The Halston

26.01.2025

No spa, but they do have a gym/fitness suite. Hopefully, Google can correct the misleading information in this listing. Bed mattress bit soft but I suppose that's more a personal preference. My room was OK, clean although a bit drafty - to be expected in old properties that are still working out how to minimise their environmental impact.

23.12.2024

Having lived in Carlisle a good while I know that The Halston is a cut above but today I evidenced that exceptional service in action and how grateful am I that Dee on front desk is the embodiment of all that is great. She saved what had been a dreadful day caused by the loss of my mobile phone earlier today. I figured out if it was anywhere it was either The Halston or Sainsburys so with little hope I headed off to The Halston car park with a torch in the forlorn hope I would somehow discover it. No chance but I went to the check in desk and it was my very own miracle at Christmas care of Dee. Thank you for not only spotting it laid on the tarmac asking to get squashed but for rescuing it..attempting to contact me..my error and for all your goodness and kindness. I am eternally grateful and thank you so so much Dee. Great values and service not just words but rolemodelled by Dee.

21.12.2024

A RAVE HOTEL FOR RAGERS. Horrible place. So loud! The room was shaking with noise and screams until 1:30am. We had just driven for 6 hours and had to start again in the morning. No noise insulation, rude staff. Asked for a partial refund as our sleep was so disrupted, they said they usually tell people how loud it is but they never told us when we booked (over the phone). Lady just shrugged her shoulders and offered free parking for 8 pounds. We had 2x rooms at 150 per night. Crazily bad service.

19.12.2024

Great hotel xmas party night really well organised, food excellent considering 200 to serve. Staff Great atmosphere good. Even outside space with heaters when a breather was needed

08.12.2024

Stayed here on Friday. I received a very warm and genuine welcome at reception. Every staff member that I met was smiling, warm and pleasant. My room was excellent, in terms of size, decor and facilities. This is a great hotel and I will definitely be back.

28.11.2024

Didnt regret our choice to stay here. This is best hotel we stayed during whole trip in UK. Good service, many perks and amenities, close with station and many places around

25.10.2023

We played here in Oct 2023 for a wedding. The staff are really good, and very very helpfull. I like it when the wedding coordinator introduces you to the Bride and Groom before the guests arrive into the room. The function suite is modern, clean, and well designed. Even a good central area for entertainment. Access is easy if your bring a trolley.

27.10.2024

My first visit to The Halston for afternoon tea to celebrate two friends big birthdays. We'd pre booked and reserved a table a while ago, as it's very popular. We were at the Bartons Yard part of the hotel. Entrance was via reception to ensure that those people having afternoon tea were not disturbed by hotel and bar footfall. The staff were superb and very helpful. They were also very thorough, ensuring there were no allergies. It was a Festive themed afternoon tea. We started with finger sandwiches and soup, followed by sweet and savoury mini treats. Tea and coffee were included, with fizz as an optional extra. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the ample offerings. The presentation and attention to detail were exquisite. We finished off with drinks in the hotels Penny Blue Restaurant. I would definitely consider attending again. If there's a member of your group with allergies or the menu is just not their bag, discuss other options so you don't feel as though you have to miss out. You will be accommodated. There are good facilities at the hotel, and it's accessible. There's a car park next to the hotel £1 per hour, pay on departure, so no clock watching. The hotel is also only a few minutes' walk from the bus station, railway station and various routes bus stops.

22.10.2024

Attended a charity Gala event. The set up was lovely, food absolutely gorgeous, well done to the Halston, we were impressed all around.

20.10.2024

Accommodation to a very high standard and very friendly helpful staff. I will be going back.

28.09.2024

Very nice stay here. I would definitely recommend it worth every penny.

04.09.2024

Looks good

18.08.2024

Went to a work party to celebrate an award. Food was good and the facilities good.

26.07.2024

Not a bad place but only worth half the price . Had to pay to park , got 20% discount, but still should have been included. No breakfast included , cost £680 for 2 nights for 2 rooms for wife and myself and our grandson and his girlfriend. Add on £24 for parking and £100 + for 2 lots of breakfast. Rooms a bit dated , bath was the highest ever seen we all had trouble getting out from the shower, needed to be a weightlifter to open the windows. Small carton of milk 4 coffees and 4 teas , reception said only get this first night stay so would have to replace ourselves, luckily lovely cleaner who gave us some. 4 small butters for packet of 6 crumpets. Could have stayed at Premier inn for £160 for the 4 of us , free parking and cheaper breakfast. Drove up from London for 6 hours for grandsons graduation so this put a damper on what should have been one of the greatest days of our lives for all of us . Probably never be going to Carlisle again but if did would never stay in this grossly overpriced hotel.

22.07.2024

The food here is not anything special and some people in the group didn't get what they thought they ordered and it is overpriced for what you actually get

17.07.2024

Spacious apartment hotel with an elevator! Honestly, I was quite surprised to find elevators in such historical home, but they managed to squeeze one, a very unconventional one at that, between the floors. Impressive! The unit itself was much larger than we expected and fully stocked except for paper towels (though it might just be a UK thing that they don’t supply paper towels). The hotel offered complimentary crumpets and jam which was a nice surprise! If I recall correctly, there was a washing machine in one of the kitchen cabinets 🤔 though it’s been two months since we last stayed so I could be wrong. Make sure to check with the hotel if you plan to do laundry.

23.06.2024

Lovely staff , great atmosphere

20.06.2024

Meet friends for drinks

27.01.2024

Food poor .disappointing . Something a 16yrd would make himself while watching TV . Wouldn't recommend

14.06.2024

Wonderful service and a beautiful and clean room. There’s no air conditioning but fans were provided and fortunately, the weather was fairly mild when we were there. There was a little street noise coming from the window in the living room but quiet in the bedrooms. Kitchen is fully stocked with silverware, kitchen utensils, a microwave, stove, toaster, tea kettle, and coffee machine, dishwasher too. We enjoyed the complimentary crumpets with butter, jam, and tea! The apartment was spacious enough for my family of 4. I only wish we could’ve stayed longer!

26.05.2024

I wasn't a guest there but a photographer for a bridal party but I must say the apartment was stunning

13.05.2024

Room sparsely furnished for comfort fotvtwo people and ventilation poor for hot weather. Staff very nice.

11.05.2024

We visited The Halston for the first time yesterday. It was a private birthday party and from the minute we walked up the red carpeted stairs to the dining room everything was brilliant! Staff there as we entered offering glasses of prosecco or juice, and on into the main restaurant - all looked lovely. The main meal was just so good and served by very attentive staff organised we understand by Mark James. Delicious meals for all of us, some having beef, some salmon and some a mushroom/pasta dish. After the meal was over we heard a wonderful singer called Miss Pearl who sang all the songs from the past, such a good voice and a caring attitude. I would recommend The Halston to anyone who loves good food and caring staff.

06.05.2024

A fantastic hotel. Home out of home. I enjoyed staying there. Really magnificent. Looking forward to patronise it again and again.

06.05.2024

Great clean place to stay. Would definitely recommend