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Weybridge, Royaume-UniGet away from it all at the Best Western The Ship Hotel in Weybridge - offering great travel connections for business globetrotters and enthusiastic holidaymakers. The Best Western The Ship Hotel is located in the beautiful market town of Weybridge in Surrey. As a former coaching inn - dating back to the 17th Century - the hotel has retained much of its period charm, yet still boasts an elegant, up-to-date interior. The hotel is surrounded by some of England's most attractive countryside, whilst the hustle and bustle of London is just an hour away (great news for anyone who wants the best of both worlds). If you decide to spend a day in the capital, you’ll certainly have no trouble finding something to do. Why not see a show on the West End, spend a thought-provoking afternoon at the Tate Modern, or even pay a visit to the Queen? The hotel is proud to provide business guests with easy access to two airports, London and nearby motorways. If you’re searching for a superb place to stay near Heathrow, the Best Western is situated a short 15-minute drive away. It’s also a great hotel near Gatwick – just 30-minutes away - so when you stay with us, the world really is your oyster! The Best Western is just as attractive if you’re looking for some fun with the family. Thanks to our close relationships with many attractions and venues, we offer a whole host of great days out with discounted tickets. Just ask at the reception desk for details. With this much to do nearby you’re sure to work up a healthy appetite, so stop by the hotel restaurant or lounge and bar to finish off your day in the most delicious way. Our menus are frequently updated to include the freshest seasonal (and local) produce, so you can be assured you’ll have only the finest ingredients on your plate. The hotel requires all guests to provide a valid credit or debit card on check-in, to pre-authorize your card 50GBP per stay, per room for any additional charges. The bank will hold the pre-authorization amount temporarily on the card holder’s account.
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"Ship Hotel Weybridge"
Very satisfied with the hotel in general Well positioned for amenities close to shops very comfortable and staff were great Pricing for me was great after joining Best Western loyalty program free of charge
"A friendly welcome and comfortable room and excellent facilties"
Fantastic breakfast Free parking Quiet and friendly bar area for coffee or drinks Friendly and helpful staff make this charming old hotel with character a great place to stay in the Weybridge area. Proximity to the M25 and a BR stations with fast and easy links to London a plus. We loved being able to wall along the river.
"Lovely stay"
We travel down every month to visit family. After the hotel we usually use closed we found this little gem and so close to Ashford where we visit Always a pleasant stay, and breakfast is amazing will definitely be back again soon
"Good nights sleep in a solid hotel."
We stayed here on New Year's Eve to avoid booking a cab in the small hours. Upon arrival (we did the online check-in) we picked up the room key really quickly and went to the room. Room was very tidy although there were 2 flies buzzing around which was annoying. Shower was good pressure and really warm. Slept very well (perhaps assisted by alcohol) but the bed genuinely was very comfy. Check-out was very easy and hotel situated near cafes and shops. Would stay here again if needs be.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your great review. There's lots to do in the local area so hopefully you will find that reason to visit us again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"A Really Nice Christmas Lunch"
I am writing this review in regard to our recent experience at The Ship for Christmas Lunch. We live locally and after a late change of plans, due to illness , we were unable to go to friends for Christmas lunch with them. I called The Ship Hotel, explained the situation to a very nice receptionist , Rebecca, and the manager (Sarah), although not available at that time, was kind enough to respond quickly by email , saying that she would reserve a table for Christmas lunch for me and my husband. That in itself should make this a positive review of the hotel. We had a lovely lunch there, and the restaurant manager, Dragos, came by our table to greet us, as he did with other tables. A friendly warm welcome. I had a starter that was especially nice (tell the chef)- of baked figs with blackcurrants. Our mail meal was traditional turkey with all the trimmings, and we were pleased with the entire afternoon, having had a very good server, David. He was very efficient and friendly. The rest of the team were working hard, and there was a pleasant atmosphere among them. Thanks again, Sarah, for your help in making our Christmas lunch so nice and please relay to your staff.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your lovely reviews. Its great that your last minute Christmas Lunch was everything that you wanted it to be. Hopefully we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back again next year. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Comfortable and clean"
A comfortable, clean hotel with very good breakfast fqacilities and also off street parking which otherwise would be an issue in Weybridge. Check in times were accurate and later we Arrived back late evening (after theatre visit) the night porter was in attendance and helpful.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. I'm pleased you had such a great stay with us. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back to the hotel again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Excellent location and friendly staff"
Great hotel. As a business traveller I really rate this hotel. All that you need in the bedroom including good lighting, iron and ironing board and good toiletries in the spotless bathroom. Very quiet which surprised me as it's located just at the top of the high street. Very comfortable bed and quality towels. Friendly and professional reception staff who were willing to help make my stay pleasurable, which it certainly was. The star of the evening had to be the waiter in the dining room whose knowledge of good wine was phenomenal. I'm sorry that I don't have his name but he really made our evening. Really looked after us and was friendly without ever being intrusive. A real skill.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. It's great that you enjoyed your stay with us and it's always lovely to receive such great feedback on the staff. We look forward to your next visit, hopefully it will be soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Excellent local hotel"
Great hotel that is located near many local restaurants and close to the main rail network. Staff are friendly and location is quiet even though it is in the town centre. Plenty parking in the hotel grounds too.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your great review. It's always lovey to read such lovely comments and to see that a guest has had a great stay with us. Hopefully we will see you again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Dishonest and unsafe for children."
Avoid this hotel at all costs! I was charged for 2 hotel rooms instead of 1 room. The hotel blamed booking.com but a visa investigation discovered it was actually the hotel charging for 2 rooms. In addition, we only got access to the room at 9pm because it wasn't ready. Worst of all happened at check out, my 3 year old almost lost his fingers due to a reception window slamming down onto them. Unbelievably, the window was held up by a piece of glass. My advice, find somewhere more honest and safe!
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review. There seems to be some confusion from your stay back in June 2022. You made reservations on Booking.com for 2 executive rooms with a double bed, both of which were prepaid directly to Booking.com The hotel therefore did not receive your credit card details and took no charge for the room directly from you. All the room charges were taken from a Booking.com Mastercard. We were informed by Booking.com that you booked the second room in error. Each of the rooms were booked in the evening of your arrival at around 6:30 pm. Our housekeeping leave at 3 pm each day by which time all rooms are serviced so unless you requested an additional bed added for a child the room would have been ready. I'm sorry if your child pushed the window from outside on the pavement. It was a very hot day so the reception staff had the window behind reception open. We normally receive great reviews, particularly about the staff so I'm sorry if you did not have the same experience. If you have any other queries about your bookings or need further clarification please let me know. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Great Hotel in a Great Locatiion"
This a lovely Hotel at the top of Weybridge High Street, the bed was really comfortable with a great quality mattress, loved the bathroom with a separate set of taps for both the shower and the bath. Plenty of grabrails around the bath to get in and out safely (it's surprising how many hotels don't have a rail for those Slippy moments getting out of the bathtub). They even supply a bath slip mat which is very useful. The rooms were a little on the small size, which makes them cosy. The breakfast is impressive from full English to continental, cereal to fruit. Tea, Coffee and toast making facilities and various juices. The staff are friendly and helpful and car park a good size and very handy. If I ever visit Weybridge again, I wouldn't look for another Hotel as this provided the prefect stay,
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Wow, thank you for your amazing review. It's always lovely to read when a guest has had a perfect stay. Hopefully you will find that reason to visit us again, there's so much to do in the local area. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Ger"
This was a very nice hotel with a good room that was clean and well maintained. Breakfast was excellent. Staff were also very good. I am not a good sleeper, and there was a rather noisy extractor fan outside our room which made it harder to sleep.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review. I'm pleased you really enjoyed your breakfast and liked your room. Hopefully we will see you again in the future. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Relaxing"
Very relaxing hotel but could use a refresh on certain areas. Bar was a little tired and the bathrooms need an upgrade. Front desk and breakfast very welcoming. Hotel location is very convenient. Definitely will come back.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your lovely review. I'm really pleased that you had such a great stay with us. We very much look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Beware re restaurant - microwaved food at rip off price"
Extortionate price for microwaved food. Ordered pie and chips, with peas @ £13.95 each a total of £28. Clearly, the food warmer technician aka the chef in the kitchen is adept only at using a microwave as pastry on pie was rock hard and overall very poor value. Also, when presented with a valid Tastecard, which entitles the cardholder to 2 meals for the price of one, it was refused as the hotel claimed they no longer subscribed to Tastecard. Bottom line is, the food is not great and grossly overpriced. Feeling ripped off and won't be back.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review after your recent visit. I'm sorry if you did not enjoy your meal with us. We normally receive positive comments about the hotel's food offering despite our slightly reduced menu at the moment. I'm afraid we have not taken Tastecard since before the Covid lockdown and will not be accepting it in the future. The company concerned have been informed so I'm sorry if they have not removed us from the listing. I will contact them again today. Thanks again. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Perfect location"
Stayed here for one night to attend a wedding locally. We booked 3 rooms. All of us enjoyed our stay. Comfy beds, clean everywhere. Staff were very helpful & friendly. Loads of choice at breakfast. Perfect stay, highly recommended.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. There's lots to do in the local area so hopefully you will find a reason to visit us again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Not a pleasant stay"
This is my second stay at the ship and I was surprised to receive a complaint from a rude lady on reception…. My room (203) is obviously a family room as it has an adjoining door and I was told that the television was too loud and I needed to turn it down as the adjoining room had complained to them. This was really upsetting as I have a hearing disability and I am very conscious of it to the fact I always put the sub titles on, The TV is situated right next to the adjoining door so felt I needed to turn it off totally. In hind sight I wish I had asked to move rooms but I didn't want to make a fuss. I think the lay out of the room is wrong and the TV should be moved so it's not next to the adjoining door. Unfortunately with the TV turned off all I could hear was the noise from the bar/ courtyard from below. Not a pleasant stay at all.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review. Room 203 is a double room but it does have an adjoining door. We have removed most of the adjoining rooms during refurbishments over the past few years but need to keep some for guests that require them. I'm sorry that reception had a complaint during the night about the noise. I'm sure you will appreciate that it was important that they informed you so you were aware. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Oh dear"
The hotel room was adequate and clean. Despite advertising a restaurant, it hasn't been open for a long time. Ate an evening meal in the bar area, felt like the hotel didn't really expect you to eat there. The young man and young lady serving were lovely, polite and helpful. However they were run of their feet and I felt sorry that he had to deliver the news that at least 5 dishes from the small menu were unavailable. A member of our party was one of the people who had to select something else only to be told 30 mins later that the meal she'd ordered was unavailable too. At check out we weren't told we needed a code to raise the barrier on the car park. WiFi only available if you are willing to give your phone number and dob? Not a good visit at all.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
My apologies if there were some issues during your stay. I'm afraid we were much busier than expected on that evening. The Restaurant is not open in the evening but we are serving food in the bar and we are on a high street so there are lots of places to eat locally if guests prefer to eat more formally. There are 2 wifi networks available, one of which does not need any log in details specifically for those guests that do not want to supply them. The car park code is written on the key card holder that you are given on check in. I'm sorry if that was not mentioned. Hopefully we will see you again. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Nice stay"
We stayed for one night. The staff let us check in early which was very helpful. All the staff we spoke to were extremely friendly and professional. The room was nice overlooking the high street. The receptionist did mention there may be some noise from the traffic but we didn't see this as a problem. Which it wasn't
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hopefully we will see you again very soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Return visit to an excellent hotel in a good location."
This is a hotel I choose to come back to when I am in the area. The hotel is conveniently located. The room was comfortable and clean. The staff are pleasant, friendly and helpful. The hotel offers a very good breakfast. The on site car park is a real plus point. I will book here again when I next visit.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. It's always lovely to hear how much a guest has enjoyed their stay with us. If there is ever anything that would make you stay more enjoyable please let a member of the team know. We very much look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Noise."
Couldn't sleep due to the room looking over the garden court yard. Why? An employee dragging chairs and tables around whilst brushing in the wee hours of the morning. Complained employee just shrugged his shoulders. The bed was like trying to sleep on concrete and the bathroom was dirty. On a positive note breakfast was great.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review. I'm pleased that you enjoyed your breakfast. My sincere apologies for the noise that you experienced when the night porter was cleaning the courtyard. Thank you for letting us know. He wanted to ensure it was clean prior to guests walking through it in the morning but he should have done it more quietly. I'm sorry it disturbed you. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Good Value Stay"
The staff were friendly, the choice at breakfast was excellent value. The room was spacious although a little warm from the heatwave but a fan was provided. The location was great for eating out locally.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your great review. I'm really pleased that you had such a great stay. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back to the hotel again in the future. Regards Sarah - Manager
"A Great Stay"
We booked a 1 night stay at this hotel as it was well located near Sandown Park Races. The hotel were able to pre book a taxi to take us to the racecourse (thank you Celeste), and when we arrived we could check in early as our Executive Club room was ready. Our room (and the hotel) was extremely clean, the hotel staff were polite and helpful, our room was a great size with a very large king size bed which was extremely comfortable. The breakfast in the morning was very good, there was a large selection of hot food choices, which was fresh and cooked well and the staff made sure hot items were replenished regularly. We enjoyed our stay here and felt that it was extremely good value, especially in this area of Surrey. We will definitely stay here again.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Wow, what a great review. Thank you so much. I've passed on your thanks to Celeste. It's always lovely to read when a guest has had a great stay and that the staff have been particularly helpful. There's lots to do locally so we look forward to your next visit. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Overnight stay"
Very comfortable. In spite of having a room at the front of hotel and with a wedding party staying, we heard very little noise and were not disturbed at all. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good and fresh.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your great review. I'm pleased that you had a great stay. Hopefully you will find a reason to visit us again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Disappointing stay, nice area"
Not a very enjoyable stay at all…. First of all, the room was in bad condition - the handle on the bathroom door was broken, there was a broken and loose tile on the bathroom floor, the bath plug was broken. There was no fridge and the room was RIDICULOUSLY hot. There was a fan in the room but it was so small it was pointless. It was almost impossible to sleep. Furthermore, my mrs woke up with bites all on her arms and I had one on my back. The staff were also disinterested and rude, apart from one guy from Bulgaria (I forgot his name but he was on the night shift). He was very helpful and was the exception. Also when we checked out we were not told the code to get out of the car park so I had to go back to the hotel to get the code. It would've been nice if someone said something as I was checking out. For approx £190 for 2 nights it was a complete rip off to be honest and I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. We stayed in room 216
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for leaving a review of your recent stay. I'm sorry if you stay was not up to our usual standard. Thank you for letting us know about the issues in the room, our maintenance team will do a full inspection of the room. The car park code is written on the key card holder when the rooms are being allocated, my apologies for the Receptionist on duty did not inform you. We normally receive amazing feedback about the staff so it's disappointing that you didn't feel you received that same level of service. Thank you again. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Best wedding ever!"
We came to have our wedding here as have been coming to the ship for years. Nothing was too much for the fantastic staff. Best day of our lives. Amazing food, great atmosphere, comfortable room. Perfect
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. I'm so, so pleased you both had a very special day. I know we will see you both in the hotel again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Reasonable hotel outside of London"
This is a relatively historic hotel dating back 400 years. The main building is about a 100 years old. The room was comfortable and a reasonable size. It is a bit dark as would be expected for an older hotel. There is no air conditioning but there are fans in each room. The hallway did not seem as clean as the room. It is on the High Street in Weybridge which is a very nice walking neighborhood. We did not get the breakfast but looked at it. It was sparse and not particularly appetizing. There is a Cafe Nero 2 minutes away which was a great substitute. There is an attached pub and several nice restaurants within an easy walk. We thought we would need an additional night but they were sold out. They were checking on guests that had not arrived for us but we decided to move on.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your lovely review. I'm pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. There's lots of local attractions so hopefully we will see you again in the future. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Horrible Experience"
The staff is among the worst I've ever experienced. My room was made up once. When asked, the front desk woman gave me a range of excuses from "the cleaners had the day off" to "we don't do that". Seeing my argument was futile, I pleaded for new towels and soap (I stayed for nine days). She promised to deliver them, and did not. It was a record heat wave and when asked to move into a room with A/C, I was moved to a room with barely functioning A/C. I left for a day, only to find the poor excuse for A/C turned off in my new room and the window inoperable when I returned. When our embarrassed English hosts called to complain in our behalf, I was met with the accusation of having COVID, which was their justification for the poor performance. FYI - I tested negative every day I was in England. To get a drink in the bar I had to search the grounds only to find two staff members gossiping, and two of them exiting a closet together. The bartender then had such bad body odor that it was difficult to stand in the room with him. Best Western should be ashamed to put its name on this travesty. This would be a poor experience for a cheap motel, let alone a 9 day stay in one of the wealthiest areas in England.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your various reviews. As mentioned in my other responses, regrettably housekeeping found a positive Covid test in the bin in your room so were not comfortable cleaning your room. However, it was cleaned daily up to that point. We normally receive extremely positive feedback about the staff so I'm sorry if you did not have the same experience. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Horrible Experience - Double Billed my booking for no reason. Did not attend to my complaints"
Had a horrible experience with the BW ship hotel at Weybridge. Had booked the hotel for 2 nights for a business trip. Was shocked to know that they had double billed my booking at the hotel. There was also an attempt to make the deduction from my card for the third time. However my credit card company realized this and they blocked the card. When i complained about this in the reception, no one is providing me any help. Everyone asks me to contact the Manager who appears never to be in the Hotel. They told i will hear from the manager soon. But no one called me about this problem. When I told the lady at the reception that i will call the manager, she told me ''DONT DO THAT". What a supportive and friendly staff. This is my worst ever experience with any hotel. I have visited many hotels for several business trips. But nowhere i have had such experience. I would not recommend this restaurant to any one. I never heard from the manager throught my stay. Did not get any support from her. This was my very first visit to the UK and had this experience.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review. My apologies that I was away for a long weekend break when you stayed at the hotel. Regrettably I had time booked off to visit family so was not working for a few days. I have returned to the hotel today and looked into your booking(s). As was explained to you on check in, there were 2 bookings under your name in our system, both made online and not directly with the hotel, hence 2 payments were taken. I have replied to you by email and contacted Best Western on your behalf. Again my apologies that I had booked off work and therefore unavailable for a few days. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Ideal wedding venue"
We had our wedding here in June - it was a lovely venue and felt like home by the end. We arrived on the Friday (and were welcomed by lovely Sylvia at reception) to add a few extra decorations to the tables and in the room (the hotel let us add a few small additions for our themes of aviation and theatre, which we really appreciated). Guests arriving the next morning said they felt very welcomed and well accommodated. The day ran well and the Thames Suite is great - allowing guests to spread out into the courtyard, (the ivy and lights making it sparkle and good for photos) at the same time it's self contained so it's easier not to lose people! The room looked lovely with the fairy lights backdrop. We'd recommend Laura Gooding for beautiful flowers, Jackie Burden for unique wedding cakes - both local. Guests gave us good feedback on the hotel's food and the disco was something else - Francis Mante, the hotel's resident DJ, is a gorgeous human being, full of happiness, energy and good music - he had a large music list from us and we were so grateful he played many of the tracks as they meant a lot. The whole day was one of friendship, love and reunion (we'd not seen many of our guests for years) - thank you to Sarah, Dragos, Francis and all the operations and housekeeping staff for their attention to detail, time and helpfulness - and letting us bring in a singer and pianist! I'd recommend room 301 for a bride - spacious, cosy, in a private area of the corridor with just room 302 next door and with easy access down the stairs direct to the ceremony room (also great for pre wedding photos with bay window and steps into the room). Such a special day which we'll hold on our hearts. Thank you!
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. I'm so pleased that you had the special day that you both deserved. Our best wishes for your married lives together and hopefully we will see you again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Perfect wedding"
We celebrated our wedding at the hotel. Sarah helped us organise anything and everything we needed to help us make the day magical for us and family and friends. All staff were friendly and extremely helpful. Couldn't praise the venue enough as nothing was too big or small to help us achieve exactly what we wanted and planned. On the day Dragos and Gina were organised and made sure everything went according to plan. Food was extremely tasty, will be visiting again as the venue now holds a special place in our hearts.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. It was really lovely to get to know you both during the planning of your wedding and to see you enjoying your special day. The organising of weddings is always such a pleasure when the couple are so lovely. We look forward to seeing you at the hotel again soon and make sure you let Dragos and I know when you are around so we can say hello. Thanks again. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Terrible"
Have stayed here a few times for work which have not been bad in the standard double rooms , it's not the best but not the worst either. Today I decided that I'd try the club executive which honestly is worse than the standard double room. This room was old , ugly wooden furniture, the room smelt really old and mouldy, TV worse than the standard room, right in front of a load of lights outside the window which shined through. The room didn't even have plug sockets next to the bed to charge your phone…. Unlike the standard room !!!! I just don't get it!!! I attempted to speak to the manager to request to actually go to a standard double room, didn't want a refund or anything just change the room but apparently they couldn't help me as all the other rooms where supposedly booked , even though I could go on their own website and book a standard double room ( the one I was asking to go to ) . So I just felt no one was trying to help me. I requested I just got refunded as I'd actually rather drive to another hotel or even more just go home and travel to work the next day instead, but again no help or felt like any effort had been put in for me as a customer. Person at reception really didn't seem like he was trying to help Overall terrible experience, room and customer service. Will go out of my way never to return here again
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for leaving a review of your recent stay. My apologies if this particular visit was not up to our usual standards. Thank you for letting me know about the issues you experienced and please accept my apologies. The outside lights are on a dusk timers for the safety of our guests arriving after dark. Our maintenance team have replaced both the blinds in the room. The rooms at the front of the building are from the original coaching inn so date back hundreds of years and therefore decorated accordingly which some guests prefer. We have more modern and contemporary rooms on the other floors. If you stay with us again please let Reception know that you would prefer one of those rooms and they will allocate a room accordingly. I have emailed you directly so please feel free to contact me regarding any future stays. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Poor quality, would not recommend"
In a room close to the main road the windows let in so much noise I may as well be sleeping in the middle of the road. The hotel is very run down and well past it's use-by date. My room was freezing when I entered as someone had left the air con on full blast. Appalling.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review, I'm sorry if you did not enjoy your recent stay with us. Our third floor rooms all have air conditioning and the housekeeping team have been trying to keep the rooms cool for guests when they arrive. Unfortunately our British weather makes this a challenge where the temperature changes greatly. I'm sorry if the room was too cold for you. Hopefully it warmed up quickly. We have much quieter rooms at the back of the hotel. If you book with us again please let Reception know that you would like a quiet room and they will allocate a suitable room. Thanks again. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Disappointed with the 'upgraded' room and the service"
I stayed here for business a couple of times, I chose it because it has plenty of parking available which is convenient. On my most recent stay I decided to pay £30 extra for the Club room, not really sure why but I treated myself (to robe, slippers and a newspaper extra). However when I checked in and went to my room there were none of these things, it actually looked the same as the room I'd previously been in. I called reception to check if I'd been given the right room and I was told that I was - and that there should be a robe (there wasn't) and that they haven't done newspapers for a long time. So for my £30 extra I got a small bottle of cheap mineral water. I tried to contact management - but you get directed to a 'chat' messaging service - so I asked for the difference in room price to be refunded, no response. At checkout there was no one at reception so as I'd pre-paid I just left rather than wait around. Apart from this the room was dated, not particularly clean and not worth the price paid.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review. My apologies that I have not responded to your email, I'm afraid that I have been on holiday for the past 2 weeks and only just come back to the hotel. I'm working my way through my emails and will email you back later today. Our executive bedrooms are really spacious rooms and much larger than our standard doubles . I will be in touch personally later today. Regards Sarah - Manager
"A wedding weekend"
We have used various hotels in the surrey area and find this hotel one of the best, we came from Northampton to my nephews wedding, we were greeted by the receptionist, given the keys to our room. It was comfortable. The food, for breakfast was ok, the actual wedding day went without a hitch, the surroundings, the wedding breakfast, the evening buffet were exceptional. Finally the staff went above and beyond, they were attentive. When we come again to visit relations or visit brooklands museum we will definitely be in touch. Many thanks for a great stay.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. I'm extremely pleased that you had a great stay with us. Hopefully we will see you again in the future. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Convenient location with parking provided"
This was our second stay at The Ship Hotel. I love the location in the centre of Weybridge and the parking situation is great. Staff were friendly and helpful. The check in process was easy as was our check out.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your great review. I'm really pleased you had a great stay with us. It's always particularly lovely to read such positive comments about the staff. We very much look forward to your next visit. Regards Sarah - Manager
"A short stay in Weybridge"
From check in to check out the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean, spacious and beautifully appointed. Breakfast was delicious, a complete hot and cold buffet offering along with juice, coffee, and a wide range of teas. We will be back.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. It's great that you enjoyed your recent stay with us. We've revamped our breakfast over the past few weeks so it's lovely to see that our guests are enjoying it. We very much look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Customer satisfaction lower priority than profit"
Stayed for 2 nights as part of a larger group for my birthday celebrations (not at the hotel). One of our guests tested positive for Covid prior to travelling and we asked initially if she could move her booking to later in the summer - she had booked 2 nights. Reception said that as she had booked a saver rate it was not possible to amend or cancel the booking. We then asked if one of our other guests could take the Saturday night booking, which had been paid for in advance. Again we were told that this was not possible as the rate was not amendable. When we checked in to the hotel nobody asked for any ID so had we not made the request and been turned down, another guest could have checked in using the booker's name - we did not do this as it is dishonest and we thought that, given the circumstances, the hotel might have been a bit more flexible and understanding. The Best Western website suggests that all of the hotels have been asked to remain flexible with their policies but that it is down to the individual hotel and in this case we just kept being told that they could not accommodate our request. It is clear that the hotel would not rather than could not amend the booking as following our booking we were contacted several times by email asking us if we would like to make the hotel an offer to upgrade our booking, so clearly, on the hotel's terms the booking could be amended. In addition to the inflexibility of the management the rooms were dark and quite dated. Carpets were worn and stained and the room was so hot it was almost impossible to sleep, even with both windows wide open. On the positive side the staff that we encountered during our stay were very pleasant it's just a shame that they are unable to accommodate the request - I cannot see what difference it would have made to the hotel who was sleeping in the room that we paid for, given that it was another one of our party guests.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review. I'm sorry that we were unable to change your discounted non-refundable or amendable booking. We always offer a variety of rates including fully flexible bookings that can be cancelled up to 4 pm the day before without any charge. We have been refunding guests for 2 years due to Covid and, regrettably, it is not sustainable to continue. We always recommend guests booking flexible, particularly while we are still living with Covid. If you do decide to stay again we can offer a 10% discount on bookings made directly at the hotel but can still offer the flexibility to cancel. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Wedding at The Ship"
We had our wedding here on 30th April with 60 guests for the day and a further 50 in the evening. From the word go, the team at The Ship were magnificent and ran the event fantastically particularly Sarah and Dragos. Our day had been delayed twice over the last 2 years and the Ship were very patient and helpful throughout that time. All the organisation and planning was professional and hassle free and meant we were able to enjoy the day without worry. The food was excellent both at lunch and the evening buffet, the resident DJ was fantastic and the photo booth was very popular. If we had the day again we wouldn't change a thing. Thank you everyone who worked that Saturday, you made our wedding that much more special.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. It was a real pleasure to have met you and your lovely wife. You and your family and friends really brightened up the hotel. It was a real pleasure to serve you and to see you having such a special day. Shame we can't do the day again because You're The First, The Last My Everything would have been booming from the speakers at full volume as you came back down the aisle!! I really hope that we see you both again. Regards Sarah
"Convenient location, very pleasant stay."
Stayed for 2 nights, midweek, in an Executive Room (106). Very convenient location at the top end of Weybridge's main street - so easy walking access to shops and restaurants. Plenty of hotel parking. Bus stops are right outside the hotel, so easy access to train station or the Brooklands complex. We caught a bus to Woking station and then on to Guildford - which all worked really well. The room was really excellent, large and comfortable bed, and seating area with a sofa and 2 chairs around a coffee table. The bathroom was good, although the fan was rather noisy. Breakfast was fully buffet style, and a friendly and efficient lady kept everything topped up. Espresso coffees from the machine were good. So often hotel coffee is weak and tasteless. There is a snack menu available in the bar or lounge, or there are many nearby restaurants - although note that many seemed busy even on a Monday night, so booking is advised. Would recommend Cantina 41, a local independent Italian. All the staff were friendly and, for the price I paid, considered it excellent value, and would be very happy to return.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for leaving such an amazing review of your recent stay. I'm really pleased that you had such a great stay with us. There's lots to do in the area so hopefully you will find another reason to visit again soon and we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Ship hotel in Weybridge"
Lovely clean and inviting hotel. Lovely friendly and very helpful staff. Definitely worth staying. Breakfast was very nice too. The rooms are spacious and there is free Wi-Fi.Hot Tea and coffee in each room. Single bed was big too. Shower and bath what a bonus
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. I'm so pleased you had a great stay with us. It's particularly lovely to see your comments regarding the staff and breakfast which has been recently revamped and improved. We hope very much to see you back at the hotel soon and thank you again. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Happy staff, thank you."
Really excellent service. Happy and helpful staff, good food, comfortable bed. Felt compelled to leave a review just to thank the staff for the smiles. The walk to our room was a bit of a trek down a few corridors, but the kids loved the task of finding our room. Thank you, we and the kids really enjoyed our stay.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for leaving such an amazing review of your recent stay. It's great that you and your family had a lovely stay with us. Hopefully we will see you all again soon. There's so much to do in the local area for children. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Really uncomfortable bed"
The Ship (Best Western) in Weybridge is great, good location, free car park, good amenities but don't stay in room 102, the bed was so uncomfortable I had to put the pillows underneath me for some comfort. Please Mr Best Western, can you buy a new mattress for that room.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for the review of your recent stay with us. My apologies if you found the mattress uncomfortable on this particular stay. Thank you for letting us know, we will investigate further. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Great stay"
Well situated. Friendly welcome. Clean rooms with all facilities. Located in heart of town with lots of places within walking distance. All staff were very friendly and wdlcoming. Would highly recommend
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you so much for your amazing review. I'm really pleased you had a great stay with us and I very much look forward to your return visit. If there is anything that you need ahead of your next stay please let us know. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Character hotel right in town!"
Perfectly positioned to enjoy the restaurants, bars and shops of Weybridge on foot without the need to drive. The hotel is a characterful old inn with modern well- fitted rooms to the rear. Brooklands museum is a 5 minute drive away. Lovely Thames path is a 10 minute walk away!
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. If there is anything that you feel would have made your stay more enjoyable please let me know. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back to the hotel again in the future. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Fabulous stay & great staff"
Stayed at The Ship Hotel for 2 night, my partner & I had a fabulous stay & we will definitely be returning, the rooms were very clean & warm & the staff were very helpful, breakfast was very good & plenty of choices.
Artis Sarah, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. I'm so pleased you had a great stay with us. Hopefully we will see you again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Freezing cold room at hotel"
Hotel room was very clean and tidy. But the heating was off and our window had been left open. The radiator was turned off, we turned it back on but the heating was off and it didn't come on in the morning either. We used the hair dryer to warm the air in the room. Breakfast was a poor show too, basic poor quality buffet, eggs over cooked and lukewarm sitting in fat. We expected a fresh cooked breakfast for the price paid. Decaffeinated coffee wasn't available either.
Artis Sarah, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review. My apologies about the heating. All the heating system had been serviced and new radiators installed a few weeks before your stay. Unfortunately the night you stayed was the first really cold night and it became clear that the heating engineers had not adjusted the radiators correctly so, although they were on they were not heating up fully. This has now been rectified so I'm sorry that it effected your stay. If you stay with us again and would like particular fresh items prepared for you at breakfast just ask a member of the waiting staff and they will be happy to organise that for you. Hopefully we will see you again. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Great location but not super clean and rooms are dated."
I recently stayed at The Ship in November 2021. I did get a club room but the furniture and carpets were quite worn and could use a good cleaning and/or update. There was also a error with my reservation that was irritating. That being said the staff is very nice and the location is great and on the high street in Weybridge.
Artis Sarah, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay. My apologies if there was an issue with your booking when you extended your reservation. Since we've reopened after the Covid restrictions were lifted we have obviously been recruiting new staff so lots of staff training is happening across the hotel. I'm pleased that the manager on duty was able to resolve the confusion for you. Hopefully we will see you again in the future. Regards Sarah - Manager
"A bit tired but perfectly pleasant stay"
We had two rooms and one was of a much higher standard than the other, obviously due to there's been refurbished. The hotel does look a little tired, however the staff were fine apart from having to ask 3 times for our. Poached egg for breakfast. Our main concern was that we had checked online and it stated the restaurant was open so we assumed this was the case. We went down for dinner later only to find they could only do the odd bar snack so we were stuck where we were. It would have been better if this had been communicated to us on our arrival or keep the website upto date.
