The Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel

The scrambled egg was tasty. The evening meal was tasty

Upon arrival it would have been nice to have had a welcome smile and greeting. There was a distinct feeling of lack of atmosphere- some gentle background music would have helped to create ambience. I followed sign to the bar which was an empty room with only tables and chairs, no bar, it was only when I strolled to restaurant that I found a bar in there. Again, no music, a big room with few people in, very quiet and did not feel comfortable or welcoming.

Did not have breakfast. Hotel in the middle of nowhere and slap bang in the take off flight path for Stanstead Airport.

Having to walk across the road to the rooms and then back again in the pouring rain for dinner. No comfortable lounge for pre or after dinner drinks. The staff were friendly but were in need of training. My daughter's room was not very clean. We were asked to eat earlier than we had booked as the hotel were hosting a function for the local cricket club. We would never stay there again. A great shame as with a strong staff training program and a little investment in the facilities offered by the hotel, the place could be transformed

Location and room a good size

Breakfast was poor. Had to request boiling water as both tea and coffee were lukewarm. Plates were cold so as soon as hot food hit them it cooled rapidly. Nowhere to put plate whilst both hands holding serving utensils and food warmer lids. Overall the breakfast experience was poor.