A break at St Paul's is usually a real treat, however the spa (the main justification for spending extra money on a hotel stay in Sheffield) was overcrowded, swimming lessons taking place and pool overcrowded - therefore unable to have a decent swim, kids running about after the time they are allowed to be in the area, cracks in the ceilings which had simply been foamed to hide (but badly done), steam room felt dirty, lockers broken, and the experience shower (which used to have different experiences e.g. downpour, jets at the sides ... is now simply a hot/cold shower. Very disappointing half hour spent in the spa followed by a shower in my hotel room after (as the water pressure was poor). I usually feel pampered with a stay here and chill with a book for hours in the Spa area ... not this time. I really wish I hadn't booked two rooms as a special treat .. wasted money. I hope the standards improve, I used to love my time at St Paul's.