Artis Sarah, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you leaving a review of your recent stay. I'm sorry if you did not feel both your rooms were up to a high enough standard. We have completed a great deal of refurbishment during Covid but, obviously, some had to be put on hold. Further refurbishment is planned in 2022. Our restaurant is not open in the evening at the moment in the evening, however, we are offering a full menu in the bar/conservatory area where most of our guests prefer to eat. We are also located right on the high street of Weybridge where there are lots of restaurants and bars if guests prefer to eat out of the hotel. Thank you again. Hopefully we will see you again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Overnight stay 20th October 2021"
Stayed over in Weybridge on business for one night at the Ship. Great little place, no complaints about the room, all in order, very clean and comfortable and a good nights sleep. Although not a complaint, our evening welcome was not as warm as it might have been, as we had interrupted the receptionist's meal. A good, well stocked breakfast, although plentiful, was on the cool side with cold plates for the hot food. The staff seemed somewhat unattentive, chatting amongst themselves in the centre of the room, although we didn't feel they were unapproachable. We had arrived at the later end of the breakfast session, and as soon as the sitting was over, staff suddenly started to pack up the food and clear away. Again, not complaining as we had had sufficient food, but we thought it a little odd that we hadn't been approached to ask if we wanted anything else before they started clearing away, and throughout the sitting felt invisible. Despite this, we had a pleasant stay. Weybridge is pretty and easily accessible from London, and if we find ourselves in the town again, would not hesitate to stay at The Ship.
Artis Sarah, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at the hotel. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your stay. There are lots of attractions in the area so hopefully we will be able to welcome you back again in the future. Regards Sarah - Manager
"An excellent one night stay"
We thought we'd stay in Weybridge for an evening meal out at a Spanish tapas restaurant and to visit Mercedes World Brooklands the next day. The Ship Hotel far exceeded our expectations for the money we paid. Extremely friendly staff, a comfortable and spacious room, and a delicious buffet breakfast was what we experienced.
Artis Sarah, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for such amazing feedback. I'm really pleased you had a great stay, particularly that you found the staff friendly. There is so much to do in the area hopefully we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back again very soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Ideal Hotel! "
Lovely Hotel, ideal location for Thorpe Park. Had a pleasant walk around Weybridge and a nice walk to the Thames.Very friendly staff and lovely breakfast. Rooms decent size and adequate for a 2 night break. Would definitely stay again hopefully in a warmer season to enjoy sitting in the Courtyard!
Artis Sarah, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Caroline - Thank you for leaving such a great review of your recent stay. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Lovely Hotel"
Have just had a two night stay here, and can recommend easily to fellow travelers. The rooms were clean and nicely decorated. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was superb and bar meals enjoyable. Amazing pizzas!!!! Will definitely stay again
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Wayne - Thank you for such an amazing review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back again very soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Pleasantly surprised after reading the other reviews"
I have to say we found our two night stay very enjoyable. The room was extremely clean and bed comfortable. We ate at the hotel both nights aswell and the food was really good. All of the staff members we had contact with were very helpful, polite and only too willing to help us. I have to say that the four of us who went had a great time and we would go back. The breakfast was also lovely. No complaints here, thank you for a lovely stay.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Lois - I'm so pleased you had a lovely time with us. Thanks for leaving a great review. We look forward to your next visit. Regards Sarah - Manager
"A great disappointment"
I have stayed at this hotel many times but found my last visit very disappointing. The staff were uninterested and at times rude. The room was inadequate, with broken window fastenings and no extractor in bathroom.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for leaving a few of your recent stay. We normally get extremely positive reviews about the friendliness of our staff, I'm sorry if you did not experience that on your recent stay. If you stay with us again please let reception know of any issues and we will do everything we can to rectify the problem as soon as possible. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Ok hotel for business stay over"
Not a bad overnight hotel, but I've stayed twice and each time on a different floor. First visit, second floor room, quite dated and old worldly, with the bathroom in definite need of upkeep, and with only one normal 3 pin socket on the furthest point of the bed for charging your phone, you need an extremely long lead to have it on the bed side table. The second visit i was on the first floor and the room had been renovated and plenty of sockets around, reminded me of small room in a premier inn, which is no bad thing. Only had food once and it was was it was, food to keep me going till breakfast. The car park is an extremely tight affair, both from getting in thru the barrier system and to the actual spaces unless you park right round the back. For a stop over hotel it was ok.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for leaving a review of your recent stay. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed our refurbished first floor rooms. Our second floor rooms are a very generous size but are a different colour scheme. Hopefully we will see you again. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Great hotel"
I have stayed here often. Love this hotel, its in the centre of weybridge near shops, restaurants etc. The hotel has clean well equipped rooms and helpful staff. I always have a great nights sleep here as the beds are very comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Jacqueline - Thank you for your perfect review. It's great that you love staying with us and we can't wait to see you back again. If there's anything you need during your next stay just let us know. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Worst stay ever do not have a wedding here!"
I would never recommend this hotel for anyone to have their wedding here. We stayed 2 nights for a wedding with our 3 kids. The hotel was run down and lacked basic maintenance. Our hotel door was broken and was against fire safety regulations. Lights didn't work properly. Cleanliness of the hotel was lacking and we were told it was due to lack of staff resources. There is one tiny lift and about 7-8 flight of stairs to get to the second floor. Everywhere you went was hot with no respite at all. The staff were the worst and lacked basic customer service skills. I felt so sorry for the bride and groom who kept getting told it's not our fault we can't help you. Bar staff lacked basic bar tending skills and couldn't even pour a simple lime and soda properly. There was no children's food menu and the food that did arrive was not worth the cost. Freshly baked pizza definitely not. I will not be visiting again and recommend anyone thinking of staying here or having a wedding here to think again.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our hotel has regular health & safety checks by an internal company and no issues have been highlighted regarding any hotel bedroom doors. I will ask them specifically to check the room that you were in on their next visit. We are always guided by the experts and complete whatever work is required. We have extremely positive comments about the cleanliness of our bedrooms and have an excellent experienced Head Housekeeper and team. We are not currently servicing bedrooms during stays due to Covid. Many of our guests have not stayed away since Covid started and like the security that staff will not enter their rooms. This has been reviewed regularly and will be reviewed again this week. If nothing changes in the UK we will hopefully be able to relax this. I'm sorry if you did not enjoy your meal. We do have a restricted menu in place at the moment but it does have a selection of items. We are located directly on the high street with lots of other places to eat within a short distance. As you can imagine since reopening after Covid we have employed new staff who are still undergoing training so my apologies if one member of staff needed some additional direction regarding a drink. Hopefully the rest of the staff were able to help you. We have received some amazing feedback from the bride about her special day both on check out and by email since which is always great to hear. It was lovely for the staff to see them both enjoying their day. Regards Sarah - Manager
"On the whole ship-shape at The Ship."
Pretty good overall, stayed for one night in a large 2nd floor room. Staff helpful, breakfast good, easy parking. Our room was a bit tired but the large bed was comfortable and a good night's sleep was had.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Nigel - Thank you for leaving a review of your recent stay. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. If there is anything in particular that you feel would have made your stay more enjoyable please let us know. We hope to see you again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Outstanding staff, improvements on every level"
Can't say enough about the great staff at this solid three star hotel. I have stayed here before when in town for business and I can clearly see improvements in several areas including food and room decor. The staff is first rate, very nice and attentive. I would stay here again without hesitation.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your amazing review. I'm so pleased that you had a great stay with us. Hopefully we will see you again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Just what is their take on Covid?"
We were there for 4 nights and were told that our room would not be serviced while we were there. That seemed fair enough at first until we went to breakfast to see an uncovered buffet and unmasked waiters. We were told that we could ask for towels each day and we did as our bathroom was so damp they did not dry. The floor of the wet room had a puddle that just got bigger and bigger as the drain seemed to be blocked. The shower was a dribble only. The bathroom extractor fan was turned off - the switch was out of reach but staff quickly fixed that. But it still smelt damp . No aircon up in the attic and everywhere looked very tired. And an disabled access room on the second floor!
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review. We have been listening to our guests over the past few months and taking onboard their comments. We have relaxed some of the Covid procedures, particularly at breakfast, as our guests want more choice. However, the bedrooms are the personal space of every guest so we have maintained the "bubble" in the rooms as standard. All our guests are welcome to request a daily service on check in or to arrange a clean at any point during they stay if they let us know in advance. If you stay with us again and there are any issues with your room please let us know and we will do everything we can to rectify the problem. Thanks again. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Characterful Hotel, but a little tired"
On the whole my stay was comfortable and i had a spacious room, the decor is a little old and it was lacking things like plug sockets next to the bed (which is standard these days). The A/C wasn't working very well and the hotel is generally very warm - i had to open the window at night. There were a few niggling items which i felt were unnecessary like; the H&C taps connected the wrong way or the lighting in the bathroom was very yellow - easy fixes, but the hotel has unique rooms and character, unlike many more modern ones and is centrally located with plenty of amenities around. Staff were friendly and helpful, room was clean and tidy, food was of a good quality, both breakfast and dinner (although there are many other restaurants around). I stayed for business purposes but this is not solely a business hotel. Free on-site parking.
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Steve - thank you for taking the time to complete a review of your recent stay with us. I'm pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for letting us know about the air con, I will ask our maintenance team to look at it. Hopefully we will see you again in the future. Regards Sarah - Reservations Manager
"1st Stay away in 2 years"
Have stayed at this hotel before. Standard hasn't declined but walk to room was a bit too far for my wife who is partly disabled. The staff were very helpful and breakfast was nice and food was hot. Would be happy to stay here again .
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your great review. I was great to see you back in the hotel after 2 years. Next time you stay please let us know that you would like a room nearer to the lift and we will organise that for you. Hopefully we will see you back again earlier than 2 years. Regards Sarah - Reservations Manager
"Lacking that finishing touch"
The satff from start to finish were exceĺlent , very helpful and always available, serving impliments for breakfast need changing, serving fried eggs off of a plate with a cake slice is near impossible and very messy, none of my company managed to get one egg onto a a plate in tact, draft drinks at bar was very poor and expensive, no real choice at all, but a good restfull stay, rooms clean and beds were comfortable.
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Thank you for your great comments about the staff. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Our usual standard for the hot breakfast items is to be plated and delivered to the table but we will be purchasing new implements over the next few weeks. Thanks again for your comments. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Would not return"
After struggling to find and access the car park, (had to call the property to ask) we made our way to reception through the courtyard and bar area. We queued for reception while guests in front of us were given instructions on dinner, breakfast and check out. We had already pre registered, as reception staff had just gone through his chat with the customers in front his comment of you were probably listening so I won't go through it again was not in the spirit of customer service. The room was ok, stayed in better and worse. Went to dinner, there was a limited option, we didn't want to go out so decided on something in the bar. The food was luke warm apart from the chips and I would have to guess they were the only things cooked fresh! We were travelling home from a wedding so we're tired from a busy few days, wanted an early night before completing our journey home and had pre booked this property. At about 7pm the noise from a function in the property started, it was ok at first, probably because we were not trying to sleep. At about 9pm it was unbearable, we tried closing the windows in our room, they didn't shut fully unfortunately, we also tried shutting the extra glazing. Nothing worked, the noise from the function was horrendous. Gave up with sleeping, decided that listening to the thumping of the base music, people whistling (at the level only dogs should hear) and shouting was nothing less than torture. The ONLY good thing is that it seemed to quieten at about 11ish. I would suggest if you have a function like this and paying guests who are not part of this, you allocate them rooms away from the courtyard. In the morning, reception did not greet us as we left, poor service. In fact, didn't even look at us, Would not return!
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review of your recent stay. I'm sorry if your stay was not up to our usual standard. The car park is located at the end of the front of the building with security barrier. We offer complimentary parking for our guests. The courtyard area is only available to guest up to 11 pm, however, it is a very popular place to eat and drink prior to that, particularly at this time of year. Hopefully we will see you again. Regards Sarah
"A few days away"
Very friendly staff. Clean room, good breakfast, great position. Secure parking available bus stop out side takes you to Hampton Court Palace one way and Broocklands museum the other. Would go there again. Highly recommend it.
Sarah Artis, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Sally - Thanks for your lovely review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and found the staff friendly. It was a pleasure having you in the hotel and we very much look forward to your return. Regards Sarah - Manager
"Lovely hotel, shame we got the wrong room!"
I booked a standard family room for the night to take my daughter and her friend to Thorpe Park the next day. The standard family room shows as being one double bed and two single beds, this was confirmed on the hotel confirmation I received. When I checked into the hotel and entered the room I was shocked to see we actually had a double bed and a single put you up/camp bed, the type that folds in half and secures with a clip when not in use. I immediately went back to reception and asked to be put into the room we had booked only to be told this was impossible as the hotel was full. I explained the girls weren't comfortable either sharing a bed together nor with my daughter sharing with me (rather embarrassing for a 12yo in front of a friend hence why I booked the room I did). The staff member just chuckled and said oh dear then carried on with the paperwork he was doing when I got there. Eventually the girls slept in the double bed and I laid on the put you up. I say lay rather than sleep as it was so uncomfortable I didn't sleep most of the night and ended up in pain from a sore back the next day which made walking around a theme park painful to say the least. I also found myself nearly falling asleep driving home because I'd hardly slept the night before. The hotel itself was really nice and I would happily of given a very different review if this issue hadn't of happened or had been dealt with at the time. The double room we got was also cheaper than the family room I paid for but as I had prepaid there's nothing I could do about payment either.
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review and my apologies over the confusion regarding your room. Our family rooms are all designed to be as flexible as possible so they can be adapted to the needs of the guest. The single beds are added to the rooms when required and, although we use them purely for children, the type of beds used are extremely sturdy and are a full sized bed. The double beds in all the family rooms are superking size and can be converted into 2 single beds so in this case we could have converted the double bed into 2 singles if that met your needs better. I'm sorry if the Receptionist involved did not offer you that as a solution. Its always best to add comments to bookings explaining exactly what you need so we can adapt the room accordingly. Thanks again for your review and hopefully we will see you again in the future as there's lots to do in the area. Regards Sarah - Reservations Manager
"local place to stay while visiting the Brooklands Museum"
pretty good hotel, large room, well decorated but with a carpet that could have done with renewing, pleasant people on the reception on arrival and late at night when coming back from the pub, good parking facilities and this place is much bigger than you might think, would I stay again? yes without hesitation,
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi - thanks for your great review. I'm really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Hopefully we will see you again in the future as there are a lot more great attractions in the local area to visit.
"Good location and reasonable price"
Booked as near to Hampton court . Reception staff were friendly . However we were booked in online and were offered a free upgrade . This was not mentioned on arrival and never came to fruition Room was comfortable for a 1 night stay . There was only 1 glass and 1 chair by the table so we had to gind a 2nd glass and move the low chair .just seemed strange .. Breakfast was basic but freshly cooked with vegetarian sausages an option . We wete not told what else apart from full english was available so glad only staying 1 night . Would have asked if had a 2nd day there . Only main criticism is food , dishes ,glasses were left outside rooms waiting to be cleared away At 930 am last nights fish chops and peas was still sitting outside a room in our corridor . Not the most pleasant site and ideal for flies to gather ! Vonsidering the area we were happy with the price paid . Much cheaper to go direct than through a booking agent . It is ideal as a base for visiting London attractions .
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Michelle - thank you for your review and feedback. I hope you enjoyed your time at Hampton Court. We do not have any rates that offer a complimentary upgrade. Best Western Loyalty Card holders can be upgraded free of charge if there are rooms available. However at the moment the hotel is filling most nights of the week. Our rooms all have 2 chairs, 1 desk chair and 1 on a side table. We try to limit the amount of furniture in the room so ensure that our rooms are as spacious as possible. We hope to be servicing all our rooms daily over the next few months if the pandemic continues to improve which will remove the problem of room service trays outside the rooms. Thank you again. If there's anything else you feel we can improve on please let us know. Hopefully we will see you again.
"Summer holiday trip ruined - No empathy from staff"
I booked a 2 night stay at this hotel that was meant to have been starting tonight so I could take my 2 young daughters to chessington for a lovely summer holiday treat - unfortunately I got rushed into hospital 3 days ago to have an emergency operation to have my appendix removed, obviously I'm at home recovering and could not walk around a theme park this week. I rung the hotel to explain what had happened & to ask if I could please move my booking on a week so I could recover from my surgery. I was told point blank absolutely no chance- the lady called. Holly said ‘ If we did this for everyone - we would be giving money back to everyone??' I didn't want any money back I just wanted to move my booking on a week. They have shown no empathy for my situation & not only have I had to deal with being extremely unwell I've had 2 very upset daughters to console.
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Sarah - I'm sorry for the inconvenience caused. Unfortunately you booked a discounted rate that was non-amendable and with no free cancellation. Over the past 18 months we have been extremely flexible providing refunds and moving dates for guests due to the Covid pandemic. Regrettably we now will be keeping to the terms and conditions of the booking. We always have flexible rates available at slightly higher rate and would always recommend that guests choose one of those rates. We also can offer discounted flexible rates if booked directly with the hotel.
"The Ship, Weybridge"
Bar and restaurant service awful. Check in staff unhelpful. I had to call from my phone to get someone to come to the reception. Wasn't told there was a code to get out of car and there was a queue to get out. The other drivers didn't know code either. No staff around to ask. Hotel like a ghost town with no staff in bar or reception. Room service food arrived without a food cover. I don't know what would have happened if the member of staff needed to sneeze or cough. Revolting.
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay. My apologies for the reception desk not being staffed. The staff have covering all areas of the hotel since we reopened but that was a temporary arrangement. I'll pass on your comments about the room service to our General Manager so he can retrain the staff involved. Thank you again. If there is anything else please let me know.
"Just ok … but has soooo much more potential!"
Stayed here on business the night of the 29th July a really convenient hotel to where I was working. The gentleman who checked me in was friendly and very efficient. I booked an exec room and was allocated room 205 on the second floor which was a lovely spacious room but looked extremely tired and the furniture was very outdated such a shame as the room has so much potential. It could be soo lovely. The bathroom was ok however parts of the bath was cracked and the toilet seat loose. There was a stain on the red bed runner at the bottom of the bed so I pulled it straight off the bed. Apart from that the pillows bed linen duvet etc were very clean and I managed to have a good nights sleep. I ordered room service of flamed burger and chips which I have to say was not the nicest and the food was not covered when it was brought up to the room. Sorry but it should be covered when being delivered to a room!! This was off putting! The hotel has a lovely little covered Court yard where you can sit and have a drink however it didn't seem to get cleaned very much as there were ciggie ends all over the floor full ashtrays and dirty tables . I mean people do need to learn that they belong in an ashtray and not on the floor there are adequate around so no excuse!! However, still needs a damn good clean up!! I noticed the corridors in the hotel also could do with updating and many a window in the corridors had cobwebs on not really an excuse for this. Would I stay again???…. Yes but only for a one night quick stay if I need to be in the area again Just wish they would give this hotel the attention it needs as it could be amazing!!
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay. I have passed all your comments on to our maintenance and housekeeping teams. All our corridors have been painted and new carpet fitted during the Covid lockdown so are only a few months old. Thanks again.
"Very good comfortable stay and excellent location"
Contrary to some earlier reviews we found the hotel clean, smart and with modern comfortable rooms. Yes it does not have aircon which is an issue (only) in a heatwave but it makes no claim to have this facility and fans were provided. Staff friendly and good quality breakfast served promptly on each day. Did not try the restaurant as was not open on Sunday evening but there is a Pizza Express immediately opposite. Great base for exploring - 30 min direct train to Waterloo - 10 mins from Hampton Court and Thorpe Park. Free safe parking.
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi - Thanks for your amazing review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We really are lucky with our location, there's so much to do locally. Hopefully we will see you again in the future when you visit one of the other attractions.
"Good value"
Good car park. No extra charge. Friendly receptionist on arrival. Executive room spacious, clean and smart on the 2nd floor. Very hot as there was a heatwave. Fan already supplied in room. Breakfast area was in the restaurant . Good quality and hot. Morning waiter obviously having a bad day and let it show unnecessarily. Very good value price for the area.
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. I'm pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. My apologies for any poor experience you had at breakfast. This isn't our usual standard, normally we receive positive comments about our staff. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back to the hotel again soon.
"Event"
We had an event at the hotel and they were really good towards us, we had some issues with rooms being hot and objects not working in room. However the breakfast and bar area were fantastic and our event was incredible and would recommend the hotel.
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Steven - Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your wedding with us. All the best for your futures together. Hopefully we will see you again.
"VERY POOR SERVICE"
When I arrived, I was sent to a room which had not been cleaned or bed changed and made. On reporting this to reception I was moved to another room which was fine. I asked if I could have breakfast in my room the next morning (it said on the info sheet I was given that I could but not how to arrange it) I was told by the receptionist that I could, simply ring down when I wanted it. The following morning I did just that and was informed that room service was not available, only the buffet. I did not want a buffet breakfast, I prefer to eat breakfast alone. So I had no breakfast at all. When I left no one asked if I enjoyed my stay or seemed in the least bothered, they just took my keycard. Very, very poor level of service overall!
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Carol - Thank you for leaving a review. It's always good to have feedback from guests. The rooms are shown as clean in our front office system so I apologise if there was an error. I believe you were immediately moved to a room next door and provided with a complimentary upgrade to a double room. We do normally offer room service breakfasts when requested so I'm sorry that this was not offered on this occasion.
"Tired and rundown"
As soon as we walked into the hotel I noticed how tired and run down it looked. The carpet was threadbare in places and the paintwork dirty. On checking in at reception the staff were pleasant and friendly - we were told that we had been upgraded!! The 'upgraded' room was like a 1970's seaside B&B!! Again, carpet was threadbare and the paintwork dirty. In the bathroom there was mould in the tiles and the toilet seat was broken. However the bed and bedding looked comfortable and clean. I'm now wondering what our room would have been like had we not been upgraded?!?! We advised the staff on reception that or toilet seat was broken and they allocated us a different room stating that we were now being given a 'Club Room' This room was large and clean but was in need of a complete revamp. The bath panel was coming away from the bath and there was mould in between the tiles. The carpet had seen better days and the whole vibe was just tired. It all needed freshening up. The room was very warm but a fan was provided. Breakfast the next morning was average but the staff were pleasant. The breakfast room was he same as the rest of the hotel, very tired and in need of renovation. The breakfast serving area had cupboard doors literally hanging off! Its such a shames the staff were all quite pleasant and helpful but even at £99 B&B the quality of the hotel itself was a let down. The whole properly is in desperate need of some TLC
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Claire - thank you for taking the time to complete a review. I'm sorry if you felt the standard of the hotel was not what you would expect. Since the hotel reopened after being closed for lockdown the 1st and 2nd floor corridors have been painted and new carpet laid plus the reception area has been painted and new chairs and sofas bought. Other refurbishment work is planned but with the hotel being closed these have had to be rescheduled. I'm pleased that staff were able to help you, many have been furloughed for over a year so it's great for them to receive such positive feedback. Hopefully we will see you again in the future.
"80s"
The decor is outdated. The hotel really needs a makeover. The staff were friendly on arrival. Was given the room key and hotel information in an envelope. My room, which was was nice lacked a desk lamp for late-night working. The room itself was very hot, no air con or no fans available which I have seen at other hotels. The room was quite far from reception. It felt like I was walking for ages. Breakfast was good, it didn't come with toast so I asked for bread and was brought a slice of bread and not toast. That's on me. I would stay here again. Sleep quality was good.
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thanks for your review. I'm pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. My apologies about the lamp, our maintenance team have now replaced it. If there are any issues like that at any future stays please let reception know and we will resolve the problem for you. We have some rooms with air con and all our bedrooms have fans in the wardrobes. Again, if for some reason the fan is missing just let us know as we have spares available. Hopefully we will see you again. Regards Sarah - Reservations Manager
"Enjoyed our stay"
Stayed for one night. Bed was comfy, both the room and bathroom were clean. Only problem was that the water pressure in the shower was very weak. Room was well equipped with tea/coffee, an iron etc. There was also air con which we were grateful for (and it wasn't too loud). Staff on reception and at breakfast were very helpful, friendly and polite. We pre-ordered our breakfast the night before and it was with us within 5 minutes of sitting at the table. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi - Thank you so much for your review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. If there is anything in particular that you feel we can improve on please let me know. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back again soon.
"In an excellent location, comfortable but nothing special"
Good sized rooms and attentive friendly staff. The hotel is looking a bit tired. There are out of date notices displayed, one celebrating the arrival of a new menu in Spring 2017! The hotel info handouts we were given were creased and messy which about sums up the attention to detail here. Having said that the place is comfortable and close to places to eat and drink and handy for visiting the surrounding area. the breakfast though tasty was very poor value. There is free parking too. Our room on the second floor was too hot in summer even with the windows wide open and the extractor fan in the bathroom was not working. Apart from that the hotel has everything you need for a reasonable stay.
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Frank - Thank you for leaving your review. As explained on your other reviews, the breakfast pre-ordering is temporary due to Covid and as soon as the restrictions are lifted we will go back to our normal service of having a cold buffet with a selection of items and hot breakfast ordered, cooked fresh and delivered to the table. If you stay again please talk to Reception about any issues such as the fan in the bathroom so we can resolve the problems for you. The fan in the bathroom was because a guest had switched off the isolating switch. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back to the hotel again in the future. Regards Sarah - Reservations Manager
"Average"
Eat outside of the hotel and avoid the bar area unless you miss a sticky nightclub floor. Basic rooms, ours needed updating but images of the ones that had looked good. Location good for food and handy car park on site.
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Lois - Thank you for your review. Guest feedback is extremely important to us. I will liaise with the General Manager regarding your comments. Hopefully we will see you back at the hotel again soon. Regards Sarah - Reservations Manager
"Lovely hotel"
Nice hotel friendly staff. Adequate parking spaces. Breakfast was good. Felt safe with covid rules in place and sanitisers available theoughout the hotel. Nice outdoor courtyard efficient room service
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Karen - thank you for leaving such an amazing review. It was a pleasure to have you stay, I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Hopefully we will see you again very soon.
"Very comfortable stay"
We booked for one night. The hotel check-in was seamless. The room was very comfortable and larger than many. The whole place was spotless. The breakfast was good but could have been a little warmer. I would definitely stay again.
Sarah Artis, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Fordanglia69 - Thank you so much for you great review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thankfully we are now able to serve breakfast in our restaurant again so are back to a full English cooked breakfast or continental. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back to the hotel again very soon.
"1 night stay"
I stayed here for 1 night while working for a software company in Walton-on-Thames. It was a wonderful stay and I'm glad I chose this hotel. The hotel has a true air of Southern England and a delightful ship theme to the paintings in the corridors. In the evening the bar provided a safe atmosphere and the breakfast room was also really nice. The staff at the front desk were friendly and helped me with the local bus timetable.
Ryan Docherty, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Hi Chris Thank you for your great review. I'm pleased you enjoyed your recent stay with us. We are always looking to improve our facilities and service so if there is anything you feel we can improve on please let me know. Hopefully we will welcome you back to the hotel again in the future.
"Not very good. "
Was told we were booking in to early on the day ! I thought by having the gold card this was one of the privileges. No upgrade was offered as they were fully booked even though only 10 tables laid for breakfast why lie? This is disappointedly an old tired hotel. Very 70's/80's. Bits are battered and worn. Very badly worn out carpets. Some must be a health and safety issue. No business centre it was closed. The receptionist used excuses of covid. Fine if that is the case why doesn't the hotel tell you this rather than sending emails prior to the stay trying to get me to upgrade, the hotel should and could have laid out all the changes due to covid. Don't reply using covid as the excuse. Provide customer service by telling customers in advance. No gold members welcome pack, gold, silver members are supposed to be given a welcome pack. We didn't even get a smile. Again don't reply stating covid issues. Advise in advance of arrival. Cleaner not in on Tuesday, therefore no clean. Yet no discount. Don't reply blaming covid. Advise in advance. A really charming and helpful Polish (I think) gentleman works very hard at breakfast, yet the toast he is given to serve is freezing. No fridge in rooms. Do not blame covid, advise in advance. I tried an experiment there was a sticker and rubbish on the floor and this was not cleaned or picked up for two days. I know staff had walked over it and clearly ignored it. Remember there are plenty of other hotels in the area. This is a white van man magnet hotel. They seem to appear from no where and clog the car park up, taking two spaces. Hence it is hard to park in the hotel. Overall a below average stay. There are lots of other hotels in the area , check them out first.
Ryan Docherty, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review. I am sorry that your experience wasn't up to the standard that you expected. I have spoken to the staff concerned. I understand you were given an early check in at 12:30 pm which was not a problem at all. There wasn't a request on your booking for an early check in so the Receptionist concerned was apologising that the room had not been allocated yet so the room key needed to be cut etc which delayed check in slightly. However, there was a room ready for you and you were checked in as speedily as possible. I apologise that the hotel did not have any upgrade available for you. You were in a twin room and all the Executive Twin Rooms had been sold. We only have a few available within the hotel. The hotel was very busy over those dates with guests working ahead of Christmas. All our changes due to Covid-19 have been identified as part of a detailed risk assessment designed to protect guests and staff as much as possible from the virus. The risk assessment and the hotel have been inspected by Quality in Tourism who have awarded us the Safe, Clean & Legal Accreditation, which we are extremely proud of. The key changes are explained at check in, a welcome letter is provided on check in and then an electronic hotel directory is emailed to all guests after check-in which gives additional information. Currently due to Covid-19 the majority of guests staying in all hotels across the country are key workers including construction workers. We are pleased to be able to support these workers allowing them to continue to work during these difficult times. I'm sorry if the car park was therefore busy and difficult for you to park. As soon as it is safe to do so we will reinstate all our previous standards but I'm afraid at the moment the safety of guests and staff are paramount. I'm glad that you enjoyed your trip to the theatre and I hope your mum recovers quickly from her fall. Please feel free to contact me at the hotel if you would like to discuss anything further.
"A Nice Experience"
I cannot comment on rooms and staying overnight, as I met a friend for afternoon tea at the hotel. We picked the hotel because I am familiar with the hotel. My husband and I have had lunch there in the past. (Which was nice, by the way ). I thought it might be nice and "safe" place to meet up, as it has a conservatory near the bar area. Our server (Gunars ) is a really nice man. He made us two pots of tea and was extremely pleasant, asking us later if we were doing okay. . The tea was piping hot and we were happy with the fact that he respected social distancing. It is a very nice open conservatory - the only downside is that the carpet needs replacing. It lets the whole room look tired, when it is only the carpet that looks grim. Thanks again to our very nice server, Gunars
Ryan Docherty, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your recent visit to the hotel. I'm pleased that you had a great experience and enjoyed your afternoon with us. I will pass on your thanks to Gunars, I'm sure he will be extremely pleased to hear that you enjoyed the service. We hope to welcome you back to the hotel again soon.
"Disappointed"
I have booked to come and stay at the ship hotel to visit friends who live in weybridge next weekend. Unfortunately, due to the government guidelines, self isolation and the rule of 6 this meeting has had to be postponed and so I have tried to change the date of my booking. I missed the 1 week notice deadline by 12 hours unfortunately and I have been told by the hotel that I am not allowed to change the dates even. I feel that in times like this where everything is up in the air and Covid isn't going away, hotels should be understanding of people's positions. Especially if it is just rearranging the date. I was happy to pay the extra cost for a different date. My friend has raved about the ship hotel and has been a recommendation to any of us travelling to come and visit and am disappointed that the staff were very abrupt and do not care at all. I will be finding another hotel to stay in for the future and would advise anyone booking that regardless of situation, the terms will not be changed. I have had to do this with a few hotels over the past few months who have been fully understanding and have been happy to do whatever they can to rearrange. A reflection on the staff and service.
"Disappointing Experience"
We stayed for 1 night at the Best Western. The hotel was vey quiet only about 6 cars in the car park. Using the stairs there were regularly small bits of debris that had not been hoovered up, everything looked very tired. Our room was on the 2nd floor and it was baking hot in this area of the hotel, but there was a fan which offered a little relief. The carpet had a hole in it, there were again noticeable pieces of food on the floor, not lots, but noticeable crumbs. Splatters of liquid down one side of the bed and a small piece of food crumb stuck on the chair. The hotel did respond to re-hoover and bring more towels and an extra cup. However the food crumb and splatters were not cleaned. We found some small pieces of bacon, hair and a corner of a wrapper in the side of the chair. I was not able to resolve the matter on departure as the manager was not available. I missed his call but was not able to make contact and decided to return to the hotel to be offered a discount off another stay rather than a refund. Which was very disappointing, I have called customer services who have been very helpful. I felt that the cleaning standard at the hotel was poor overall, there was a lack of an apology and at this time it is so important for the cleaning to be high. The hotel suggest they are deep cleaning between guests and I could not see evidence of this. A tired but clean hotel would have been ok, but both was not acceptable.
Ryan Docherty, Owner at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for leaving your comments and thoughts on your recent stay with us. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologise for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I have spoken to my house keeping manager re your comments we normally get praised for are cleanliness so I am sorry that this was not the case, we have put measures in place to ensure that this does not happen again I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at 01932 832317 or Via email, shipgm@desboroughhotels.com Ryan Docherty
"Exceptional crew"
Overall great experience, hotel staff made us feel at home and for that I'm extra grateful! Once the upper floor gets refurbished will be even better. One request: soundproofing! Thanks for looking after us! I.P.
