We had a disappointing experience on our recent visit which other potential guests should be aware of if planning a special occasion. We were there recently for our anniversary and unbeknown to us, our daughter had arranged with the hotel (as encouraged on the Forestdale website) for flowers and breakfast to arrive on the morning of our anniversary. When we... more

We attended a wedding at this hotel in August 2007 and decided to stay the night. The room we stayed in was a relatively large size, but the wallpaper is dated and was also peeling away from the walls. The ceiling also had several cracks in it. The windows are difficult to open and the secondary double glazing does not... more

We have just returned after staying one night. The hotel was OK but the room number 3 smelt of foist and the bedding wreaked of stale tobacco which was still as strong the next morning this was after leaving the window open during our stay.We would stay there again but would require a premier room. Number 3 also look over... more

Luckily this was a late booking - the hotel we had originally been booked in had been flooded by the Thames, so we got here without having researched it previously on TripAdvisor. It is obvious that the hotel has been upgraded and improved, staff as well, in the last few years since those bad reviews which I have now read.... more

Lovely setting; peaceful Great views over river Excellent restaurant food Most staff pleasant Some bedrooms fairly nice and big, if old fashioned Adequately equipped with iron, biscuits, body lotion, radio Breakfast service can be slow Some bedrooms are hideously florally decorated Swimming pool was not heated adequately nor open as stated more

This is a nice hotel with nice, not great views, of the Thames. Upgrades and improvements have been made and are expected to continue. It has a nice lobby area and decent bar and restaurant. My room was large (double) with a large bathroom. Internet available in the lobby/restaurant area. It met expectations It is very quiet and somewhat isolated.... more

Enjoyed my two night (Monday, Tuesday) stay, room was in side annex to hotel overlooking Thames. Bar menu basic, but food very good on first night. Restaurant on second night, again v.good. Room was generally quiet, well sized and comfortable. Overall a pleasent stay. more

I booked this hotel for a friend's birthday weekend because it was the only place I could find within reach of London that had dancing to a live band on the date of the birthday - I had no idea how good or otherwise the place would be and was prepared for the worst. We were a group of ten... more

As with the previous review we were a bit sceptical as to what would be on offer at the Shillingford after reading previous reviews,however having stayed at one of Forest Dales Hotels before ( The Lyndhurst in the New Forest ) we were hopeful. The hotel is beautifully positioned overlooking the river with walks available on either side along the... more