Ξενοδοχεία με National Trust - Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Cranbrook

We're a little up to two thoughts when assessing the hotel. From the arrival: the parking space was large but full. We had to look for a place. Check-in went smooth, there is an old, small lift for 1 person with luggage. The room was filled. There was no refrigerator, no air-conditioning, and the seat on the photos missed. There were two chairs, there was a TV with few broadcasters, a bathroom with small bathroom and a separate fine shower. The room is clean, but room cleaning, clean towels etc is not standard. That's why you need to ask. Breakfast is in buffet form. There is service for coffee, toast and special orders. The hotel was dead in the evening, no one was confessed to give a drink or anything. On the day we left, we found there was another bar, which apparently had been open. You just need to know ...

Nice hotel which is central to the railway station and the town center. It doesn't look too good on the outside but the inside and the rooms you cannot fault, everything was explained to me when I checked in, I didn't use the bar/cafe due to visiting friends so didn't need to eat there but looking at the menu it did look comprehensive, I would definitly stay there again when visiting the area.

Having not stayed here for many decades now I was hoping for better. It didn’t start well at reception when asking about the offer of papers in a “privilege” room I was told .. “yeah but you gottta pay for them”! An hour or so later I found the booking confirmation which clearly said papers included with a privilege room. A second visit to reception produced a comment along the lines of “I don’t know anything about that” accompanied by a shrug of the shoulders. Not a good start. I was also surprised that there was no hotel services book in room therefore no info on health club, meal times, operation of coffee machine etc. Even the very basic hotels usually have these. A question on this produced the same line of not knowing anything about it! The room wasn’t anywhere near the standard suggested and was extremely tired and not particularly clean with dusty areas all over. Windows were old fashioned aluminium which meant they needed to be closed due to the A20 nearby. This meant they were dripping with condensation in the morning! One of the bedside light switches was broken and was fixed after reporting, unlike the toilet roll holder that was also broken buy never got fixed! The duvet supplied was far too warm for summer and I have no idea why the bed was so massive but it was quite comfortable. The bathroom was adequate, no more. All in all, I think that Premier Inn rooms are much better and an awful lot cheaper! On the good side... The young guy in bar was very helpful on many things, perhaps he should have been on reception? The restaurant food was good in the evening, breakfast simply OK. I just wish those waiting on wouldn't keep calling everyone 'guys'. Because the bar/lounge and restaurant were essentially the same room, the television on at one end does nothing for the restaurant guests apart from annoy them! But the Health club and were pool fine!

Central town centre location in Tunbridge Wells, useful to have the free car park (unlike most hotels nearby). Budget conscious, but it’s clean and comfortable. It might be a bit dated but some might call that ‘retro charm’.

Another great stay. Cards on the taable I am biased. We have been coming to stay at the White hart for several years now. If it wasn't any good we would not keep coming back. A traditional 17th (?) century inn with a huge roaring firepllace. Great quality well kept ales. (The brewery from the local brewery drinks his own brew here so he must know something!) From the moment you walk in the door there is a warm welcome from a team that all seem happy to be there. The food we had was amazing and the sunday roast one of the best we've ever had. We are counting the days until we can come down and stay again. As you may see from our other reviews of the White Hart don't expect a generic hotel experience but if you want a quirky tradional British Inn full of great things and great people this is the place.

This is the only hotel I will stay in when I am in the area. Excellent staff, clean and very comfortable. It is directly opposite the services so you can literally walk out of the door and into the door of the services. The rooms are very cozy and clean.