Whether or not Eckington Rooms will be there for you when you want them I cannot say. The hosts…read moreindicated they might be getting out of the business soon. I understand, but hope not. Booked through a travel agency who plans walking tours, my single night at Eckington Rooms was one of the nicest of the 6 nights they booked. As the only guests in the home - aside from the hosts - I was given the run of the entire third floor which meant that I could leave the door to my large room open and not worry about hearing anyone else or vice versa. The room was oversize, the home absolutely gorgeous, sparkling clean, and the decor cute and stylish. How do you top all that? Well, they didn't need to but being situated about 1 mile from East Molesey's charming downtown, the hosts offered to drive me there and come get me when I was finished eating and drinking. Is that not the definition of hospitality? The next morning, while eating a wonderful breakfast (included) in the dining room, the hosts again went out of their way to make phone calls on my behalf and arrange for me a round-trip cab ride with the fare pre-negotiated. In a place such as this I'd have liked to stay a few days, so comfortable was I feeling. Alas, the road called and I was off. Eckington Rooms is now just a wonderful memory of a comfy bed, a beautiful home, and the most helpful, gracious hosts I've ever encountered.

Outstanding service, we had excellent communication with Dragutin who catered to our every…read morepersonalised request before hand. Very competitive price given, which included all our extra requests complimentary. Extremely friendly company, amazing experience - will definitely look to use Mercedes Chauffeur Hire again in the future. Couldn't recommend enough!!

Outstanding service, we had excellent communication with Dragutin who catered to our every…read morepersonalised request before hand. Very competitive price given, which included all our extra requests complimentary. Extremely friendly individual , amazing experience - will definitely look to use him again in the future. Couldn't recommend enough!!

The Lion Gate Mews is a delightful and wonderful place to stay if you'll be anywhere near the…read morevicinity of Bushy Park and Hampton Court Palace, especially during rugby season. Proprietor Mark is a golden goose in a world full of dirty birds, ensuring that each guest is taken care of, satisfied, and leaves with a smile on their face. Five stars and then some, go here now. You will not regret it.

I came to Marney's on Christmas Eve for some festive drinks. It's small and cosy and was packed to…read morethe rafters when I arrived - all added to the atmosphere and made it feel all the more Christmassy. There's a great range of ales and craft beers here and the prosecco I was drinking was lovely. I didn't eat here, but I've heard excellent things about their lunch time menus from locals.

Marney's, or The Alma as it is still referred to by Esher stalwarts, is one of the best pubs in the…read morearea. It does fantastic trade, and deservedly so. If you are a resident and have never been, shame on you! If you haven't been and are an out of towner then I won't tell you off, but please let me explain why it is worth a visit. - Its idyllic setting. Esher is a built up town, but this nestles proudly in a little corner of a large common, overlooking a pond and a church, so it retains a village feel. - The interior. In cold dark months, of which we have many, this is the cosiest, most inviting place you could imagine. Dark floorboards creak underneath you as you head to the bar. The place is alive with the hum and chatter of locals, and there is no jukebox or music playing - you will be required to make the conversation yourself. For a relatively small place, this has plenty of little nooks that you can sink into with a pint or a glass of wine. - The exterior. There is also a large well kept pub garden with plenty of large tables to sit groups of people in warmer weather. Come summer this place is packed out. - The food. Freshly prepared I would like to add. The dishes are more sophisticated than usual pub fare, so no burger and chips. But you can look forward to dishes like meatballs, chicken pie, croque monsieur, cheese and meat boards and Sunday Roasts. Plenty of puddings too. At the moment it is just lunch which is being served, but chefs are working on a possible dinner service. I highly advise a visit to this place. Trust me, you will love it.

For our last night in England we decided to stay here. Close to the airport but not an airport…read morehotel. I primarily picked this location because of the good reviews and they had a car park. I am so happy, I did pick this place. I reserved a Deluxe King room. When we arrived we had no issue getting into the car park even though there was a gate. I was a bit tired from the long drive. The girl at the front desk was very cheerful and kind. She gave us our room key and said you are in a queen room. I had no idea what that meant until we opened the door to the Catherine Parr room. First, there is a hall way with a desk before you get into the actual room. I told my husband she gave us the wrong room we need to go back and tell her, I was very surprise we got this room. It is two rooms. A sitting room and then the bedroom. The bed is a metal queen canopy bed. My husband is large so I thought he would want to change rooms but he said it is one night and this room is beautiful. It was a great treat for our last night in England. The room is on the front of the hotel so you do get a bit of the road noise and noise from the pub patio but not enough to make us move. The bathroom has a shower stall and a separate tub. There is also a towel warmer, a pant press and a hair dryer. The WiFi worked well and two TVs. Plenty of enough space to unload our bags and repack them for an international flight. As we had a long drive we decided to eat in the pub for dinner. Additionally, we had a 10% off coupon. The front desk girl was now also working the pub with two others. I ordered the fish special and my husband ordered a burger. Everything was fine. Not our best meal in England but not our worst and the service was on point. In the morning the same three were working again. The staff here works hard and long hours all with a smile and good attitude. Breakfast was an assortment of breads, yogurt, juice, fruit and some cheese. They have warm options for an additional charge. Overall a very nice experience. I would love to come back and spend more time in that room. It was lovely. I am grateful for the upgrade it was so much fun. Finally, it was an easy walk to the shopping part of town.

