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21 de agosto de 2024
I work in the area once a week or so, and I need places stay close to where my particular day starts. I opt for local pubs where I can, because of the variety and supporting the local economy. On arrival at The Crown it was an efficient check in at the pub’s Reception area in the bar. Took only a few minutes. It appears there’s a number of rooms here as I noted a few were checking in or who were resident. Typical set-up really, and the majority of rooms are on the first floor I believe, accessible by some stairs. There’s not any lifts here for the less ambulant, but with my ankle injury I happily got up to my room quite easily. I believe there is a bedroom on the ground floor. My room (14) was simple in decor, very clean there’s a really nice large double bed and plenty of space and nice and clean. There’s hanging space and additional storage, a nice sized desk with TV and complimentary teas and coffee too. Extra pillows provided if needed. Plenty of power sockets and some with USB charging. Variable lighting is available around the room so you can go from really bright, down to low bedside-reading lamp. The bathroom is good size too with a normal sized bath, and a shower combined. Adequate towels are provided here and again the bathroom was really quite clean and sparkly. Overall, the bedroom accommodation was spot-on really. My room had the kitchen extract duct immediately outside the window, but there wasn’t any discernible noise from this whilst I stayed - there’s net curtains too so it’s not obvious, plus you’ve heavy curtains as well. No great view I know, but I’m here to recharge - and rest. Duvet was good and heavy (10.5 tog) but a bit warm for me. Previous hotels in the West Midlands offer this too? Am I missing cold weather? There is a hotel world-breaking “record” of 13 socket outlets in the room, 4 of which are also USB sockets too! Nice bar area downstairs with large tables and smaller 2 person tables. Also a beer garden appeared to be out there somewhere too but I did not venture out there. Some deep buttoned wing back chairs to recline into, and it was all very comfy. A locals pub as well by the look of it, so there’s quite a nice buzz to the place. Monday evening appeared a quiet night, but there were quite a few diners in, and some drinkers were in as well. A pool table is down at one end and so various customers were enjoying that. I liked the menu - again not vast but there’s a good variety. The doner kebab was very tempting but I went in the end for Prawn Cocktail to start and then Sirloin steak and chips. The Prawn Cocktail was certainly not disappointing - large tall glass which was packed with loads of jumbo prawns, loads of Marie Sauce and just the right amount of shredded lettuce, 1/4 lemon and brown bread. Twas proper! The rare 8 ounce sirloin was 10/10 in terms being perfectly rare and cooked on a griddle with “bits” too! Rested nicely before serving as well. Chips, peas, mushrooms and oni
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