This is our third stay at the Norfolk Arms as a couple, although my boyfriend has visited many times with his family over the last 15 years. From the moment you go to check in you are made to feel very welcome. Every time we visit the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. There is a lovely lounge area with an open fire, there is also an open fire in the bar opposite the lounge so very cosy, especially this time of year. The room was a good size, with en suite bathroom and shower with a heated towel rail. The whole room was very clean and homely. I liked that they had blackout curtains so if you wanted a lay in then it was possible! We stayed in the main part of the building near the back and was undisturbed by any noise or traffic there may have been. There was a flat screen TV in our room and tea and coffee making facilities. We had dinner the night we arrived which was really nice, the waitress was very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. She also served us in the bar later that evening and was there again for breakfast the next day....still smiling! She is a credit to the hotel. There was lots of choice for breakfast, cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurt, three different fresh juices, croissaints (all help yourself) and a large menu of cooked food available - you could have any combination. Admittedly the decor is a little tired, but it is an old building so is to be expected. It is really clean and tidy though which is the main thing, and it also means you're not charged horrendously to stay due to them wanted to refurb the whole place! Arundel is a lovely place, and everything is nearby, the hotel is literally in the center of the town, so a good place to stay for that reason also. You are allowed to part at the hotel for free around the back so you don't have that worry either. Will definitely be staying again and will be looking forward to it!
- Norfolk Arms Hotel Arundel
