I'd actually give this place a 3.5 stars if Tripadvisor allowed it. 4 is a bit high and 3 a tad low.
Here's what's good about it:
Old school English charm. I personally loved the feel of the building. Maidenhead appears to more of a business center now and this hotel has some new school amenities within its slightly older architecture.
My room, and the ones I saw of my traveling companions, were all well-appointed with tea service, a couch/settee, iron/ironing board (I was there for business and this was only the 2nd hotel of 6 I visited across Europe where the room was ready with iron...) Good TV, reasonable bed, and lovely people working the front desk.
The price was pretty good too (although I confess I was traveling for business and didn't pore over my bill like I may have if it was my dime...).
The breakfast was OK, though not included in the price of the room. The typical English fry-up was average.
I'd stay here again on my next trip because there was a comfortable familiarity to the hotel. And it felt typically English. If I'm not able to do "English" sightseeing on a business trip, then I want something to remind me of the country I'm in!
A few side notes:
- We arrived a bit late and ran to the downstairs bar for a quick bite and beer, and the staff couldn't have been more annoyed. My suggestion for them next time: just say "no - we're not serving" as opposed to serving with an attitude.
- I could hear the people in the room above me walking around. This I didn't mind so much since I was dead tired and only in the hotel for one night. However, if this is a deal breaker, ask for a room on the top floor. I also hear there are villas or cottages, though I didn't see those rooms...
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25 January 2012
Dear Valued Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to post your review in regards to your recent stay with us. I was interested to read your comments in regards to your warm welcome from my reception team and that we failed to communicate in a guest focussed manner in the bar, to which I have discussed with my team at some lenghs.
In regards to your feedback to rooms we offer two options either in the main hotel building or Waterside lodge and are always happt to assist our guests in selecting the best room type and loction for there needs as far as we can.
I thank you again for your feedback and hope to see you bach at The Thames Riviera Hotel when you are next staying in the area.
Kind Regards
Mark Drake
General Manager
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