"Horrendous Experience"
I unfortunately stayed here on the 2/12/2019 and I can honestly say it was one of the worst stays I have ever encountered. Pigeons outside my window and serious health and safety issues. I burnt my shoulder on the desk lamp and the shower door was broken so water spilled out from the shower and I actually slipped getting out. Furthermore I left my lounge set in the drawers and apparently “the cleaners could not find”. I was also accidentally charged twice by accident as I booked via bookings.com! Due to the sheer lack of communication I had to contact Best Western directly. Adam at customer service has been fantastic and made sure I was given a full refund but he could only do so much as it had to be dealt with in-house. Unfortunately quite the opposite at The Ship. I have still heard nothing back from the manager. Initially when I made my complaint I was offered a room at “a discount price”. I have been told I must email them with my complaint even though I have actually gone into the hotel five times to try and discuss my awful experience. I can honestly say I have never experienced such lack of customer service. It is disgusting and has also been rather traumatic as I feel that had I been with a partner I would have been treated with far more respect. I am still waiting on some sort of communication from the manager to this day. Please avoid this hotel.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear chloellabella Thank you for leaving us a review regarding your recent stay at our property. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at 01932 832317. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"Needs some investment "
I stay at The Ship semi regularly on business and I have mixed feelings. The positives: The location is great. Right on the high street so you can walk to a variety of bars and restaurants if you don't want to dine in the hotel. The staff are usually very friendly and helpful. The bad bits: Over the past 6 months I have fed back some faults in some of the rooms I've stayed in, yet to date these maintenance issues have still to be fixed. The bed in room 307 has been broken for over 6 months. The legs are broken in the centre on 1 side. Therefore you sleep at an odd angle of having your head and feet raised which causes a bad back, combined with the whole bed sloping to one side. The cleanliness needs some addressing. When I'm paying £140 for a room (only) the dubious stains on the bed when you check in are not that welcome. When I stayed this week and failed to manage to sleep due to the broken bed, it also became apparent that they switch the central heating off at night. The room was warm and toasty when I got in but then dropped to Baltic through the night. I guess this is a cost saving measure.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear ap73uk Thank you for leaving us a review regarding your recent stay at our property. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at 01932 832317. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"centre of town"
Best Western hotel, long corridors, big room, everything was there, the bathroom could have been cleaner. Adequate parking. room was quiet. In the town centre and 8 minutes from the Brooklands Museum.Didn't eat in the hotel.
"The Ship, Weybridge"
Nice comfortable hotel. Decor a bit dated in places. Some carpets in hall a bit threadbare. Food delicious, with hot plates! and good service from friendly staff. Room good size and very clean. Can recommend the lamb kofta dish.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review of your stay with us, its so wonderful to hear you had a lovely stay. With regards to the carpets in corridors i'm pleased to say that these are going to be replaced in the near future. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards Ryan Docherty
"Everything you could hope for in a wedding reception venue, and more."
The Ship was the venue for 70+ visitors to our wedding reception in late November 2019. Our visitors included about 20 from Germany, among them restaurant professionals and architects who know about these matters. Many stayed overnight before and after the event. Everyone praised the quality of the catering, the atmosphere, smooth running of the event and hospitality of all of the staff. Special mention to Holly Buckler, our event organiser and Paul, the duty manager on the day, who both anticipated matters we had not thought of and addressed them efficiently and without fuss, so we did not have to worry about anything we had not considered. We and our guests all went away very happy. The venue is well arranged for this type of event and the staff clearly are experienced and know how to run such an event. 10 out of 10.
"One Night Stay"
Have stayed here before due to its location price and friendly staff. We use this hotel whilst visiting relatives. Had a couple issues whilst staying here, firstly only one cup in the room , my wife rang reception to request this and it duly arrived. We were staying in a room with a disabled bathroom and during the very early hours of the morning the red pull cord seemed to activate itself without us touching it, slight inconvenience. At breakfast some of the orders were wrong or lacking items ordered, hence on this occasion I have only given a 4! However we would still stay here again.
"1 Night Stay"
Booked very last minute (day before.) Check in was very quick and easy. The room was a double standard and had plenty of space and was clean. The bed was comfy and the towels were soft. Good T.V and lovely tea and coffee selection. Great location to Weybridge town centre. £66.50 for 1 night with no breakfast. Great simple easy stay!
"Work Christmas Party"
The staff worked really hard to make sure that we all enjoyed our evening. They were all polite and friendly and smiley. Regrettably they were let down by the food that had been thrown on a plate and microwaved to death. It looked fairly unappetising and didn't taste much better. The Christmas pud was the size of a Garibaldi biscuit and decorated with a sole blackberry. On the positive side the DJ was good and we all had a fantastic time.
"Really nice"
Pleasant hotel well situated Onsite free parking and Wi-Fi Bar restaurant good food Large rooms well equipped and modern Reasonable mid week price Lovely decor, wasn't over busy Friendly staff Would return and recommend
"Weekend at The Ship Hotel"
Really nice hotel well situated in the centre of Weybridge with great and very helpful staff. London is not far away, about a 40 mn on the train but Weybrige itself is very nice with great walks along the Thames and the Wey. I hope to return in the spring to do some forest walks.
"The Ship Best Western Weybridge"
Lovely place to stay recommended to us by friends who live nearby. Super staff really friendly and professional. Well located with surrounding shops. Good amenities for disabled residents such as lift access. Secure parking.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you would stay with us again. I will pass on your comments to the relevant teams. Thank you Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western Ship Hotel
"Lovely small hotel in convenient spot"
We return once a year . The club rooms overlooking Monument Green are especially charming and comfortable. The rooms in the newer wing are comfortable and well appointed too. Desk staff is friendly and helpful. Location is within easy walking distance of good restaurants, shops and beautiful walks by the river
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you would stay with us again. I will pass on your comments to the relevant teams. Thank you Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western Ship Hotel
"Mid Week Business Stay"
Hotel is in a great location in Weybridge with all shops, restaurants and bars within easy walking distance. Very helpful at check-in. Some of the corridors look a little tired but the rooms are modern and clean. Food in the bar was good. Only minor compliant was the poor shower water pressure.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you would stay with us again. I will pass on your comments to the relevant teams. Thank you Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western Ship Hotel
"Lovely"
Stayed for 1 night, Check in was easy & quick. receptionist was friendly, polite & helpful. Bar staff were attentive & helpful. Room was clean, nicely decorated, had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear KimN88, Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you would stay with us again. I will pass on your comments to the relevant teams. Thank you Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western Ship Hotel
"If a wedding is on expect to be treated second rate if your not from the wedding party!!!"
We booked a night in the hotel because of the location. Mistake oh yes there was a wedding on the following day so we go to dinner to be told you cant eat in the restaurant because the wedding party takes priority,(not told this when booked the meal and breakfast). Speaking to the manager he just was not interested in the issue and said sorry the bar or nothing. The food when we got it was nice the hotel was dated but pleasent. BUT - The staff and management with the exception of 1 barman (Nik) was horrendous. Will we ever go back to the hotel NO will we go to another Best Western I doubt that as well with the treatment we got in this hotel
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for leaving your comments and thoughts on your recent stay with us. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologise for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at 01932 832317 or Via email, shipgm@desboroughhotels.com Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"Excellent again "
After an excellent stay last year booked The Ship Hotel again this year deciding to stay 2 nights this time, visiting Hampton Court and Brooklands Museum. Every thing went smoothly from checking in to checking out. The breakfast is excellent- I don't think I have better anywhere else! The bar meal I had on arrival was also first class. The room was clean, comfortable and quiet despite being close to Heathrow. The staff were all pleasant and helpful. I would highly recommend The Ship Hotel and will stay there again when in the Weybridge area.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review, we really hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"Overnight Stay"
A very clean and tidy hotel. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Very convenient for us to other members of our family. It is good value for money. Also gives easy access to central London by train and other attractions.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your review, we are really glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"Nice hotel-shame about their policies"
Nice hotel but you have to call them if you return after 11 p.m. meaning you get very wet if it is raining. Television had lots of channels but not ITV, Channel 4 or Channel 5 so no chance to watch the rugby.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Good Morning Steven F, Thank you for leaving your review, we as a hotel can only apologise for the service you received. we lock the front door as a security measure during the night however there is a bell that can be used to alert the night porter, however clearly on this occasion it did not work. I will be speaking to my colleagues involved to ensure this doesn't happen again. I do hope you would consider staying with us again, so we are able to deliver the exception customer service you should receive. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"Easy to find and ample parking"
We stayed there 1 night, the room was very comfortable and clean. Reception was very friendly and breakfast was very good being cooked on order. There was also a good choice for continental breakfast.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Ghislaine C, Thank you for leaving a review for us, I am pleased that you found the staff to be friendly and that you enjoyed the wide selection that we offer at breakfast I do hope that we will be able to welcome you back to the Best Western Ship Hotel very soon please do not forget to book directly with the hotel to get the best rate. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Don't come here for gluten free"
Very disappointing gluten free afternoon cream tea, the bread had been allowed to dry out so very unappetising, the fillings seemed ok but have had 24hrs of stomach problems! The scone was grey and felt dry and hard so didn't bother trying. The chocolate brownie was edible! Our local small coffee house has learnt the art of cooking gluten free, best western has a lot to learn.
"Good value"
Ideal location on Weybridge High Street for visiting local sites. I was there for a wedding. Large, clean room with all normal amenities - tv, coffee, tea making and toiletries. The wedding venue was superb and food excellent for mass catering, both for the afternoon wedding breakfast and evening snacks. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the morning had a very wide selection to choose from.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Brian P, Thank you for leaving us such a nice review, I am pleased that you found the hotel to be good value for money I am pleased that you enjoyed the wedding that we hosted here at the hotel, we take pride in all the weddings we do here at the Ship Hotel, I will of course pass on your comments onto the team here at the hotel. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon please do not forget to book directly with the hotel to get the best rates Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"central location"
We found that this hotel was very suitable for attending sporting events, hotel was good value with parking also available, adjoining restaurant and bar service good value and situated in a very nice location, plenty of other resuarants near by
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for leaving a review for us, I do hope that we will be able to welcome you back to the Best Western Ship Hotel very soon please do not forget to book directly with the hotel to get the best rate. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Warm welcome, helpful, friendly staff, good breakfast, comfy room"
I've stayed here a few times now. The staff are very helpful and friendly and the services offered are numerous. :) good breakfast (cereals, pastries, choice of cooked or porridge to order, fruit); I chose a veggie breakfast (eggs, baked beans, mushrooms) and was kindly offered veggie sausages as well; a/c in room; comfortable bed :( a/c unit in room was not installed in the best position - it was on top of the wardrobe so blew down onto the wardrobe and didn't help with the temperature of the room much. Still it did something; some carpets upstairs grubby - could do with a deep clean or complete replacement
"Comfotrtable mid-range hotel with ample parking"
We stayed for 3 nights in Room 214. I chose the hotel mainly for its location and especailly that Google maps appreared to show a large car park. The hotel has 76 rooms and there are 50 good sized and easy to park in car spaces so you are likely to get a space. We left the car there for 2 days while we did hampton Court and Kew gardens (easy reach on the train - station is 15 mins walk or a 3 minute bus ride from outside the hotel). Welcome was friendly, lift to the second floor followed by a long and winding corridor. Room spacious and well presented. Clean and with nice touches of biscuits and bottled water (replaced each day). Bathroom spacious and very clean with proper and fluffy bath sheets (not an abrasive mini-towel!); excellent shower; complimentary shampoo and soap. Lots of wardrobe and drawer space and 2 chairs. Decent sized TV and coffee/tea/chocolate with the kettle and china mugs and real glasses (not paper cups). Due to the restricted window opening the room was warm in the recent hot weather but a quiet and efficient 3 speed fan was provided which enabled us to sleep OK. Our room was also quiet. no disturbances while we were there. Didn't go in the restaurant as ate out each night but menu looked fine. All told an excellent base for the area, especially the free car parking and very comfortable room.at a very reasonable price.
"Excellent wedding venue"
We had our wedding reception here at the end of July and we couldn't fault a thing it was the most perfect day, the staff were so attentive and couldn't do enough for us and the food was exceptional all our guests commented on how lovely it was. We would highly recommend. Thank you for making our day so special.
"First poor rating"
We've stayed at this hotel a number of times over the last year and this is the first negative feedback, I have to post. On this occasion, housekeeping have let the hotel down. Our room appeared not to have been hovered properly and the bedside table and lamp were covered in dust. Staff as usual, friendly, efficient and welcoming,they asked us to post honestly. I don't know of many hotels that would have done that. We will be staying again soon.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for Reviewing your recent stay at our property. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at 01932 832317. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"Nice hotel"
Hotel located in the heart of Weybridge. Parking onsite is free which is great. Reception staff friendly upon arrival. I had a single room which was very clean and a good size. Room was modern and looked as if it was recently decorated. Large tv mounted in wall. Selection of tea / coffee / bottles of water and biscuits. Many sockets including usb charging points. Highly recommend.
"Lovely convenient hotel"
Stayed here while visiting my mother in hospital. I've been up and down to Surrey for ages and very pleased to have found such a pleasant place to stay, the last ones I've stayed in have been soulless. Room was clean and well appointed, the food was really excellent and the breakfast very good indeed, competing well with much pricier hotels. So nice to have drinks brought to you and breakfast cooked to order. Civilised. Staff were friendly, car park was useful. Bearing in mind that my reason for staying was rather sad, I'm grateful to have a homely place to return to again , will be booking again soon.
"Great hotel on Main Street in Weybridge"
The Ship is a really lovely hotel. The staff are welcoming and the rooms are spacious with good amenities. The bathroom was well equipped with toiletries and the dining room looked lovely although we did not take breakfast this time. Whilst we were there the pipes were being cleaned so we had no water from taps for at least 12 hours, this was really quite inconvenient but I spoke to reception and they were very accommodating and reduced my room rate for that night.
"Too hot to handle"
Check in was quick, all staff we spoke to were very professional and polite. Our room was large (I think we were given an accessible room) & very clean. Unfortunately the sleep quality was very poor due to how warm our room was, neither my wife or I managed to get any sleep. They have put a very small desk fan into the room which is of no use in cooling the room. The window in the room only opened an inch r two so we couldn't get any breeze into the room. To be clear it was only mid 20's at the hottest point on the day we stayed. I would not stay here again until they install air conditioning whicj is a shame as everything else about the hotel was fine but at the end of the day you have to be able to sleep!
"A Pleasant Dining Experience"
We were staying as a group of six in another hotel in Weybridge but as they were hosting a wedding they hadn't room for us to dine there. We were fortunate that The Ship could accommodate us for our meal. On our arrival we were greeted with a friendly welcome from both the young waitress and the restaurant manager. In fact all those who attended to us that evening were very courteous and friendly. we were a little concerned as apart from us there was only one other group of four dining that evening. We need not have worried as the standard of food presented for what was a reasonable cost, was very hot, tasty and well presented. The waitress informed us that the new season menu was now being served and had only been introduced two days before. There was a good choice, we sampled the duck, chicken, lamb kofta, curry of the day and salmon, all were very well received. We would definitely recommend a visit. The experience was a pleasant one.
"Mostly Poor. Some good bits."
I stayed at The Ship Hotel on the 22nd July, just when the heat wave hit the UK. So after a long drive from Cheshire I started the check in process in the hope of a decent shower and some air conditioning in room to keep me cool through out the night. The guy on check in told me that the room I was being allocated had a small portable fan, I was shocked in 2019 you expect all hotels to have air conditioning. So I ask did any of the rooms have air con and he said yes just not the one I was being given. So after telling him I wouldn't accept a room without air con and I would change hotel if I was stuck with the fan, amazingly the room was changed. Upon entering the room, it was small, the one little window looked out over the roof and had no view of anything at all. Room was reasonably clean and acceptable for one night. I unpacked, then went to the bar to eat a quick dinner. Food was reasonably priced and tasty. So nothing to complain about there. Upon returning to the room I decided to shower before sleeping, water wasn't hot, just warm which okay, although water temperatures was identical the next morning so clearly this room has a bit of an issue. So now I was clean, I was looking forward with trepidation to my breakfast being delivered by room service. When It came I was initially pleased, my order was complete. Croissant, butter, jam, cornflakes and milk, coffee, didn't come with warm milk but i didn't mind that. What I did find odd was that the breakfast didn't come with any cutlery. So I raided the tea and coffee making station and used a teaspoon. I did tell reception as I checked out and they just laughed and said we will have a word. Checkout was smooth and easy So if your on a budget stay here, it's cheap and comfortable for one night. If you intend to stay longer, pick another hotel
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Good Morning 687howardf, thank you for leaving a review, On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I will pass on your feedback back to the F&B team, and Reception. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at 01932 832317. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"Shout Out to the Night Porter!"
I planned my travel over a two night stay and upon arriving early hours I was greeted by the night porter. Trying to check in he explained I hadn't booked for the night and that I had accidentally booked for the following night. Stressed and concerned about where I was going to stay as he did not have facilities to book I began to panic. He helped me remain calm and I managed to contact my agency, who booked me in for the night. He then checked me in to the room I was due to stay in so i didn't have to unpack and pack again just to move rooms. What could have turned in to a disaster actually turned it ok in the end praise to God! Despite not being able to physically do much he showed empathy and compassion which goes a lot further than just results!
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for Taking the time to review your stay with us. I'm so pleased my team were able to help resolve the issue. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"Executive Room but Experience"
The company I work for has a large office locally so The Ship is one of the three local hotels on the proffered list so I have stayed here many nights over the past year as some of my roughly 60+ hotel nights away and I have normally found the stay to be "OK". However this time I was not so lucky. I stayed for 2 nights and booked an executive room as I had realised that these rooms have air conditioning which I wanted this time of year. On check in to my room I noticed the bed was leaning to one side, and also had a large dip in the middle. On checking I noticed two of the supporting legs had sent over so lifted the bed and repaired the legs myself to make the bed even remotely usable. In the morning when I tried to shower, there was plenty of water from the bath taps, but as soon as you pulled the stopper up to set the shower going, nothing!!!! no water at all so a quick wash from the tap it was to be..... I reported this to reception as I left for the day and was assured it would be repaired. On return in the evening I tried to shower and was greeted with what I assume was a repaired shower.... a slight dribble of water which if you stood with the taps in your shins and pressed yourself against the tiles you could just about have a wash. By the morning however it was back to the first day's experience of zero water from the shower. On check out a very friendly and apologetic receptionist listened to my comments and displeasure and after taking my contact details assured the manager would be in touch later that day. So far I have heard nothing which I take to be a measure of just how much the local management team care about their guests experience. At the moment I am due to stay again next month but suspect I won't be only person in the company planning to give The Ship a wide berth
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for leaving your comments regarding your recent stay at our property. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I will certainly look into the maintenance issues that were clearly present during your stay.it is very important that guests report any problems to reception, so they have a chance to rectify them, so thank you for doing this. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at 01932 832317. once again our apologies. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"Was good once but not anymore."
I've probably stayed at this hotel for business travel at least 10 times it's conveniently located nearby food and shopping and rooms are a good size and generally comfortable. During summer it's far to hot with no A/C in the majority of rooms which makes it almost impossible to sleep or just sit and relax. Main issue is very bad noise proofing and slamming doors literally shaking the room if some socially ignorant guest doesn't care ..I was woken pretty much every night for my last stay.. Management fix the door mechanisms !! I'm afraid you've lost my business now there are a better budget options in area now.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for choosing to stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I'm sorry you had a bad experience with regards to maintenance. we will certainly once again look into this. this may be of little comfort now but, all of the rooms do have a fan provided in them, however I can understand your frustration. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to review your stay. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"Comfortable pleasant hotel"
Well located hotel. This is our second stay here. Staff very friendly and helpful. We ate from the bar menu this time and the food was excellent. Room clean and comfortable. Overall very pleased with our stay we shall definitely return.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for choosing to stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay. are team is always striving to provide excellent customer service. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to review your stay. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"Caution taxi direct line"
I am a pilot and together with a fellow pilot we stayed one night here having landed at Fairoaks airport. Taxi via Boomerang taxis from I think Woking took us from Fairoaks to the hotel to drop off our bags and then to the Brooklands museum, price £35. The same taxi came back for us and took us from the museum back to the hotel, £20, all fairly reasonable. The next morning we needed to get back to Fairoaks and used the direct line in reception to call a local taxi firm called according to the hotel Ace Cars based in Weybridge. We failed to get a quote, but upon arrival at the airport the driver said it was £40, when we complained he said we could ring the office, we had no time for that and left it. I have since made enquiries and got a quote from Ace for the same trip, £25. When asked why the difference I got some excuse about the computer getting the postcodes wrong! THE WARNING IS GET A QUOTE BEFORE YOU COMMIT ON THIS DIRECT LINE TO ACE CARS. I have informed the reception manager of this problem who promised to put a sign up. The hotel was fine, staff very friendly, we had evening meal and breakfast both good. My room was very hot with no aircon, my fellow pilot had a room at the front of the hotel which did have aircon.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear RogerP660 Thank you for choosing to stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I'm sorry you had a bad experience when arranging transport. we will certainly once again look into this. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to review your stay. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"Nice hotel, centrally located in Weybridge"
I spent a full week on a business stay in the Weybridge area. The hotel was nicely located for walking to a variety of restaurants, easy access to cabs, and other hotels where co-workers were rooming. The hotel bar was quiet and convenient with a reasonably priced menu and helpful staff. The breakfast buffet was sparse, but they do offer a full menu. Nice, clean, and quiet (except on trash pickup day in the alley below.)
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear 1286DSpatrickm Thank you so much for your lovely review, I am pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel I am pleased that you found the team to be helpful and that you found the food to be nice, re your comments about the breakfast buffet this has been noted, I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon, Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Best in Every Way"
This hotel is a delight from the moment we arrived to when we left 4 days later. The greeting at reception on check in was fast, efficient with a smiley face and nothing too much trouble. As one walked around the hotel, the staff never failed to be cheery, welcoming and lifting ones spirits to a new level of what one usually expects from staff at hotels. All the staff at the Best Western in Weybridge could not do enough from Breakfast in the dining room which was a most pleasant start to the day, to the last bid of farewell on our way back to Spain. We have never experienced such dedication at any of the hotels that we have stayed in worldwide and that includes, Leading Hotels of the World. They should take a leaf out of the book of The Best Western Ship Hotel in Weybridge and they too might go the distance of total satisfaction from guests on departure. All our dining experiences at the hotel were great. We would highly recommend the restaurant and I could imagine any special occasion to be an excellent venue at The Best Western Ship Hotel. See you all on my next visit to Weybridge
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Climber585711 Thank you so much for your lovely review I will pass your comments onto the team here I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Attentive service!"
Good service is seldom seen in UK's many hotel chains so is worth mentioning when it happens! The Ship in Weybridge is very worthy of this accolade. Service in all areas of hotel genuine and caring - staff engage with you rather than reeling off text book generic greetings or answers. Refreshing.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Compass02066140619 Thank you so much for your lovely review I will pass your comments onto the team here I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Sandown Races weekend"
Our 3rd visit to the Ship, when going to Races( Kempton Sandown and Ascot) Booked 6 rooms, which were all ready early, which was great! Had everything you could need on a short break, iron, alarm clock, hair dryer, toiletries etc was clean and well presented..only criticism was the room was very warm... top floor .. small windows. Had a meal in restaurant, booked table as a large party but only one other table so wasn't really necessary. Waiters helpful and friendly, food was enjoyed by everyone but didn't offer dessert and when we asked the kitchen was closed and chef gone home? Bit disappointing..So finished with coffees, mints and shortbread biscuits. Would use again when in area.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Elaine888888 Thank you for your lovely review I am so pleased that your stay with us was a good one and thank you for your repeated business. we look forward to welcoming you back next year when you come down for Sandown Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Lovely stay"
From checking in to breakfast and bar service - brilliant at every point - happy to listen to any comments and to accommodate needs as required. Fan provided in room which was essential as was a hot weekend. Staff worked hard but didn't seem to be under pressure so very relaxed - very well run hotel.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you so much for your lovely review, I am pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon, Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"can hear every single world from next door"
The location is great, parking is very convenient. The front desk staff is nice enough and helpful. However, the last night was nightmare, the insulation between rooms is horrible. I can hear they are talking and making xxx noisy in the early morning.
"Expensive Area, but competitive price"
It was the right hotel in the correct place and within range of both of the major airports. Plenty of parking well out of the way. I have a loyalty card for BW, although had missed out on points by not booking direct, so hope it was fixed this time. Generally good value, nice and comfortable. Minor issue at breakfast about pre-payment, which was one of those things …… little did they know I would have just headed to airfield instead and firmly complained later.
"Parents lunch"
Absolutely fabulous. Parking is available, and free of charge for customers. Food is wonderful and reasonably priced. The staff are extremely friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend the Ship Hotel, restaurant and bar. Many thanks.
"B.G.W. Swan Hotel, Weybridge."
I only booked the hotel at the beginning of the week, of our trip but remembered it, having grown up in the area. We were met by friendly, helpful staff, who checked us in and showed us to the hotel lift, whilst explaining where to find our room. The biggest bed I have ever had in a hotel.. There were a couple of small areas in the bathroom that need a bit of attention but that seems to be common in many hotels and it's not anything that spoilt out stay. We were able to book our taxi at the reception via a direct line. The taxi service was prompt and reasonably priced. I had the best nights sleep I'd had in a long time, as did my husband.. Breakfast was delicious, with plenty of choice.. All the staff we met were both helpful and friendly.. We will be going back, next time we are in the area.
"Lift issue needs communication"
This is a reasonable mid range hotel which we have visited in the past. However on this occasion they had allocated us a room on the 3rd floor which is not serviced by the lift, and no one informed us even on check in , even though we are both senior + citizens. The hotel was fully booked so there was no alternative room. My advice , avoid rooms numbering in the 300 s unless you have very light bags and need climbing exercise.
"Seems to be going downhill "
Have stayed at the hotel most years in the last 10 due to its proximity to Brooklands. Initially allocated room 308 - right at the front so very noisy. Heating ramped up to 11, so absolutely roasting. It's quite a small room too which didn't help. Bath/shower fitting very loose and bathroom blind covered in dust! Phoned down to reception and asked to move. Duty Manager arrived shortly after with a choice of others. Settled on 311. I did show him the faults with 308, he apologised, but didn't seem overly concerned. 311 was quieter- loo roll holder was broken (the broken bit was lying in the corner) and the bag in the waste bin was too small and therefore useless. The code to exit the car park was on a notice at reception marked ‘Barrior code'. These are not massive faults on their own, but they do point to housekeeping staff either not mentioning them (or cleaning the blind) and/or management not keeping on top of things. We didn't drink in the bar as it's very expensive and took breakfast at the excellent Valentina along the street. The shortcomings need to be nipped in the bud a bit sharpish before there are even more.
"Two night stay in April"
Our third stay here, always very nice staff, clean rooms and great breakfast. We had a different room from previous visits ( 126 ) and it seemed to overlook an adjoining business and was at times noisy we were both woken in the early hours by the sound of a motorbike. There are some great restaurants nearby.
"Good hotel"
One night stop in a comfortable room with the expected furnishings including a king size double bed. Did not eat there as we were dining elsewhere there that night and anticipated a big lunch later. Excellent coffee and croissant to keep us going in the morning. Partially covered car park with password secured exit gate. We would stay there again if/when in the area. Good value at £70 for the night for two of us. Breakfast would have been extra.
"Lovely hotel!"
Excellent accommodation, cleanliness and friendliness of staff. There was a wedding party on the Saturday night so the staff had kindly allocated us a quiet room away from the venue. The whole place is well maintained with a lovely courtyard.
"Good place to stay and Breakfast is excellent."
Stayed for one night before horse racing. Room was good (nothing special though) ideal for being near several good restaurants. Breakfast is well worth having. Car park at the hotel, staff very polite.
"Lovely Place "
Really enjoyed our stay here! From check in to check out nothing was too much trouble! Hotel staff were so friendly and happy and our room was very comfortable including the bed. Breakfast was really delicious too. Would highly recommended this place! Downside is bar drinks were a little expensive And the town has very little in the way of decent shops unless you want to eat and get drunk lol!
"Perfect stay "
Booked this hotel as we were going to Sandown Park so booked. For the Friday night and Saturday night. Booked through Expedia for £162 including breakfast for the two of us. Bargain!! Check In was quick and staff were very friendly with a welcoming smile. Room 116 for myself and husband and 118 for my daughter and her boyfriend. Both rooms very spacious with lovely carpeted floor and a huge double bed that even though the pillows were hard I slept well both nights. Great complimentary toiletries and the bath was lovely and deep for a great relaxing soak Hotel bar was perfect with plenty of seating and a great selection of beers. Breakfast was a great selection of cereals/pastries/yogurts etc. Waitress was very friendly and explained the cooked breakfast choices. You can have as much or as less as you want cooked. Selection of juices I loved the hydration juice (rhubarb and zinc). I would highly recommend this hotel and we will be revisiting weather it be a breakaway or a sporting event like twickenham or the races. Thank you for a perfect stay from the Grigg/Pocock family.
"You get what you pay for …I guess"
The Ship is a rambling hotel, quite quirky. Good sized room, well lit, laminate floor, no carpet, plenty of drawer space ,well decorated and clean but a big hard bed, 2 singles joined together, and terrible pillows, I had two very poor night's sleep. There is no air conditioning, other than opening the window, not so good on a windy night. The shower over the bath was vet poor, only delivered just warm water in a weak flow, partly through the leaks from the joint at shower head. The disabled assistance bars next to the toilet are stuck to wall with soviet style mismatching bolts. No wash cloth supplied and the towels are at other side of wide bathroom, nowhere to put them more convenient for stepping out of shower. The cool water was reported and it was somewhat better the next morning, though no offer of compensation was made. There is an emergency call switch just next to light switch, very poor positioning. I managed to set this off and luckily had spotted where the re set button was in bathroom the night before. There are twin toilet roll holders hanging off wall at the same jaunty angle Breakfast is a mixture of help yourself buffet and a table service for the cooked food. £100 per night shouldn't raise expectations too high, “we're not the Ritz” as the receptionist said to me.
"Worst choice I made when traveling near Heathrow"
I really didn't enjoy the place. The hotel is very outdated with strange setup of The halls that brings to The rooms. It was during the heat wave and there was no air conditioning but just an old fan in the room. Couldn't slip well at all
"Avoid Global, the taxi firm"
Room fine, location and parking good, wi-fi very good, breakfast okay, but very busy, towels very nice. Paid £12.50 for a taxi (Global - as recommended by the hotel) for a 2.1 mile trip, and £15 on the way back! Total rip-off, suggest you use someone else.
"Bed with more twists than the Beatles"
Terrible Nights sleep ask them to look at the mattress as I feel asleep after a 12 flight and was rolled out of the bed by the collapsed mattress. Room was tired curtain torn furniture was from the 70s . On the up side Good wifi and plug points but by you have the TV and and tea tray (which was well stocked) , so little room for a Laptop to work. People were nice friendly and would look after you . Location and parking is good . Nice Bar and Diningroom . Sadly the cold (HOT english breakfast )was dry and cold poached eggs were great.
"Nice bar for a quiet drink with friends"
Nice central venue to meet friends for a drink and catch up on news. Friendly & helpful barman and good drinks at good prices. We'll be back. The venue itself is not large and therefore there is not too much noise so conversations can take place in comfort.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Eric960 Thank you so much for your kind review, I am so pleased that you enjoyed had a great time with us here at the Ship Hotel. I will, of course, pass your comments onto the Team here We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Everything we needed...."
Clean, comfortable rooms, quiet corridors, good parking, great breakfast, comfortable bar area and excellent location in Weybridge town centre. Pleasant staff made sure check-in and checkout was efficient.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Explorer53470557057 Thank you for leaving a lovely review, I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. The Ship Hotel prides itself on it's freshly cooked breakfast so am pleased that you enjoyed it. I will pass your comments onto the team here at the Ship Hotel, we look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"New year celebrations"
With friends and my husband I visited the Ship Hotel for the New Years celebrations and to see 2019 in. Wow it was so great, everything they had told us was there and more. All the decorations were so good and the tables looked fantastic with crackers, silver top hats for the men and tiars for the ladies then there were streamers and glass beads the tables really looked so professional and we loved them. Then there were the staff, so efficient,polite and they all worked so hard throughout the night, the serving of all courses was just like clockwork we were all so impressed. Now for the food, what can I say must be the finest food I have had cooked on mass and the portions were big and I mean big, and it all tasted delicious. None of us could fault it at all. Now comes the not to hot, the disco. Wasn't always as on par as it could have been and we were all disappointed when it was coming towards midnight wasn't the celebration we wanted and Auld Lang Syne was a shambles not the usual all in together making it so much friendlier. Couldn't have it all. Although the disco was not to hot it certainly did not take away the wonderful work that all the staff at The Ship Hotel had done. 100% credit to all of them and the chefs.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Sylvia B, Thank you so much for your lovely review, it was so nice to read your review as we all worked very hard that evening to make sure that everyone had a good time. I will pass your comments onto the entire team who worked that evening. We look forward to seeing you soon at the hotel. Wishing you a wonderful 2019 Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Fantastic hotel very friendly"
Lovely hotel, based in a small town with a few pubs and restaurants if you want to get out. The restaurant was a good standard in the hotel, the breakfast was ok but powdered scrambled egg let it down, just horrible. The staff were fantastic, so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. I will definitely be back, maybe not for the scrambled egg.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Nigel C Thank you for leaving a lovely review, I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. The Ship Hotel prides itself on it's freshly cooked breakfast I can assure you we do not use powder egg I will, of course, pass this onto the breakfast team we only use free-range eggs that come in daily We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"One Night Stay"
Have stayed here before so knew what to expect. Could not fault the 2 rooms that we had booked, the evening meal with other family members (9 in total) was excellent and the breakfast were excellent also. Overall this place represents excellent value for money, we will definitely stay again when in the area.
