Odeon Kingston

So many screens never out of an option for movie to find. Also they just opened up five guys just below Odeon so perfect combo for a night out.

What a like most about Odeon as a Chain, is that each one is slightly different. its not like subway whereas every single one looks identical. I really like the Kingston one, they have a cool downstairs bit as well which would be nice to chill and have a coffee.

Not cheap but it’s Odeon. Excellent facilities and polite staff.

Although the Odeon is situated in a mulitplex, the building and design has a very freindly and welcoming feel to it. The Odeon cinema is great for anyone looking to watch a movie in a warm enviroment. The cinema has a variety of auditorium sizes depending on demand and ticket sales. The staff were also very friendly although i did have to wait slightly longer in the queue due to the popularity of the film. Overall i would say its a decent cinema like any other.

Regarding the Rotunda/​Odeon itself, too much 3D (but that’s common to all multiplexes), too few 2D showings or all 2D in small screens, but the facilities are pretty good, always clean so-​far, I’ve never had projection issues and the Costa coffee served in the bar is usually fine (so ~3 stars) but I’m giving 4 stars because I’ve just had a good online customer support experience: Their booking form didn’t make it obvious the film I’d booked for was subtitled except for (dig Capt) on the onfirmation page after I’d already paid. A quick email via their contact form and within a few hours they’ve apparently refunded me without a quibble — good customer service :)

First-​off, I have to confess that I am not the greatest fan of multiplexes; I tend to prefer independents with more of their own individual character and a good art house choice. However, I have been to this venue on quite a few occasions with mixed results I do appreciate that they sometimes have mini-‘seasons’ here, where they show less-​mainstream offerings and have a wide variety of auditorium sizes within their 14(!) screens (from a little over 100 seats to almost 500!).
Last night a friend and I came to see Sex and the City — yes, readers, we loved it! — in one of the smaller auditorium. It was pretty-​much full but we bought our tickets early enough to get great seats which were comfortable and perfectly positioned to have an excellent, uninterrupted view. Happily, the audience were well-​behaved so nothing spoilt our enjoyment of a film we had been looking forward to. Based on last night, I’d award 4 stars but combined with some earlier experiences here, it’s an overall 3