Where Was I?

[MrsArgos]

It’s a toughie today. Any tips gratefully received!

[BabsRambo]

Fairly sure Scotland but can't get any further than that at the moment.

[MrsArgos]

I think Scotland too but really tough

[Etch]

Search for wells having a smell like that of rotten eggs.

[BabsRambo]

Etch ..... Lots of hits about reasons why but no examples??? Am I missing something obvious?

[Etch]

BabsRambo, when searching, use the adjective, relating to a chemical element, that appears early on in the puzzle.

[fiveleaves]

I went Wales but am not confident at all on this one

[Etch]

The opening paragraph contains a word that is a hint to the "striking physical characteristic" of the hotel.

[LouSwire]

Did somebody eat curds and whey hearabouts?

[Rationalist]

I found it quite easy.
"burn' and other language points quickly to Scotland, or maybe the north of England

Try a search on "sulphurous spa scotland"

That comes up with three or four options.

I could give stonger hints, but once you try each of the top few hits, the correct answer is obvious,

[LouSwire]

Perhaps a town in Dorset where they have a forum, what do the babbling squaddies call an officer?