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The Best Western Russell Hotel

3.0 of 5
136 Boxley Road | Penenden Heath, Maidstone ME14 2AE, England
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The Best Western Russell Hotel
Ranked #13 of 23 hotels in Maidstone
3.5 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
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Brussels, Belgium
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed 4 nights while visiting several of the National Trust gardens and houses/castles in Kent. When you book this hotel you should be aware of the fact that there is no lift! We had a room on the second floor and it was quite a climb with the luggage. Luckily the staff is very helpful. The bed was too... More

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London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here for a wedding. Is inexpensive, clean and lovely food. Nice ounces. About 20 minute walk into town.

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Brian Nelson, Manager at The Best Western Russell Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thank you for your lovely review, and we are glad you had an enjoyable stay with us at the Russell Hotel. We hope that you will visit us again soon. Kind regards Liane Bayliss Sales Manager More

Manchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

my sister and myself stayed at the russell hotel for 5 nights ,28th -3 may 2012 , the hotel used to be a convent school years ago which myself and my sister went to ,that was the purpose for our stay , we had a wonderful time , the staff were fantastic very helpful , nothing was too much trouble... More

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Brian Nelson, Manager at The Best Western Russell Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2012

It was a pleasure to meet you both, and we are delighted that you had a great stay with us, and you were able to have a trip down memory lane from your old school days. We hope that you will be able to visit us again. Kind regards from all of the staff at the Russell Hotel Liane Bayliss... More

Colchester, England, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The Russell Hotel made us wonderfully welcome. The seating was well laid out and the room was beautifully decorated. The food was excellent and the staff friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them. Altogether a very positive experience, we would highly recommend it to others.

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Brian Nelson, General Manager at The Best Western Russell Hotel, responded to this review
23 April 2012

Dear Deborah A, I am are delighted to read that you had a very enjoyable day for the 80th birthday celebration, Thank you for choosing our hotel. It is always a pleasure to read such compliments of our hotel, rest assure I will pass all of these on to all of my staff. We do hope that we can welcome... More

London, United Kingdom
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at the hotel for one night for a wedding, which was lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed the day, however, we were given a free upgrade due to having a loyalty card and were disappointed at the size and standard of the room, I dread to think what it would have looked like without the upgrade! Anyway, it was... More

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Brian Nelson, General Manager at The Best Western Russell Hotel, responded to this review
3 April 2012

Dear Reviewer It is a pleasure to read that you had a very enjoyable day at the wedding you attended at the weekend, we were glad the weather remained dry for the special day. We do our upmost to upgrade rewards cardholders, however this is subject to availability and not always possible when our other room types are pre-booked. Please... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

stayed at the russell hotel for the weekend for a break. stayed in a suite, was lovely and very clean. we ate in the restaurant of the hotel at dinner and breakfast and cannot fault it at all. Staff were also very friendly and welcoming and also helpful. Will definately recommend this hotel to family and friends...

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Brian Nelson, General Manager at The Best Western Russell Hotel, responded to this review
3 April 2012

Dear Tara On behalf of the team and myself at The Russell Hotel I would like to thank you for your kind comments. It is always nice to read such compliments about the staff and the hotel facilities. We look forward to welcoming you back to hotel again soon. More

Swindon, United Kingdom
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Charged £95.00 B and B for what I can only describe as an old fashioned old chain hotel. My room was shabby, old looking and there were pump disensers for shampoo etc, no water, mini bar and a very limited TV selection. No bath, just a shower which was cold and no way a power shower ! Service at dinner... More

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Brian Nelson, General Manager at The Best Western Russell Hotel, responded to this review
3 April 2012

Dear Reviewer Let me start my thanking you for taking the time to review our hotel. Please accept my sincere apologies for the bad experience you felt you had. Reading your comments with regards to the food surprised me the most, none the less I have discussed them in detail with my head chef. With regards to your comments about... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Having arranged this as a Valentine's treat for my husband, I booked the Honeymoon Suite, was disappointed that it was just an over large room, with a very small sofa in it. The breakfast was disappointing, the sausage tasted of bleach and everything was swimming in grease. The bathroom was freezing cold. The staff were very friendly and helpful but... More

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Brian Nelson, General Manager at The Best Western Russell Hotel, responded to this review
17 February 2012

Dear Annie Thank you for taking the time to write a review about out hotel It has come as a surprise to read of your thoughts about the Honeymoon suite. I have spoken with my reservations manager and she recalls you mentioned the photos upon our website at the time of booking which is why she allocated that particular room... More

birmingham
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I stay here every 3 months or so on business. the hotel is dated but very quiet. the rooms are comfortable but can be very hot. The food is not very good in either the bar or the restaurant. It is never seasoned meaning it is generally bland and fails to live up to the expectations from the menu. I... More

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Brian Nelson, General Manager at The Best Western Russell Hotel, responded to this review
30 January 2012

Dear Paul Thank you kindly for your review. I will be sure to pass on your compliments to our staff. Please accept my sincere apologies that our food did not live up to your expectations. Negative comments about food in our hotel are rare so could I kindly ask you send me any further information so that I can investigate... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here to go see a TV show being filmed at Maidstone Studios. Was good central location. Room was very small for a double and could have done with a bit more thorough cleaning ( hairs on bathroom floor, stained toilet seat, marks on curtains). It was fine for a short stopover but wouldn't recommend for weekend away. Staff were... More

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Brian Nelson, General Manager at The Best Western Russell Hotel, responded to this review
16 January 2012

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for taking the time to post your comments about your stay here with us, I am pleased to read that you found our location central and hope you enjoyed your TV show filming experience. Please accept my sincere apologies for not meeting your expectations on this occasion; I can assure you that I take action with... More

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Address: 136 Boxley Road | Penenden Heath, Maidstone ME14 2AE, England
Price range (per night):* S$146 - 295

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