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Reviews of The Talbot Inn 4 stars

High Street, Ripley, Woking, GU23 6BB, United Kingdom

#21 of 36 hotels in Woking

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1408 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    6.0
    Lovely historic building but let down by housekeeping
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 5 nights

    However, the housekeeping left a lot to be desired and I think Bespoke Hotels need to invest in new stair carpet! My heart sank as we made our way up to our room on some of the most stained, filthy carpet I have ever seen in a hotel. First impressions do count and we immediately questioned whether we had made the right choice in booking. Our room was quite comfortable with all facilities - tea/coffee making, hairdryer, fan etc but the window sills were dusty and had cobwebs. The bathroom floor badly needed mopping, the bulb replacing in the light over the mirror and the body wash dispenser refilled over the bath but none of this was done during our stay. We asked for the dispenser to be refilled and left the light on so it was obvious that one bulb had gone but to no avail. The dressing table had sticky patches on it which remained throughout our visit. When we arrived on the first evening there was only one tea bag in the kettle area and the loo roll on the holder had just 4 pieces of paper left on it. There was another loo roll provided but it just seemed cheap to leave so little on the roll and did not give confidence that anyone had done the room. An extra tea bag did appear on the following day! These are just small observations and easily sorted with proper staff training and supervision by management. We will not be choosing to stay here again which is a shame as it is such a lovely village and convenient for Wisley.

    Recently stayed here as we were attending a show at Wisley Gardens for 5 days and the location could not have been better - 5 minute drive! On the whole we had a reasonably good experience in this historic building, staying in a front room in the main building, with four poster, panelled walls and a fireplace. The public areas were attractively decorated and furnished and the staff could not have been more helpful and friendly at breakfast and evening meals. The food was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking is 10£ per night, we asked to check in one hour early and that too was available at 10 GBP per hour. We didn't check in earlier either take the parking, as the price of the room was ok, but not cheap, to add extra money.

    Large room, very comfortable bed. Nice location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charging for car parking. Charging for breakfast.

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    6.0
    Somewhat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food not value for money. Parking for overnight guests should included in room rate

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Lovely rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gluten free options on menu could have been better.

    Comfortable bed, clean room, friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My single room was very small

    Quiet and quirky

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was surprised at the £10 car parking as hadn’t read that in the booking details . Also if having a meal there it’s free for 3 hours so by staying the night I feel £5 would be more acceptable.

    Good situation for Guildford,Woking and RHS Wisley

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable despite wet weather
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    expensive car parking no overhead cover to get to the room

    nice room nice breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyable short break and close to attractions, in spite of current roadworks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom in need of refurbishment, difficult to find a mirror with good lighting and socket close by, barking dogs in rooms.

    Lovely position on High Street, good parking, restaurant with conservatory and cosy living room style creates options, staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charge for parking £10 per car. Room had an odour that was not pleasant. Heating was on which meant I had to open window to reduce temperature

    Size of room and size of bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice but needs some tlc
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booked it as lovely building, but arrived to find our room in travel lodge style building in rear carpark, room need some TLC with bad paintwork, do dodgy light fittings and mouldy shower room.

    The building is lovely and the staff in the restaurant are great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    A very good place to stay, with a nice restaurant.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    Locks broken on ground floor bedroom window so unable to secure.

    Easy to find, and a good location. The rooms are a good size and are clean. The Wifi works well in the rooms. There is a good restaurant and bar on site, the staff are very polite. Plenty of parking, but there is a charge.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

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

    Expensive for just a room

    Convenience

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Quiet and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The coffee was rather tasteless. We thought it may have been instant . The shower head needed maintenance.

    Quiet and Comfortable with friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I wasn't asked if I woud like breakfast or even told where the restaurant was

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not a lot

    Plenty of parking and an excellent served breakfast. Helpful and friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely but early bar shut and charge for small dog.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They CHARGE for dogs , and last orders at the bar 9.30 close 10.😲

    Venue and they are pet friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Great staff and good value. Needs a little tlc.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little rough around the edges and could do with a refurbishment in one or two areas. The cleanliness was adequate but there was a little evidence of previous occupants of the room.

    I liked its brilliant location close to the RHS garden at Wisley. The staff were helpful, polite and cheerful. The breakfast was good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit more attention to cleaning would have helped

    Ideal location in a very pretty village for the trips we had planned, Hampton Court etc

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

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

    Staff were very welcoming and room was comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable but hotel looking a little tired. Restaurant staff pleasant and efficient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to pay for parking when we were hotel guests. Ok for a night but we wouldn’t consider staying for a few nights because the parking charges would mount up considerably. Only two breakfast tea bags supplied in room. Surely the hotel could run to four! We would have liked to have had a cup of tea on arrival but had to save them for the following morning! Some ceiling spotlights not working in the room.

    Pleasant staff and reasonable value for money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Lovely , but didn’t like the extras
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to pay extras ,£10 for small dog ,£10 for parking,£10, early arrival. So your room goes up £30. Which is not on

    Location and the the room fine

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Very lovely apart from breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold breakfast ! Very disappointing for £24

    Lovely area

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    6.0
    Ok place just needs abit more updating
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness in room, bins not emptied from previous guest, pubic hairs around toilets and in shower drainage hole, noise issues in that we could hear people as if they were in the room with us as they walking about creaking floors and steps, was also woken up by someone coughing and another sneezing in adjacent rooms

    Original features and kept the old history of the building

    Stayed in March 2024

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