Moore Park Inn

I read brilliant reviews of this place, and have myself - in the past - written similar, adoring reviews. As my stay last weekend was my 7th stay at this motel in Armidale, I didn't expect to be writing this review. Moore Park Inn appears to have changed hands, or, at least, is under new management. The welcome is the same (typically nice enough greeting) and the physical property is generally the same, although the grounds have been battered by the snow and storms recently so are not in great shape. However. As I was staying three nights, when I left my room after night one I said hello to the girl doing housekeeping on the way out. When I returned later that day, however, only the bin had been emptied. Bed was not made, coffee cup remained where I had left it and was untouched, and towels in the bathroom remained where they were. In other words, the daily "clean" was limited to simply emptying the bin. I said nothing, as I assumed that "making up the room" (which at this property usually includes strightening/making the bed, changing the towels, cleaning surfaces and cups, and doing a quick vaccuum) has been skipped in error. So I made my own bed, hung my towels out over chairs to dry properly, and cleaned up myself. No biggie. After night two, I left the room quite early, and returned mid-afternoon to change for my late PM appointment. Again, bin emptied, but nothing else (bed still not touched, coffee cup and used glass still exactly where I had left them). The towels had been changed, which may have been a reaction to the fact that this time I left them in a pile on the floor, to indicate that I didn't simply want them hung back up. I looked outside and there was no sign of any staff (who I could speak to about the room not being made-up properly), so quickly changed and left for my appointment. On the 3rd morning I checked out, which involved leaving my key in the door as nobody is around at 7am in the morning. I noticed, when packing up my things, that not only had the vaccuuming not been done during my stay, but it appeared to have not been done for some time (evidence of toenail clipping adorned the carpet just in front of the sliding doors). Now. I was happy to let this all slide - after all, the bed was confortable and I had experienced an enjoyable few days in Armidale. However I received an email from Moore Park "Thanking me for my stay" and asking if I found their "accommodation and services to be of a high quality". I replied back and pointed out the problems I had experienced, expecting an email in return simply apologising and promising to do better.... BUT NO. Here is the actual text of the response: "Sorry to hear you were disappointed. Due to increased economic pressures, our services have been reduced to 5 min per room, so they would likely not be what you expected from previous stays. Wishing you all the best"... WHAT THE? So, in effect, Moore Park is not what it used to be, and guests sh

Very good experience. Beautiful view and brilliant breakfast. Friendly staff. The cost is very reasonable. We will stay here again when we have another chance to visit Armidale.

Roadside motels can be costly these days and the trial can be to find a nice one. The Moore Park Inn was what appeared to be the best in Armidale. It was a motel, but the people were nice and the room clean. Perhaps the nicest aspect was the outlook, which was rather pretty.

We enjoyed our stay at Moore Park. The motel and surrounds make for a very relaxing stay. Our room was comfortable and well heated with the RC air conditioner. It was cozy in our room even though it was about minus two or three outside.

The accommodation was excellent, highly recommend King Bedroom. Very clean and spacious, wonderful bed. Best cooked breakfast, and beautiful gardens and grounds. Will definitely stay here again on our travels.

Great place to stay. I have stayed a few times on work trips. Always very clean. New aircon. Would recommend without hesitation.