Hello Mr Barrigan,We're sorry to hear you believe 15pp for our hearty Yorkshire breakfast is a lot (I'm happy to hear we are still 1.95pp cheaper than the Crowne Plaza)! I would like to assure you we believe in offering value for money and if you were unhappy with the standard of food or service you received I do hope you mentioned it upon check out? At the time of booking you would have been offered, via hotels.com either a room only or a B&B rate (booking breakfast in advance is always a cheaper alternative...) and either a non-refundable or flexi rate. As you opted for the flexi room only rate and subsequently booked breakfast this would have been more expensive than reserving a room on a non-refundable B&B rate. We will also be investigating our pricing/rate management as this is the first time in 15 years we have been more expensive than the Crowne Plaza on a comparable room and rate. Please note we also offer FREE onsite parking which the Crowne Plaza charge at 10, per day!!!