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Every nook and cranny in The White Hart oozes grand antiquity and contemporary retrofitting has ensured comfort instead of a dated environ usually synonymous with aged structures. The White Hart hits the right buttons with tasteful decor and attention to details. There’re ‘gargles’ from old pipes probably and a cranky air-conditioner but I’m too tired to take note. I’m aware only because I’m a light sleeper. The only drawback was the overly long prep time for my breakfast, which I had to miss unfortunately due to a lack of time. Nonetheless the manager on duty exercised discretion for not charging me for a take-out lunch requested when I’m seated for breakfast.

Beautiful hotel in a great location next to the park, restaurants and bars. We arrived early and the staff said they had no rooms available to check into yet. We know this wasn't true, as there were rooms available to book the day before and on the day still available. Not sure why they can't accommodate a slightly earlier check in to help guests. It's a very big hotel so we know the hotel wasn't fully booked mid week. They also asked for a £50 deposit which we have never been asked for before when checking into a hotel. We then realised the next they gave us a Signature room when we had paid for a Signature Plus room. We had paid extra for a higher floor room with the extras which we didn't get. The room was beautiful and comfy nether the less and the hotel staff were apologetic in letting us know it was the fault of Trip sending them the wrong information. After returning Trip did follow this up and credit us some trip coins to apologies. We had a drink in the sky bar, but for us it felt very open and cold. It had a bit of airport lounge feel to it more than a bar. The views were great and I'm sure dinner there would be lovely in the restaurant area. Apart from the few hiccups we did really like this hotel with the location, comfy rooms and great views! We will definitely stay again.

Very good hotel

Came here for the bookers trade show. The rooms are well equipped and comfy, the food was good, but the most impressive part was later in the night with 40-50 hospitality staff drinking the barmaid (I didn’t get her name) ended up working alone for most of the night. Her service was fantastic and even when there was a queue at the bar she did not panic and made sure everyone was looked after and happy. I hope the manager/owner reads this and makes sure that this young barmaid is appreciated, I know myself and my colleagues tipped her for her efforts and fantastic service and really appreciated her work. As a manager myself I’d be really proud of this bartender and how she handled the situation she was in if she was in my team! Many thanks for a great night.

Had a one night stay in a stables room. Admittedly the room was on the small side BUT the quality of the hotel staff was first rate. From the receptionist to the housekeeping staff and restaurant staff, everyone was cheerful and polite and their main aim was to make sure the guests had the best experience possible. The food in the restaurant was of good quality and the grounds were a delight to explore.

Staff are friendly and the hotel is very cozy, suitable for cool kids! There’s a big supermarket across the street running until 23.00 and there are many restaurants around. Breakfast is very good! Super good value for money if you’re travelling for work there.

Excellent stay! Staff were very friendly from being greeted on our arrival by Mandy to breakfast where Karen was a delight to evenings in the lounge where Bo was very pleasant there were many others sorry to not include. Nice cool rooms. Stones throw from the shopping area. The lounge was nice to sit in the evening and have some food and drinks. The breakfast was amazing, lots on offer and all tasty. The health club was great didn’t go in the pool but went in the gym and steam room and enjoyed it and the bloke who was working In there sorry didn’t get a name was very helpful and friendly. Even being so close to a busy road there was no noise (room 233). Couldn’t get the TV to work but I wasn’t there to watch TV so this wasn’t a big deal. Overall was very happy with the stay and will definitely be back next time I’m that way. Couldn’t fault it thank you.

Stayed here on business for a week last week. Overall, rooms are well sized and clean with only a few signs of maintenance needed. On my first night I tried the in house restaurant. It was cold, deserted and smelt distinctly of frying in old oil (an aroma more suited to a fast food outlet). Just as I sat down, one of the few other customers collared a waitress to remind her he'd ordered 50 minutes ago. I made my excuses and left. Next evening, I returned to the hotel to find my room unserviced. On challenging this with Reception, they apologised and explained that I should have been asked on check in if I wished to have my room serviced (note to any management policy setters reading this: why would I not?? Surely that's SOP for an hotel). So I asked to be added to the service list. Returned to the room after my next business day to find the room one again unserviced. I visited reception (again) to be added to the list (again) but this time insisted that the room was serviced that night while I was out for dinner. Am back in the same hotel again this week. On check in yesterday, this time I asked for the room to be serviced daily. This week's room is again very reasonably sized and comfortable, no complaints there. BUT this evening I one again returned to an unserviced room. On challenging reception (second time in two weeks) I'm told that my name had not, after all, been added to the ”to do” list. Unlike last week, however, it would appear that Housekeeping has all gone home and nothing can be done. In fairness, a fresh set of towels was offered, but a set is already in the room. Let's be fair: this is not the Dorchester or the Ritz and so my expectations are set at a level befitting a reasonably modern, mid market chain hotel. So all I was looking for was cleanliness (tick), comfortable bed and room (tick) and normal room cleaning and servicing as a default setting (no ticks at all based on two weeks' experience). This surely deserves a rethink, Jurys. I remain distinctly unimpressed. You may also want to look at the lifts, at least one of which displays an alarming range of lateral movement at speed.

It had been a while since we visited the Carrington Arms, but we'll be sure to return again soon. Such a great mixture of relaxed & friendly welcome and service combined with excellent food - a rare combination to get right. Especially as it was pretty busy for a Tuesday evening, with a couple of large groups. Despite this, we never felt service was slow or that we weren't looked after perfectly. Will was really helpful and friendly - as were all the staff - including those at the steak counter, where the option to select your meat is a great experience. We'll be back!

The price/performance ratio is good, the family room is relatively large, and the hygiene is good. There are slippers and a hair dryer. The toilet flush button is not easy to use. There is no hand shower, only the top fixed shower.