Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel

Wonderful atmosphere at an easy to find, still quiet location. Plenty of parking space with a gate for guests only and nice garden. Staff was very cheerful and informative, from reception through housekeeping to restaurant. The restaurant is a must, if you are looking for a place to dine - amazing food quality.

Easy to find, convenient location to the station and town, plenty of easy parking, good reception, pleasant bar, large room (albeit with a smaller, standard size, double bed than the room could accommodate), good bathroom and shower. It did the job we wanted for our family party nearby and we would be happy to return if the need arose.

The hotel is set in large well kept gardens with a large patio and seating area, perfect to enjoy a drink on a sunny afternoon. There is lots of history connected to the hotel due to its use in WW2 by the RAF with lots of memorabilia to see in the officers mess and snooker room. Our room was large with a recently refurbished bathroom and very comfortable beds. Our dinner was exceptionally good with both of us enjoying the rib eye steak which really did melt in the mouth. The evening service was excellent and the kitchen presented a special Happy Birthday dessert for me which was very much appreciated. All the staff were friendly without being over bearing or intrusive. However, we were disappointed with the breakfast. We were expecting plated meals but instead were provided with a buffet style selection which was of a rather low quality considering the standard of our evening meal. Plenty of free parking is available at the hotel which is just a ten minute walk from Retford town centre. We would certainly return and the breakfast was our only minor issue.

Unfortunately, we needed to attend a funeral and this hotel was ideally situated. Upon arrival, you couldn't fail to be impressed, even in the rain. Gorgeous buildings and grounds, plus a sweeping drive, with plenty of parking. You were greeted with very friendly staff and formalities were quick. The room was very easy to find and we amazing. Such a beautiful, well presented suite, very clean and tastefully decorated. For the evening meal we decided to have the set menu, which was faultless. It tasted delicious and was well presented. We slept very well and looked forward to our breakfast, which was included. Yet again, this was gorgeous. We have never stayed in a Best Western before, may due to their prices. However, for £90 b&b, the exceptional facilities and food, this was well worth the money. We would definitely stay again.

The property was very clean despite being busy with weddings on Friday and Saturday. we were up attending a horse trials competition at Thoresby Hall so not arriving in our wedding gear but rather in all our waterproofs but we were warmly welcomed, and everything worked. lots of lovely hot water, comfy room and delicious food and wine served swiftly and with a minimum of fuss. Breakfast for us was a splendid buffet which started at 07.00 which was marvellous as most hotels wouldn’t start before 08.00 which is too late for us as our competition usually starts at 08.30 and we have to allow time to get there