Inspector calls historic Wotton House hotel in Surrey – and gives it a one-star rating
The inspector describes his room in the newly renovated hotel as 'awful' He notes that the staff at the hotel, which is near Dorking, are friendly though MORE: Can YOU tell if these beaches are in Britain or abroad?
If it weren't for the little tealight on the table, there would have little cheerfulness in the bar of the historic Wotton House.
I had hoped to eat at the restaurant but it is "closed for an event" - which was not made clear earlier in the day when I made the reservation.
This turns out to be the worst of both worlds because not only is the bar menu pretty much limited to sandwiches, a burger or a fish and chips but, at around 9:30 p.m., the large "event" group arrives for an after-dinner beano and the noise is so insane that I have to retire to my room.
Before doing so, I go to reception and express my frustration. "We left a message on your mobile telling you that the restaurant is closing," says one of the women behind the counter.
The room is horrible . I had read somewhere that Wotton House, near Dorking in Surrey, had been renovated. Obviously my double standard didn't bother the decorators.
The dressing table is so chipped you couldn't give it away at a garage sale; the shower door and some tiles are stained yellow; the enamel around the tub stopper has long peeled off.
There is no chair of any kind, I...
If it weren't for the little tealight on the table, there would have little cheerfulness in the bar of the historic Wotton House.
I had hoped to eat at the restaurant but it is "closed for an event" - which was not made clear earlier in the day when I made the reservation.
This turns out to be the worst of both worlds because not only is the bar menu pretty much limited to sandwiches, a burger or a fish and chips but, at around 9:30 p.m., the large "event" group arrives for an after-dinner beano and the noise is so insane that I have to retire to my room.
Before doing so, I go to reception and express my frustration. "We left a message on your mobile telling you that the restaurant is closing," says one of the women behind the counter.
The room is horrible . I had read somewhere that Wotton House, near Dorking in Surrey, had been renovated. Obviously my double standard didn't bother the decorators.
The dressing table is so chipped you couldn't give it away at a garage sale; the shower door and some tiles are stained yellow; the enamel around the tub stopper has long peeled off.
There is no chair of any kind, I...
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