8/10 Good
Balfour, Durham
Travelled with partner
13 Jan,2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is convenient to the gate of the Old Town and the great walks, shops, and foods the area has to offer. It is great that they have some parking in a garage (limited availability). The rooms are nice. But given it is an older building converted to a hotel, the number of electrical outlets is limited (fine if you are unplugging from the grid and relaxing). The staff were great, especially Lola, who is a treasure of information and a genuinely wonderful person. Because this was a substitute when Expedia had to get us another hotel when the one we had booked and was confirmed wasn't open, there were some limitstions (note: avoid the Posada La Sacristía in Tarifa, they decided to close for the winter without informing Expedia or us of the fact). We did not get breakfast (it was included in our original booking); there is no coffee/tea in the room (nor is the cafe open late). However, if we visit Tarifa again, we would definitely return to the Convento.
Balfour
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024