"The restuarant"
I think that Georges Restaurant at this hotel is excellent but was surprised to find it so quiet. Do try it food is so good and staff are lovely. A pleasant place and in a lovely position. Weybridge is such a quaint town
"Lovely place"
Had a 1 night stay at this hotel it was really nice and quiet and comfortable and location was great would definitely stay here again breakfast was really nice with selection of fresh fruits or full English
"Stay away! Dirty and unprofessional"
I have never had such a terrible experience at a hotel in my entire life. Firstly, I was booked for a double room for which they gave me a single. The single room besides being tiny, was cold, heat didn't work and the furnishing were in less than acceptable condition. Upon complaining to the manager about a sleepless night and requiring a new room, I was downgraded even further into a room that was a closet and the bathrooom in a state of disrepair. But that wasn't the worst. The hotel room, and the entire hotel in fact, was absolutely disgustingly filthly. The table and countertop surfaces showed grime, grease and dirt from previous occupants. The carpet looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in a month. The bathroom.... I found urine stains on the toilet seat when I first arrived. I was scared of getting bed bugs this place was that disgusting. I should also mention having to sit and listen to a manager in the hotel pub getting angry with an employee and saying all kinds of mean things to him, WHILE I WAS SITTING IN PLAIN VIEW! Stay away for your own health. Every manager there should be fired and replaced. I still can't get over that reviewing my reservations and all afterwards that I paid for a double room and was given a single and then downgraded to even worse when I complained.
"A Lovely stay"
We spent three nights at this lovely hotel. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The hotel has a lift which is a huge plus, as is the free parking. It is not a quiet hotel and one can hear other guests coming and going and getting ready to start their day. The breakfast wasn't great and not value for money. Better and cheaper breakfast on offer across the road at Morrisons.The fan in the bathroom does sound like a jet engine but the room was very comfortable. We attended a 50th on our last night and arrived back at the hotel well after midnight to find the front door had been locked, but a quick call to the number provided and we were let in immediately. Great pub with staff that welcome you with huge smiles. Brilliant location in the high street so loads of shops and restaurants right on your doorstep. Lovely village feel. Turn left coming out of the hotel and you can walk down to the River Wey and the Thames and stroll along the tow path to Walton-on-Thames.
"Adequate but with Great Service !"
the room we were originally given was lovely and comfortable Room 128, although the extractor in the bathroom when the light was put on was like a jet engine starting up!!! this became very relevant when we were. awoken at 06:00am with the room next door having their shower . It was just ridculous! we complained and were told that for fire precautions we couldn't turn it off??? apparently the steam of the shower set fire alarms off??? Frederick a manager then asked if we would like to move rooms and gave me an option of two that were adequate and both had a adequate facilities although a bit less of a standard than our first room. although the extractor fan was as it should have been. so we stayed there. Room 308. I would stay again if I needed a nights stay but not for any length of time room 128 's bed was great a proper King size double but room 308 was a small very old double and the mattress was simply to cheap and we both awoke with achey backs and necks. The staff were overall very friendly and catered for our needs , many thanks to Frederick as he could not have done more.
"Disappointing"
I was on a business trip in Surrey. Unfortunately WIFI did only work partially and the breakfast was terrible... ( scrambled eggs was cold, toast was way to soft ). Even no chance to watch Champions league football in the bar in the evening.
"Lovely stay"
Very comfortable and clean . Good breakfast and staff were friendly staff and helpful. Ideal location for Brooklands Museum and Mercedes world. Shops and restraints are in walking distance. Great stay.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Angela W Thank you for leaving us a review I am pleased you enjoyed your visit to the hotel, We look forward to welcoming you back the Ship Hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Mnager
"Enjoyed out stay"
The hotel is superbly located at the end on the town and has a private barrier controlled covered car park. Although the hotel is a little dated we found the room to be clean and comfortable. Our room was at the back of the hotel and we heard no noise. Breakfast was not included in our rate and at £12 per person it's a little expensive. There was no fruit salad left and our poached eggs were slightly overcooked. However it set us up for the day. The location is great for exploring the area and only a few minutes' walk from a good selection of restaurants. The staff are all very polite and friendly and we enjoyed our stayed.
"Expected better"
Good: Comfy bed Good beer Good breakfast Bad: Pubic hairs in bathroom Internal sliding windows unable to budge Noise in courtyard below the room but can't close the windows due to the above internal windows. People in courtyard laughing and screeching after midnight. Room too warm and can't open windows due to the above. Noisey doors slamming Found access to shower a bit awkward if you have turned it on before entry, there's no bath mat just a grippy surface in the bath and no hand rail to grab. It's not really a three but it's better than a two.
"Great place to stay in the hub of Weybridge."
The hotel is situated on the high street running through Weybridge and is perfectly situated for bars, shops and restaurants. It offers comfortable, affordable rooms alongside it's own restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and good food. Brooklands motor museum and circuit is just around the corner and there is easy access to London and all it has to offer.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Mick, Thank you for leaving us your comment. I am very pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us, and I do hope you will stay again when next in the area. Many Thanks, Livia Stephenson Event Manager
"great hotel"
every time i visit this hotel the service and staff are always exellent. i had fish and chips in the bar area lovely hot cooked food. great choice of beers and ciders. rooms are always very clean. great for a run by the river thames.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Luther, Thank you for leaving us your comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us, I do hope you will stay again when next in the area. Many Thanks, Livia Stephenson Event Manager
"Perfect one night stay"
Stayed here for one night with my husband. Check in was easy, there was plenty of parking available in a secure lot. Room seemed to be recently refurbished, it was large, clean and very comfortable. All the usual amenities were included. Good location in Weybridge, 20 minute walk to the station. Didn't have breakfast so cannot comment on that. Staff friendly and pleasant. Very good value for money.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Jacinta, Thank you for leaving us your comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us, I do hope you will stay again when next in the area. Many Thanks,
"Excellent Service"
I booked 3 rooms for a family wedding, the hotel is very quaint, rooms are nice with comfy beds and everything you could need including an iron and board!. Breakfast was really nice (well worth it). What impressed me the most was that due to the timescales of the wedding and check in we were unsure if we would have been able to check in before the wedding, I had requested that they try to get at least 1 room ready for an early check in, not only did the hotel do this for me (very grateful) they managed to get all 3 rooms ready and although there was some confusion as to check out time (some of my group were told that it was noon) they were perfectly fine with the unintentional over stay. Fantastic customer service to say the least, thank you for all your help! Definitely stay here again.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Rebecca Thank you for leaving us a review I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us, I do hope you will stay again when next in the area. Do not forget to book directly with the hotel when you next visit us. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Lovely little hotel, but it's the staff here who make it special"
My family have been using this little hotel for years as our nan and aunty live close by. This was my first visit and I have to say that the staff, from the staff in the restaurant to the reception desk, were all wonderful. Happy, polite, helpful and efficient. To me that's what makes a place tick along and made my stay a pleasant one. If you're looking for a place to stay in the area then I would definitely recommend this place. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and clean with a spacious bathroom. The restaurant isn't over-priced and they provide a good menu. The hotel is centrally located in Weybridge.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear 31emmap Thank you for leaving us a review I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us, I do hope you will stay again when next in the area. Do not forget to book directly with the hotel when you next visit us. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Lovely stay"
Stayed here for 1 night and had a pleasant stay. The room was very spacious and had all the essentials too (iron/iron board/hairdryer/kettle/toiletries etc) The bed was very big and comfy which allowed for a great nights sleep. Parking was free as it has its own parking on the side. The location is right on the highway street which is ideal too with a big Morrison's across the road along with plenty little stores on the high street (Waitrose right next door) The staff were friendly during non check in & check out especially JULIAN who went out of his way to make sure his kindness was beyond. He was very polite and enthusiastic which always makes the stay more pleasant. Would recommend this place if you need somewhere to stay around this area for sure.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Daer FabsHolidays Thank you for leaving us a review I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us, I do hope you will stay again when next in the area. Do not forget to book directly with the hotel when you next visit us. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Excellent hotel"
First time visit. Pleasant welcome at reception. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. Evening meal and breakfast were excellent. All the staff I encountered were friendly and helpful. Would happily stay here again.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear richard272727 Thank you for leaving us a review I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us, I do hope you will stay again when next in the area. Do not forget to book directly with the hotel when you next visit us. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Fabulous Stay"
Great Staff, inviting and friendly, fab food from the bar restaurant, good decoration throughout including the rooms, had a problem with the room as I booked a single bed in error and I was upgraded immediately. Would highly recommend
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Carriereid Thank you for leaving us a review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Ship Hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"My 70th Birthday lunch with 20 family guests"
We had an excellent Sunday lunch in Gordons Restaurant on 5th August 2018. It was all pre-ordered and pre-arranged with Linda Green who was friendly and thorough. On arrival I was greeted by Julian who was friendly .He found a member of the restaurant staff, Sylvie to show us through to the restaurant. Everything had been prepared perfectly and we were able to add our own personal touches decorations,cake etc. One week on , I am still on cloud nine at the success of the lunch. The food was excellent, Sylvie and all the restaurant staff were well organised and very professional. I was kept informed at all times of proceedings. Please pass on my sincere thanks to everyone involved. It was a specal day . Julian ,found time to sing snippets from songs to make the event more memorable. I and my family have no hestitation in recommending The Ship Hotel for any celebration. Thank you so much.
"The Ship Hotel has an Excellent Head Chef"
The Best Western Ship Hotel, Weybridge, has an excellent Head Chef, Mayla, who prepares delicious and interesting meals fo the functions that are held at the hotel. Sunday Lunch can also be recommended. I frequently attend functions at the Ship and always find Mayla and the Staff very helpful and obliging - ready to discuss the menu and make sure everyone is happy and satisfied.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear WeybridgeDaisy, Thank you very much for your review. I am so pleased to hear that you enjoy the food that we serve here and the functions that you attend. I will pass on the review to my staff, Mayla and his team will be very happy for the lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Ship in the near future. Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Below average"
A very, very small attic single room. The Sash windows may look nice but offer no protection to the noisy road. The blind in the skylight was broken so full sun at 5am. Bar nice and reception staff were helpful.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Ian W, Thank you for leaving us a review. I will be passing this review onto my maintenance team so they can rectify the problems with the blinds. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed the bar and that staff were helpful. I do hope we can welcome you back the Ship Hotel in the future. Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"OK Hotel, miserable and unhelpful staff"
Firstly no one on reception had to wait then a woman appeared asked can I help I said yes can I check in? She proceeded to check me in asked if I had stayed before I said no, did not mention about breakfast times or the car park just gave me the room key and then my husband appeared,she then asked if we had parked a car on which I responded yes, had to write down my registration she then gave me a code for the car park, failed to tell me that the car park code changes everyday so irritating even when I checked out they never mentioned. Rooms ok need updating it was clean, the whole Hotel needs updating everything looks worn out, and for godsake get some aircon the rooms are unbearable the little fan blowing warm air around makes it worse! Hotel was very quiet no one at the bar area on the 2 days we stayed, could do with more friendly and helpful staff and a revamp. Only good thing its in a nice area with alot of restaurants and pubs around 20 mins to Webridge Station.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear asw361, Thank you for taking time to write us a review. I would like to firstly apologise for the service you received during check in. I shall be sitting down with my team and finding out why this has happened and make sure that this doesn't happen again. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"The noisiest hotel room ever"
I am writing this at 5am, as just had enough of trying to sleep in a room with a constant noise of a pump of some sort. No windows in the room that you can open, in fact the blinds are pulled shut so you cannot open them. Just a complete nightmare. If you stay at this hotel do not take the rooms at the front. Would never stay agin.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Lozzzie A, Thank you for leaving a review, I am sorry that your stay with us was not a good one, and I am sorry you will not be staying with us in the future. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me. Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Average hotel"
My husband and I stayed here for two nights. Easy to find,only a small car park imagine it would be difficult to park if the hotel was busy. Check in was easy,asked the receptionist where the room was and was told down there as she nodded towards a door. No direction at all. Eventually we found a lift which took us upstairs and we found our room. She could really do with a few tips on customer service. Hallways are desperately in need of re doing,carpets are stained and have holes in them. Room was surprisingly better though for the size of room should of had a bigger tv. Clean and tidy and a a selection of teas and coffee. For the price of the room there should of been air con not a desk top fan in the room. The rooms are stifling! Breakfast was fine nothing special but perfectly acceptable. Staff were really nice. Wouldn't stay here again but it did the job while we visited Mercedes Benz World.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear hellywelly21, Thank you for leaving us a review, I apologise for the service you received at check in and will speak with my team to ensure this does not happen in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Terrible"
I've stayed here a number of times and they never seem to get it right ever from issues to checking in and out, requesting assistance with luggage the night before it's required then having to chase them up a no. of times, dirty rooms, no mini bar in the rooms (making it difficult to store baby milk), fire alarm sounding in the middle of the night (this has happened on at least 5 different occasions), very expensive, the list is endless....
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear ecragg303148 Thank you for leaving a review, I am sorry that your stay with us was not a good one, and I am sorry you will not be staying with us in the future. I am afraid that none of the rooms have mini bars in the rooms, but we are able to store items in the fridges in the main kitchen, With regards to the room I can only apologise we normally get good feedback about the cleanliness of the bedrooms I am sorry that you found this not to be the case. With regards to the luggage I am sorry that you had to phone down again, but I am pleased they did help you with all your luggage I have personally spoken with all concerned. Again please accept my sincere apologise for all the issues that you have raised, Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Some Good, Some Bad"
My husband and I stayed at the Hotel just for one night. We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful, the main areas were all well presented and clean as was our room. However, there was no air conditioning in the room - we just had one small fan which was ridiculous and spoiled the stay. Also, there was a lot of door banging and people shouting which didn't help in my attempt to get to sleep. We had our evening meal and breakfast at the Hotel and have no complaints about either. Due to lack of air conditioning we won't be returning.
"Mixed feelings"
The staff are very friendly, effcient and helpful. There seems to be differing room qualities, mine was tiny and you needed to be a contortionist to get in the room with luggage, a desk space so small it made work impossible. The carpet has seen better days and the botom of the shower curtain was not clean. Regardless of where I am staying I expect a certain standard of room especialy at these midweek prices. I have stayed in cheaper and better places in the central London. My colleagues room was significantly better than mine. Everything else was great, the bar and the food were excelent. The hotel is ideal for nearby pubs and restaurants in Weybridge. i have marked this down due to the room and the cost. If I had my colleagues room I would probably score a 4.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Othenorth First of all please accept my sincere apologise for the issues you had during your last stay with us. I am pleased that you found the staff to be friendly and that you also enjoyed your food in the hotel. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Ok friendly"
Stayed at the Ship for three nights when we were at a craft show in Esher, Sandown. Ok rooms nothing to write home about,rooms were very hot but there was a desk fan provided. Staff are friendly and the breakfasts are ok with plenty of choice. Didn't eat in the evening as there is plenty of choice in the town.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Tim R, Thank you for leaving us a review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Ship Hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Superb"
Stayed for one night but had a pleasant stay room was comfy clean and spacious, breakfast was lovely staff friendly, only bad point was not sufficient parking basically first to arrive ok but if late on had to find alternative parking away from hotel, overall a pleasant one night stay
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Colette Thank you for leaving us a review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Ship Hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"great hotel"
lovely staff very helpful with conncting to the wifi. very nice bar area with space to eat. i had the ham, egg and chips which was cooked very well. the room was very neat and tidy. i must say that all the staff at the hotel were very polite. can not wait to stay again.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear luther22 Thank you for leaving us a review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Ship Hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Bad service, small rooms"
Booked a twin bed from hotel.com, when I got to the hotel I received room 108 which is about 1.5 meter wide with a single kids bed. I've ask to get the room I've ordered, and the clerk said this is it, as I am a single person this is what they provide even though I've ordered a twin bed. At the end after 30+ min of arguing they've changed my room into a bigger single bed room. Will never book from this place again!
"Noisy room...like being in a Toddlers bedroom."
Ive stayed at the Ship before and that time round the room was lovely. This stay I had a single room but oh my it was noisy. Heard shower from next door and the the kids!!!! Nursery right next door so early morning shreeching from the toddlers. This was not a good experience. Told Reception when asked how the stay was and the Receptionist just empathised and said he felt my pain. Think I'll give the Ship a miss next time.
"Stay but do not eat food"
The hotel is In the heart of city centre and on the bus route (walking distance but was too warm). Staff were friendly. Lovely receptionist Rooms are comfortable. Bed good. Short walk close by shops and many restaurant. Won't recommend to eat food here. Had Guinea fowl dish in the dinner on Wednesday which wasn't taste fresh and caused cramps in stomach all night. Had to miss breakfast though due to early check out.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Devon K, Thank you for your review on the hotel, I am pleased that you found the staff to be friendly and you enjoyed your room. I am sorry that you did not enjoy your main course, please rest assured that all the food that we prepare is all fresh, we have very strict procedures & policies in place, the hotel achieved a 5 star food rating this year and we have for the past 4 years, we also have an external company who audits the kitchen as well as monthly management checks in the kitchen. All the meats come from a very reputable butcher who the company has used for a very long time, I will feed your comments back to them as well so they are aware of your comments I am sorry that the food was not to your licking and I am sorry that you missed your breakfast we serve breakfast form 06.30 Monday to Friday and 07.30 Saturday and Sunday, we are always more than happy to get something prepared if we are made aware, we also have take away cups for tea and coffee. I am sorry that your stay was a good one but I am pleased that you found the room to be nice and most of all the staff to be friendly. If you are ever in the area again please feel free to contact me directly at the hotel, so that I can personally look after your booking for you If I can be of any other assistance please do not hesitate to contact me at the hotel Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Great location, friendly staff."
The Ship is located in the Weybridge high street and we have stayed here dozen of times. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Food is good and served all day in the bar and court yard. Handy for shopping. Wish they had air con though, the rooms are HOT! Fans are provided which helps a little.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear rosemaryg453 Thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel, I will pass your comments onto the team here. I am pleased that you enjoyed your meal in the restaurant. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Bit of a nightmare"
The staff were professional and helpful, my room was clean and spacious, and the breakfast was good too. However the bar and restaurant were very overpriced for the quality and amount of food you received, we ended up eating out most nights. My main issue was my room though. I was on the top floor (room 205) and it was so stuffy at night I was unable to sleep. Unlike my work colleagus, there was no air-con in my room, but I did have 2 fans. Unfortunately though, one of the sockets closest to the bed, did not work, and the only other socket was past the other fan at the far end of the room! Another odd thing was the wiring of the lights seemed really strange, it was like a puzzle you had to crack with hall switches, bedside switches and lamp switches just to be able to have a bedside lamp on! Which I'm sure had something to do with all the lights fusing late on my third night, no lights that night then! Also the TV in the room could only pick up 3 channels. Other than that it was ok for the price, I must have just had a faulty, and very hot room!
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear LordOfTheLounge thank you for completing a review regarding your recent stay at our property. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me, Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Poor quality food served at a snails pace."
Met friends who were staying there for a meal. Disappointed with the speed of service and the quality of the food. With so many other quality restaurants in Weybridge why bother eating at this dump? They obviously rely on weddings and conferences to keep financially buoyant.
"Good hotel. Friendly staff"
Nice room, nice meal in restaurant. No complaints Me and my partner stayed here for one night prior to attending an automotive show at Brooklands Museum. It's in a great location on Weybridge High Street and provides easy access to Brooklands Museum and other local amenities.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Phil H, Thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel, I will pass your comments onto the team here. I am pleased that you enjoyed your meal in the restaurant. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"appalling"
Being given the key to my room and upon entering to find a laptop on the side and a iPhone being charged I was shocked to find it was already occupied. After that it just went down hill. and got worst i was offered a 30% reduction on my next visit which I declined as I will never stay in a best western again. I value my property and security.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear lippyEngland thank you for completing a review regarding your recent stay at our property. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me, Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"A good value alternative to Premier Inn or Travelodge."
Me and my partner stayed here for one night prior to attending an automotive show at Brooklands Museum. It's in a great location on Weybridge High Street and provides easy access to Brooklands Museum and other local amenities. We felt this was a good value alternative to a Travelodge or Premier Inn although it wasn't without fault. Pros: As mentioned above - great location for Brooklands Museum! Great value, 25% cheaper than the Premier Inn in Addlestone for the same night, modern rooms with free toiletries and tea/coffee/hot chocolate, newly refurbished restaurant and conservatory and plenty of free parking. Cons: Unfortunately our room was right above the external water tank which was constantly refilling with the loud sound of running water. This couldn't be heard with the windows closed - but it was a very warm night so we just put up with it. Admittedly we could've asked to move rooms but didn't want the trouble of repacking everything. Despite the evidently large water tank our shower provided a mere dribble of water which was hot enough but no where near good enough for a decent shower and we would definitely check this first before unpacking. Also, it seems some of the other rooms have doors with dated or broken closers which need adjusting or replacing as they slam shut with a very loud bang and this woke us up a number of times. Finally, the corridors and other communal areas of the hotel seem a bit dated however this had a limited effect on our stay as we spent most of our time inside the room. Overall we would return to The Ship Hotel, although there are a couple of things we would check with the room before settling in! And it would've been a nice touch if the receptionist had asked how our stay was upon checking out.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
thank you for completing a review regarding your recent stay at our property. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I am pleased you thought the hotel was value for money I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me, Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"All Ship shape!"
Hi TA'ers Booked 7 rooms for my family for a wedding at Hampton court House . All rooms great very large and a full wet room for my elderly mother . Breakfast is cooked to order and Delicious. We had a family meal in the restaurant and that was very good Weybridge town very nice Wouldn't hesitate to recommend . One negative I didn't Thnk they were great in replying to e mails
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear twankey Thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel, I will pass your comments onto the team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Fantastic hotel lovely tooms"
I booked this hotel as it was nearby to Thorpe Park and easy to get to from central London. Free and secure parking with plenty of spaces was important as many hotels couldn't offer me this. On arrival we were surprised at the size of the hotel I thought it was just a little pub! The room was very modern, a great size with twin beds and plenty of desk and wardrobe space. Spacious bathroom with a bath and every amenity catered for including hair dryer, kettle, safe and a fan! We hadn't booked breakfast but could pay for it on the day, we went for the continental breakfast which was a fair choice and all neatly presented. Didn't eat in the main bar at all as we arrived late that evening. Our room was very affordable, a lovely quiet area and would defiantly return again thank you.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear AlisonRead Thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel, I will pass your comments onto the team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Lovely staff, especially Caroline and Sam!"
I stay at The Ship when working away and I have to say the Staff are what makes this hotel great! Caroline and Sam (manager) are wonderful and ensure you feel at home throughout your stay. Nothing is too much trouble and they are always happy to help!
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear rbibby23 Thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel, I will pass your comments onto the team here, especially Sam & Caroline I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Brilliant breakfast staff"
I've visited the hotel numerous times and have always been impressed by the friendliness and professionalism of the breakfast staff, particularly Risca and Carolyne. Bar food is ok but the breakfasts are particularly good.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Jane W Thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel, I will pass your comments onto the team here, especially the breakfast staff I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Good stay"
Stayed on room only basis as we were attending party nearby Small but adequate carpark , friendly and efficient reception Room basic but clean and comfortable and better than some of the more expensive alternatives Well stocked bar and again attentive bar staff Menu for restaurant looked good but we didn't eat on this occasion Would not hesitate to stay again
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear gary w Thank you so much for your kind review, I am so pleased that you found the team to be attentive. I do hope you will consider using us again when next in the area Please don't forget to always book directly with the hotel to get the best Rate !!! Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Friends birthday celebrations "
Booked 6 rooms for a group of friends to celebrate husbands birthday. Checked in early as had a day/meal booked at nearby Kempton races, All rooms were made available early which was great. Staff friendly and helpful. Taxi to race course was £15. Rooms were clean and well appointed, everything you could need for a short break. In the Evening we had a table in restaurant, and all enjoyed our meals, only had mains as had eaten in afternoon. Breakfast was excellent, and all orders correct, well presented and hot, which is hard for a large table. Have not stayed before, would stay again.. would recommend
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Elaine888888, Thank you so much for your kind review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I will be passing your comments onto the team here, I am pleased that you found the team to be friendly. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Excellent room, food and service"
I planned to stay for one night at the Ship Hotel but due to a medical emergency, I had to visit A&E and extend my stay for another night. I cannot express the care and comfort provided to me by the staff in this difficult situation. The reception staff were very helpful, including physically assisting me from my room to reception, where I got a taxi to the local hospital. Food was very quickly delivered to my room when requested and housekeeping staff also assisted with my requests. Aside from that, I slept very well, it was a comfortable bed and quiet room, and the food was delicious. I will definitely stay here again when visiting Weybridge
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear sweetascandy1 Thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel, I will pass your comments onto the team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"One night stay in Weybridge"
Booked this Hotel as it was the closest hotel at the best price for Brooklands. Staff where excellent: Reception, Bar and Breakfast. Special mention for Silvia at Breakfast, very good service and quality of care. The only thing letting this hotel down is attention to detail in respect of decor. We stayed in room 123. Someone had left the heating on high when it wasn't required. Could have been a previous guest, but initially uncomfortable. Bathroom was fine, except a very noisy extractor fan, stains to the bottom of the shower curtain, discoloured grouting above the toilet and rusty toilet brush holder. Also the door closers where in readable loud when bedroom doors where shut around us. We tried to shut ours quietly, but again other guests didn't. There was a worn carpet on the first floor where there was a slope. It should have really been highlighted or needs be replaced.. We ate in the bar as it was a Sunday night. The service and food where very good as was as I mentioned earlier the breakfast on Monday morning. Actually the quality of the breakfast was superb. Probably the best Ive had in respect of cooking, temperature and presentation. If the few issues I've highlighted where addressed then this Hitel would be worth 5stars and it would move on to a higher level
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear HampshireJon Thank you do much for leaving a review with us, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us, I have taken on board your comments with regards to the heating in the room, this was done as we have had some colder days and nights. All you comments have been taken on board and will be looked into. I am pleased that this do not spoil your stay with us, we look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel very soon Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"very very basic"
basically your just left to your own devices to find your room, get any codes internet, car park etc and staff not a lot of help. food edible bar meal at best, too many small issues to list, would not recommend at all
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear jmstore, Thank you for your review, I am so sorry that you did not enjoy your stay with us. I have taken on board your comments and will be sitting down with my team to discuss and action these points. I do hope you will consider using us again so that we can show you the true standard of the Best Western Ship Hotel.
"Favourite spot"
We have stayed at the Ship before as my mother used to live close by. Centrally placed in Weybridge with Waitrose just next door and all the Restaurants in the town within walking distance. We stayed this time to meet friends in Teddington because the local hotels were so busy and expensive with Rugby supporters. We had a side room 220 which is quieter than those on the front, but can be hot in summer. There is a fan in the wardrobe. No fridge but good wifi and 2 chairs/table
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear John_Drummond Thank you do much for leaving us a great review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Ship Hotel. I will pass you comments onto the team here at the hotel. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Lovely hotel."
Clean lovely friendly staff. Lovely room. The only thing I would say I The very very loud fan that comes on every time You use the loo (even at 4am) I shall most certainly recommend and most certainly be visiting again should I ever be in Weybridge for any reason.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear alicebee_11 Thank you for leaving us a review, I am very sorry that the fan in the bathroom was making a noise. I will have this looked into as we don't want to guests to be woken up. I am pleased that you would stay with us again, we look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel very soon. If I can be of any other assistance please do not hesitate to contact me directly at the hotel. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"The Best Western Ship hotel"
I stayed at the ship hotel for a week and had the best time there. The rooma are great, the food was amazing and the staff were very nce all at an affordable price. I syill go there for diner or breakfast and I highly recomend it.
Ryandocherty, Front Office Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Nicy W Thank you so much for your lovley review and thank you for posting some great pictures of the hotel and of course the food, they look great. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon, if I can be of any other assistance please do not hesitate to contact me directly as the hotel. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"THIS WAS A HARD SCORE"
With TripAdvisor my options are 'average' and 'very good'. It's in between. The downsides are the chef turning up late for breakfast (16/03), the cranky heating in the shower and... Nothing else actually. My room was lovely, well kept and clean. Everyday, over my 4 night stay, the biccies and water were topped up. A small gesture that means a lot. There is good parking, the staff are very friendly and not overly false. I can't actually find anything to mean about other than the slow breakfast delivery on our last day.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Damon, Thank you for leaving a review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us I am sorry that the last morning their was a delay in getting your breakfast too you. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. If I can be of any other assistance please do not hesitate to contact me directly at the hotel. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"3 rooms 3 nights"
Booked this hotel for 3 nights Friday to Monday Check in very good was told 135 fat walk to room,room nice shower hot,but next door very loud shouting they might as well been in the room with me,asked to move down in reception as the phone in room not working they moved me to 144 bigger room nice.At 7.30pm rang room service for some food told no service for 1 hour as there was a function on,I would of thought hotel guest comes first is it a hotel or function rooms. Next morning shower cold,asked to move again,they said pack your stuff and they move me as I needed to be in Henley.Came back gave me 135 again I give up,next door are still here by the way. Food and drink exspensive in bar maybe you should have a discount for people who stay in the hotel maybe 10 percent? Just an idea. No discount on my stay maybe they thought I've used so many rooms I got my money's worth. Bar staff very good as reception. Would I stay again? I would look for some where else before I think about coming back..
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear hilltop55 Thank you for leaving a review, I am so sorry that you had some issues during your recent stay with us, please res assured that these issues you have will bed looked into I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon, so that we can show you the true standard of the hotel. If I can be of any other assistance please do not hesitate to contact me directly at the hotel. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Nice hotel close to facilities"
Stayed a couple of nights on business nearby. Good location, parking a bit fiddly to get to. Diamond status recognised on check-in and accompanied by a goody bag, but points could not be collected against the stay because the booking was not done directly with BW; which I didn't like at all! The hotel is very clean, so as the rooms. Courteous staff and bar food and drinks at fairly reasonable prices. Would certainly visit again.
"Inflexible"
Stayed here two Nights during a Real freezing Time of the year. The shower didn't had permanent warm water so you Need to Jump in and out. That Happens to several guest—when complaining at Reception they recommanded to turn it on some Minutes before (which is ridiculous). Bathroom was cold as well. Also the bar Was Note well heated and when we asked to turn at Least Fire on they refused. SERVICE means something different. Breakfast is all Right —Rooms are clean. Bed could be renewed.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear fidolich Thank you for your review i m sorry that your stay with us was not a good one, I will looking into all the issues you have raised. I am pleased you found the room to be clean and tidy I do hope you will consider using us again so that we can show you the true standard of the hotel Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Private Event"
We held the wake for my husband's sister here. The staff were more than helpful. They provided the catering and gave a great rate on the bar. Guests also stayed here with a special rate. The room was perfect and accommodated 300 people. They had projectors and screens to run our photos and laid out the room exactly as we needed it and we had the morning to setup up. Guests enjoyed an excellent breakfast the next day too.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Tikiie, Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the event you had with us was a success. I will pass your comments onto the team here at the Ship Hotel and we look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel very soon, Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Great position but so brown...."
Parking fab. Position on the High Street fab. So soulless...our room was miles from reception. It all worked but carpets exhausted and room depressing shades of brown. Would we stay again maybe...but even the bar was shut when we returned after 11 pm from eating on the High Street.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear MichelleLeamDuke Thank you for your review i m sorry that the hotel was not to your taste, I will feed back your comments onto the relevant people We do close the bar at 23:00 but the Night porters are more than happy to serve you drinks after 23:00 for residents, I do hope you will consider using us again when next in the area. Many Thanks Ryan Dochertry General Manager
"Better than reviews suggest"
Came here on a Company event. Despite 20 of us all turning up at once check in was swift. My room on the first floor was excellent, a good size, very neat and quiet. The Hotel is a lot larger than the outside suggests. The evening meal was a set three course and very plain, but probably was the company paid for. The main course of chicken and mash was cold and on cold plates. Service was good throughout.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Mike P, Thank you so much for your kind review, I am pleased that your room and found the service to be good. I have taken on board your comments about the food I will be speaking with the Chef. I am pleased that this did not spoil your stay with us and we hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon, Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Wisiting ,my birth town of Weybridge!"
I chose this hotel as had been to a few functions there prior to 1981 when I lived in Weybridge. We stayed here 6 nights & weren´t disappointed. It was a fab stay & we couldn´t fault anything. The room was comfortable with sufficient room & storage space with all the in room facilities you could want. The hostess tray was always well stocked. The staff of the hotel were excellent & nothing was too much trouble. I give special mention here to Carolyne at breakfast. The breakfasts were well served & cooked - plenty of choice. The bar was full of ambience. I would recomend this hotel a hundred percent
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Rosalind N, Thank you soo much for leaving us such a great review, I will pass this onto the team. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Not bad at all!"
