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Bath's iconic Royal Crescent Hotel has been refurbished

Refurbished from top to toe at huge expense, The Inspector pays the historic Bath property, Royal Crescent Hotel a visit to see how much has changed.




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Premier Inn at Putney Bridge in London comes with scenic views of the Thames

This week, The Inspector paid a visit to the Premier Inn just north of Putney Bridge in London and was shocked by the so-called 'budget' price but satisfied with a clean and functional guest room.




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Premier Inn Gatwick has mega sound-proofing and it's clean

Premier Inn at Gatwick North is just a short amble from the terminal building and it's heaving on a Friday night with those who are getting early flights out.




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Cosying up at the Castle Hotel, a Windsor bolthole fit for a queen

You may go to Windsor in search of its famous royal castle - but if you want to stay in town a little longer, the Castle Hotel is an excellent spot to rest your head, says our sharp-eyed Inspector.




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The Hawk in Amport is a work in progress with rough-and-ready features

The Hawk in the sleepy village of Amport is so-named because of the hawk centre nearby. The first phase of the renovation has been completed but there's work to be done.




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Filthy curtains at The Bell near Epping make it hard to justify £100 per night price 

This motel-style establishment on the busy B1393 close to Epping serves Indian food in its Nirvana restaurant. Various TVs are attached to walls in the brightly lit bar.




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Old-fashioned ambience and ghosts of the stairs at Lewtrenchard Manor, Devon

Lewtrenchard Manor would never describe itself as modern. But this grand old property in Okehampton, Devon, does not need to change with the times, says the Daily Mail's hotel inspector.




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Boutique beauty, but at quite a price - a night at Blakes Hotel, an expensive London institution 

Blakes has long been a haven of upmarket accommodation in west London - but the cost may make you raise an eyebrow, says out hotel inspector, as he wonders where his wine went.




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An Inspector Calls: The soulless atmosphere and modern decor at One Warwick Park in Tunbridge Wells is strangely corporate

The staff are polite and the rooms are comfortable at One Warwick Park in Tunbridge Wells but The Inspector says that the new hotel is best suited for businessmen.




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An Inspector Calls: The Bank House serves up a charming atmosphere and the perfect poached eggs in the heart of King's Lynn

The Inspector called in at The Bank House in King's Lynn, a former Georgian merchant banker’s residence. He found it made for a fascinating break.




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An Inspector Calls:  It might not be trendy but English traditions reign at The Arundell Arms

The Arundell Arms in Dartmoor has a reputation mainly as a fishing hotel and anglers will love it. The decor is traditionally English, as is the food by master chef Steven Pidgeon.




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The King’s Head at Letheringsett offers stale decor and unimpressive service

The King’s Head at Letheringsett, just outside Holt - where the Duchess of Cambridge likes to shop suffers a general lack of love, according to The Inspector.




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Oakley Court is still bound by its corporate shackles but at least the breakfast is a delight

Oakley Court in Windsor had once been the set of the Rocky Horror Picture show. It was transformed into a hotel featuring 110 rooms in the 80s. But, there's still something corporate about it.




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An Inspector Calls: Everything is pristine at Hurley House Hotel in Berkshire and the food is sensational

Everything is pristine at Hurley House Hotel in Berkshire; the staff are dedicated; there’s lots of outdoor space with a barbecue area and the food is sensational.




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An Inspector Calls: Recreating Four Weddings And A Funeral (with a few glitches) at The Crown in Amersham 

The Crown in Amersham has a claim to fame - it was the setting for a key scene in Four Weddings And A Funeral. Nice - but this pricey bolthole could, and should, be better, says our hotel inspector.




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Barnett Hill Hotel is an icon of Guildford accommodation

Barnett Hill Hotel, just outside Guildford, Surrey, is in the throes of a huge refurbishment, and while the noise wasn't ideal, The Inspector was extremely impressed by the high level of service.




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An Inspector Calls: The Mill at Gordleton review

The Inspector called in at The Mill at Gordleton hotel in the New Forest, where he found the staff to be charming and the food plentiful but uninspiring.




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An Inspector Calls on London's The Athenaeum Hotel

The Inspector checked in to investigate The Athenaeum Hotel on Piccadilly in London following its multi-million-pound refurb, and was disappointed with its food, service and decor.




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An Inspector Calls on The Northgate in Bury St Edmunds

The Daily Mail's Inspector called into The Northgate hotel in Bury St Edmunds, a new establishment with ten bedrooms, polite but nervous staff and an over-elaborate food menu.




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An Inspector Calls in at Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay

Travel Mail's Inspector called in at the rugged Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay with his wife for a coastal sojourn.




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An Inspector Calls on Bath's No 15 Great Pulteney hotel

The Daily Mail's Inspector called into No 15 Great Pulteney, a new Georgian terrace hotel in Bath, where he found the decor throughout to be over-crammed with 'gimmicky clutter'.




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An Inspector Calls on Stanhill Court Hotel near Gatwick

The Daily Mail's Inspector called in at the Stanhill Court Hotel in Surrey, a mere ten minutes from Gatwick Airport, and while the views were pleasant, the service and decor was less so.




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An Inspector Calls at the towering Novotel in Canary Wharf

The Daily Mail's Inspector called in at the brand new Novotel near Canary Wharf, and was impressed with its ultra-modern touches, great restaurant and sweeping views across London.




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An Inspector Calls: A faultless stay at Middleton Lodge

The Daily Mail's Inspector called in at Middleton Lodge in North Yorkshire, which is the work of a young couple with an inspiring vision.




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Watersmeet Hotel boasts a picturesque North Devon location

The Watersmeet Hotel in Woolacombe, Devon, is perched above the picturesque Combesgate Beach, but is it worth a stay? The Inspector investigates...




