Overall we were disappointed with the hotel's service but it was a convenient place to stay in a lovely setting.
Check-in is at 3:00pm, which feels very late if you have plans in Stratford and want to freshen up beforehand.
We arrived at 12:30pm, hoping to access our room a little earlier as we were attending a show that afternoon. We were told we would have to wait until 3:00pm. We then asked if we could use the pool facilities while we waited, but were told they were not included with our room and would cost an additional £12 per person, per day.
While waiting, we sat in the bar and ordered drinks and a sandwich. As we waited for our food, another table had to send their sandwiches back because the bread was stale. When mine arrived, it was the wrong sandwich, so it also had to be sent back. Another guest cancelled his food order and left as he had been waiting so long.
After several visits to reception, we were eventually told at 2:30pm that our room was ready, even though we had seen other guests checking in before us.
Unfortunately, despite the long wait, the room itself had clearly not been serviced properly. We found a dirty sock on the floor, there was only one coffee mug, and the tea and coffee supplies had not been replenished.
On a positive note, the bed was comfortable, the blackout curtains were excellent, and although the cooling fan was small, it was very effective.