8/10 Buono
Andrew
Viaggio di coppia
27 ott 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, servizi, condizioni e dotazioni della struttura
We really like Signet hotels having stayed at the Retreat several times, and now The Alfriston twice.
We first stayed at The Alfriston within the second week of it opening and it understandably felt like it was finding its feet. However we expected it to feel settled six months later - not quite our feeling.
It still feels like it is settling in. The extra touches we used to enjoy like freshly baked biscuits and an evening digestif in the rooms felt like we were being spoilt and cared for. However these have been replaced by regimented, restrictive times in the bar area, which removed the very special and generous feel from the initial approach.
We enjoyed our stay but there lacks the generous and warm feel from before which we feel is a real shame. We are sure that there is good intentions but prescribing times to enjoy the touches removes the feeling of being generous from Signet.
I feel the hotel still needs to settle and find its way especially as it is competing with other similar level hotels in the immediate vicinity.
The brasserie menu and food quality does not compete with other hotel restaurants in the area and was disappointing quality in comparison. The menu has not changed since Spring and could do with seasonal changes and surprises. No change to the menu makes us wonder why seasonal produce is not being used to drive the dishes, unlike other restaurants in the area.
The hotel bar feels cold & underwhelming, in comparison with much warmer competitors
Andrew
Soggiorno di 2 notti a ottobre 2025
