Fort Continental Hotel

In advance to my arrival the hotel management tried to re-negotiate the established Expedia online non-refundable rate asking for more money. I complained with Expedia. The affair seems to have been settled as I hadn’t any trouble or annoyance concerning payment when being there. Stayed 1 week. It is a somewhat modest facility. Pretty basic room. Smeared walls in the bathroom. Sheets were clean. The rooftop terrace offers probably the best views of Peshawar. Staff was amazing in helping me with any issue. Appreciate the complimentary shuttle-service to/from the airport. Breakfast was somewhat scarce with few choice of local cuisine which repeated almost unchanged every morning. Location is central and convenient, although outside the old city.

I think Peshawar has a limited number of hotels that one would consider staying at. This is certainly an average hotel (reflected in the price per night) - but it’s not brilliant value for money either. My reasons are as follows: 1. Breakfast - limited options. A bit basic - but it’s a not a big deal. Most people will find something to eat. Plus I don’t care all that much for breakfast. 2. Cleanliness - could be better. The sheets are more off white than brilliant white. There are plenty of watermarks on the surfaces. The corners are obviously overlooked when cleaning - this applies to the hair left in the shower drain. Not ideal when the water doesn’t clear from the shower as quickly as you’d like and your me standing in a puddle. 3. Staff - very pleasant at reception. Helpful when making enquiries. 4. Location - close to the historical bit of Peshawar. It works. It is rather chaotic outside though - but that reflects the “dynamic” nature of the city itself. Would I come back? Not sure - would be dependent on what other hotels had vacancies at the time. It’s certainly somewhere I would tolerate as a lone traveller - but certainly wouldn’t book into with family.