Just returned from our second stay at The Ship Inn. Lovely hotel in a lovely area. No complaints at all really. Check in/checkout all fine. Our room was perfect for us. It has everything you could ask for including hair dryer and iron & ironing board. Breakfast was lovely and all food was good. Staff were very good and they all seemed very pleasant. Only complaint we have, and really this isn't the hotels fault, Saturday night we were in the bar having a snack. Food was fine, no complaints there. Only thing was there was a very very drunk lady in the bar. Her language was very choice! She was annoying a lot of the guests. We decided to move to a different, quieter part of bar, a separate room and so did others. Eventually someone went to reception to complain as she was annoying everyone. I just feel something should've been done way before it got to the stage it did. The barman was very young and he didn't seem to do anything. But once she was sent on her drunken way the night was fine. We'll definitely stay here again. It's perfect for us visiting family in the area.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear smojo, Thank you so much for your review I will pass this onto the team, I am very sorry about the drunk lady she was removed by the police and is no longer welcome in the hotel. I am very sorry for any distress this caused you. I am pleased this did not spoil your stay with us, I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"New Years Eve"
We attended with a group of friends for the New Years Eve party, we also stayed over, the party was excellent good food, great service and a fabulous DJ. The bedroom wasa good size, very clean and a nice comfy bed ( much needed after all the dancing) all in all a great start to the New Year. A special mention to the staff who worked so hard and were back again in the morning ready for breakfast service and still smiling - Thank you.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear trish1605, Thank you so much for leaving us a great review, I'm pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I'm very happy to hear that your new years has started off so well whilst staying with us. I shall pass your comments onto the staff, who will all be delighted to know they helped in making your stay so enjoyable. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Good stay"
Enjoyed a one night stay. Check in was easy and efficient. Our room was lovely - large, spacious, comfy bed, good shower, good WiFi. Slight confusion at check out regarding we had already prepaid, but easily and quickly sorted.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear pkonline84, Thank you so much for leaving us a good review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. Apologies about the slight confusion at check out but glad it got resolved promptly. I will pass your comments onto all the team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Not impressed"
The location, the rooms and the staff are excellent but the food is anything but. Cooked breakfast was oozing in cooking oil - the black pudding and mushroom in particular were just not edible unless one liked both saturated. The fried eggs were hardly cooked with the white around the yolk still completely uncooked. Orange juice that tasted like watered down and even the tea was tasteless. Not a hotel we will return to as there are very many more in this area. Lovely staff let down by the kitchen.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Angela0491, Thank you for leaving us a review I am so sorry that you had some issues during your stay with us. I will be speaking with the Head Chef with regards to your comments. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel in the future. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Very pleasant stay with a great breakfast"
Overall this was a very pleasant stay. The check-in was quick, good sized clean room (although there was no shampoo or shower gel) and the WiFi was of a good standard. The room was lovely and warm on arrival, the bar meal was not stunning but perfectly acceptable. The breakfast was cracking though and the staff were great. I will definitely be staying again in the near future.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear AlanP1108 Thank you do much for leaving us a great review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Ship Hotel. I will pass you comments onto the team here at the hotel. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon, Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Shoddy customer service "
Well where do I start........... So stayed here with 3 work colleagues while attending meetings locally. 1 ( female)checked in around lunchtime and myself and 1 other checked in around 5pm. The final member of the team ( male ) checked in around 7pm and this is where the 1st problem started he was issued a Room key but then upon entering the room he found 1 of the other team ( male ) sleeping on the bed in his boxers !!! Could have been so much worse had it have been the female member !!! I asked them both to return to the reception to let them know what had happened. Upon their return they told me the Room key had been changed but no apology. Then the 2nd problem the member that was tried to get back into his room but his key card was now not working so guess what ........ yep back down to reception to get a new one and yes again no apology. Is it so difficult to provide decent customer service or send people to the correct rooms. What would they have done if it was 2 total strangers ? Don't think I'll be using them again for my business
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Tony R, Thank you for your review, I am very sorry that your stay with us was not a good one. I will send you a message so that I can look into this further. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"I love this hotel"
Stayed here many times before and will certainly stay here again attentive staff , clean, comfortable rooms and good food, what more can I say, I am a confirmed fan . it' in a great location , and within walking distance of the River Thames
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Q7271ISpatriciar Thank you for your kind review I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the ship hotel, I will pass your comments onto the team here at the hotel. we would like to wish you merry Christmas and a fabulous 2018 from all of us at the Ship Hotel Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Good"
The Hotel itself is a nice hotel to stay at and does have all the usuall things you would expect. I booked a double room so should of had a double bed instead i had two singles pushed together and made as a double meaning there was a massive lump in the middle. The staff are very friendly and helpful and if you need anything its bases in a local town so everything is very close by. The food and bar at the hotel is very good.
"comfortable stay"
:) helpful staff (special mention goes to the ubiquitous Lee who sorted out my radiator - thanks again Lee!), good, varied bar menu, delicious coffee in the morning, complimentary bottles of water in bedroom, comfy bed. :( some carpets looked like they could have done with a clean, some fruit in the breakfast room would have been nice.
"Very Average"
Average rooms, nice staff and bland food. On site parking for free was a bonus but the rooms and hotel are very average. The breakfast wasn't great but all the staff were friendly and helpful. Not a good deal for £125 and we wouldn't go back.
"Ship hotel Weybridge"
Stayed at the Ship hotel for 11 nights as it was near my Sister in Weybridge. Found the staff most helpful as I had a broken arm. Extremely comfortable room, if a little outdated, all the carpets need Renewing as quite stained. I think this hotel is very good value for money & would definitely stay Here again
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear SHARON L Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, I am pleased you generally had a pleasant stay with us and you found the team to be helpful.I have taken on board your comments re the carpets. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Ship hotel soon, we would like to wish you a fabulous Christmas and a wonderful 2018. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Very happy indeed"
We made arrangements at the last minute for an overnight stay at the hotel. We found the booking process simple and the hotel was exactly what we were looking for. Very clean, comfortable and convenient.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear PatLes2014 Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Ship hotel soon, we would like to wish you a fabulous Christmas and a wonderful 2018. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Very unhappy "
In summary- very disappointed by professionalism of staff. Two people( staff) walked straight into my mother in laws bedroom- while she was in it. No knocking. Straight in! Walked in- checked around the room for something- almost ignoring her in the room and walked out. Lucky she was fully clothed. I have traveled over 70 countries in the world- stayed in everything from dollar a night accommodation to 5 star luxury- but have always felt that when you close your bedroom door- you are safe. Totally unacceptable to walk into a persons room unannounced. Totally unacceptable for front of house to brush off the incident and totally unacceptable for management not to follow up with my mother in law. Not as much as a note in the room, a complimentary bottle of wine- shocking customer service.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear majellaGalwayCity On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager Best Western The Ship Hotel
"Ship, Nov 17"
Overall good. Carolyn at Breakfast deserves a particular mention as she was very attentive and bright even at 6.30am. Bar staff could do with English lessons, one guy was hard to understand and I had to repeat myself a few times.
"a great party venue"
Staying with a group of friends - a two night stay for a wedding and a reception which was held in the Ship Hotel: hotel staff all friendly and helpful, convenient on-site parking, good food, reasonable bar prices, comfortable bedrooms, great function room.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you so much for your kind review, I am pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I do hope we can welcome back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Wedding weekend"
Arrived Friday night. Had evening meal in bar. Very good . Staff friendly . Room and hotel very clean and tidy. Big disappointment the breakfast. Come on who serves a full English breakfast with half a mushroom. And on Sunday half a slice of black pudding. Something that cost pennies gets the ship hotel marked down. Would have been a good 4 rating.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Mark G Thank you so much for your kind review, I am pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I have taken on board your comments about breakfast and I will be speaking with the Head chef I do hope we can welcome back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Another satisfied customer."
Nice to have such a warm welcome after a long journey and a very slow M25. We were all impressed with the quality of our dinner with the added value of excellent service from a friendly young waiter. If in the area again would want to stay there.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear barrybC2058EA Thank you so much for your kind review, I am pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I do hope we can welcome back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Very poor maintenance."
My 2 day stay was ruined as the wash basin had no plug and shaving, cleaning teeth etc, was a nightmare. As it was the weekend the maintenance people are not at work. After reporting the problem a plug was eventually found later on the second day, but on insertion could not be released by the plunger mechanism and so firmly stuck in situ so that the wash basin could not be used at all. There was a wedding on the Saturday night, so the hotel was full and the breakfast on the Sunday morning was appalling as the poached egg was small and shaped like a bullet and the whole plate covered with black pepper. I should have sent it back but the staff and kitchen were rushed off their feet and I had an appointment to keep. On the plus side I had a very good meal in the restaurant on the Saturday night with my daughter and friend and the Albanian born waitress was delightful and charming. The bedroom was very clean and I appreciated the bottles of complimentary water in the bedroom. Overall the staff were polite and helpful so far as they could be. A huge disappointment.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear mleather922 Thank you for your review, I am so sorry that you did not enjoy your stay with us, I have taken on board your comments. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Best Western Ship hotel in the future. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Perfect hotel for the price"
Like a rabbit Warren but lovely hotel. The staff were v friendly. My only negative would be that the carpet in the corridor on 2nd floor was badly worn but hey that didn't affect our stay! Bed was soooo comfortable. Room was v warm but open windows soon sorted that. Would definitely stay there again.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear suegX9464SD, Thank-you for leaving us a nice review I am pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Ship Hotel. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. Don't forget to book direct with the hotel to get the best rate. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Staying at the Ship, Weybridge"
I've stayed at the Ship many times and in the last few years it has considerably upped it's game. The staff are friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is good. I would have rated the room higher but on this occasion the phone wasn't working and I needed to ask for a spare blanket when the temperature dropped. This was a rare oversight and I would happily recommend the Ship.
"Lovely Friendly Hotel"
Great Hotel with a wide range of Menu, bar meal, nice restaurant, Staff are an added value, always happy to help. Hotel rooms are comfortable, some refurbished & have everything required. Good location also with the High Street of Weybridge a few steps away, A very nice & friendly place to stay
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear alanmW9569DG Thank you so much for leaving us a great review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your time with us, also that you enjoyed the food and service. I am pleased to say that we are launching our new Autumn and Winter menu today. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"If you want to sleep and get a solution from he staff, do it yourself!"
Myself and partner booked a stay on the 21 october 2017, staying in room on the third floor. While the room itself was satisfactory, you could sleep but it was in need of repair and care, the issue started at 1am with noise. I had to go to the night porter (first time) at 1.45am to make a complaint about the noise in the room under question. It was Male voices that bellow upwards / slamming doors as multiple guests moved into one room from another. We were fine till 1am, but when I had a 4 hour drive tomorrow back for work, and my partner had a 6am start.. Well gone 2.30am, he had to go find the night porter again to fix this issue as asking them politely didn't help. This time they put a 'do not disturb sign on the door' - ironic really.. Anyway, we expected some action to be taken to tolerate this poor behaviour, e.g. ask them politely to take their party/gathering down stairs and drink there as to not disturb the other guests. Nothing was done here, we had to persist with the noise, and we had not managed to sleep a wink. If we lived close by, we would have driven straight home! Final and third attempt, now at 3.07am due to voice issues not improving and getting worse, I went back to complain. The Night porter just said 'it's a wedding' .. gone 3am sarcasm doesn't really mix well with me, and that doesn't mean that as a paying guest, we are to suffer surely ?! It had gone 3am ! To resolve the issue he got the duty manager John Thompson. He was short with me, rude and not exactly friendly. He just said, 'well want do you want?' I said well after 2 hours I expected to be offered to move rooms'. He said, I just asked them to be quite'. I said yes, but hours later it hasn't helped. So in the end, the night porter went to check another room on floor 1. I said to John Thompson that I'm unhappy as my partner is on business, and up at 6am, and myself I had a 4 hour serve home. He sarcastically said, 'what only 4 hours, well you must drive fast'. Not really in the mood for sarcasm, it wasn't even said in a joking way and he just kept sucking his blooming mint - yes service from management means eating when with an upset customer. Nothing was done to compensate for this stay, even the response on the email form the complaints department. All I had was 2 hours sleep in a room they should have moved me into on the 2nd attempt, to have offered to move us, not for us to demand it. I'm overall upset with the service we paid for, I would have liked at least some form of compensations (not even offered a warm drink when down there waiting upset and anxious with lack of sleep).But nothing - as expected. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Oh the customer services response today was: Good morning -, Thank you for taking the time to contact Best Western Customer Services regarding your recent experience. Naturally, I was very concerned to learn of your disappointment and I hope you can accept my apologies for this. If you can please advise which Best Western Hotel you stayed with we can certainly look into this with the management team at the hotel. I do hope this meets with your approval and we look forward to hearing from you. Kindest regards, Sian Overall, terrible, poor management, no customer care.
Ryandocherty, Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for completing the review regarding your recent stay at our property. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. If you could contact myself via email at dutymanagers@desboroughhotels.com so we can discuss the matter at hand and hopefully resolve any wrong doing that was caused. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. Kind Regards Leigh Cunningham Assistant Manager
"Hotel great for a one night stopover"
Lovely hotel, big room good quality bed linen and toiletries. Nicely decorated and on site parking. Breakfast menu was lovely, everything you could possibly want!!!! Windows did not open very well, so if in the summer could be a problem, and it is over flight patch from Heathrow.
Ryandocherty, Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Lezllee13 Thank you so much for leaving us a lovely review, I am pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay with us. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon Thank you Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Business down in Guildford"
Excellent front desk and staff throughout my brief visit but have stayed before and was the same. Breakfast was first class, dinner was very well priced but I always use one of the many local restaurants of which there are many.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear David-Bell1, Thank you so much for leaving us a lovely review, I am pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay with us. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. Please dont forget to always booked directly whit the hotel to get the best rate !! Thank you Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Best Sunday Lunch Spot "
We frequently lunch at the Ship Hotel on a Sunday it being a short walk away. The staff are always welcoming but lately the turn over of personnel has been a bit off putting. However they are helpful and usually of a genial disposition. The ambiance in here is of a preserved genteel of bygone days, excellent, you are able to enjoy a meal in comfort. The food here is of a well prepared galley and good cooks it always tastes as it should beef nice and tender with all the necessary vegetable accompanying it also with great taste. The tables are always well laid sparkling glassware, shining cutlery and snow white serviettes a joy to sit down to. Sundays at the Ship a must if you are local or on holiday
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Ken G, Thank you for leaving such a great review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your Sunday lunch whit us. we will be starting the Sunday cavery with a glass of Fizz in November so I do hope you can come and re visit us soon. I will pass your comments onto the chefs Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Good clean and nice"
Decent hotel with nice clean rooms, decent bathrooms and a nice bar, it caters for weddings so weekends can be a tad noisy but all in all a pleasant place to stay with parking but get in early for parking as it goes quickly
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Owain B, Thank you so much for leaving us a lovely review, I am pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay with us. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. Please dont forget to always booked directly whit the hotel to get the best rate !! Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Good for Food "
I attended The Ship Hotel for a lunchtime reunion with old work colleagues. We dined in the Windsor Room. It was perfect for our group. The selection of starters was good. I had the patè which was tasty. The main courses were plate filling. I had the Turkey with all the trimmings. Christmas came early for me. I finished off with the fresh fruit salad which was huge and refreshing. A great venue for a great lunch.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Drew D, Thank you so much for leaving us such a nice review I am pleased to read that you enjoyed your lunch with us. I will pass your comments onto the Chefs and the team that served you. It's never too early for Turkey!. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"NOISY!!!"
I was allocated a single room for 3 nights stay. I did not expect what appeared to be slightly higher end student digs for almost £100 per night and was not aware just because I was traveling alone that I would be penalised in this manner. I haven't slept in a single bed for about 30 years!! The room was cleaned daily. I was staying in room 108 which appears to be over the pub area and I feel like I am sat on a speaker it's so loud. There is no view. The room overlooks a flat roof onto a lane which is oppressive to say the least. I came here on a business trip and cannot work in this room I have a headache and out of 3 nights here I have had disrupted 2 nights with excessive noise. Where I come from in Wales these prices are 5 star so I did not expect such an awful room. I won't be staying here again or recommending it to anyone. Totally unacceptable standards of noise and has ruined my experience. AVOID if you intend to do any business work from your room. The two stars are for the cleanliness of the room and the staff who attended a problem with brown murky bath water the first night and resolved the issue in time for the following evenings return to the room.
"Good location"
Stayed here for a few weeks whilst working in the area. Nice, clean rooms. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Ate here a couple of times, mixed grill quite nice. The location of this hotel is very good also has free parking
Ryandocherty, Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Steve F Thank you so much for your kind review I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Sam Guyett Assistant Manager
"As good as ever"
Stayed here many times over the years and this stay was a repeat of what has gone before,efficient staff excellent room with all the usual facilities and very nice biscuits and excellent food,the smoked Mackerel at breakfast was to die for
Ryandocherty, Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Cliffy315 Thank you so much for your kind review I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Sam Guyett Assistant Manager
"Comfortable hotel"
Old quaint building, which is a bit awkward to find your way around, however, a very comfortable clean room. Some noise from aircraft taking off from Heathrow but only noticed for about one hour each evening. Good breakfast did eat there in the evening. Free parking, car park now has access limited by a barrier. Convenient location.
Ryandocherty, Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Peter Thank you so much for your kind review I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Sam Guyett Assistant Manager
"Woke up at 3am by fire alarm and no staff to be seen"
stayed as was in weybridge on business and this hotel was centraly located. check in was ok and headed of to my room. meals within the hotel were a bit pricey for what they were and so are the drinks. on returning to the hotel i went to bed only to be woken at 3am by the fire alarm going off i looked out of the door to see what was going on only to see other guests with the same confused look. i got dressed and headed downstairs passing guests going all directions without a clue what was going on. on reaching the reception there was 1 member of staff who just said its a false alarm and to go back to bed!! after asking him to confirm this as i thought only the fire service could declare it was safe to return i went back to my room and after a further 15 mins the alarm stopped later i noticed a piece of paper being shoved under the door upon reading it, it just said the fire alarm was a false alarm and was due to a fault and finished with sorry !!!! and that was it well for me this was not good enough after being woke at 3am no staff anywhere telling guests where to go and what to do and then getting back to bed around 04:15 and then a 6 line explanation shoved quietly under the door. at the very least it should have been a member of managment actually saying sorry and offering something in way of compensation no doubt i wont be staying there again
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Tony R First of all thank you for leaving us a review, I am sorry that you did not have a good stay with us, I have taken on board all you comments. The health and safety of our guests is paramount the fire alarms did go off at 03:00am this was a false alarm, the night porter did go and investigate the area and also phoned the fire brigade who did attend, they informed the night porter to reset the alarms I was personally on the reception desk the next morning and I was apologizing to all the guests checking out and informing them what the cause was. I am sorry that I didn't get chance to speak to you directly. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel in the not to distant future Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"very comfortable stay"
stayed at the ship hotel on a weekend away the room was very spacious and very clean the bed was very comfortable and a good nights sleep was had we had a few drinks in the bar which was reasonably priced would happily stay again
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Lee D, Thank you so much for your kind review I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Celebration Meal"
Excellent meal in the evening with prompt good service. Food was excellent quality, steak cooked as requested and great value. Accepts Gourmet Card which reduces your bill further. Will definitely be having meals here again. Have stayed here several years ago and found the accommodation excellent and the breakfast brilliant. Well recommended overall.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear WeybridgeJohn Thank you so much for your kind review, I am pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I do hope we can welcome back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"good value"
nice clean hotel. staff helpful and friendly. bedroom clean very nicely decorated and one of the best beds i have ever slept in. breakfast very good. bar is pleasant. it was a long walk from lift to our room. 136. so asm for 110 or tbere abouts for shorter walk.
"Good Value hotel"
nice hotel, excellent frontage, good public areas, nice rooms, but there is seemingly only air-con on the ground floor, the bedrooms can be very warm, excellent breakfast, but the juices have been watered down !! odd, everything else at breakfast is very good, all the staff were very pleasant, from the hotel you can turn left for the river, excellent scenery and walk or turn right for the town, which wasn't bad, noise in the hotel was acceptable, particularly from the courtyard, and it always quietened down between 11.30- 12.00, the beds were quite comfortable and the toiletries were excellent
"Good breakfast!"
Nice room when at the back no street noise. Of course you are close to Heathrow so planes can be heard. There is no airconditioning. The water pressure is low so a shower is with little water. Coffee and tea facilities in the room. Good parking places for the car private and some covered. Breakfast very good and fresh. All sorts of fruit pastries yoghurt etc and also full cooked options. Location in towncentre so you can walk to shops and restaurants.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Jelly V, Thank you so much for your kind review, I am pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I do hope we can welcome back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Good value hotel in a great location"
We have stayed at this hotel many times. It is in the perfect location in the center of Weybridge. It is close to shops, the train, and a variety of great restaurants. It is in an old historic building that has been added on to. On a recent stay there, we found that the rooms are being renovated and we had a lovely stay in one of the newly renovated rooms. The breakfast is adequate and the servers are always eager to please. If you are driving a car, there is free parking in the back of the building which is very convenient. Weybridge is a town that is conveniently located with easy access to many of the other towns in Surrey and close to the major Motorways-M25, M3, and Heathrow. Overall I don't think you could not get better value for your money by staying at another hotel.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear kandn30068, Thank you so much for your kind review, I am pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I do hope we can welcome back to the hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Gone downhill"
Brilliant location for the high street, we got married here 9 years ago before it became a best western and I can only say we were disappointed. Arrived to be told system was down and they couldn't access anything so didn't know if we had paid or not. Room was nice but very hot at night. We went to the bar for a drink to be ignored by young barmaid then the second time we went for a drink a man who arrived at the bar after us said they were first she replied 'I will serve you first because I know what you want' the older barmaid then served us and was very polite. Disappointed that breakfast not included in the £117 we paid for the room.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear jodiedavis100 I am so sorry that you did not enjoy your stay with us at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I am sorry that your check in process was not to are normal standard. I will pass your comments onto the rest of my management team. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Best barmaid in the world"
Prices were too high but Tracey the barmaid was such a good barmaid we didn't mind paying them, she was very professional and charming and made our stay very pleasant, thank you Tracey from Matthew, Charli and Ava
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Mancini J Thank you so much for your kind review, I will pass this onto Tracey I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Convenient location, affordable pricing"
Spent the weekend at the Ship Hotel and it's location is great, being on the high street is an added advantage. A big disadvantage is that the rooms have no aircon, as it was a warm weekend, we battled to sleep. Hotel is dated and could do with a refurb but is good for an affordable stay.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Guests, thank you for leaving us a review I will take on board all your comments that you have mentioned. I do hope we can welcome you back the hotel very soon Many thanks Ryan Docherty Generla Manager
"Helpful Staff"
Enjoyed a lovely weekend stay at The Ship Hotel after visiting Hampton Court Flower Show. On return home found I had left an item of personal belonging in the room. Contacted the Reception Desk who were truly helpful and found the item in question - this was duly posted to my home address. Boxed,wrapped and received by the end of the week! amazing. Excellent customer/people skills and the staff member was so very helpful. Huge thanks
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Lesleyh233 Thank you so much for leaving us a review I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay whit us, I will pass your kind comments onto the Team. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel in the not too distant future. don't forget to book directly whit the hotel to get the BEST rate. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Chris"
Convenient location and price for a business trip. Paid for the dinner, bed and breakfast rate for an extra £25 expecting a set menu but got £20 towards the meal, and drinks weren't included. Ended up with a burger for £25. Receptionist frequently made bill mistakes in their favor with no apology when i pointed them out. Room was exceptionally warm and uncomfortable. Whilst I appreciate it was a warm day, most hotels do better. Would not recommend, there are much better around for the price. I also felt they were trying to export extra money so check your bill.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear 731beccis, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we take guests comments very seriously as we use this information to improve. I am sorry that you did not enjoy your stay with us, If I can be of any other assistance please do not hesitate to contact me directly at the hotel. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Afternoon tea "
I came here for afternoon tea with family and it was lovely. The staff were very kind and attentive. It was great value for money and the food was delicious (especially the carrot cake) I would definitely recommend going for afternoon tea here!
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear 731beccis, I am so pleased that you enjoyed your Afternoon Tea and that you found it to be good value for money. I will be passing your review on to the team here at the hotel. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Ship Hotel in the not too distant future. Many thansk Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Excellent Stay"
The hotel is nice and well decorated. I stayed in double room for one week. Every day I had biscuits, bottled water, tea and chocolate. The size of the room was good and very clean. Great breakfast and delicious food with reasonable prices. The staff was professional and extremely friendly and ready to help even for requests that are not related to my stay. I Highly recommend it.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear belaziz2017, Thank you so much for your kind review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. I am very pleased that you found the team here to be professional and extremely friendly. I will be passing your comments onto the team here at the hotel. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Ship Hotel very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Not Good Value "
Just checked into my room which is the smallest hotel room I think I have ever stayed in over the last 20+ years . Don't get me wrong I'm not a hotel snob , however £142 for a room of this size, standard with no bath and the smallest bathroom ever just isn't right . I've booked a meeting with the manager Ryan in the morning to re negotiate my bill Even though I'm away on business and not paying myself I can't justify such a price .
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Darren, thank you for your review I know we spoke the next morning after you wrote this review, and I am pleased that you left happy. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Ship Hotel in the not too distant future. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Would reccoment to anyone"
Hotel well located with off street parking. Excellent service and very comfortable stay.. Good quality produce and selection of items for breakfast. Staff very attentive. Room well appointed and very clean.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Brain R, Thank you so much for leaving us a review I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay whit us, I will pass you kind comments onto the Team. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel in the not to distant future. dont forget to book directly whit the hotel to get the BEST rate. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager 01932 848364
"Older Building but new ideas"
Just stayed for one night but was impressed. It's right in the Middle of Weybridge so handy for everything really, although probably a good mile and bit from train station. Like any old building it's a bit quirky, but the room was very comfortable, clean and well appointed. Staff were very helpful and although we didn't eat at all the bar and dining areas looked modern and good which they would have to be in Weybridge. Would use again if required.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear andhewittscores, Thank you so much for leaving us a review I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay whit us, I will pass you kind comments onto the Team. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel in the not to distant future. dont forget to book directly whit the hotel to get the BEST rate. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager 01932 848364
"Friendly staff"
Nice hotel decor great, bar food fair.bar staff and reception helpful. Only stayed 1 night 2 couples in room 304 and 308 the rooms were clean and well equipped only problem was the air con did not work, some parts of hotel had the heating on and outside was not cold. we had to sleep with window open and noise from road outside quite bad but not all night. We where offered fans for the room. Would stay again but would check room temperature first.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Tom, thank you for leaving a review, we have already spoken and dealt whit the issues you have raised. I am pleased you found the team to be friendly I will be passing this onto the team. I am pleased that you will be staying whit us again, dont forget to book directly whit the hotel to get the BEST rate. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager 01932 848364
"Lovely hotel"
We stayed in a club double, which had a super king bed and a couch bed for my daughter. Room was a good size, and very clean. Nice touches, biscuits, bottled water, hot chocolate, robe etc. The ensuite was also a good size and very clean. Towels were changed and teabags and biscuits replaced while we were at breakfast. Breakfast very nice with a good selection and hot breakfast (fish options available) served to the table. Staff were pleasant at all times. Free parking very convenient. I must complement the chef and menu planners on their dinner and other menu options. The tuna with noddles was surperb.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Mairejos, thank you so much for your lovely review I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. I will pass your comments onto the team here at the hotel. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Best Western Ship hotel very soon. don't forget to book directly with the hotel to get the BEST rate Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Some pros and cons."
We visited the Ship Hotel over the weekend for a one night stay for our friend's birthday. On arrival the receptionist was very friendly and the decor was lovely inside of the reception area. We were able to park in a secure car park with a barrier which was brilliant as we had peace of mind that our car would be safe. We were given directions to our room which was on the ground floor and accessible via lift. Our room - Our room had obviously just been painted for a refresh as it strongly smelt of paint! The first thing we had to do was open a window as it was over powering. The sign of the back of our door fell off and was jammed underneath it when we opened it! The bathroom area was clean and tidy minus the filthy bath mat and the filthy fan as seen in the pictures! A bit of bleach wouldn't of gone a miss. Apart from those key issues our bathroom was clean. The bedding was clean minus the rips at the bottom of the bedsheets! I must admit our bed mattress was rock hard, the pillows were comfortable however. General cleanliness of the room was ok! The condiments were an added bonus too. Outside of our window we were on the back of a row of houses, right below our window the hotel fire exit route was full of strewn rubbish! How people were expected to follow a fire route through there i do not know, there were clean signs showing that was a fire exit route! Please correct me if there is a new one but still there should of not of been piles of rubbish for customers to see? I don't expect fantastic scenery for £84 but it would of been nice not to of had to look at rubbish below my window...... We should of done our research as we were under a flight path and it was very noisy, especially for 4 people who live in the country! The hotel is situated in a convenient location and there is plenty to do nearby including shopping and eating out which is a bonus. The staff are lovely it's just a shame minor details get overlooked.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Enya Lily M, thank you for leaving us a review, I am pleased you enjoyed some aspects of your stay with us, and I am very sorry that we didn't meet all your expectations I will be looking into all the issues you have raised. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Best Western Ship hotel very soon and do not forget to book directly with the hotel to get the BEST rate Many thanks Ryan Docherty Gneral Manager
"4 th. Visit "
As it's our 4 th stay , you can see we like it . Convenient situation near high street . All the facilities you need in the nice clean and quiet bedroom , Staff lovely . Beautiful walks nearby . Excellent place to stay . Thank you The Ship
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Jilly60 Thank you so much for your kind review I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Ship Hotel. I will pass you comments onto the team I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon, and don't forget to book directly with the hotel to get the BEST rate. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Up and Down"
I visited The Ship Hotel over the weekend of the 20/21 May 2017 and had high expectations. The reception was clean and tidy, it was the late afternoon when I arrived. Room 301 was large and well appointed. I noticed the room was themed in the style of an old sailing ship's cabin. The bathroom was spotless. The bed was very comfortable, but there were issues with the air conditioning. Guest-care had missed the remote control to activate it. The night staff fetched one, and it worked, but buzzed all night long witch was annoying. Sunday morning's breakfast was appalling.I could not find the sweetener for my coffee, so asked for some. I was directed to the breakfast bar. It was not on display, and I had to search through the draws and cupboards to find it. Obviously it had been forgotten. Bacon, sausage and egg was ordered. It took 40 minuets to arrive, and when it did it appeared they had forgotten to cook most of it.So bad was it I took a couple of photographs of a potentially lethal portion of cold half cooked food, which I have posted. The general manager was on holiday, and it was the manager's weekend off. I raised my feedback with the duty manager, and she has assured me that she will be bringing my observations up with her senior management team next week. Clearly there are issues that need addressing. I will return to this venue again and re-review it later this year.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Lord M, First of all, thank you for leaving a review on Trip Advisor we take guests feedback very seriously, I will be looking into all your comments. I have spoken with Sam who I know was speaking with you on Sunday. but please rest assured that all your comments will be looked into and actioned. when you are next in the area please feel free to contact me directly at the hotel so that I can look after your booking for you. my email address is shipgm@desboroughhotels.com Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Spotless hotel, helpful staff"
:) Spacious, clean rooms, spotless bathroom, room price very good value for money. Good breakfast (hot meals made to order), helpful staff, good bar food menu, 24 hour room service. right by high street but quiet. :( bar quite expensive if having wine by the glass; noisy fan in bathroom
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Caroline S Thank you so much for your kind review on your recent stay with us , I am so pleased to hear compliments about breakfast, food offerings and compliments about team. I will share the feedback with everyone in our team. I have also noted the feedback about noisy fan in the bathroom and wine prices in the bar. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Hotel very soon, don't forget to book directly with the hotel to get the BEST rate. Ryan Docherty General manager
"Disappointing"
The hotel is in a brilliant location!! The room was clean but the room was SUPER hot! we had the window open as much as it could and the fan on and i must say it was unbearably hot. It was also ruined by noise!!! i did call reception and they did tell them to keep the noise down but that only lasted for 10 mins and the noise started again. It is a shame as hotel in a great location.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Holly B Thank you for your review and I am really sorry to hear that your room was quite hot and you were disturbed by the noise. I have take your feedback on the board and do hope we can welcome you back to the Best Western Ship hotel in the future Many Thanks Ryan Docherty Manager
"Fantastic Fizzy Friday"
Great value for money on the Fizzy Friday Package. The Hotel itself is very nice, well looked after and clean. Location is great and the meal we had from the restaurant was excellent. We were a group of ladies taking time out for ourselves and a catch up and the staff made our stay very enjoyable
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear kimkirkbride Thank you so much for your kind review on your recent stay with us , I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I will pass your comments onto the team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Hotel very soon, don't forget to book directly with the hotel to get the BEST rate !! Ryan Docherty General manager
"Fading Reputation"
My wife and I are reasonably regular visitors to the Ship. We are in Manchester but our son and his family live in Weybridge and since our granddaughter was born a year ago we try to get down there every couple of months or so. The Ship is convenient for where he lives and other than on one occasion we have always stayed there and usually in an executive room. Last weekend we stayed in Room 207 and I'm afraid it confirmed our opinion that over the past year we've seen a significant deterioration in the condition and fabric of the hotel. The rooms are getting shabbier, dustier, carpets are threadbare in places, the bathroom fittings are worn out and some do not work at all, our bathroom extractor fan didn't work, the door handle on the inside of the bathroom door came away in my wife's hand trapping her in the bathroom (as this happened on a Saturday "maintenance couldn't deal with it" so, for the rest of our stay, we couldn't fully close the bathroom door), water supply is erratic with scalding hot water suddenly emerging from the cold tap, the temperature of the water in the shower swings from comfortably warm to scalding hot and then to cold (this is potentially dangerous if a guest is caught unawares or has a mobility problem because when I say scalding hot I am not exaggerating and the same thing had already happened to us in another executive room we stayed in last year) and, finally, the toilet flushed with hot water! Best Western needs to spend a significant amount of money on this hotel if it is to restore what is already a fading reputation and to bring it up to the standard it advertises it at. Staff are good but it's clear when you speak to them that they are embarrassed at the condition of the hotel. Breakfasts are also good. It is also very frustrating that I have yet to see the Ship offer any discounted rates because, and it may be pure coincidence, immediately after I make a full price booking I always receive an e-mail from Best Western extolling the virtues of its hotels discounted rates. None, however ever seem to apply to the Ship.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear NED926 Thank you for your review I am so sorry that your stay with us was not a good one, I have emailed you directly. I can confirm that all the issues you have raised will be looked into and we look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel, so that we can show you the true standard of the hotel. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Stay spoilt by noise"
Well positioned hotel within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Room average but very clean and well equipped. Unfortunately the stay was spoilt by the very loud music throughout the hotel from an evening wedding reception. Our stay was on a Wednesday evening so not a typical day for a wedding. If we had been notified of this in advance we could have changed plans. As this was a business trip for an early morning meeting the lack of sleep mattered !!
