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4.0 of 5
Rookery Avenue, Whiteley PO15 7AJ, England
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Solent Hotel & Spa
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Whiteley
4.5 of 5 stars 129 Reviews
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France
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Well run, comfortable hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

This was my second visit to the Solent, both times on a business trip. The rooms are well equipped and the communal areas comfortable. There is a log fire in the reception area with plenty of seating though the bar area feels a little sterile. In the bedrooms there is fresh milk and complementary water in the fridge and a good choice of tea/coffee. It was quiet at night so I was able to leave the window open and the bed was very comfortable. I didn't use the restaurant in the evenings but the breakfasts were very good with a wide choice of cold and hot dishes available.

WiFi was free.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Shire Hotels, Dominic Osbourne - General Manager at Solent Hotel & Spa, responded to this review
8 February 2012
Thank you for your review. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay particularly our breakfast. I note that you are a repeat guest and hope that we will welcome you again in due course.

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Dominic Osbourne - General Manager
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Ballerup
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Comfortable hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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I stayed in the hotel for a week. The rooms are clean and in good condition.
The hotel staf are friendly and helpful. I did however experience some confusion regarding a pair of trousers I needed to have cleaned. However all was successfully managed in the end.
The only thing that really annoyed me was that I wanted to eat dinner in the hotel one evening. When I got to the restaurant I was told to either wait until 9 9:30 as they were having a party or find another place to eat, this was around 7 and I was staying in one of the suites paying 160£ per night.
The pool was busy most of the time so I didn't really feel like going to the pool.

The best thing for me was that it was very close to the business I had to deal with.

There is not a lot of other things to do in the vicinity. There is a Tesco about a mile away and a pub just outside hotel.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Shire Hotels, Dominic Osbourne - General Manager at Solent Hotel & Spa, responded to this review
6 February 2012
Thank you review following your recent stay. I am sorry that we were unable to accommodate you at your preferred dining time but were particularly busy with bookings earlier in the evening. I note your thoughts on Whiteley and am delighted to advise that a brand new retail development is scheduled to open in 12 months which will be a great addition to the area.

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Fareham
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Good food - slow service”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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All we can say is don't go here when they have a Wedding Fair. Even though there were very few covers in the restaurant, they seem to concentrate on food for the Wedding Fair. They should have told us. We don't expect people from the Wedding Fair walking through the dining room when you are sitting there for a meal. The food was good, but I would say that the staff are badly trained. I am no snob, but having been to a lot of restaurants, they don't know what they are doing and when our food was 1hour 10 mins late, the waiter said there had been an accident which puts you off. What accident? Have they dropped the roast beef joint on the floor? It cost us £120 for the privilege - we wouldn't go there again for sure. We are locals so they are crazy not to make a good impression. No apology - staffed by amateurs. No sign of a Manager. Also, toilets not serviced - hand towel had run out in both machines. Makes you wonder?????

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Shire Hotels, Dominic Osbourne - General Manager at Solent Hotel & Spa, responded to this review
27 January 2012
Thank you for posting a response further to your Sunday lunch at the Solent. I also received your letter this morning and rest assured I will be personally contacting you to discuss your feedback in full.

Rest assured these are not the normal standards of service that we aim to provide and I will be making every effort to ensure that we use your feedback to improve our standards of service and communication.

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Eastleigh, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Very good experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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I enjoyed a 9 night stay on business, also making use of the Conference facilities. Very good snacks and proper coffee in the "Conference Cafe". Excellent service throughout. Utilized the bar for a variety of evening meals. Staff were attentive and helpful. Room was large and very well appointed - clean and everything working. Free WiFi thoughout. Large car park - free. Hotel owned pub next door with Thwaites ales and all charges able to be booked to room.
Lovely fluffy bathrobe in room!
I should be using this hotel on several business occasions this year and look forward to this.

Room Tip: I had room 131 on ground "1st" floor which was excellent. Overlooks rear car park and has...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London England
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Friendly and efficient”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

We regularly stay at this brilliant hotel and it feels like staying with friends. We use it as both a great place for meeting up with extended family and friends and also for a quiet romantic break and chill. It has the added attraction of the Spa facilities which are good.
All the staff are friendly and courteous and go out of their way to ensure you enjoy your stay.
The food in the hotel restaurant is always imaginative, well cooked and presented with flair and the pub within the grounds serves has a great atmosphere and serves "pub grub" to a very high standard.
We love this place and look forward to returning very, very soon.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Shire Hotels, Dominic Osbourne - General Manager at Solent Hotel & Spa, responded to this review
27 January 2012
Thank you for your review following your stay at the Solent. Your comments regarding our food were really pleasing to read and a testament to the hardwork that the brigade puts in.

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Address: Rookery Avenue, Whiteley PO15 7AJ, England
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