My wife and i stayed here for Valentines evening. Being a Sunday it was a bit hectic at the reception which was right near the restaurant area but as we knew it was literally a "pub with rooms" that wasn't an issue. Our room was fantastic, a four-poster bed with nicely distressed furniture a nice large bathroom with a great... More

I was optimistic upon arrival - the hotel looks lovely from the outside, with a busy bar area inside and pretty beer garden. and is ideally located in the centre of Oakham. However after checking in, I was very disappointed with our room, which was located in an outhouse in the courtyard. The carpets were dirty and the room was... More

Firstly all the staff at the Admiral Hornblower were very friendly and helpful. The cooked breakfast in the morning was delicious and served by courteous and attentive staff. However, this establishment does have some maintenance issues. Whilst the sheets, towels etc. were clean, the rooms did need attention in some areas, for example cracked floor tiles and black mould in... More

I was searching for a hotel, or a restaurant, bar with rooms in Oakham, and after looking at the web site, the Admiral Hornblower ticked all the boxes. I was a little concerned when my fax booking took a couple of days to process, and was only answered after an email was sent. No deposit required. Funny. I arrived,and the... More

Accomodation may seem to be a little basic but that's more a limitation of the property rather than deliberate. The food is excellent, locally sourced and well served. The staff are friendly and attentive. A wonderful hotel that makes a mockery of the paltry 2 stars the AA see fit to award it. Better food and prices than many 4*... More