This hotel has been awarded Silver in the Greengage ECOsmart accreditation scheme. It implements energy-efficient lighting and heating systems to minimize its environmental impact.
Stone Court House in Maidstone offers a captivating blend of historical elegance and modern comfort, creating an exceptional guest experience. Nestled in the town's vibrant heart, it provides easy access to shops, restaurants, and cultural sites, making it an ideal base for exploring Maidstone and the broader Kent area. Despite its central location on a busy road, which can occasionally be noisy, the property's serene interior atmosphere more than compensates for this minor downside.
The meticulously restored Georgian decor exudes charm and sophistication, evident in the spacious, clean, and beautifully appointed rooms. Featuring elegant touches like four-poster beds and freestanding baths, the accommodations evoke the grandeur of a historic manor. The cleanliness is consistently praised, with guests marveling at the immaculate bathrooms highlighted by pristine marble tiles.
The hotel stands out for its exceptional hospitality, with staff described as warm, welcoming, and attentive, ensuring that every guest feels cared for with personalized service. Although the absence of breakfast services is noted, the hope for future offerings reflects guests' eagerness to fully enjoy their stay within the confines of this splendid establishment.
Despite some challenges with free WiFi, which can be intermittent, the provision of complimentary internet is appreciated. Moreover, the luxurious bedding, while sometimes criticized for material impracticalities, generally enhances comfort with its plush mattresses and linens.
Overall, Stone Court House is a hidden gem that envelops visitors in a unique historical ambiance, providing a peaceful sanctuary with top-notch service. Its charm and character leave guests eager to return, having enjoyed a memorable stay that exceeds expectations.
This hotel is listed as a 'Top Kent Green Hotel' on Expedia. It is part of Marriott International, which has a global sustainability strategy focused on reducing its environmental footprint across its properties.
This hotel is ECOsmart and Green Tourism certified, operating on 100% renewable energy. It diverts 98% of waste from landfill through back-of-house recycling and third-party sourcing. The hotel provides electric vehicle charging stations that use 100% renewable energy. It is part of a hotel chain that has achieved BREEAM ratings for five of its properties, with more planned.
Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa is a conveniently located hotel with a range of dining options and friendly staff. While the food and dining experience may not be consistent, guests generally found the quality of food to be good. The rooms are clean and comfortable, though some may benefit from ongoing maintenance and upgrades. The staff are described as helpful and accommodating and the spa facilities are enjoyable despite some complaints about limited hours and outdated equipment. The hotel is a good option for families and pet owners and the beds are praised for their comfort. Overall, Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa is a good value for money stay in a nice location, though some guests expected more modern amenities for a four-star rated hotel.
Hamlet Hotels Maidstone is highly regarded by guests, particularly for its prime location and friendly staff. Situated conveniently near major routes like the Channel Tunnel, Eurotunnel and ports, the hotel also benefits from close proximity to highways, supermarkets, Hyde Park and public transportation. This advantageous positioning makes it an excellent choice for travelers with varied itineraries. Guests also appreciate the ample and free parking that ensures hassle-free travel.
The hotel’s breakfast service garners positive reviews with guests praising the variety, quality and the attentive, friendly staff. The buffet-style breakfast, featuring fresh fruit salad and full English options, surpasses expectations and offers great value for money, despite minor criticisms about specific items and the breakfast window closing early.
Dinner experiences at the hotel receive mixed feedback. Some visitors find the meals, particularly the curry and lamb shank dishes, to be excellent and reasonably priced with special accommodation for dietary needs. However, others note dissatisfaction with the limited menu choices, food presentation and occasional closures of the restaurant.
Rooms at Hamlet Hotels Maidstone are described as clean, spacious and comfortable, providing sizable family accommodations and high-quality beds with soft pillows. Still, some guests find the rooms warm with thin walls and dated decor and occasional noise and minor maintenance issues in bathrooms detract from the overall experience.
Cleanliness is generally praised, especially for the rooms and communal areas, though some bathrooms receive negative remarks for poor upkeep. Despite minor complaints about strange odors and maintenance, the overall level of cleanliness and the friendliness of the staff significantly enhance guests' comfort.
The hotel’s staff consistently earns accolades for their exceptional service and approachability, contributing significantly to the positive guest experience. They are noted for their willingness to go above and beyond to meet visitor needs.
While the free Wi-Fi receives mixed reviews, the majority acknowledge it as a beneficial amenity. Guests appreciate the dog-friendly accommodations, though some find the surcharge high and note occasional unpleasant odors in pet rooms.
In summary, Hamlet Hotels Maidstone offers a well-rounded travel experience with its prime location, excellent parking, delightful breakfast, comfortable beds and exceptional staff service, making it a highly recommended option for travelers.
The Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham by IHG, is praised for its fantastic and convenient location with easy access to nearby shops and various destinations. The breakfast is highly recommended by guests with a wide range of options to choose from. The dinner experience has mixed feedback with some guests finding the food to be good while others found it poor quality and expensive. The rooms are a mix of modern and dated with some guests reporting issues with cleanliness and maintenance. However, the majority of guests were happy with their stay and praised the polite and accommodating staff. The spa and pool facilities are generally good, although there were some complaints about the jacuzzi being out of order and the cleanliness of the pool changing rooms. The hotel is also pet-friendly with many guests appreciating the warm welcome extended to their furry friends. Overall, the Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham offers a nice stay with good facilities in an ideal location.
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