Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel

Arriving at this hotel we were immediately impressed by the expanse of land around the buildings. There is plenty of parking available, including disabled, secured by a barrier. We were early so enjoyed a bar snack before booking in. The staff we very welcoming and offered excellent advice to us. Booking in was easy however, we would have liked a little more information at the time. Rooms are situated in an adjacent building. This hotel is popular for functions and weddings so this is an advantage. We booked in to a suite and were immediately impressed with its size. A very large sitting room, good sized bedroom and first class bathroom. Unfortunately the room was very hot and we could not lower the heat or turn off the radiators. Fortunately there were three fans available. Next day the heating was turned down and the windows freed. Meals were served in the main building, were of good quality and served by friendly staff. The staff in this hotel are excellent and an asset to the property. Minor irritations were put right with the minimum of fuss and we were well looked after. The sitting room in the suite is very large and well appointed. It would benefit from a rearrangement of the furniture to make it more like a sitting room and less like a waiting room. A good sized table and chairs allows for room service to be eaten in comfort and not from a coffee table (there isn't one!) or on the bed. We did enjoy our stay and will certainly return next time we are in the area (hope suite is available!) less

We recently stayed at the West Retford Hotel and enjoyed a comfortable and stress free time there. Check-in was quick and easy and everything was well explained regards the room, after hours access and meal and breakfast times. We had booked for one night as a stop over having got tickets for a gig at Sheffield Arena, an easy 40 Min drive away. York, Sheffield, Nottingham and Lincoln are all within easy reach from this location. Our room (a feature room) was clean, well designed and with all mod cons. The feature room gives you a bigger (four poster) bed and slightly more space as well as a generous bathroom. We had a nice view of the gardens which is well worth mentioning as a feature of staying at the West Retford, ideal for a pleasant walk or having a drink outside. The breakfast is good value and worth paying for in advance with the room. We were offered a full continental breakfast with a selection of juices, tea, coffee and toast. A member of staff then came to our table to take our order for a cooked breakfast which is totally customisable according to personal preference. The staff were pleasant and helpful when asked and there is ample car parking (free) in the hotel grounds. Retford itself is a fine example of a traditional market town. The market operates Thurs-Saturday and there are many attractions locally especially National Trust properties namely Clumber and Rufford Parks and, of course, Sherwood Forest. The train station is a 5 min drive away or a 20 Min walk and as Retford is on the east coast mainline you can be in London in 90 mins. There is a BP petrol station a little further along the road from the hotel and a Morrison's supermarket close nearby. The town has a selection of car parks but the hotel is within easy walking distance, 10 mins and you will be in the market square. Retford is also fortunate to have a rather large public park, King's Park, which has a great play park for kids and families. less

Check in/Reception Swift, clear and with a smile. Room Typical Best Western, comfortable, clean and perfect for a night's stay. We were there for dinner bed and breakfast. The deal included £20 per person toward your evening meal. Hotel & Grounds The hotel is a large and impressive building. Elegant rather than quaint. Very well tended and provided a nice pre-dinner walk. Dining The dining room (Orangery) was bright and fresh but you perhaps wouldn't choose it for a romantic meal as it has more of a diner feel to it (in our opinion). The food however was superb and we both declared it excellent and exceeded our expectations. Staff Lovely. less

This is a great hotel, with a nice bar and fabulous set of restaurants, despite it being a busy hotel, the quality is consistent from arm chair to dining table, very nice. The gardens are quite spectacular, and are accessible from the bar, lovely on a summers evening. less

We had a lovely stay at this hotel for our anniversary. The staff were friendly and extremely helpful. The evening meal was fantastic and the chef wrote a beautiful 'happy anniversary' message on our desserts. The grounds are beautiful and ideal for a wedding. We were very lucky to go on a quiet night so it felt like we had really special attention. The room had everything we needed with a nice garden view and comfy bed. We would definitely recommend this hotel. less