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The Nicol

4.0 of 5
Nicol Road, Bedfordview, South Africa
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Guildford Surrey
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

I am here for 2 stays over 2 weeks and have found the other poor reviews to be sadly accurate - in particular the one from 21st October. In particular: - Many rooms are VERY noisy from the 6 lane highway next door, some colleagues complained they could not sleep due to the noise. I had no problem but I... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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34 reviews 34 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013 via mobile

I am not sure why this place had been classified as 4 stars hotel. It's barely 3 stars at max. I've stayed in quite a few 4 stars hotels around the world but this is far from the standard (way below). I stayed at Nicol as it is an "approved" hotel by the company I work for. In all fairness... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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50 reviews 50 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

I stayed here for two four days stays in January. The first room I stayed in had roaches. The road noise was very bad. The second room had no roaches but was just as noisy.The rooms are quite bare, and not so clean. Little maintenance issues are neglected, broken soap dishes, taps etc. There is no bar in the hotel,... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

Really noisy hotel, lots of noise from outdoor walkways and neighbouring rooms. Cold rooms (even with A/C turned off). WiFi not working in rooms, ethernet connectivity not worth bothering with. Phone broken in room. Only one free electrical socket - behind desk. Room not big enough to swing a cat in. Desk and seat is only for display - I... More

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New York City, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012 via mobile

I booked online but was unpleasantly surprised that my booking was not on hotel system! I was booked into a cold, noisy room( I could hear the nearby noisy traffic from the highway very clearly!). I was supposed to be allocated parking by the state personnel but alas, no security personnel could be found so I positioned my car randomly... More

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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

I'm writing this in my room, although it would be more accurate to describe it as a small space with a bed in it. Where should I start? Well, when you drive through the security gates you are directed to the visitors car parking space. The guard then fills out an information sheet which you have to give to the... More

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Bolton, United Kingdom
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76 reviews 76 reviews
34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Stayed in the Nicol after being booked in by a customer who's buisness is near to the hotel (I would always stay near the city) on arrival the hotel was in the middle of a power cut (no fault of the hotel's) the staff informed me that is was nearly impossible to find alternative accomodation but I still tried via... More

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Lawrenceville, NJ
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

I stayed at this hotel for a week. Upon arriving 2 drains were broken, the shower door was broken and the room phone did not work. I had to walk down to the front desk 8 times to request items to be fixed and other things I needed such as extra hangers. I was told nothing could be fixed and... More

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Chandigarh, India
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Stayed at the Nicol for 5 days on a businesss trip. The hotel was booked by the client for whom I was travelling. The hotel from inside gives the look of more of a 3 star hostel. The room is ok, average size. No mini bar in the room. The service at the reception is average. No room service as... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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38 reviews 38 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

The room was tiny and very noisy. I could not get an hour of sleep. In the morning, the stuff could not get me a hairdryer nor a plug converter. I cannot believe that this hotel is rated four star. I would discourage visitors.

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Additional Information about The Nicol

Address: Nicol Road, Bedfordview, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Bedfordview
Amenities:
Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 4 Speciality lodging in Bedfordview
Price Range:
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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