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No excuse for some of the failings at the Dog & Badger 

The Dog & Badger near Henley on Thames has recently been bought by Oakman Inns. But the Daily Mail Inspector says its relaunch has turned out to be a big disappointment.




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Pick your night with care at Guildford's Harbour Hotel

The Inspector found that when he visited the Guildford Harbour Hotel did not have enough staff to deal with so many arrivals at a time when the hotel is hosting several Christmas parties.




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The Radisson Blu at Manchester Airport seems a good place

The Manchester Airport Radisson Blu is a few minutes away from Terminals 1 and 2 via the ‘skywalk’ conveyor belts. And the Inspector was impressed with the size of the rooms.




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What Adele has really, really wanted since she was a little (Spice) girl... 

Adele, 31, met Emma Bunton, 43, and Geri Horner, 46, at Wembley Stadium, and they proved that the tables have turned by proudly posting a picture on Instagram.




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Adele reveals she 'got drunk with the Spice Girls' at their final reunion show at Wembley

The Spice Girls went out in a blaze of glory for their final reunion show in Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.




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Demi Lovato looks yummy in yellow after meeting Adele and gushing: 'I need this to be real'

Demi Lovato has been a busy social media maven. The 26-year-old posted an Insta Stories selfie this Tuesday with Adele, gushing in a caption: 'I need this to be real.'




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Ayda Field, 40, showcases her incredible flexibility at 'stripper class'

Ayda Field was trying her hand at a brand new type of exercise on Tuesday, joining her mum Gwen and actress Susie Amy for a pole dancing class.




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Adele 'loses more than a stone in weight after taking up Pilates workouts with BFF Ayda Field

She has been spicing up her life since she split from her husband of three years Simon Konecki.




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Adele holds hands with Alan Carr's husband at British Summer Time festival

Adele put her marriage woes behind her as she attended the British Summer Time Hyde Park Festival in London on Friday with friends including Alan Carr's husband Paul Drayton.




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TALK OF THE TOWN: Adele on a hot date with married man!

Fans got very excited at the idea that newly single Adele had fallen in love again when she was spotted walking hand-in-hand with a hunky man on Friday night in Hyde Park.




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Jennifer Garner pokes fun at herself by sharing  cheesy photo of her at 21

Jennifer Garner had a bit of fun this Flashback Friday. The 47-year-old shared an Instagram snap of herself at 21, spliced alongside Adele's album cover from when the singer was that age.




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Divorcee, 39, makes £85,000 profit after renovating two homes

Adele Bradley, from Leeds, began renovating her first property last January and decided to document her journey online. She has now amassed more than 30,000 followers and is looking for her next project.




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Adele gets new Saturn tattoo on her forearm 'as a tribute to son Angelo, six'

The musician, 31, flashed her new forearm tattoo of Saturn as she posed by the Antelope Canyon in Arizona in an Instagram snap posted over the weekend.




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Exclusive Beverly Hills street where Kate Perry, Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Lawrence are neighbors

The hidden and secretive celebrity neighborhood in Beverly Hills sits in a heavily-fortified and privately-patrolled area. The LA suburb is known as the world's most glamorous community.




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Adele files for divorce from estranged husband Simon Konecki after six months of separation

Six months after announcing her separation from her husband, Simoh Konecki, singer Adele has filed for divorce.




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Adele is 'feeling free and dating again' after filing for divorce from husband Simon Konecki

The singer, 31, is allegedly keen to move on with her life after they parted ways, it was claimed by the Mirror on Friday.




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Adele 'is set to release an upbeat comeback song about ex Simon Konecki'

The musician, 31, is reportedly set to release an upbeat song about her marriage with her estranged husband Simon Konecki in the coming months.




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Father who lives in social housing insisted he has 'no intention' of finding full-time work

Part-time yoga teacher Matt Allen - who features in this week's Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over - lives with his wife Adele and their three children, Ulysses, 8, Ostara, 4, and baby Kai, in Brighton.




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Beyonce and Adele FINALLY collaborate! Pop megastars to join forces on song for One Republic's album

Ryan Tedder has revealed he was 'joking' about a collaboration between Beyonce and Adele. 




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Nicki Minaj was being 'sarcastic' when she claimed she 'collaborated with Adele on song and video'

The American 36-year-old hip-hop star and the British 31-year-old belter appreciate each other's music




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Emma Stone channels 1920s glamour in grey velvet at Jennifer Lawrence's wedding in Rhode Island

Lawrence has been friends with Stone for quite some time, even interviewing her last year for her Elle cover. They were originally introduced by mutual co-star Woody Harrelson.




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Kris Jenner skips daughter Kim Kardashian's birthday party to attend Jennifer Lawrence's wedding

The showbiz momager, 63, missed her own daughter Kim Kardashian's 39th birthday party to watch The Hunger Games actress, 29, tie the knot with art dealer Cooke Maroney, 34, on Saturday.




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That's Adele of a makeover! She swore she was happy to be curvy - now she's lost three stone

London-born singer Adele will never have to say she doesn't care a jot about being fat - because she isn't. She was pictured this week sporting a slim new look.




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I'm A Celebrity: Ant and Dec's cheeky innuendos leave fans in hysterics in gruesome eating trial

During the Just Desserts trial, Ant and Dec were quick to make jokes about 'weird sausages' and 'holding testicles' as Roman Kemp and Adele Roberts chowed down on an array of jungle dishes.




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Royal Navy engineer, 35, proposes to his girlfriend at Buckingham Palace

Matthew Gallimore, 35, an air engineering technician in the Royal Navy, from Crewe in Cheshire, got down on one knee in the palace quadrangle after collecting the honour for his services to the military.