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Reviews of Down Hall Hotel 4 stars

Hatfield Heath, Bishops Stortford, CM22 7AS, United Kingdom

#12 of 22 hotels in Bishops Stortford

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Review score

Based on 821 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable hotel in a country setting, highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No major negatives

    Very lovely building in a great setting, really great grounds. Staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable stay and would gladly return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room colours a little dowdy. Sauce on stake cold but was rectified without fuss and deserts offered FOC.

    Staff generally very good. Grounds and parking. Spacious room and bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We did not know that you had to book to use the hydro therapy pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    Lovely short stay (2 nights) spur of the moment on a recommendation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough accessible rooms

    Breakfast was lovely

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel with so many beautiful features
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was very noisy from potential faulty pipe work. Noise went on for hours

    Lovely setting with so much character. There is no lift so struggled getting bags up the stairs

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice ambience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cooked breakfast se above Small poky bathroom

    The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful The breakfast was overcooked the bacon was like shoe keathevery peaceful and quiet

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable & lovely spa treatment
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paying extra for spa area use

    Clean, lovely gardens, spacious rooms

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Amazing stay, very friendly, attentive staff in a gorgeous setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The setting was gorgeous, the building was beautiful and clean and full of character.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no enry to the spa from inside the hotel. The bar area was cold.

    The rooms were comfortable, spacious and clean. The bar and the snacks was nice

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful accommodating staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful building. This is the 3rd time I have stayed here. Newly refurbished room are lovely. Great location. Clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only problem we had was at breakfast in the potting shed, where there was a long delay over food from the a la carte menu. However the staff were extremely apologetic and tried to minimise the effect on the customers

    Friendly, helpful staff in a very comfortable setting. A very relaxing, enjoyable stay where we felt at ease and looked after.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    7.0
    Wouldn't advise friends to stay as they look the same. But I can see past some people are judgmental
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A certain member of staff kept checking in on us at the bar area. My partner did confront him. And he did offer free drinks. But felt embarrassing because he kept saying what the tab was. So we paid it tipped and also ordered loads more to go back to the room with as we felt out of place. Looks can be deciving and people should not judge a book by its cover. I probably have more money than anyone staying there that night. Apart from that everything else was lovely.

    Some of the staff was very polite and nice. But some judgmental because I wasn't the looks type that stays there. I probably spent more money than most people there that night but because I have cauliflower ears I look like a fug.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    7.0
    Amazing staff the food is lovely I would come here just for dinner , would like to see it in the summer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We moved rooms to a more modern room , but the staff were so lovely about it and helped us move

    Beautiful grounds , the staff are so so so lovely really accommodating

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    We had a really relaxing stay, just what we needed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were super friendly and the food was great. The spa treatments were really relaxing.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dated but it’s a period property so it is part of the character

    Grand hotel, staff were nice

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    A great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very minor thing - Perhaps more signage in the car park - we arrived in the dark and heavy rain and weren't completely sure where to go to check in.

    A lovely hotel. Nicely decorated, comfortable and clean rooms, a great restaurant with tasty food and a great atmosphere. The staff were all extremely helpful and we had some good banter with the barman! Couldn't fault much and would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant stay at a nice hotel with all the facilities you need/want.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really to dislike. We did find it difficult to regulate the heating in the room but otherwise no issues.

    Hotel was very clean and well maintained. Although we didn’t get to use all the facilities the fact that the hotel had them available enabled many ways of keeping entertained should you wish to spend the day at the hotel. The staff were very helpful and pleasant at all times. The location was excellent for our requirements, being tucked away with all the peace and quiet you would want but within easy reach of many towns/villages and attractions.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    9.0
    Lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was in the middle of nowhere. Had to drive through a long dark country road but wasn’t much of an issue. Nearest town is 15 minutes drive so there’s no restaurants and you’re better off eating at the restaurant however food is overpriced and wasn’t worth it.

    Lovely rooms/facilities. Staff were helpful. Enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    7.0
    Perfectly fine but a little complacent as it is the only high-end hotel in the area.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was freezing when I arrived, a little more care required in future.

    Room was comfortable and the breakfast was acceptable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked a table for dinner for a large group in the bar, and everything was great - the food, atmosphere and in particular the service by Kevin who went the extra mile you make sure we had a great evenjng. He even took family photos for us by the Christmas tree. Thank you!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    9.0
    Great stay over Christmas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool at the spa is not complimentary, even when you are paying for treatments. I don’t think that is right for a spa and instead trying to charge more money to use it for a period of time. You have to book it and costs 28£. It should be complimentary to hotel guests or spa guests.

    Beautiful grounds to walk around and great food at the bar. The staff were exceptional and went above and beyond at every opportunity

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay and will certainly visit again in the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was excellent. Dinner: menu very limited. Food average

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    9.0
    Great overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv in the room

    Cocktail bar

    Stayed in December 2023

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