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Mooshy123 Thank you for your review, I am so sorry that you did not enjoy your stay with us, I have taken on board your comments with regards to the noise. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Best Western Ship hotel in the future. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Great location, nice hotel"
I stayed here for a week in August 2016. The location is fantastic - within walking of several restaurants, grocery store, coffee, etc in Weybridge. The staff is also very friendly and helpful. The outdoor courtyard area is great for a drink when the weather is warm. The room is a bit small by American standards, but certainly met our needs. Good water pressure in the shower.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Amber H Thank you so much for your kind review, I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I will pass your comments onto the team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Hotel very soon, don't forget to book directly with the hotel to get the BEST rate !! Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Overall a very good stay"
The staff were very friendly and the hotel even arranged for a large helium balloon for my son's birthday which they presented at breakfast the next day. I'd only mentioned it on the afternoon before when we checked in! There was a slight mix up with afternoon tea and on one evening there was very loud music from a party but overall it suited us very well and breakfast was excellent.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Amy P Thank you so much for your kind review, I am ao pleased you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I will pass your comments onto the team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Hotel very soon, don't forget to book directly with the hotel to get the BEST rate !! Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Beat All Expectation"
We attended a friends birthday party which was a 3 course fully catered affair with an over night stay and breakfast the following morning. The staff were all so friendly and professional, the rooms seemed newly refurbished, in fact all areas of the hotel were fresh and spotlessly clean. Special mention to the staff who waited on us at our tables, expertly done and far better than some 5 star places I've visited. Breakfast the next day was delicious and far superior to any I've had at similar hotels. A great experience.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at Best Western The Ship Hotel, responded to this review
Dear Mark E, Thank you so much for your kind review, I am ao pleased you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I will pass your comments onto the team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Hotel very soon, don't forget to book directly with the hotel to get the BEST rate !! Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Great Night for a family occasion."
I visited The Ship Hotel for a family member's 70th Birthday celebration. Overall our stay was fantastic. Our room was a great size and spotlessly clean. We had a new born baby with us and there was plenty of space in the room for buggy etc and to move about. There were, what seemed, free bottles of water, coffee, tea in the room and a kettle. There was also an ironing board if needed. Only downside was the shower. The mixing taps did not mix, so the shower, which had good pressure, went from scalding hot to ice cold on about 10 second cycles. We were only there for a single night so not a major problem but could get very annoying if the stay was slightly longer. We had a sit down meal in one of the function rooms, for 40 people, and I must say all 3 courses were lovely. Hats off to the chef. There wasn't a single person I talked to that had any faults with the food or venue. Breakfast the next day was also to the same high standard. A great selection of cold bits and a very nice full english if that's what you want. We drove over from Kent for the evening so we got to make use of the car park which is a nice size. This brings me on to my only other down point and won't effect many people as yet. We drive an electric vehicle but unfortunately there were no charging points in the car park for us to top up overnight. Best Western were supposed to be rolling this out across their hotels a couple of years back but they seemed to have skipped over The Ship. I did ring reception to ask, even for a 3 pin plug in the car park but got told no. Would be something very useful to add as EV vehicles become more and more popular and the car park has plenty of opportunity to have points fitted. Overall a great stay and a great venue for the party. Only 2 minor mute points in the funky shower and lack of car charging facilities. Would definitely recommend to anyone else having a medium to large family function here.
"Perfect Birthday Celebration"
We celebrated my birthday at The Ship this weekend. We were a party of 49 with children. Everything was absolutely perfect. We used the Windsor function room in the evening and I chose one of their Set Menus for dinner. Always nervous of mass catering, I needn't have been, everyone's meal was delicious and served piping hot. The staff in the Windsor room who looked after us were extremely helpful and efficient. The bedroom, recently refurbished, were all very clean and comfortable, with all the amenities you could want. Breakfast on Sunday morning could not have been better, full English, with a huge variety of other good quality options. The staff on Sunday morning in the breakfast dining room, worked cheerfully and efficiently even after being put under pressure by most of us coming down to breakfast at the same time. A good time was had by all thanks to the hard work and efficiency of all the staff at the hotel who worked so hard to ensure we had a great time. We did – thank you so much.
"Excellent location for people of different interests "
We stayed with 4 friends for 2 nights. All our rooms were good with pleasant keen bathroom and products. Comfortable beds and bedding. Natalia was very helpful at the desk. Because of room upgrades blocking corridors and the layout of the hotel round a square plan it was a long way to our rooms! The staff kindly found a room nearer the lifts, incidentally with wet room that was appreciated, for a couple that a long walk would have been very difficult. Breakfast was good with decaff coffee on request, plenty of fruit as well as pastries etc. A small niggle would be the poached eggs ( one only wanted but 2 arrived, rather wastefully) on a sodden piece of toast rather unappealingly. Also it is nicer to have toast for all arriving fresh after cereals etc rather than at the start of breakfast as brought. We had one meal in, pie night. Pies went down well with good crispy pastry but the meat inside was dry although gravy was also served. These are small niggles and intended as constructive comments as we had an enjoyable couple of days. We all went to Brooklands, air museum with Concorde, other old planes, a Red Arrows experience and a vintage car ride round the original race track; a great day out for all. Some of us wandered along the high street later for window shopping in the sun and coffee and cake at Aurora which we recommend. Plenty of choice including several very good Italian ones and a Nepalese one.
"Amazing food"
Having eaten here a couple of times, I have to pay my compliments to the main chef who created these menus. I lovely combination of textures and flavours. The cheese cake is out of this world and highly recommended.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear MJZAJ, Thank you so much for your kind review. I am pleased you enjoyed your food in the hotel I will, of course, pass your comments onto the Team here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. we are launching the new spring menu today so please come and try it. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel very soon. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"family occasion"
Although stayed only one night,we were more than pleased with our choice of hotel for our new granddaughter's christening. We received a warm welcome on arrival.Our room was smart and clean having been recently refurbished. The bed linen was high quality , as were the toiletries in the bathroom.We dined in the hotel and the food did not disappoint. The staff were very friendly and efficient .Parking was ample and secure. The christening breakfast was a success (it was at 6am Easter sunday a special service !!!)Thank you for an enjoyable weekend.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear couplemidlandsUK Thank you so much for your kind review, I am ao pleased you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I will pass your comments onto the team here. I am pleased you enjoyed the newly refurbished bedroom. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Hotel very soon, don't forget to book directly with the hotel to get the BEST rate !! Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Top place to stay"
Located in the centre of weybridge this is a great place to stay good sized rooms spotless and clean great food and especially the breakfast.All the staff where super polite we really enjoyed the stay.rita @ brian glasby from sheffield
Ryandocherty, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear brian g, Thank you so much for your kind review, I am ao pleased you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Best Western Ship Hotel. I will pass your comments onto the team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Hotel very soon, don't forget to book directly with the hotel to get the BEST rate !! Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Nice stay"
The hotel is situated right in the middle of Weybridge and is perfect to visit the town. It is an old public house B&B turned into a brand named location and its great. There is secure private parking included and there is also a courtyard which allows those smokers of you to sit outside and not on the high street, to smoke or whatever you do ;) The rooms are tidy and comfortable. There are irons and ironing boards in the room as well as a kettle. Nice really, no issues at all. The breakfast was good if a little small (full English) although that was not an issue
Ryandocherty, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Gary H, Thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Ship Hotel I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon Don't forget to book directly whit the hotel to get the BEST rate !!! Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Excellent public area's"
First visit to this venue prior to upcoming stay for four nights. Staff both helpful and friendly, reasonable range of beers available and well priced bar snack menu. Venue has own private car park a bonus in Weybridge high street.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Ian B Thank you so much for your kind review I am really pleased you found the staff to be helpful and friendly, and that you enjoyed your bar snacks. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel in the future, don't forget to book directly whit the hotel to get the BEST rate ! Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Excellent value for money"
We visit our family in Walton on Thames regularly but have never stayed at the Ship before, we will definitely be returning. This is an excellent hotel, the staff are friendly and helpful nothing is too much trouble and the bedrooms are large and comfortable. Very reasonably priced.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Shortland49 Thank you do much for your kind review, I am so pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the ship. I will pass you kind comments onto the team here at the hotel. I do hope we can welcome you back to the Ship Hotel in the not too distant future. Don't forget to book directly with the hotel to get the BEST rate !!! Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"A good hotel in a nice town"
This was the second time we have stayed at the Ship and have found the hotel good and the staff helpful. We had a meal in the bar which was reasonably priced and tasty - though my beef burger was rather dry (I didn't complain) and the chips my wife and I had tasted like oven chips and were a little dry and slightly under cooked - we think just an off day on their part - we should have commented at the time but didn't which is always unfair on any establishment. The cooked breakfast was superb though and had everything on offer you could want. We will stay again as we have family in the area and it is a nice hotel and worth a visit.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Christina F Thank you do much for your kind review, I am so pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the ship. I am sorry to read that you didn't enjoy your burger it's a shame you didn't bring to our attention at the time as the team would have resolved this for you. but i am pleased this did not spoil your stay with us I do hope we can welcome you back to the Ship Hotel in the not too distant future. Don't forget to book directly with the hotel to get the BEST rate !!! Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"A hidden gem in Weybridge"
Beautiful Hotel, friendly staff, delicious food! The highest standard of hygiene, service, wonderfully prepared food! Clean, nicely decorated throughout! Every member of a staff are courteous, professional and an asset to Best Western! And Israel (Isy) is The Best Western groups, very own extremely friendly and helpful 'Spanish Waiter'! Such a polite, can do chap who made every guest feel welcome.
Ryandocherty, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Spaceibiza85 Thank you so much for your kind review, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. I will be passing this onto the team who will be pleased to get such great feedback and especially to Israel. Thank you again I do hope you will visit us again soon and dont forget to book direct to get the BEST rate Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Beware , Pigeons ....!"
Absolutely nothing wrong with this hotel - clean , comfortable , convenient , friendly , good bar , everything in the room worked as it should , good breakfast , free parking * and reasonably priced . * Not quite correct - you will need to factor in an extra £5 ish to get you vehicle cleaned should you choose to park in the first 4 parking bays - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED !! :)
"Great training venue"
Just finished 4 rounds of training at the Best Western Ship Hotel. Great training rooms with residential rooms for delegates. Lots of natural light and access to the outside for delegate coffees and lunch. Good tables, spacious, everything a trainer needs to deliver a good learning experience. Staff absolutely brilliant and helped us to achieve a great course. Nothing too much trouble for any of them. Coffee and lunch arrived on time and to a very high standard.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear guest, Thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased that you training went well and that we looked after you, the team does work hard to ensure all the guests are looked after. I am pleased you enjoyed the natural daylight in the meeting rooms we are luck as all the meeting rooms have natural day light. I am also pleased that your refreshments got to you and your delegates in good time, I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship hotel weybridge I do hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year from all the team here at the hotel. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"My Surprise 30th Birthday Party "
I had my 30th surprise party on Saturday (5/11/16) and my boyfriend has explain how helpful and accommodating the staff were throughout, from the booking to the actual night of the party. Would highly recommend for a function in the main suite.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review I am so pleased that you enjoyed your birthday, I will pass your comments onto the team here at the Ship I know the team will be pleased that you enjoyed your party. we do hope to welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship hotel in the not to distant future. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Stop over with some friends"
I have stayed before and is one of the better "Best Westerns" I have stayed in. Decent food and staff are very pleasant. I had a nice room which was very spacious and clean. My only real criticism was that the shower didn't work properly. Couldn't regulate the temperature as it was either cold or boiling hot .Either take it out or get it to work properly
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for completing a review regarding your recent stay at our property. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Positives and Negatives"
I stayed at this hotel a couple of weeks ago for one night The staff are very professional and helpful, front desk particularly so The rooms are located in a rear extension, which has 3 floors and resembles the Longleat hedge maze, there are stairs, doors, more stairs and doors, some turning back on themselves to Narnia. Negotiating this with luggage, lap top and briefcase was interesting, if not topping up my exercise routine My room was on the third floor, at the rear of the hotel overlooking the car park, the room was clean, however it was dark, even with all the lights and lamp turned on Next to the car park is a Crèche, where children play outside, if you are trying to work in your room, this may be a distraction to some people due to the noise I visited the bar and tried two ales, London Glory, and Green King IPA, both pints were not well kept, the staff were informed, although polite, they were not interested. On this basis I decided to eat out and visit the local pub Collectively, could do better
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Thank you for completing a review regarding your recent stay at our property. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at 01932 832317. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Could easily be better but...."
Stayed for a couple of nights on business. The positives.... good location, nice and clean, decent bar, good wifi. But these are outweighed by the negatives... uncomfortable mattress/bed (after the first night I asked if an additional duvet could be put in my room so that I could actually sleep on top of it to 'soften' the mattress), water pressure in the shower is poor (the bathroom itself looked very new and good quality but the water pressure was bad), TV reception was awful (couldn't watch it - asked for it to be looked at after my first night but nothing appeared to be done). I think the mattress and TVs could be relatively easily fixed....
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Thank you for completing a review regarding your recent stay at our property. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at 01932 832317. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Sylvia's funeral"
A sad occasion bought us to The Ship best western in Weybridge,it was my sister-in-laws funeral, she lived in Weybridge. On arrival we realised we had got our dates slightly wrong, we had booked for 5 nights when in fact we only needed 4, the receptionist said she would ask her manager if anything could be done about a refund, but were told no, it was not possible and that was that!! Our room though adequate, nice bathroom, and very comfortable bed, the room was tired, run down and a very grubby rug, when I mentioned the dirty rug to the reception, I was told that the rooms were about to undergo a refurbishment, no other solution was offered, so I rolled up the offending rug and stuck it the corner of our room. We spoke to some fellow guests in the bar one evening , and they said if you return, request a room on level 2, so there's a good tip, and as we shall be returning to the hotel in a few weeks, to finish off some family business,we'll see !! The staff were really friendly, and a very relaxing bar area.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests, First of all thank you so leaving a review, I am so sorry you en counted some issues I was not made aware of these. In regards to the booking I have looked into this and you paid an advanced purchase rate, this booking was paid for when you booked it, I am afraid that these bookings once paid and paid for are non amendable this should of been made clear when booking. With regards to the Mat this has now been removed from the room. I am pleased to say that The rooms are undergoing a makeover in the new year. I am pleased that we did move you to another room and that you enjoyed it I am also pleased that you found the staff to be nice and friendly, I have seen that you have booked a room for a few weeks time I will ensure this booking is looked after I have already allocated your room for you. I do look forward to meeting with you in a few weeks, I am confident we will make your stay a great one. If I can be of any other assistance please feel free to contact me at the hotel. Many thanks, Ryan Docherty General Manager shipgm@desboroughhotels.com tel 01932 848364
"A very nice hotel with good facilities."
I have stayed at The Ship Hotel several times and have enjoyed every stay, as I did this time. The hotel has all the facilities I need and serves good food. I have encountered some noise from events at the hotel during previous visits but my sleep was uninterrupted during this stay. I enjoyed the food in the bar and at the breakfast. My only small gripe is that the room I stayed in was on the small side for the double bed that was in there. As I was travelling alone a smaller bed would not have been out of place and would have left a bit more room to move around or park a suitcase. I know from experience that this is not the case in all the rooms though.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests, thank you for your kind review, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us I will pass you comments onto the Team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel in the future Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Just OK"
Had prebooked this hotel in three week´s advance. Upon arrival first there was trouble finding our names, then they gave us a king size for two buisness men. After returning to front desk they had some troubles finding alteretive, but finally the did. Rooms quite small an bathrooms even smaller. Needs to update to better standards. Breakfast with ok service, but not a breakfast buffet, so kitchen has difficulty handing eggs and bacon with toast fast
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for completing your review regarding your recent stay at our property. we have taken on board your comments I do hope you will choose to stay with us again If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager BEST WESTERN The Ship Hotel
"A good comfortable stay"
It was a good nights sleep in a comfortable room. Lots of stairs to climb but fine for us. There was a weeding on one night so there was noise until midnight for our son and his girlfriend who were on the first floor.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for completing the survey regarding your recent stay at our property. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager BEST WESTERN The Ship Hotel
"Great location "
Stayed for a weekend away near London, the hotel is well situated and easy to find, good parking and walking distance to train station. The bed was huge and comfortable, the room had a couple of small issues but nothing really to write about and the night manager was great and understanding. A special mention should go to Megan on reception who was really pleasant and helpful. Will definitely use this hotel again.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for completing the survey regarding your recent stay at our property. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager BEST WESTERN The Ship Hotel
"Good Location"
We have stayed here many times. Location is good, the hotel rooms are small and we had to carry our luggage up 3 flights of stairs. Walking up and down so many flights of stairs got annoying during a 3 day stay. We are unsure that we will be staying here again.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for completing the survey regarding your recent stay at our property. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager BEST WESTERN The Ship Hotel
"Did the job!"
Stayed for one night with two daughters and two of their friends. Sole purpose of stay was for somewhere to go whilst one daughter and friends were at Thorpe Park. The frontage of the hotel looked very promising. Car park was very good. Reception area very welcoming and clean. I had booked one Executive Club Double Room, One Standard Double Room and One Twin Room. The two former rooms were located in the original building whilst the twin room was located in a 1970's-looking extension. All rooms were very dated, although adequate for a one night stay. Bathrooms were basic with in-bath showers and horrible shower curtains. Lounge area was comfy and welcoming. All staff were very friendly and helpful. We only had room service food which was OK, but not great. Only difference between Executive Club Double and Standard Double is that it was bigger. All other facilities were exactly the same. Bottled water was a nice touch and was available in both rooms, although I did not check if it was available in the twin.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for completing the survey regarding your recent stay at our property. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager BEST WESTERN The Ship Hotel
"Perfectly good hotel for a short stay"
Just stayed for one night, without breakfast. As one reviewer stated, you can actually open the bedroom windows...hooray! Perfectly good room and bathroom. Public areas are a bit soulless, especially the bar. Free parking was a great bonus.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for completing the survey regarding your recent stay at our property. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager BEST WESTERN The Ship Hotel
"Nice hotel very comfortable"
One night stay here on business and found it more than adequate right in the middle of town for bars, shops and restaurants, good breakfast nice bar pleasant staff. Reasonable sized car park inc in price and good wifi.
"Homely and comfortable"
A very friendly and comfortable hotel. We stayed here whilst visiting Guildford, which is half an hour away. Free parking and slap bang in the middle of town within walking distance of several lovely restaurants. Ideal!
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review, Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager BEST WESTERN The Ship Hotel
"Home from Home"
A very charming and comfortable hotel to stay at for your visit for business or pleasure in the south east of England. The rooms are not your standard anonomous brand look with windows that can be opened and tasteful decoration. The breakfast is a five star standard and the staff are friendly and helpful.
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Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review, Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand.
"Reasonable business hotel"
Friendly staff - free parking - nice bar and very close to other bars and restaurant make this hotel a good compromise for a Weybridge stay. The patio is very smoky which could be annoying if you sleep with the window open and have aroom on the patio, Peronnally I had a room on the street, and light was a bit annoying - but I coudl get used to it. The windows are well sound proof however the AC was broken so I had to make a choice... Breakfast is very good,
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review, Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand.
"Wedding Stay"
Hot rooms and need showers that actually have some sort of flow on them please.. apart from that the hotel itself is nice with a lovely courtyard that you can enjoy drinks in. It was a hot day and the room was very hot so air conditioning would be good. Free car park is good and staff are helpful.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review, Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand.
"At Last ...!"
At last an hotel where the window opens WIDE At last an hotel where the duvet doesn't suffocate you Quiet, comfortable, modern, good value, with a good breakfast Bar staff... please smile...! Be careful where you park ... pigeons overhead..!
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for your kind review. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"The Ship gets a refit"
We stayed at The Ship for a couple of nights this week during the hot spell and it was very nice to be able to sit in the court yard and enjoy a drink in the sun . Best Western have given the hotel a turn around and re furnished and updated some of the rooms and installed air conditioning. The hotel has a very nice atmosphere and the staff are friendly and helpful and there is plenty of parking space in the gated hotel car park . The Ship is right in the centre of Weybridge over looking the green so it is good for business and holiday stays and has its own restaurant.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for completing an review regarding your recent stay at our property. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Lovely staff, huge room, brilliant room service"
Room was really lovely, staff on reception amazingly helpful and room service was one of the best I have ever had. if I had one complaint it was just that it was a really hot night and everything was closed up - would have been nice if someone had opened the windows for a while before I arrived!
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for completing a review regarding your recent stay at our property. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Really 'hot' hotel!"
The Ship Inn is quite a nice hotel, not necessarily the cheapest ie. add £10.00 per person for your breakfast on top of your room tariff, but to be fair the room we stayed in was very nice and quite spacious. However, there is a problem. There is no air conditioning in the rooms and they are ridiculously hot! Even with the windows fully open it was extremely uncomfortable. The hotel did provide a fan which made very little difference and they must know they have a problem as fans are 'advertised' in the room information and a number of previous reviewers have commented on the unreasonably hot rooms. On the plus side the hotel is well located and is clean and tidy throughout, it is just so disappointing to be sweating all night due to the hot rooms!
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for leaving us a review, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, With regards to your comments about the heat I am sorry this made your stay with us uncomfortable but we have had some really hot weather, we do provide fans in all guests rooms. I do hope you will come back and visit us again Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Quaint"
Can't complain about anything in relation to this hotel. Excellent for the price, included car parking wifi and breakfast ! A downside was the 11am check out. The room I stayed in had a brand new bathroom, although the extractor fan was quite noisy ... Just don't turn light on during the night! Loved the fresh cooked breakfast... Much better than buffet style offered by most hotels. Staff very pleasant and eager to help.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Thank you so much for your kind review, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, I have taken ob board your comments about the extractor fan we will look into this I do hope you will come back and visit us again Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Surprise 80th Birthday"
My husband and i stayed here from 9/11 to 11/11 to attend a surprise party for a friend The hotel,staff and room were all excellent.The breakfast was super and we also had an evening meal on Friday and the food was delicious,the service excellent and the cost was very reasonable The hotel has lots of nice seating areas,a lovely lounge,bar area,nice outside courtyard and lovely dining room.We could not complain about anything at all and would recommend this Hotel to everyone.Weybridge is a lovely place to stay
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your great review, I am so pleased you enjoyed your time at the hotel, and found the breakfast and meals to be good. I will pass this onto the team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel very soon Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Nice stay"
Stayed one night in room 309. Nice room. Had air conditioning. Plenty of drawer and wardrobe space. Outside the window was a whirring fan which might bother some people but didn't bother me. Great location. Didn't eat in the hotel but instead went across the road to Morrisons for a budget late lunch and breakfast. Also noticed a fish and chip restaurant and a couple of pubs. Bus stop across the road got us to the party we were going to. there was a nice bar we had a drink in and a lovely sunny court yard and conservatory. The only downside and why I have knocked off a star was as we were packing to leave, house keeping knocked on the door telling us to check out. The time was only 10.43 so I think that was a bit of a cheek and I told him we still had 17 minutes. I know from a recent television programme that they are under considerable pressure to get rooms cleaned within a short space of time, but I have paid for the room until 11 and I don't like to be rushed (we were out of the room before 11 BTW - I wasn't deliberately on a go slow!). Kind of let down a nice stay at the last minute.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest thank you so much for leaving us a review, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, with regards to your comments about the Housekeeping I will be speaking with them, with regards to your comments I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel in the not to distant future Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Average Hotel"
I was visiting this hotel for a friends wedding and stayed for one night. The check-in was slow and took very long, the room however was very clean. The day of our stay was very hot and the hotel had no A/C anywhere, this resulted in a really hot hotel, sleeping at night was unbearable at times with how hot the room got, even with the windows open and the table fan on. The food was also very average.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your review on the hotel, I am pleased you found the room to be clean, I have taken on board you comments about the A/C I will be passing this onto the directors. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship hotel Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Excellent staff"
The Ship hotel is in a very good location in Weybridge. All the staff were extremely helpful, friendly and professional. Our room, although spacious, was a little tired and dated. Needs to be refurbished. It was very warm but we found a fan in the wardrobe which helped. The room overlooked the inner courtyard of the hotel and I would strongly advise people not to book these rooms as very late into the night people were talking and laughing loudly which led to a disturbed night for us. Also beware the car park ! Lots of space but our car was under what is obviously a favourite pigeon roost and in the morning it was literally covered in droppings. Had to find a car wash very quickly. A good hotel for a simple no frills overnight stay. I highly commend the staff for their incredible welcoming attitude
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests, thank you so much for your review I am pleased you found the staff to be professional and polite I will be passing this onto the team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"A great experience"
Always Love the breakfast at this hotel, it's a warm comfortable place with a little character, good for access into London and the local amenities. I stay there for its convenance but eat elsewhere mainly due too choice as there is a nice Thai Restaurant over the road. I would like to see more choice and variety on the menu within the hotel. Overall it's a great experience to be enjoyed.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review, I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel. I will pass you comments onto the team here Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Overnight Stay"
The hotel is in a good location with parking but the rooms are a bit tired. The television is rubbish with only a few channels available can't even get ITV !!!. Good Wi-Fi and a good selection of bars and restaurants on the High Street. No air conditioning in the rooms however there is a fan in the room but only one spare socket to plug it into.
"Convenient location, excellent service"
Stayed one night whilst visiting the area. We received a warm welcome at the reception. A pleasant room and very comfortable bed. We had a meal in the restaurant which was very tasty and good value for money. Excellent service from the staff throughout our stay. We'll definitely come back!
"Always been a good place to stay but has the management changed."
Challenge with a two night booking. Originally booked as one night but extended but somewhere not joined up, even though we when arrived and booked in, assured it was ll sorted. Room not cleaned as assumed we were leaving after first nights stay, Agreed we were staying another night and room cleaned but one of the bath towels looked like it had come from a muddy field. Quickly changed, but? On return late in the evening, key would not function. Had to go to reception and find the night porter he said the system showed as having left. New key issued. The previous evening some of the night staff were having a very heated altercation with some very unpleasant language. Customer service excellent on check out but doesn't right the ineffeciencies.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests thank you so much for your review I have sent you a private message, with regards to your recent stay. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Good hotel in good location"
Stayed here with the Mrs for 1 night while we went to a friends party. Good secure car park. Great amazing friendly staff. Room had everything we needed. Comfortable bed etc Only bad thing about room 105 was the noisy extractor fan in the bathroom, I nearly ripped it out the wall lol.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Ideal hotel in superb location"
Booked two days prior to stay. Had an excellent room at a competitive price for this lovely town in Surrey. Was attending friend's wedding nearby. This was my second visit and the staff and service could not be faulted. Lovely warm welcome. Had taxi waiting for me on time. I had one hour of leisure to unpack and dress for the event.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Great except for the temperature"
I stayed at The Ship with my family recently as we were attending a party at Brooklands Museum nearby. Had no complaints at all except for the temperature of the room - it was a hot day, 25 degrees, and the room was a bit like a sauna (and the corridor was even worse). The window opened wide when taken off the safety catch but that wasn't much help, so we had to rely on the fan, which did its best - but air con is seriously needed. Apparently there are some upgraded rooms with air con now fitted, so I don't see why it can't be rolled out across the rest of the hotel. When we checked out, a lady was asking to move rooms because the heat was unbearable, and the reception staff informed us that most guests make the same comments as us. Apart from that everything was good - value for money, great location, staff all very friendly and helpful, free parking (quite limited spaces but we managed to get our three cars in no problem on a Saturday afternoon). I would stay again but only if I could get a room with air con.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Thank you for your kind review regarding your recent stay at our property. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Lovely stay"
We stayed here when going on a boat party for a friend's 50th, the staff were friendly & helpful, the location was great, the hotel was clean, the room was a good size, ensuite was also clean & a good size, we had everything that we needed & the breakfast was nice if a little pricey, would recommend
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest thank you for your kind review Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Business Trip"
Had a two night stay at The Ship. Very average accommodation, carpet rather grubby and hard pillows. The room was quiet, even though it was at the front of the building. The staff were friendly. Location good for my purposes.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests Thank you so much for your kind review I will pass this onto the team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Please remember to book direct for the cheapest rates Many Thanks Ryan Docherty
"One night in Weybridge"
Recently stayed at this hotel with a group of mates after going to Sandown Races. On arrival we were pleasantly surprised by the facade of the building. Inside was clean and the staff were most helpful. Rooms were a good size and so was the en-suite bathroom. Both were spotlessly clean. We didn't book a breakfast but wish we did as it looked very nice. Bar area was, again, very clean with a nice atmosphere and the staff were happy to provide a selection of sandwiches. All in all this is a lovely hotel in a great location.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests Thank you so much for your kind review I will pass this onto the team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Please remember to book direct for the cheapest rates Many Thanks Ryan Docherty
"All fine!"
Stayed here for two nights while attending the Brooklands Reunion. Room clean and tidy, both breakfast and evening meals excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful. I will definitely be staying again.
