For the duration of the conference we were staying in the Jurys Inn which is very convenient for the railway station but as I mentioned before, it is a short walk from the town.
Booking in was almost as chaotic as last year, but after a while a manager took charge and managed to speed up the booking process and get the queue down. When I got to my room the door was open… I found out from the housekeeper that it wasn’t quite ready for my arrival and she asked me if I could come back in 10 minutes. This wasn’t an option as I had a meeting to get to and it would have made me late. We agreed that I could get unpacked and that they would finish my room after I had left for the meeting.
The rooms are very nice and spacious. Unfortunately I was so busy I forgot to take my own photo, so you will have to make do with one from the Jurys Inn website. The room I stayed in looked almost identical to the one above except that mine had a single bed in addition to the double bed. When I turned the lights off at night I noticed that one of the spot lights was glowing pale green and casting an eerie green light over the room. I persevered with it for a couple of nights but found it rather creepy and I had visions of aliens abducting me in the night.
I reported it to reception and had it replaced. The helpful maintenance man who replaced the bulbs for me said that some other guests had complained of the same thing. He replaced them with a slightly different type which he assured me wouldn’t were better and thankfully they turned off properly when I flicked the off switch.
I am still supposed to be on a diet so I won’t mention the delicious breakfasts 
Those gene transfer lamps are popping up everywhere now – but they are quite safe as long as you don’t nod off, CP.
The problem was that I did nod off… You will tell me if you notice something strange won’t you?
always seems so special to stay in a hotel or B and B and even nicer not to have to get your own breakfast or wash the dishes
I love staying away from home I find it very relaxing. I even did this week despite all the hectic rushing around.
That looks very, very comfortable indeed but not in the distance in that outdoors shot.
Ah you picked up on the subtlety of the title
The courtyard view is lovely but the background looks rather an eyesore! When walking past that fence and a little further on, it looks a bit slummy too.
HA! You’re so funny, Cherie. I bet the breakfasts WERE delicious…my favorite meal of the day.
I especially like that green oasis in the jungle of concrete.
I am sure you would have enjoyed the breakfast there, it was self service.
I rather liked the green oasis too