Premier Hotel Umhlanga (Bldg-B), DurbanPremier Hotel Umhlanga (Bldg-B) in Durban, South Africa has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 38 of 47 hotels we score in Durban. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 1.9. Rooms from about $153 a night (cached, not a live quote).Premier Hotel Umhlanga (Bldg-B) is a business-oriented hotel situated on Umhlanga Ridge. It sits near the Busamed Private Hospital and the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board, with Umhlanga Main Beach located a short distance away. The property contains 63 air-conditioned rooms featuring en-suite bathrooms, minibars, and televisions. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool, the on-site restaurant, and the bar. Free private parking and WiFi in public areas are provided. The hotel suits travellers visiting the area for work or medical appointments. Some guests have reported issues with room noise and television functionality.What stands out

Helpful and accommodating staff

Clean and tidy facilities

Comfortable bedding

Well equipped rooms

Watch out for

Noisy rooms

Unreliable televisions

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