From the front, directly on the roundabout on the Hampton Wick side of the Kingston bridge across…read morethe Thames, the White Hart just looks like a pub - and it is one, but it's also, as you will discover if you head down the little alleyway beside the building, a fair-sized hotel. The reception is tucked away down the alley, as is a sizeable car park for the use of the hotel's customers. The company I was working for in downtown Kingston-Upon-Thames put me up here for a couple of weeks, and I wasn't sure what to make of it before I got there, but the friendly staff, and the overall size and ambiance of the place eased my concerns. The rooms themselves are spacious, well furnished with leather couches, soft beds, and boast the latest amenities (bar fridge, espresso maker, and a luxurious rain shower in the modern bathroom. The free wifi was decent, if a little persnickety and insisted on forcing you to go back once a day, just to remind you that you were logged in... My room rate included daily breakfast at the pub, which was excellent. I ate there several nights as well: the food is high quality and the service is good, though the menu is fairly limited. Overall, a nice change of pace from more "standard" hotels. Everything was well designed and well executed to feel like an English hunt club, but it pulls it off without being the slightest bit cheesy. I'd definitely give it a try if you find yourself in Kingston.

Located near the Thames off the Kingston Road (sort of Surbiton/Thames Ditton I guess) I have…read morevisited and eaten at Raintree restaurant 3 times. The food is always splendid: far more authentic than the generic Bangladeshi cuisine in city centres that the UK public have come to associate with "Indian" food. Meats from the tandoor are superbly seasoned and moist. Curries are full of flavour and have true character rather than being all "samey". The side dishes tried on last visit: okra, daal, tandoori roti and rice all truly excellent. Costs is cheap to reasonable. My only real criticism is that the place is a bit dead (never more than 2 or 3 tables occupied), which is a shame as the restaurant deserves a full house rather than a few loyal regulars... Thoroughly recommended.

No A/C. Wireless only worked on the ground floor. No outlets in the bathroom. No easy fix if you…read moreneed something since no one on site. The major hit was Just after having long day out and wanting to hit the sack I discovered blood stains on the pillow. Maybe this was karma getting me back from all the hotel sheets I've destroyed in the past, but that was definitely a deal breaker for me. I checked out the next day. Had a minor issue coz I prepaid for a week, but was able to bail with the manager promising to give me a refund. Place a little out of the way if you're using public transport. No reason to go back there. On way out the door, random employee asks for my phone number so he can order some electronics from the states and have me ship it to him.

The name is now Crowne Plaza London - Kingston. We stayed here for a night. Parking is in a parking…read morestructure at the end of a driveway. Liked the check in area and the lobby. We chose a room that did not face the river because it had less traffic noise and was quieter. Put your hotel key card in a reader by the door to switch on the electrical equipment. The room had a good kettle and selection of tea/coffee but was somewhat cramped. To reach the bathroom, I had to twist my shoulders to walk through the small space between the bed and the wall. At six feet tall, I am not the biggest guest! There was no free coffee downstairs, but the bar made me a coffee for four pounds. No guest laundry, but guests can send their laundry out for cleaning. We saw other people charging their electric vehicles at the 40-kW chargers outside the hotel in the driveway. There was always at least one charger available.

I attended the wedding evening reception for one of my hockey friends here yesterday. It appears on…read moreGoole Maps as Holiday Inn Wedding Venue, so I'm not sure if this particular hotel is being marketed specifically as a wedding venue. Trying to be polite, this Holiday Inn isn't like a Holiday Inn. It has a very futuristic design and must be one of the newest hotels in this chain. The interior is in good repair and the modern feel extends to the decor inside as well. The room we were in had some very chic light fittings and ceiling uplighters. The toilets had automatic fittings and the Dyson Airblade to dry your hands. The event ran smoothly with the staff efficiently blending into the background but there to facilitate matters as and when necessary. The room was a good size and the dancefloor was big enough to accommodate the revellers as they strutted their stuff. Overall, it was a nice venue for the reception.

Great B &B, family friendly, and absolutely excellent traditional breakfast made on site by staff!…read moreOur room was clean and had a cute wooden bunk bed for the kids. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. We stayed for one night when we arrived due to the 10 1/2 hour plane trip and our Airbnb in Scotland was going to be another 6 1/2 hour drive. We then stayed again the night before our flight as it's close to the airport.