Truly enjoyed our experience with Kim Kim. I...
Scotland | Sep 8 - Sep 20, 2023

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Susan S.
San Antonio, TX | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023

Truly enjoyed our experience with Kim Kim. I was delighted to experience the different locales and different types of hotels/inns/cabins. The various guides and transfer drivers were, as a whole, delightful and informative.

The only drawback was our guide on the Isle of Skye. He didn't seem to know that we would rely on him to recommend places to see. He expected us to outline specifically what we wished to see. When we informed him that we would like to visit the Fairy Pools, he was adamant that we wouldn't be able to do it in the allotted time frame. Overall, our experience of the Isle of Skye was tainted by his lack of knowledge and enthusiasm.

Hotel Reviews
Blackfriars Hotel
Inverness

Loved the historical nature of this inn. While it had been renovated to allow for modern conveniences, the historical nature of the building and the coziness of the pub were delightful. Alex, who welcomed us to the inn, was extremely helpful and charming.

Authenticity & Character
It is just like the pubs one has read about with the accommodations located above the pub. Great food and charming location. Note: given the historical nature of the inn, it does not have an elevator. However, Alex offered to take our bags up to our rooms.
Location
Easy walking distance from the train station.
Staff
Friendly. Helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
House Of Juniper - The Cabins
Isle of Skye

The cabins were adorable and the kitchen was well equipped. Both of our cabins were clean and comfortable and the staff were most helpful.

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Leonardo City Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club
Fort William, Inverness-shire
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
No.32 Hotel
Edinburgh
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
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The Z Hotel
Bath
Authenticity & Character
Z Hotel is a more modern hotel. If that is what you like then this hotel is for you.
Location
Because of road closures in Bath, the hotel was difficult to locate.
Staff
The staff was helpful and truly tried to meet our needs. When we arrived, We realized that our bed was only accessible on one side. While they did not have an available room that had access on three sides, they worked to set us up with another room for our second night.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Best Western Chiswick Palace & Suites
London

The staff was fabulous and extremely helpful. Our bed was a king-sized bed. I am a 5 foot 10 inch tall woman and my feet hung off the bottom of the bed unless my head was touching the headboard. It was an uncomfortable bed, but the front desk had housekeeping provide us with a bed topper to alleviate the lumpiness of the bed. Other than the bed issue, everything was clean and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
This hotel is in the west portion of London and further out than we realized to the various sites we had planned to visit. It was within walking distance of the tube, but our particular tube station was closed due to a mini-strike. However, the hotel staff helped us to negotiate around this incovenience.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private transfer in town
Private transfer in town
Fort William

Our driver was extremely helpful and informative. He stopped occasionally to allow us time to experience some of the sites en route to our hotel.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Other than the one guide at the Isle of Skye, all other drivers and guides were great.
Transport
The rail system in Scotland is amazing. We did learn that we did not take into consideration how much time we needed to get from location to location and thus did not have enough time in Inverness, Edinburg and Bath to take in all that we wanted to see.
Literary tour of Bath
Literary tour of Bath
Bath

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and fun. She dressed in Regency attire and paced the tour in a manner that allowed for all members of our foursome to keep up.

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Afternoon Tea at the Edinburgh Castle
Afternoon Tea at the Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh
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Stonehenge half day tour from Bath
Stonehenge half day tour from Bath
Bath

I loved Stonehenge and the exhibition hall and buildings were truly helpful in imagining what it was like for the people from back in time to live and celebrate around Stonehenge.

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London Eye timed entry tickets
London Eye timed entry tickets
London
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Private transfer in town
Private transfer in town
Scotland
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Hop-on, Hop-off Bus
Hop-on, Hop-off Bus
London
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Local specialist: Marion Passelegue
Marion
Marion Passelegue
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Oct 16, 2023

dear Susan ! I really enjoyed putting together the trip plan for you and your group, it was really fun. I am glad to read that you had a great experience overall. We definitely address the issue you encountered with the guide on Skye. You feedback is very important to us!