I REFER to a letter form B J Calpin who wrote about charges at Best Western Hotels (April 5). I must tell you my experiences relative to the Monk Bar Hotel.

Up to December, 2001 I frequently dined at Sunday lunchtimes when the price of a three course carvery lunch, including coffee, was £8.95.

On April 14, inquired about Sunday lunches and was told it was no longer a carvery but three courses plus coffee at £12.50. An increase of 39 per cent is excessive.

H Atkins,

Holgate Road, York.

Updated: 12:21 Tuesday, April 23, 2002