you not? The menu is not massively extensive, focusing on comfort food and pub classics, but you will be pushed to find better value anywhere else in Ambleside and the quality is outstanding. Breakfasts are the same. The choice was excellent and the cooked breakfasts were well presented and delicious. The dining area is comfortable and modern and a very relaxing place to eat. We used the pool and spa during our stay and found it to be one of the best of any we have used in the smaller hotels we have stayed in around the world. Pool towels are provided in your rooms and replaced by housekeeping as necessary. You need to exchange your room keys at reception for fob bracelets to gain access to the leisure centre. There seemed to be some issues with the technology as many lockers were out of use. I left my belongings in one that the fob would not activate, but it wasn't an issue as there is a room safe for storing valuables. The outdoor spa area was very pleasant and a bonus. This was a first stay for us and it was extremely enjoyable. Lots of other people must feel the same, as the hotel was very busy - always a good sign. This is a great place to stay and we would love to return in the near future. less

I and my wife spent three nights at the hotel which is ideally situated in the heart of Ambleside and within easy (as easy as Lake District roads get!) reach of the Lakes and the coast (Ravenglass etc). We were delighted with all the staff from our initial reception through dining and house-keeping. All the staff were friendly and efficient, acting very quickly on requests (change of pillows and a sink plug not holding water both dealt with in minutes). Our room was billed as overlooking a car park - which it did but only if one looked down! In fact, the view was mostly of the nearby hills and we'd likely ask for the same room again (Superior King) as it was quiet and well appointed. The only inconvenience we suffered was the lift being out of order so the poor girl on reception had to haul a very heavy suitcase up two flights of stairs and along some long corridors. [I gather some guests had overloaded the lift, to see how many they could get in..... and broken it.] Can't really blame the hotel for that and it didn't cause any real problems during the stay. Breakfast was excellent with a large choice but I'd say the only disappointment was dinner on the first evening when we both opted for roast chicken. It was rather flavourless and was not very tender (which I fed back to the waiter). It may just have been bad luck but we opted for dinner elsewhere for the following two nights and I can recommend Zeffirellis (under the cinema) for possibly the best pizza around and their wide range of excellent home-made puddings. We will definitely go back to the Salutation and can wholeheartedly recommend it. less

Currently on our last night of a 3 night stay. Welcoming, clean and comfortable. Had dinner here the first night, good service and good food. Breakfast has a very good cold buffet, alongside an excellent cooked breakfast option. Only negative is the plumbing, noise from other showers etc not good. Swimming pool is good too. less