"Unique Best Western, lots of charm"
This hotel is tucked into a small corner of the Weybridge High St, so convenient to shops and restaurants. Our room was a Junior Suite so a bit bigger than normal but worth it. Comfortable bed and pillows, a table and tea and coffee making facilities. No fridge or microwave, fridge would be a nice addition. Breakfast is part self serve and part order off the menu if you want a cooked breakfast. Parking is a bit tight but at no additional cost. We will stay here again.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your kind review, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. with regards to your comments about having a microwave this is something we would not do as we are not a self catering hotel, but I do take on board you comments about the fridge. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel in the future many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Good Value"
Always enjoy staying here but wifi is very inconsistent in room which doesn't help when work needs doing . Bar area pleasant , well positioned for wandering in Weybridge or for motorway access - rooms are well kept and clean - staff always very pleasant
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased you found the room rate value for money, I would always advise that guests booking rooms contact the hotel to get the best rates. I am also pleased you found the hotel to be in a good location which we are, we are very close to everything and only 25 mins away from central London on the train. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship hotel in the future Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Average hotel, small rooms"
Hotel was clean, some days house keeping didn't replenish shower gel. Parking was a problem at the weekends as wedding parties held here. The staff on the whole were pleasant with the exception of one senior manager, she was rude, arrogant and very unpleasant. Your stay will be ok if you don't come across her! I won't stay here again
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear guests, Thank you so much for you review. I have sent you a private message with regards to you comments Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Lovely stay"
Great hotel ideally situated in town centre large car park, Lovely staff this is my third stay at this hotel and I will definitely be back,pleasant surroundings good food, nice clean and spacious rooms
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests Thank you so much for your kind review I will pass this onto the team here. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Good stay"
The bed was comfortable and there wasn't too much noise in the evening. The surroundings were nice, helpful and friendly staff and a well stocked bar. There's also ample free car parking. Great deal for the price you pay.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests, Thank you for writing a review. I am delighted to read that we lived up to our usual high standards I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Many thanks Ryan Docherty
"Good Location"
A perfectly acceptable place to stay in an area where hotel prices are somewhat inflated due to lack of availability. Best thing about this hotel is it's location. You're on the doorstep of Weybridge's pubs and restaurants which is ideal as there are some great places to go. I can relate to other reviewers comments about air con, noise, need of a spruce - but when you balance this against the prices you pay for out of town hotels in this locale it's worth staying here. BTW those other hotels have poor and/or expensive dining.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review, I am pleased to read that you found the hotel to be in a good location I have taken on board you comments about the Air con, I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Many thanks Ryan Docherty
"Classic best Western "
Stayed for an early morning meeting in London. Handy location with the station about 20 minutes walk away. Interior looks better than the exterior although it's a real rabbit Warren. Staff were great, got upgraded to a lovely room but it was very hot, had windows wide open and fan going all night and still sweating. Hopefully they will get air con soon. Breakfast was good and checkout easy. Thanks also for letting me leave my car for a few hours. Will be back
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests, Thank you so much for your kind review I will pass this onto the team here at the Ship, I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel in the not to distant future many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Great stay"
We had a long weekend at this hotel. Everything was perfect. The room, all the staff (especially the night shift) and the food. Nothing was too much trouble. We were made very welcome and very comfortable. We will definitely be back again next year.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear guests, thank you so much for you kind review, I will pass your comments onto the nights team here at the hotel, and we look forward to welcoming you back next year. thank you again for your kind review Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Better than expected"
For a best western it's a subtle change less formal and relaxed. Good parking for the area and plenty available. Room was good and clean with modern bathroom with good shower gets an 8. Although not busy the bar was good size and has a good size courtyard for warm summer evenings. Food was good and varied and staff were very good from reception to check out. Bar staff were really good. Breakfast was good and freshly prepared to order. Looking forward to return visit.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear guest, thank you so much for your kind review, I am pleased to see you enjoyed your stay with us and that you found the food to be good. i do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Great place, great staff, great stay, great time"
A really lovely gem hidden at the bottom of Weybridge hill, the restaurant food is superb and the service even better, especially from a Spanish waiter called Israel. We have used this hotel on numerous visits, but the room we had this time, was simply lovely. Great management, particularly Amit, and even the bar girls make sure nothing is too much trouble, thanks guys
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Kevin Thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and that you also enjoyed your food, I will of course pass this onto the team and especially Amit and Ireael. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN ship hotel Weybridge many thanks Ryan Docherty
"Needs Air Conditioner"
Unfortunately, we were given a room in the roof, during this hot weather spell and it was like an oven. There was a small portable fan there, which was less than ineffective. Bathroom ventaxia did not work and the carpet needed hoovering. Breakfast for my husband was passable but the smocked haddock I ordered was overcooked and tasteless. I have stayed in much better establishments for the £135 we payed - plus they had air conditioning. We shall not return
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Ade C Thank you so much for your review I will be taking on board your comments, with regards to the haddock I will be speaking with my head chef I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN ship hotel very soon many thanks Ryan Docherty
"Sleep is not an option"
The crew aboard this vessel are a cheerful, helpful bunch. As for the ship itself? It's lost an oar. It's been spruced up by a new injection of life & personnel on the staffing side but the rooms are still dire. Bland, dark and dour furnishings, poor lighting, uncomfortable beds. And then there's the weather. Any half decent sunshine and its sweltering. If you open the windows, everyone from the hotel bar is under your window making a noise, not the bar customers fault as they're just having a drink. The rooms fill up with the stench of cigarettes drifting up too. The hotel have put a curfew on the outside area of 11pm but the noise was still there at midnight. And the Air Con system? A fan which helps to move static air around the room, but not lower the temperature. So, nice staff, shame about the boat race.....
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear guests thank you so much for you leaving us a review, I am pleased to see you found the staff to be friendly and helpful, with regards to the bedroom I am pleased to say that in November this year works will start on the first floor rooms. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN ship hotel Weybridge Many thanks Ryan Docherty
"Amazing Wedding Venue! "
We had our wedding at The Ship on July 17th and I can not thank the hotel enough for making it the most amazing day. Special thanks to Linda, the most calm, organised and accommodating wedding planner and to Amit for making our day run so smoothly. Our guests have complimented the food, which we are so happy about as that's important at a wedding. The function room worked perfectly and having the courtyard for drinks on a summers day worked perfectly. Our pictures on the green at the front of the hotel have come out beautifully. Highly recommend this hotel, it's been a great experience from start to finish planning our wedding over the last 6 months - nothing has been too much trouble. Our bridal room was also very beautiful and the special touch of flowers, wine and petals on the bed when we returned on the wedding night was so thoughtful! We will certainly be returning to this hotel as it will always be very special to us!
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Emma We would like to thank you first of all for choosing to spend you special day with us here ate the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge. We love doing wedding here as every wedding is special to us and we take much pride in doing them, including up to the lead up to your big day, I will pass you tanks and praise on to Linda she is an asset to the company she really is, I will also pass your comments onto Amit and his team, I know he will be pleased to get such a nice mention and it goes a long way when they get mentioned. I do hope you will come back and visit us as the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel in the not to distant future. from the entire team we wish you and your husband all the best in the future Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Family Visit"
We stayed here for 2 nights recently visiting family. The reception service on arrival seemed a little disorganised but very friendly none the less. The general hotel decor was very nice and the courtyard out the back was lovely. The room was nice and the bathroom was very modern. The only complaint was there was no air conditioning and the humidity on both nights was unbearable. They did have a fan in the cupboard which helped but was very noisy. They could certainly do with air conditioning. The bed was a bit too firm and not the most comfortable, a leaf out the Premier Inn book wouldn't go a miss! Saying that we had a decent nights sleep free from noise. We only had breakfast there which was very good, a good selection of things available including a full English. The breakfast was an additional cost of £10. I think it would have been much better value if it was included in the price of the stay. The hotel also had free wifi which is quite rare these days. Overall a pleasurable stay and the staff were very friendly.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for completing your review regarding your recent stay at our property. I have taken on board you comments about the Air conditioning I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at 01932 832317. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Good service and helpful informative staff"
I was really impressed with the receptionist, Maxine:) who gave us good check in and helpful information about shopping area. Thanks so much Maxine. Nice room and in there had equipment we wanted (fan, iron, ironing board, hair dryer etc,.) at night I was really hungry and asked the receptionist about any crisp at front I can buy? And I got it for 3 packs with no extra charge at all. Thanks for suitcase's lady at reception who hard working to look after our suitcase(sorry I did forget toast her name) I would recommend to stay a night here:)
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Daer Pi_Asira thank you so much for your kinds review I will pass this onto the the team here and to Maxine, I am pleased you enjoyed the packets of crisps as well Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"LACK OF CARE TO DISABLED GUESTS"
My family stayed at this hotel for a nearby wedding at the end of June. Between us we booked upwards of ten rooms including two disabled rooms. One the whole the stay was good - the hotel staff are excellent. However, an incident involving one elderly and partially immobile member of our party in the bathroom of one of the Access Rooms was a total disgrace. The manager on duty dealt with the situation dreadfully. I have since written to the GM Mr Ryan Docherty but the letter has been ignored. Desborough Hotels clearly aren't at all bothered about their duty of care to residents, so anyone from Best Western who monitors their socials, should investigate this incident properly, before the HSE does, and instigate essential improvements not only to Access facilities, but also to staff training,
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests, I have sent you a private message with regards to your stay with us. I can assure you I have not received any letter or email with regards to your complaint please contact me at shipgm@desboroughhotels.com so I can look into this for you as I am concerned re your comments many thanks Ryan Docherty
"pleasant and relaxing"
we were visiting Wimbledon Ideally placed at a reasonable price compared to London. All so well placed for visiting Hampton Court. Excellent Breakfast would need to a long way to find better. Bar Meals reasonable priced.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear guest Thank you so muhc for your kind reveiw i am pleased to see that you enjoyed your recent stay wiht us and that you enjoyed your meals and found the prices to be fair. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Average restaurant"
Family dinner and very average. Staff very nice, but for a restaurant that was pretty much empty the standard and pace of service was very poor. 30-40 minute waits between courses with two covers in restaurant is not great. Lots of mistakes made and reordering needed as well. Food was nice, not great for the price though. Would not hurry back.
"Disappointing"
We stayed here for a friend's wedding at a nearby golf club and was disappointed with our stay. Our rooms were at the rear on the 1st floor and as it was a warm night opened our window to hear the drone of a chiller which kept us awake. In the morning there was no water for a shower. When we spoke to the receptionist she said it was because of low pressure due to other guests showering. We were even more horrified to hear that this problem had been reported to the owners previously but they still insisted the rooms to be hired out - so when we checked in they knew about the problem but didn't tell us! When we complained later by email they offered us a free nights stay at this hotel only, not at one of their others around the country. This is a shocking way to treat guests and will definitely not recommend this hotel to my friends or family. Avoid at all costs.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests, thank you so much for your review regarding your recent stay in May. we have had some issues with regards to the water pressure on the 1st floor room the affected rooms have been taken off line while we investigate the problem, I can assure you we would not have sold room knowing that guests had no water in the rooms. It was myself who offered you a complimentary night stay at the Ship we are not owned by BEST WESTERN we are a member like all BEST WESTERNS this is why I could not offer you another hotel as we are all privately owned. you are more than welcome to use the offer of a free night at the hotel if you wish. But I would like to assure you and other readers of this review the rooms affected have been taken off and will not be put back into service until the issues has been resolved. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager Tel 01932848364
"Sandown Races"
We visited the Ship for a couple of nights while attending Sandown Races.The receptionist Mel checked us in and was very helpful in answering our questions.She organised our taxi for the next day and it arrived bang on time.We had food in the bar which was very good.The hotel room was clean and the bed was comfortable.Room was extremely warm(had to use fan) ,only other minor negative was that there was no milk left with tea/coffee.All staff we spoke to were polite and courteous.Would definitely recommend.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests, thank you so much for your kind review I will pass you comments onto the team and to Mel, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and the food. I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel in the not to distant future Many thanks Ryan Docherty
"Our amazing wedding venue!"
We had our wedding here in June 2016 and highly recommend it as a venue or indeed just for a short stay. From the start of our association with the Ship hotel about a year before our amazing day, we found all the staff we dealt with to be helpful friendly and genuinely interested in making our day special. In particular, Sarah and Linda who stepped in as our wedding co-ordinators did a fantastic job and were full of enthusiasm and good advice. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We took up their recommendation of Patrick Paget from Monster Entertainment for our evening disco and he was fantastic. The little games he and daughter Charlotte added in helped to break the ice between our different friends and family and really made it so much more than just a "disco". Great choice, many thanks. The day itself itself went like clockwork, our guests were made to feel welcome and most importantly we all had a fantastic time. Our duty Manager for the day, Amit, checked with us constantly that all was OK and was a great help in organising everybody. All the staff from reception, bar and restaurant that we dealt with were helpful and friendly. Many of guests have commented back to us that the food both for our wedding breakfast and the evening buffet were "fantastic". Those that stayed overnight had a good sleep and enjoyed the buffet breakfast that was laid on for us all in a private room the next morning. Overall, we could not have chosen a better venue for our wedding and would highly recommend it. Big Thanks to everybody at The Ship Hotel, Weybridge!
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a great review. It is so rewarding for myself and my team when we receive such good feedback. I am pleased you enjoyed your food at the Hotels, and that your day went well The hotel prides itself on its weddings, we really enjoying doing them, as every wedding is special to us. Its makes it all so worthwhile when we get such positive feedback about our service. I will ensure I pass your comments on to the entire team at the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Many thanks Ryan Docherty Hotel Manager
"Start of the London to Brieghton"
We like the hotel and the staff were friendly and amenable. If there is a function at the hotel parking is limited, but we were lucky and found room for our old classic cars, we really didn't want to leave them on the street and had requested parking for them. We couldn't open any windows in our room as the sliding mechanism jammed. Food was good but the drinks a little pricy (£4.80 a pint of bitter). We would stay again.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests, thank you so much for your kind review I will look at the points you have raised in your review. but I am pleased this did not spoil your stay with us, I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"short break"
My wife and I had a three night stay here for a short break. Hotel was clean and room was fine with enough space for the two of us. Ate out in the evening with a couple of really good restaurants very close by. Undoubtably the best part of the visit was the breakfast. Whilst the service could have been better, it was forgiven as the Ship offers a freshly cooked breakfast to order, with none of the heating lamps, toast your own bread etc etc arrangements the majority of hotels employ. Really good. The bar was good with a comfortable simple lounge arrangement. Pricing isn't the best, so for us the Ship isn't the best VFM around but it suited our needs and was not too excessive to put us off from staying there again
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a good review. It is very rewarding for myself and my team when we receive such good feedback. We do always try to exceed our guests' expectations and they will be happy to know their efforts have been recognized, I am also please to read that you enjoyed your breakfast I have taken on board your comments about the service being a little slow. Thank you again and I look forward to welcoming you back to The Warren Lodge Hotel soon. Ryan Docherty Hotel Manager
"hotel stay weybridge"
lovely stay staff very good great location for everywhere in the area restaurant excellent but the price we paid should have included breakfast.the location was good for all the transport and events that where on in the area.overall are stay was good
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
We really appreciate you taking the time to write a review of your recent stay and thank you for your positive feedback. We have checked your reservation and it was booked with Best Western Central Reservations and came electronically directly into the hotel's system as a room only rate. My apologies on Best Western's behalf if they did not explain the rate fully. An extensive breakfast option including hot plated to order and a plentiful cold buffet is available at the hotel at an additional £10 per person. Thank you again and we very much look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel next time you are in the area.
"Wedding celebration "
What a wonderful hotel. Can't praise the staff enough for their friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism. Would definately recommend staying here, good prices and very clean rooms and waitrose 2mins walk away!
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for your review. We have had some lovely weddings over the last few weeks with some fantastic guests who have really made the wedding receptions memorable occasions, not just for the bride and groom, their family and friends but for the staff at the hotel as well. I'm pleased you had a great stay at the hotel and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
"Good Location, Comfortable and Well Presented"
I have recently stayed in the hotel on business for 3 nights. Walking into the reception area, i got an open, warm welcome from the staff, who checked me in with the minimum of fuss. My room was on the first floor, and although on the smaller side, it was a light and comfortable room, complete with workdesk and a nice bathroom. Room was air conditioned which was great. Full tea/coffee facilities also in the room. Breakfast offered a wide range of choice, from cereals & continental through to full english. Food was cooked to order and not the usual buffet style you often get. The hotel bar and restaurant is also in a nice, modern environment. Food choice on offer is very good and in additon, the bar offers a lovely chilled pint of IPA which always goes down well.One comment I would make about the bar, is that the staff are a bit slow on serving......the till seemed to be a major problem for them, but when you're not in a rush, this isn't too much of a problem Location wise, the Ship Inn is in a perfect place, straight out of the door and you're on the High Street in Weybridge, which again is a nice setting. Like check-in, the checking out process was effortless and again, attentive and friendly staff were on reception Definitely recommend and will be staying here quite often on business
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for all your positive feedback, it is great to hear that you enjoyed your stay. The hotel are very proud of the improvements that we have made over the past few years and its wonderful to see that it makes our guests' stay a more pleasurable one. We very much hope to welcome you back to the hotel again in the near future.
"Small room and pretty outdated"
The lobby and restaurant have being modernised giving you a nice cosy welcome. (With plenty of on site parking.) The room was very small and the bathroom can only be described as tiny. The decor was very outdated. Nice courtyard to enjoy a drink. Really good quality breakfast
Generalmanager005, Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review. Your comments are valuable to us and we appreciate your feedback. I will be surec to pass on your comments to the Food & Beverage team. We do hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Maxine Bianco
"Friendly, comfortable with excellent breakfast."
I visited Weybridge for a volunteers' meeting at the Compassion UK office. I chose this hotel partly for its close proximity & partly for the reasonable room rate. There is covered parking adjacent to the hotel which is barrier controlled & requires a passcode on exit. Check in was quick & painless & the receptionists were friendly & helpful. The room was, for once, a comfortable temperature. (I often find hotel rooms a little too warm). All the usual facilities were present & available the wifi was easy to connect and the bed was very comfortable. After walking around the town I decided to eat in the hotel bar where I found the food to be of a good standard & reasonably priced. As an ale drinker I was slightly disappointed with the bar as the one real ale was not available when I arrived, the alternative being a rather bland tasting carbonated IPA. The breakfast was excellent with a good range of choices & set me up for the day. After check out they were very happy for me to leave my car in the car park until after my meeting. I would certainly stay here again if a similar meeting were to be arranged & would recommend it to others.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for such a good review, it is always very rewarding for the staff at the hotel to hear that we are providing our guests with great facilities and excellent service to ensure our guests' have a great stay. We very much look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
"Great location, quality, beer and food are great!"
Definitely stay here, although some rooms do not have a/c they are very good quality, the bar meals (Ship Burger) are great, deserts are nice, the IPA is amazing (it really is!) and I love the breakfast which is made to order. Great location also as plenty to do down Weybridge High Street.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you so much for all your positive comments, it's always great to hear that guests have enjoyed their stay. We hope to welcome you back to the hotel again soon.
"Lovely Hotel"
Very efficient check in, room had everything you could think of and was very clean, big fluffy white towels and a nice hot shower. Would not hesitate to go back again or recommend, only one slight downside was the bar staff were very slow serving drinks.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests, Thanks you so much for your kind review I will be passing your comments about the bar service to the food and drink manager so that we can look into this and ensure it does not happen again we do look forward to welcoming you back to the Best Western Ship Hotel Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Business Trip"
Nice hotel with a good location for my needs, fast efficient check in. Quite a trek to the room but worth the walk, clean with all amenities however the bed really was not comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was good with everything that you could need and check out was slick. Car parking also included so overall a good stay.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests Thank you so much for you kind review I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship hotel Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Fab stay with excellent staff and service "
My wife and I had a lovley stay here. The hotel was clean and well presented, our room was spacious, clean and comfortable and all the staff were happy and incredibly helpful nothing was too much trouble. It makes such a difference when the atmosphere is friendly and the staff are only too happy to help. Had a lovley chat and got lots of useful information from the blond chick behind the bar, like all the staff always with smiles on their faces :). Would recommend to anyone as a great stay for business or pleasure.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Thank you so much for your kind review I will pass you comments onto the rest of the team here at the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manger
"Business or Pleasure"
Another great stay at this hotel, great breakfast, friendly professional staff. I will be returning to enjoy once more. I would recommend all day long. Situated close to local shops with a short drive or train journey into surrounding attractions and point of interest.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests thank you so much for your review I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel soon many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manger
"Great experience overall"
The hotel is clean and neat, and deceivingly large. The staff were very friendly and polite, and the food from the bar was yum. The two female managers at reception were funny, polite and very helpful.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest thank you so much for you kind review Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty
"Great customer service"
Held a recent party in the function room here and the staff, food and atmosphere were flawless. The staff couldn't do enough to make sure our event went just as we wanted it to. We were very impressed with their professionalism and positive attitude and the facilities were perfect. Thank you, we will not hesitate to book again.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests thank you so much for your kind review Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty
"Basil Fawlty eat your heart out!"
Sorry but rooms don't all come with water for a shower - or hot water as standard!!!! If the hotel is full beware there isn't enough water for everyone to shower. Then on the last evening I noticed no hot water in the evening and knew what the morning would bring- no hot water for anyone. Oh and an apology or discount for the inconvenience is not even mentioned. At the prices charged per night for a room one would expect MORE. Staff at breakfast were disorganised and despite there being plenty of them it took ages if you asked for something. What can I say except that it took me back to Basil- was I really in an episode of Fawlty Towers - yes.
"Amazing hotel"
Been here for 2 nights and what a stay, this place looks small from outside but have great facilities to offer. We booked for breakfast and had to leave early in the morning just before breakfast start , I thought we had to skip the breakfast but one of the manager , i think his name is "Amit" arranged early breakfast for us and ensured that we are not travelling empty stomach.This is Incredible and amazing costumer service. Amit is certainly a great asset for the company and made our stay perfect.
"A very successful function - thank you"
We held an evening function at the hotel and couldn't have found the staff more helpful and efficient. Everything we asked for was provided and done so with a smile. I would recommend the Ship Hotel if you are looking to hold a party.
"Surprisingly bad stay"
Only stopped over for one night on a trip to visit family in Hersham. First thoughts were good apart from a room not being available at 2.0pm as promised when booking. A quiet spacious room perfect we thought when we returned to the room in the evening and my wife wanted a bath it was then that we noticed that the hot tap was broken. We were offered an alternative room but due to the lateness of the hour we declined this offer. Next morning, more chaos ensued as no hot water at all for anyone as boiler had gone on the blink. it was fixed later although with no hot water tap we still could not have had a proper shower. After a very good breakfast we returned to our room to pack up prior to leaving the fire alarm went off, we duly followed the instructions in our room about fire drill and we assembled outside the hotel. No there was no fire, no it wasn't a pre planned drill, in fact like the hotel staff we had no idea why the alarm went off. Any apology or explanation from any staff member? Er no. We then had to troop back up 3 flights of stairs collect our luggage and come back down the same 3 flights as the lift had been rendered inoperative due to bogus fire alarm, in order to check out. We were offered £40 discount off our bill which we reluctantly accepted. Oh and the stopper in the sink didn't work! Sorry this was so poor as stayed in other Best Western hotels and never had an experience like this before.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologise for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at 01932 832317. Yours sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager BEST WESTERN The Ship Hotel
"Not a pleasant night away!"
No air conditioning in the room, and a heater that wouldn't turn off meant for a very stuffy nights sleep, then problems with the water system meant that no water pressure available so no shower or hot water! To add insult to injury a fire alarm malfunction at 9am! Not the best night away I've ever had, although to there credit did offer a full refund!
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologise for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at 01932 832317. Yours sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager BEST WESTERN The Ship Hotel
"Recommend this Hotel"
The hotel is excellent and I would recommend a stay here, if your visiting London or somewhere more local it is certainly value for money. Service is second to none and all is of an excellent standard. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review of the hotel, I will pass your comment onto the rest of the Team here at the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge we do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Nice place"
Well presented hotel. Exceptionally good breakfast. Could do with air con in the room as was a hot day when I stayed so spent most of the night sweating. Naturally not much of a problem I would think for most of the year.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review of the hotel, I will pass your comment onto the rest of the Team here at the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge we do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"excellent"
Recently stayed one night at the ship myself my partner and my father. Firstly the hotel looks great and was great fantastic lady behind the bar(didnt get her name) couldnt do enough. the rooms very clean and comfortable breakfast was wonderful the same lady from the bar served us (deserves a pay rise) again great choice and more tea/coffee if wanted and toast . all in all I would recommend and will stay again .
"5 star service!"
Great location, comfortable bedroom, immaculate bathroom, very friendly helpful staff and superb breakfast. The staff on duty during breakfast time were particularly happy and their dancing to the background music put a smile on my face! Would definitely stay here again.
"Very Enjoyable Stay"
The hotel is in a central location and within a short walking distance to all the shops and amenities that I used on a frequent basis. The room that I was allocated was very clean, nicely decorated and a nice room to relax in. All staff without exception were very friendly and made sure that any requests that I had were met within a very quick timescale. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who requires accommodation in this part of the country.
"Pleasant Comfortable Weekend"
We stayed at the Ship for a weekend Friday to Sunday and found the Hotel very comfortable, friendly staff, lovely spacious room with Queen size double bed. Breakfasts were excellent , buffet style for cereals, fruit, yogurt etc and hot food ordered and delivered to table. Good menu choice for breakfast and food served hot. We tried a meal in the bar, the haddock and chips- delicious!
"Our Wedding Reception!"
We had our wedding reception at the Ship Hotel and had the most amazing time. The staff were absolutely fantastic on the day and couldn't do enough for us. In the weeks leading up to our wedding day we had great help and support from a lovely lady who is the events coordinator. She helped us plan the day and was first class. The food for our wedding breakfast was superb and of very high quality as was the service and many of our guests commented on this. The Thames Suite and Hampton Suite were great venues to have our welcome drinks and main meal respectively and both rooms were very smart and laid out nicely. Fantastic evening buffet and a very nice room to stay the night in when the festivities finally came to a close. Excellent breakfast the next morning too. I would thoroughly recommend this Hotel if you are thinking of having a big party ie. wedding, special anniversary etc. Well done to all !!
"excellent hotel"
This hotel is well located, a bus stop outside, with a good car park. Our room was quiet and spacious. The restaurant is good and all the staff are helpful. My only slight niggle was that the pillows were very firm. The staff were excellent coming to check our toilet within minutes when it would not flush and providing fresh milk very quickly when asked.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us at the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge and we look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Too small bathroom !"
I have found the rooms in this hotel pretty good on my past visits , but this time was allocated room 310 which was up two narrow flights of stairs was very small (even for a single room) with a sloping roof and I think it is unacceptable (at the room rate paid )to have to put my possessions on the bathroom floor as there was no vanity top - will stay again but will make sure that I find out about the room allocation beforehand.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thank you taking the time to leave us a review, I have placed a comment on your profile so that we do not allocate you this room in the future. we will be looking at what changes we can make to this room, so I thank you for your feedback we take guests comments very seriously as this is how we can improve the service as well as the product. We look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge Ryan Docherty General Manager
"The Ship Hotel, Weybridge."
A good value hotel, both in terms of both money & standard. A reasonable distance from both the M25 & M3 motorway. We used the railway a couple of days which is close by. It is very central to the town of Weybridge.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thanks you so much for your Kind review I am please to read you enjoyed your stay with us at the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge. We do hope to welcome you back to the hotel, Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Comfortable and well located"
Stayed here for four nights for work. The hotel is comfortable and well located. If you can upgrade to one of the better rooms, I would, it makes a big difference. I stayed in one of the "normal" rooms my first night and it was pretty cramped. Would do for a short stay, however. Staff was nice, breakfast was solid and the bar/pub is a decent place for drinks in the evening. There is a nice walking trail along the river. The staff didn't seem to know anything about it but if you are a runner or walker looking for exercise, it is a nice place to go and its probably only a 1/2 mile or so from the hotel.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thank you so much for leaving a review for us, I have taken all you comments on about the bedroom, I am pleased to see that you found the staff to be friendly. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel very soon Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"single night visit"
a sad occasion for us but the hotel made it better for our group Good bar and restaurant service. Location close to M25 making it very central for a number of areas and tourist locations and good for business purposes
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased you enjoyed staying at the hotel and I do hope we can welcome you back Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Excellent"
My wife and I stayed here for a function 16/4/16. We were given a function discount code so I upgraded our room and we were allocated 301. The room was immaculate. It had the usual tea/coffee but no mini bar (no great loss there). A bottle of complimentary still and sparkling water had been left out though. There was also a hair dryer and iron and ironing board (very useful to freshen up my shirt). Yes the room does over look the main road so there is some traffic noise - but no more than we get at home. Breakfast is a buffet with lovely thick bacon and flavoursome sausage. My wife had a bespoke order of poached egg which she stated were cooked perfectly. Overall a great stay and a fantastic function in the Thames Suite. Would definitely use again.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and also enjoyed the function that you attended at the Hotel. I was pleased to read that you found your bedroom to be in an excellent condition I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel in Weybridge. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Nice friendly and very comfortable"
Very welcoming staff on reception food was great and the staff were lovely the food was great and so was the breakfast hotel has good parking on site the room was nice and comfortable would defiantly visit again good location to the town Room nice and clean with television and a shower over he bath
"New Years Eve at Ship Hotel"
We stayed overnight at the Ship Hotel Weybridge on New Years Eve and had dinner at the hotel. I do not praise hotels easily however our stay was excellent. The room was clean comfortable and quiet. The meal was superb. Service first class and the presentation and activities associated with the meal were also excellent
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear guests, Thanks you so much for your kind review I am pleased your enjoyed your stay wiht us and the meal. I will pass this onto the Team here we dop hope to welcome you back to the hotel in future Many thansk Ryan Docherty
"Birthday treat!"
We stayed here for 1 night following a birthday treat to Thorpe Park and had a thoroughly fab time. All staff were polite and cheerful even the bookings manager accommodated two last minute requests without any fuss. Our room 208 was huge with a super king size bed which we didn't want to leave, hugely comfortable. All mod cons in the room and free WiFi throughout. Breakfast is well worth booking with lots of choice and again really good, with very cheerful staff even at that time! Well done keep it up we will definitely return.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests, thank you so muc for your kind review I am pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay wiht us, I do hope you will visit us again. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"First wedding Anniversary."
Arrived at the hotel in the evening as we had been to Thorpe Park during the day. Quite confusing which road to turn down for the parking and ended up on the wrong road, which is a dead end. Nevertheless we got onto the right one and into the car park. Hotel looked nice from the outside. Quite a few car park spaces, although some were difficult to get into. Check in was quick and the staff on reception were very friendly. We had room 207 on the second floor. All the corridors to get to our room it's like a little maze! Got to the room and WOW! Really happy with the room, very spacious, bathroom really nice. ( except the noisy fan! ) bed extremely comfortable. Can't comment on food as we didn't eat here. Only downside to the room was the light coming through from the corridor into our room. I used a towel to block the light! Bar staff were also very friendly. Overall I would definitely stay here again when in the area and would highly recommend this hotel!
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, I am pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay and liked the rooms at the hotel, we enjoyed looking after you. We do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel very soon Many thansk Ryan Docherty General Manager
"A good location for a business stay"
Reasonably priced, rooms clean and comfy if perhaps a little dated. Bar staff friendly with a good choice and quality of food. Breakfast good with timings which suit a business stay but could do with being extended for a leisure stay.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your kind review I will pass this onto the team here at the BEST WESTERN Ship hotel. we do hope to welcome you back to the hotel very soon Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Good hotel"
Stayed here 2 nights and both nights were excellent. Good bar and breakfast was good. Location of the hotel is excellent with bars and places to eat very close. Hotel had parking and we managed to find space in both nights.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay with us, I will pass your comments onto the team here. we look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge very soon. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Weekend Break"
Great hotel, plenty of parking and bar food available as well as restaurant facilities. I stopped on a Saturday night for the Mini festival at Brookland on Sunday, so ideal location as only 10 minutes away.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay with us, I will pass your comments onto the team here. we look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge very soon. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Not good start"
Arrived can't check in as room not ready sat waiting in over priced no atmosphere bar £10 for beer vodca n coke. Not even complimentary. 3.50 should be able to check in 2 clock. Not good start. Here hoping we have clean room
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Firstly please accpept my appologise for you room not being ready for you arrival at 14:00 we do alway aim for the rooms to be ready for 14:00 and this is normally the case as some guests arrive before 14:00 and we always accomodate thier needs. I will be looking into the reason why this was not the case, I am sorry that you where not offered a drink as this should of happned as well I will be speaking with the Manager on duty to see why this was not done. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Convenient and quiet"
Quiet and very clean hotel. Twin room was a little on the small side but comfortable. Helpful staff. We used this hotel as a base for visiting Hampton Court. A convenient bus (461) stops outside the hotel and takes you directly there.(£6.40 return is cheaper than parking there.)
"Absolutely disgusting food and terrible service "
Came here for a family lunch, waited 15 minutes to even be acknowledged. The waitresses didn't seem to have a clue what was going on, the tea cups, saucers etc were filthy, food all came out at separate times and took over 30 mins (just some sandwiches and jacket potatoes) honestly just shocked that somewhere which looks so nice in an upmarket area could be that useless and dirty. Such a shame!
"5 star food at unbelievable value"
Just amazing atmosphere very attentive staff.... Highly recommend the pork belly dish and forest fruit cheesecake. This is a restaurant for any occasion and I was shocked at the price both for wine and food! I much prefer here to the Hilton and it's half the price. Very impressed
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your kind review I will pass this onto the team. We have a menu coming in April so I do hope you will be able to come back and try it. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"A pleasant hotel full of character"
This is a lovely hotel full of character & easy access to all amenities. The staff were very helpful & the accommodation was excellent. The breakfast that was served was very good & the staff in the dining room very attentive. We have stayed here many times over the years & look forward to returning again.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your kind review, I will share your comments wiht the team here we look forward to welcoming you back Ryan Docherty General Manager
"So noisy, no air con"
Worst nights sleep ever, I came here with the wife. They had the heating on full blast in the middle of summer. The was no fans, no air con. It was ridiculously noise all night with people shouting , screaming and banging doors. The staff at reception where useless having come down multiple times throughout the night.
"Good for Business or Pleasure"
Very nice well run hotel with good conformable rooms, pleasant staff. Close to local amenities. Breakfast excellent, a bit tight with one sausages & one bacon rasher but that said I never asked for additional amounts so that could be possible. Stayed here before and would stay again. Enjoy!
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you for kind review I will pass this onto the team here, I am pleased to read that you have stayed with us before and will stay with us again, with regards to your comments about breakfast I will speak to the team. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel soon. Ryan Docherty General Manager
"A great little Hotel"
This is a great little hotel in a good location. The staff are always friendly and helpful and the accommodation and service are excellent. The décor is a dated but the rooms are clean and well appointed. Beds and pillows could be better (we take our own pillows), and breakfast is always a very satisfying experience: the service is prompt and friendly and the food is always freshly prepared and of good quality. We have used this hotel for several years when making visits to family in London and find it meets are needs very well indeed. Great value for money.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Many thanks for your kind review I am so pleased to see that you enjoy staying at the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel, I am also very pleased to see that you enjoyed your breakfast with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel very soon. If I can be of any other assistance please do not hesitate to contact me directly at the hotel Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager 01932 848364
"Cheerful but not Cheap!"
