Pensarn Beach

Great hotel perfect location

First, the Dixie Dean hotel is in an excellent position in the city center, with close-by parking a few minutes’ walk away in the Q-Park Queen Square. Now for the impressions of the hotel itself. The Dixie Dean is simply put, quirky! They have gone for a slightly odd décor, consisting of garish parrot-designed wallpaper with gold-painted steel ceiling supports (I assume it was a warehouse at one time). I'm not sure what decade this was designed for, but it made me smile nonetheless. Our room was obviously designed for disabled occupancy, which was nice for those that require this, with two bathrooms and a wheelchair shower. Admittedly, the main shower didn’t drain especially quickly, and you ended up with an inch or two of water at any time. Onto other facilities - Wi-Fi worked well in the main lobby and bar area but didn’t really reach our room, but I could deal with that, so not really a deal breaker. Breakfast was fine. It consisted of a buffet with cooked English breakfast items and continental food. The bar was good, and we were entertained by the two bartenders (good cocktail makers by the way). If you want a hotel that is close to the City Center not too expensive and have a sense of humor, the Dixie Dean is for you. Don't expect too much finesse, though

It was a different kind of place to stay for the night. Clean and very accessible to everything in the city. The parking was free, which is good, but it was in an underground parking garage which was hard to find. Once we found what we needed, it was fine, although a little dark.