Stayed one night enroute to visiting friends. Easy to find, plenty of parking and welcoming reception. Our room was miles away round many corners and corridors but spacious and pleasant with a kettle for tea and coffee. I can be quite fussy about bathrooms but this one looked as if the sealants had been applied only yesterday it was so clean. Had evening meal in bar area, adequate but not much choice. Hotel was allegedly full but hardly any customers around. Breakfast was a much more satisfying experience with a choice of one of everything! Including bar meal the one night cost £155 which was a bit steep but the trade off was perhaps the convenience. Would I stay there again? Paying with my own money, just maybe.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, I would like to thank you for your kind review, I will pass this onto the team here I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Way below par"
The hotel is not especially cheap (c.£100 B&B) but fundamentally the décor is extremely dated, the rooms were clean but again very old fashioned. My duvet smelt of sweat, which lead to a very poor night's sleep! Breakfast was marred by the poor service; I asked twice for tea but it never arrived. I hope I never have to stay here again.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for completing your review regarding your recent stay at our property. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. I will send you a private message to see when you stayed in the hotel and the room you stayed in so that I can investigate this If I can provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at 01932 832317. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager BEST WESTERN The Ship Hotel
"An enjoyable experience"
Although situated at the end of Weybridge High Street we found this hotel quiet and comfortable with pleasant staff. Good location for many tourist attractions. Breakfast choices good and an excellent Valentine's day meal on Sunday evening. Thank you.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Thank you for your kind review I will be passing your feedback on to the team. I'm glad you had a enjoyable stay throughout the hotel. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel again in the near future. Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Valentines"
Booked in here on 14th February for a romantic night away with my man. The receptionist that day was so lovely and helpful nothing was too much trouble. Even though the toilet seat was broken it didn't spoil our stay love this hotel. We went to an Italian restaurant for a romantic meal and returned to a warm comfortable room.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Thank you for your review. Glad you had enjoyed your romantic night away. I will pass your feedback on to the receptionist that was on duty that day.Looking forward to seeing you again in the near future. Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Great place to stay "
We live in Barbados and came to visit family for Christmas for two weeks. Stayed on a bed and breakfast deal. The breakfast was wonderful with so much choice. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay at The Ship next time we visit England.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Thank you so much for your kind review. I am glad you had a very enjoyable stay over the festive period. I will pass your feedback on to the team. Looking forward to seeing you again on your return to England. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Avoid "
I have to stay at this hotel on a (fortunately) irregular basis. When I do I dread it. The bar area and food particularly the breakfasts are excellent. The rooms however are not good. See the photos of room 101 - which cost £99 a night without breakfast.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest I would like to apologise for the issues you encountered with your bedroom during your recent stay with us. These have been passed on to our maintenace team to be solved as a matter of urgency. Your business is bvery important to us and we value your feedback. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel soon. Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Enjoyable Stay"
Visiting relations in the area, checked in and check-out was quick. The staff were very helpful providing us with info on alternative restaurants to eat in when we said we didn't want to eat in the hotel.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Thank you so much for your kind review I will be passing your feedback on to the team. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel again very soon. Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Excellent Lunch"
This very old Inn arguable the oldest in the country being an old coaching post in tghe past. The reception has been renovated without destroyng what it used to be having a large seating area. We had booked for 1230hrs but were a bit early however we were accommodated without any fuss by a very cheerful waitress and seated at a table with a gleaming white table cloth and sparkling cutlery first impression that this was a good placve to eat. We ordered our drinks a rose for my lady and a large Merlot for me of very good quality and the rose chilled just right. Order given we relaxed with our drinks the starters arrived post haste and werewell presented and the amounts just right not so much that it would spoil the mains. They were very tasty and nothing was left. The mains were of equally excellent presentation filled the plate just right and had been cooked to perfection, the pork melted in my mouth and my ladys salmon was had that really wild fish taste all in all a very good meal which we thouroughly enjoyed. The ambience of the diniing is a bit bland but does not deter from the overall affect of a very well kept and decently refurbished very old Inn. The waitress was very good and looked after us very well.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest thank you so much for you kind review I am pleased to read that you enjoyed your meal with us and that we exceeded your expectations, I will be passing this onto the Chefs and the Front of house staff, We will be launching are new menu at the end of the month so I do hope you will come back and try the new menu out. Many thanks and I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge soon. Many thanks, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Wonderful"
The best of both. Old world pub with all mod cons. Traditional with a modern twist. Comfortable room, beautiful food and excellent staff. All public areas decorated and maintained to a very high standard. Good surroundings for choices of cuisine or just a drink. Recommended.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear guests, thank you so much for you kind review I will be passing this onto the whole team. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship hotel again very soon Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Business stop over"
What a stunning place this is, stayed here a couple of times in the last few weeks brilliant rooms, superb central heating system that you can control, lots of hot water and great over bath showers. I have eaten in both the bar and the restaurant and the food was very tasty and enjoyable but could have done with a bit more meat on the mixed grill though. The bar staff are brilliant, talkative and engaging the is a normal bar area and a more relaxing room just off it with decent size TVs in both rooms. Free car parking in the hotel ground is a plus and the location of the hotel is at the end of the high street which has lots of other drinking and eating establishments. They only downside is its a very popular hotel with business class people so you need to book early to avoid disappointment. I will be travelving to Weybrdge quite a lot over the next few weeks and hopefully if i can secure my bookings i know were i will be staying.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guests, Thank you so much for your kind review I am so pleased to read that you enjoyed your time with us, I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Great hotel to say"
I really enjoyed staying in this hotel. Very nice environment, great staff, and great food at the restaurant. The hotel is situated in a nice part of London, not soo close to the City, It is not that much close to public transport (or I just couldnt find my way around)
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your kind review I will pass your comments onto the team here wishing you a happy 2016 Many Thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"One night stay, very comfortable "
Parked easily in the car park and even better it was free. The hotel is located near to other bars and restaurants so plenty of choice. I arrived early and my room was ready. The place is a rabbit warren of corridors built around a courtyard. There is a lift giving access to above ground floor rooms. Reception area very nice, next to the restaurant, a small seating area and a bar. My room was a single room good size and a larger than normal single bed..a great size. The room had tv, tea and coffee makings with complimentary biscuits. Hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Slightly dated decor but clean and in good order. Bathroom was a good size with complimentary toiletries. Only downside was this room had an interconnecting door and I think this was the issue around lack of soundproofing and hearing my neighbours conversations and quirky choice of music. I am not sure they realised just how loud it sounded. Luckily my neighbour wasn't staying up late and I got a good night's sleep. Breakfast was nice. There were a couple of issues with me being able to charge food to my room. It was a shame I was the one left running around to rectify it, I would have thought that the staff would have done the enquiries given that it was all recorded correctly it was just that the info hadn't got to the restaurant. But it was a great stay and I would stay again .
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. I have taken on board your comments with regards to the room and charging facilities. we do hope to welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship hotel. Wishing you a great 2016 Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"New Year's Eve stay"
We have now stayed at The Ship on New Year's Eve for a number of years. We don't stay for a function we just return there after a night out with friends. We have found it has got progressively better and this year we had a great room, fantastic service and a superb brekkie. Would recommend.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest thank you so much for your kind review we do hope to welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship hotel. wishing you a happy and fabulous 2016 Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Great room and service"
We were really impressed with the Ship Inn. We were travelling with our young children and when booking were told that we would have a king size bed and a double sofa for the kids, however when we arrived they had put up an extra little bed which was great to stop arguments. The room was also spacious enough to accommodate all of the beds, our luggage and the 4 of us. We were at the back and it was lovely and quiet, and we slept really well. The breakfast was standard hotel breakfast but fresh and lovely staff, even offering gluten free toast which was a massive bonus for me. The hotel is lovely inside and all of the staff helpful and friendly and we are looking forward to going back next time we visit family.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for completing your review regarding your recent stay at our property. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Ryan Docherty General Manager
"One night stay...would stay again if...."
This is a lovely hotel in a great location with parking. The rooms are a good size, reasonably decorated, with all the usual services you would expect from a best western branded hotel. All the staff we encountered were excellent, very helpful and handled enquiries very professionally. Checking in earlier than expected was a bonus, the on site parking though not huge is unusual for this type of location and we did not have issues finding a space during our stay. Wifi is available in all areas of the hotel free of charge. We travel to the area fairly frequently for 1-3 nights (normally staying in the Staines area) - this would be a lovely addition to our hotels list however no dogs allowed so sadly unless we are dog-free we are unlikely to stay again.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay with us, I will pass your comments onto the team Hope you have a great 2016 happy new year Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Excellent Room/Food"
The actual room and food at breakfast and dinner were first class. The staff were very friendly and eager to please but it just seemed they all needed a bit of training in their particular area of work to make the whole experience 10 out of 10. It was a shame that a restaurant with such excellent food wasn't full of locals but the service (although very willing and friendly) was just a bit lacking/slow and may have got you a poor local reputation? That said, we would come and stay again :-)
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your Kind review I will pass this onto the Team, we look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship hotel Weybridge. All the best for 2016!! Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Very nice"
Stayed at this hotel with my wife recently and had a very pleasant stay at the hotel. We arrived early as we were seeing family in the area and were surprised to find room already ready and no issue with the early check in which I thought was good customer service. Stayed in a club room which was really good sized, comfortable and clean. Room had everything you needed in and furnished to a good standard. Room faced out onto the road so you did get a bit of traffic noise but this was really quite minimal and we had a very good nights sleep. Did not eat so unable to comment on food but bar certainly looked like a nice place to relax and big car park to the rear. Would recommend.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your Kind review I will pass this onto the Team, we look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship hotel Weybridge. All the best for 2016!! Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Company annual Christmas lunch"
120 retirees from Air Canada who worked at London Airport and other U.K. locations met at this Best Western Ship hotel Weybridge on the 13th December 2015 for our annual Christmas lunch. We each paid £22.50 which included a three course lunch complete with one bottle of red wine and one bottle of white wine. Coffee (or tea) along with mince pies at the end of the meal was also included. This meal could only be described as First Class. The soup was piping hot, the main course was a generous sized portion served on hot plates and the dessert was a choice of Christmas pudding or fruit plate. The service and attention by the staff was excellent and I am sure that we will be having our annual lunch there again next year.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for you kind review I will pass your comments onto the team here and we look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel Many Thanks Ryan Dochertu
"Handy little hotel but always something that doesn't work"
I stay here because it is close to family. Nice staff and they try but it is an old building. I've never had heat at night in winter and there are only thin duvets and no extra blankets. It is god-awful when they book parties or weddings as people run around drunk in the halls during the night so no sleep. I check ahead now to see if there is anything booked. Even if there were signs in the halls or the lift reminding people to keep their voices down it might help. Always some small bit that doesn't work. Average rooms but always clean. Nothing ever really seems to change and I'm getting tired of writing these bloody reviews.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, I have sent you a private message with regards to your recent stay with us Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"great friendly hotel"
good location on the high street, easy parking, friendly welcome at reception and room was clean, good size lots of amenities..would definitely recommend and would stay again. ate in the evening and breakfast next morning where both meals were good.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Thank you for completing the survey regarding your recent stay at our property. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon. If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 01932 832317. Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Sincerely, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"The Food justifies the rating!"
I stayed here for 4 nights in total as was working in the area. The staff were friendly and helpful on arrival. The reception is lovely and has a light welcoming feel. The room was OK. For a place to sleep, It's fine! It's a clean room to stay in. If you are somebody who will spend time within your room and stay for more than one night, then I found it to be slightly dark, and the shower was horrendous! Very slow, the water pressure was low and so took extra long to wash my hair properly and felt cold. When dining in the restaurant which is to the left of the reception. I must say the service was prompt and the food was Gorgeous! There isn't a huge selection but this tells me that a lot of effort will go into the dishes that they do serve! When they have to many options I start to think how fresh will this actually be. Thanks to this restaurant I have scored this hotel quite highly! Car parking is next door and easy access to the hotel. I would recommend this establishment based on the restaurant food and cleanliness of the room with easy access to the car park. If you want a nice comfortable hotel room for relaxation then I would recommend else where.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review, I am pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay with us. I will look into the issues you have raised but I am pleased that you enjoyed your time with us I will pass your comments onto the Kitchen and restaurant team. I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas from all the team here at the Ship and we look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Ryan Docherty General Manager BEST WESTERN The Ship Hotel
"Good hotel in area where they are difficult to find"
This was a one night stay before visiting friends in South London. As such this was an ok hotel. We had an Executive Double room which had good space and all that you need for an overnight and our bed was excellent. In a area where it does seem hard to find a hotel this was a good selection. Their car parking is right next door to the hotel and as such was very convenient and no extra charge! There is also a Waitrose right next door.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your kind review we look forwrard to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship hotel We would like to wish you a merry christmas from the the team here at the Ship Many thanks Ryan Docherty Gnereral Manager
"Xmas lunch"
I organised a Christmas Lunch event for 120 people and it was a great success. The food was excellent and was hot and served by the staff very well. The dining area was well laid out, and I have had many very complimentary remarks from our group, and we will certainly book again next year. This was our second year at this venue. I must say a very well done to Eleanor O'Shea the Conference and events Manager at the hotel for her help and advice in the planning of our event which starts at the beginning of the year. So very well done to all the staff at the hotel. This was a lunch time Festival meal and the hotel rooms were not used so the boxes below were not necessary to complete.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your kind review I will pass this onto the team I am pleased to see that you enjoyed your christmas meal. We look forwrard to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship hotel We would like to wish you a merry christmas from the team here at the Ship Many thanks Ryan Docherty Gnereral Manager
"Almost 5 stars..but..."
We stayed here for 1 night, very friendly service and good food. Also the bar was excellent with enough choices for having a drink. Rooms are big, also the bathroom was big enough. The hotel is a bit noisy, you can here almost everything what your neighbors are watching and follow there conversation about..
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind review we do hope to welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship hotel in weybridge Many thansk Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Functional"
I had a Club room. It differed to a colleague's double only in as much as it had a sofa in it (as far as I could see anyway). I have to say I wasn't particularly impressed with the attitude of the Receptionist on duty; we had booked 6 rooms for staff - so not a small cost commitment, but the welcome was rather luke warm and a bit "jobs-worth" in comparison with what I am used to. My hairdryer was broken, so I had to borrow a colleagues to dry my hair, and with time pressing to get to our function this was less than helpful. I did report it and ask for a replacement to be put in my room - and this was done efficiently. The rooms were very warm and the windows on a safety catch, so it was difficult to get fresh air in to cool it down.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Firstly I would like to thank you for review, with regards to the receptionist I have sent you a private message as I will be speaking with the receptionist involved as this is unacceptable. I do hope we can welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel I would like to wish you a merry Christmas from all the Team Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Useful stopover for town or country"
I have stayed here a few times. Expensive for week-days, perhaps catering for business and conferences, but week-end discounts are sometimes available through Best Western Group. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Downstairs bar is convenient. A very central location close to River Thames and all local amenities. Would stay here again.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review, we do hope to welcome you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel. The myself and the team would like to wish you a merry chritmas and a fabulous new year Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Expensive rooms for this quality"
Rooms are very small, hotel is quite expensive for this quality. Booked a stay with breakfast included, but during check-in they told me there was no breakfast included. Manager had to accomodate the breakfast. Location at Weybridge was not bad at all.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, thank you for your review, I will be speaking wiht my reception department wiht regards to you brekafast comments, as this should of been stated to you on check in, Please accept my apology on behalf of the hotel and I hope that we are able to welcome you back at some time in the future. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Paid for one thing, got another."
I stayed here recently whilst visiting family with my partner. I booked an Executive Club Suite as to make the stay a little more flash than just getting a standard double. Upon arrival a light was out and I wasn't quite sure what was 'executive' about it at all. I went to the reception desk and was informed the difference in price was because the room was slightly bigger and you were provided with bath robes...There were no bath robes to be seen. The website boasts a much fancier room for the Executive price tag and that was not what I was seeing. I called reception from the room once we had got back to the hotel where the man on the phone then admitted to me that we had indeed been placed in a double room. Needless to say I was not at all happy about this as I had paid for one thing and was given another. To their credit bath robes were brought up to us and from MY suggestion a bottle of red wine. In the morning when checking out I mentioned the issue to the woman on reception who told me that there had been no hand over of this information. I then had to pay the price for an Executive Club Suite when I actually, as admitted by another member of staff, had stayed in a double. Alongside this both my partner and I had a terrible reaction on our skin from either the bedding or the bath robes and were covered in a rash on our arms and back. All in all for one nights stay it was stressful which is obviously not what you want when having a trip away. They need to rethink what they are washing the sheets and robes with and perhaps pass on information properly from night to day staff.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, I would like to apologise on behalf of the hotel for the issues you encountered during your recent stay with us. I have sent you a private message, with regards to the issues you have commented on Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Lovely large room, quiet, clean and altogether recommended"
A good overnight stay here - pleasant staff, a lift and a good, large room with excellent shower, nice big television, good assortment of drinks, very clean and very quiet. Free, fast wifi and easy parking. Close to the high street. I would happily stay here again.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your visit. and that you found the room to be of good size and clean, I am pleased you enjoyed are free wifi we have just upgraded the system. we look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Best Western Ship"
Hotel pricey for 1 night single room with breakfast. Room comfortable but woken up in the middle of the night by noisy guests. Restaurant very good evening meal very good breakfast average. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your visit. we look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Used for training session. "
Used venue fur training session. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Facilities were good there was ample room to train a group of 8. Lunch was hot and limited in choice but what there was was fresh and tasty. Can't comment on accommodation or other facilities.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review I am pleased you enjoyed your meeting room, we are very lucky as all of the meeting rooms at the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel have natural daylight, and all the meeting rooms have recently been refurbished I do hope we can welcome you back to the hotel Kind regards, Ryan Docherty General Manager BEST WESTERN The Ship Hotel Monument Green Weybridge Surrey KT13 8BQ
"A most pleasant break"
a comfortable room (great bed and nice amenities), a delicious breakfast (a wide choice of hot and cold dishes), a cosy atmospere and a friendly staff and all that at a very reasonable price! simply perfect :) will definitely go again!
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review I will pass this onto the team here we look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Many Thanks Kind regards, Ryan Docherty General Manager BEST WESTERN The Ship Hotel Monument Green Weybridge Surrey KT13 8BQ
"Great Hotel!"
Stayed here for the second time on 31/10. Rooms are very comfortable and a good size. Lots of small extra touches e.g. Complimentary biscuits, hot chocolate, toiletries, iron/ironing board in the room. Staff are all very pleasant, restaurant food is very good and varied. Would recommend and will book again when in the area.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your visit. we look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Just Awful"
The room was the smallest possible that you could fit a double bed in and still move around. a Noise from equipment sounded every two to three min all night from the bedroom wall, very low pressure in the shower, No hot water,could not open the window as it was above the kitchen ventilation, the smell was awful.The bed itself was noisy every time you moved it made a noise, the head board rattled on the wall.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Firstly I would like to apologise for the problems you encounted during your stay with us here at the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel, I will be looking into all your comments raised I can only apologise that we did not make your stay more enjoyable, as you will see in reviews below this is not normal standard for the hotel. Please be assured that I will do everything I can to fix the problems you have stated. Many thanks Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Good Access to Local shops and Business"
Good clean hotel, can be expensive on some occasions but generally good quality food and accommodation. Ideal for access to local shops and business including Chertsey. Its a yes from me, happy stay hear again
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your visit, & that you enjoyed the food at the hotel, we have just recently changed the menus in the Bar & Restaurant. we look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Keeps getting better"
We used to live in Weybridge and now return to visit a few times a year. This was our third visit to this hotel and I feel the management has improved this hotel since our first stay. We were greeted warmly at the desk as we checked in. We had a renovated room on the front of the hotel and could see the green -street noise was not a problem due to double glazing. The room was clean and comfortable-not overly spacious but ample size with all conveniences. There was a card on the bedside asking for comments and suggestions for improvement which shows a desire to do the best a hotel can. We were lucky to have Carolyne as our cleaner. She is friendly and helpful and is great at her job. We choose continental breakfasts and the staff, especially Marco, were fabulous. We will be back in the fall as we feel comfortable here and look forward to another stay at The Ship hotel.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your visit, & that you enjoyed the food at the hotel, I am pelased to read that you enjoyed your room and found all staff to be hlepful. I will pass your comments onto all the Team here and espcially to Marco & Carolyne we look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Kind Regards
"Wedding "
Yesterday I attended the wedding of very good friends on mine at the ship hotel and I was very positively surprised how good the service, the ambiance and the atmosphere was. They did a very good job for all of us. The service was attentive but never intrusive. They really created a feeling as if it was a family event in someone's home. Exactly like guests at a wedding should feel. Very well done and I know my friends, the wedding couple, were very happy.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your visit. we look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Our Wedding"
I just wanted to say a big thank you to both yourself and your team. You guys did an amazing job! The setup was lovely, I really can't fault anything. From consultation right up until the day, the service was exceptional. It was exactly how I had pictured it and the food was delicious! Thank you so much!! I will defiantly be coming back next time we need a function room! Rob and Herinder
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
The BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel prides itself on its weddings, we really enjoying doing them, as every wedding is special to us. Its makes it all so worthwhile when we get such positive feedback about our service. so I would like to thank you again for your review and do hope to see you again Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Good hotel,location and bar"
Stayed here last evening..arrived after 7pm...staff on reception very friendly and helpful.Comfy bed good size room,though no view as at the back/side of property. Great bathroom...dont be put off if it says bath in the booking...they have great power showers over the bath, Very courteous and helpful sataff,were meeting friend so didnt eat in the restaurant however it looked like a good mixture of nice food.Bar area nice ..a few sofas to unwind in would be nice. Will definitely go back again :-)
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your visit. we look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Nice Hotel"
Have stayed at this Hotel many times when visiting relatives. The bedrooms are spacious and well equipped. The downside is the little niggles that sometimes occur eg the shower would not work, two lights were out, this was reported to reception and the shower was working the following morning, the light bulbs were not replaced during our stay. also on arriving back to our room late at night we found the tea and milk had not been replenished, we had to go to reception to ask for some. This will not stop me from booking there again.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your visit. I will be speaking with my reception department with regads to the issues you riased, as these problems should of been fixed for you. we look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"What a lovely place to have a special gathering"
After searching Weybridge for an appropriate venue to host a small gathering for my son's engagement party, we chose the Ship Hotel. The rest of Weybridge was busy with Rugby and the bars in Weybridge are generally overloaded and busy. So the choice here was perfect. We used the bar area and had access to the conservatory. The size of venue for 40/50 guests was perfect. The food was delightful and the service outstanding. I would absolutely use this venue again and as a result of our experience my husband and I will spend more time there (we are locals of course). Loved it - thank you Eleanor at the ship for organising.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your visit. we pride our selfs on hosting events and I pleased you enjoyed yours, I will pass your commenst onto the Team. We look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"15.45"
My husband I and stayed here so that we could visit Thorpe Park. We could not find any fault with the hotel, room, staff or the breakfast. The breakfast was cooked fresh and came out to the table piping hot. We stayed for 2 nights, the wifi was of a very good speed. The bedroom we stayed in was very clean, well equipped with hair dryer, kettle with tea and coffee and an iron and ironing board. The sheets and towels were changed during our stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your visit. we look forward to welcoming you back to the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Kind Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Very good but could've been 5 stars."
Stayed with my girlfriend as there was a celebration for her family taking place nearby. The room was lovely, clean and comfortable. The bath really should have a mat as somebody could slip whilst showering and hotel could be liable as me and my gf found it to be very slippery. Breakfast was very nice apart from a used marmalade pot being put on a clean table rather than a fresh one. However, as a breakfast waiter myself I have been guilty of a couple of little oversights so no huge deal there. Overall very good and I'll definitely stay again.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to write a review, it was a pleasure reading it and I'm sure all our staff will take huge pride in reading such a positive review. We are pleased your enjoyed your stay and very much look forward to welcoming you to the hotel again in the future. Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Wedding Celebration"
My brother and his partner had their Wedding Breakfast there so I decided to stay over night. The room included breakfast, and you had a choice of a full English or Continental . I had a single room which was more than adequate for a one night stay. The hotel was clean if a little tired where my bedroom was which was I think the older part of the hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room where the Wedding Celebrations were held was nicely decorated and had its own bar. The food that was provided was lovely and there was plenty of it. My only criticism is that the way the gentleman served the buffet. The guest before me had salmon, beautifully prepared admittedly the gentleman serving the salmon had gloves on but after cutting it with a knife he served it with his fingers. I had the gammon which he also cut with a knife and then placed it on my plate with his fingers. Isn't this cross contamination?
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear, Thank you for taking the time to write a review, it was a pleasure reading it and I'm sure all our staff will take huge pride in reading such a positive review. We are pleased you enjoyed the wedding, & your meals in the hotel, with regards to you comments and the gloves I will look into this, we forward to welcoming you to the hotel again in the future. Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Another excellent Best Western"
Good looking hotel with plenty of room. Responsive staff, especially at breakfast. Car park is a little tight but useful patio area adjacent to bar. 1 cask ale available. Easy to find on the main road.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review, it was a pleasure reading it and I'm sure all our staff will take huge pride in reading such a positive review. We are pleased your enjoyed your stay and very much look forward to welcoming you to the hotel again in the future. Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Formal Dinner - VERY DISAPPOINTED"
My husband and I attended the same Charity dinner on 10th October. The next day was my husband's 65th birthday so for us it was due to be a double celebratory occasion. UNFORTUNATELY, apart from the company and entertainment (which was not provided by the hotel), the evening was a total disappointment. The starters and deserts were served hot BUT the main course served to at least three of the nine tables i.e. 34 of the 86 diners were, without exception, served cold. I know that there were other guests who also experienced the cold main course but I do not have their exact details. Inadequate Customer Service was also an issue. The male duty manager was busy taking meals to be 'reheated' from the first table to be served and because we were on the third table to be served, 20 mins passed before I was able to attract someone's attention to advise them that the food served to the guests on our table was also cold. It was a set menu offering a choice of beef, chicken or salmon. Naturally, the two ladies on our table who had chosen salmon did not wish for the fish to be reheated. That would not have been a healthy decision. They were not offered an alternative choice. There was abnormally long wait between the service of the starter and main course. There was a distinct lack of waiting staff. As for anyone asking diners whether or not 'everything was ok' - that just didn't happen. I am fairly sure that our colleague who organised this annual event will be in direct contact with the hotel in due course BUT I felt it was right to let other people know who may be considering booking a similar event at this hotel and thus paying a large amount of money, the chance to read what could happened to us.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Firstly I would like to apologise for the problems you encounted during your stay with us here at the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel which were very upsetting for the staff at the hotel. Unfortunately the holding oven developed a fault during the service which meant the thermostat was not working correctly. We have since had this oven fixed so I can only apologise for any inconvenience caused. We have lots of events held each year at the hotel and this is the first time something like this has happened. I can assure you this will not happen again. We have apologised to the main organiser of the event and offered monetary compensation to all those effected which he has very kindly proposed to donate to charity. Again, I can only apologise on behalf of the operational team, this was a one-off problem caused by a faulty oven and is not our usual standard of service. Again I would like to apologise for any inconvenience that was caused but please rest assure that will not happen again. Kind regards Ryan Docherty Hotel General Manager BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Monument Green Weybridge KT13 8BQ Tel: 01932 848 364
"Not a place for a formal dinner"
When I was told we would be visiting The Ship for our Ladies Night, I was pleased. The Ship being a Best Western, would be good. How wrong could I be! Booking was problematical, as they could not process my booking when I phoned, but they sorted that over the weekend. Our arrival was easy and we were booked in by a very pleasant receptionist. Our room was clean and well appointed, however only had one set of towels. (another was supplied on request.) We went down to our formal meal, our table had 10 guests on it, but only enough butter for 8. The starter was fine, but after a long wait, we were served a cold main meal....it was supposed to be HOT, but it was cold on a cold plate. We were one of three tables that had suffered this and immediately mentioned this to a duty manager (Maxine), who said they were working on it. After a further 20 minutes we mentioned it another assistant manager, who said he thought it was only one table affected not the three tables (34 guests) that had been served cold meals. An offer to reheat meals in the micro wave was accepted by some, but my wife's fish was not going to reheat successfully and not be over cooked. Hence her 'Gala meal' consisted of a cold piece of Salmon, she could not eat cold roast potatoes...an unusual sort of potato to be served with poached fish anyway. She had ordered Cheese for desert, it was served with all the cheeses on top of each other and thus the blue cheese contaminated the others. This was probably the worst Lodge meal we had ever experienced. At midnight, we went to bed, and would describe it as a worn mattress, with hard pillows and flat duvet. Not a good night's sleep. Still breakfast would be better....or should have been. The Menu offered Smoked haddock with poached eggs. We ordered that and specified clearly we would like 2 eggs, after all that was what was on the menu. The plates arrived with only one egg, and the haddock was not poached, but heated in a pan.(Evidence by the grease left on the plate around the fish). Still a good cup of Cafeteria coffee would make up for it....had we had one. Filter coffee which was stewed, was served in a cafeteria. We asked for a proper Cafeteria, and received two ‘Americano style cups' from the bar machine. Again we asked a different waiter for a real cafeteria, as advertised on the menu, and again we had a cafeteria containing filter coffee, however this was fresher. On checking out we did point out our disappointment, and the receptionist tried to help us and apologised on behalf of the hotel. It was not his fault the meal was bad and you did not get what was on the menu. Well I wish I could be more positive, as in the past we have had some wonderful experiences at ‘Best Western' hotels, but sadly this was not one such experience. Reader be warned.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Dear Guest Firstly I would like to apologise for the problems you encounted during your stay with us here at the BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel which were very upsetting for the staff at the hotel. Unfortunately the holding oven developed a fault during the service which meant the thermostat was not working correctly. We have since had this oven fixed so I can only apologise for any inconvenience caused. We have lots of events held each year at the hotel and this is the first time something like this has happened. I can assure you this will not happen again. We have apologised to the main organiser of the event and offered monetary compensation to all those effected which he has very kindly proposed to donate to charity. Again, I can only apologise on behalf of the operational team, this was a one-off problem caused by a faulty oven and is not our usual standard of service. With regard to the problems you experienced at breakfast I have spoken to all the staff covering service on Sunday morning to ensure that these issues do not happen again. Again I would like to apologise for any inconvenience that was caused but please rest assure that will not happen again. Kind regards Ryan Docherty Hotel General Manager BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Monument Green Weybridge KT13 8BQ Tel: 01932 848 364
"Double Check your booking"
Went last Christmas and thinking of going again. Only problem was on arrival there was no trace of our booking. Fortunately there was a room free but a stressful start to Christmas!! Room very clean and food excellent. Staff friendly and helpful.
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. Kind regards, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Disappointed"
The room we had was VERY small. The double bed was against the wall one side. To get in and out I had to scramble out the bottom or climb over my Husband. It was so small we could not both get dressed to go out at the same time, as there was not enough room. I therefore thought it was not value for money. The food and the staff were good
Generalmanager005, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. Kind regards, Ryan Docherty General Manager
"expensive small room, bathroom renovated few years ago but need clean towels"
- Room costed more than 150 GBP and it was very small (1 single bed, approx 6 sq meters) - Bathroom renovated few years ago but very narrow and small (approx 3 sq meters), issue was that shower towels had few stains - breakfast buffet was poor and a la carte was ok'ish. Good cappuccino still.
Generalmanager005, Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your recent stay at the property. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologise for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you have given to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience. Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"Weekend visit to meet with friends"
Although this hotel says it's a three star, we would rate it definitely a four star. Rooms are very clean and beautifully presented, wonderful freshly cooked to order breakfast and plenty of it, staff were very nice too. Good free parking and wifi. I would stay at The Ship Hotel again and fully recommend to anyone
Generalmanager005, Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, it was a pleasure reading it and I'm sure all our staff will take huge pride in reading such a positive review. We are pleased your enjoyed your stay and very much look forward to welcoming you to the hotel again in the future. Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"It was ok"
I didn't get my newspaper, the room was some way from reception, room was large, bathroom was large, got a bath and shower. Didn't eat in the restaurant as it didn't look busy. Went to put drinks on room and they said no card attributed to room, I wish they'd asked at reception, it makes keeping receipts easy. Barman topped my lager up with john smiths by accident, interesting combination. Friendly staff and very nice area with 2 good restaurants nearby, particularly recommend the Nepalese one. Great Gurkhas. I ordered a morning paper and didn't get it, when I told reception they said it's ok I hadn't been charged. I don't usually get charged for my paper as I'm platinum BW Rewards customer. The room was clean but they can be quite a walk from front of hotel.
Generalmanager005, Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for your review, I am pleased that you enjoyed your spacious bedroom and bathroom and found the location of the hotel convenient. When you next stay with us please contact Reservations based at the hotel and they will request a room at the front of the building for you. Best regards Ryan Docherty General Manager
"It does what it says on the tin"
This hotel served it's purpose for us. The room is clean, check in was easy and the location worked for us. Close to high street bars and places to eat. I glanced at the bar menu but this looked fairly poor, the bar is stunning so I think it could provide a better menu not on a piece of A4 paper? Parking is available and setting is pretty. I would stay again
Generalmanager005, Manager at BEST WESTERN Ship Hotel Weybridge, responded to this review
Thank you for your positive comments. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and very much look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Regards Ryan Docherty General Manager