White Hart Hotel By Greene King Inns Braintree, Braintree
About the Hotel
The White Hart Hotel By Greene King Inns, established in the 16th century, offers a blend of historical charm and modern amenities. Located in Braintree town center, it features characterful bars with log fires and a rich local history. The hotel serves as a convenient base for exploring nearby attractions and is just 25 minutes from Stansted Airport.
Location
The hotel is conveniently situated near Braintree's shopping area and various local attractions, such as the Braintree District Museum and Cressing Temple Barns. Guests also have easy access to major routes, making it a suitable stop before heading to London Stansted, 18.5 miles away.
Rooms
The hotel provides comfortable accommodations with en suite bathrooms, hairdryers, and free toiletries. All rooms are equipped with modern comforts, including tea and coffee facilities, flat-screen TVs, and carpeted floors. Family-friendly options are available, featuring double beds and sofa beds suitable for children under 12.
Eat & Drink
The onsite pub serves a variety of traditional dishes and hearty meals until 22:00 every night. Guests can enjoy a full English breakfast, lighter options, and delightful desserts like Sticky Toffee Pudding or Bramley Apple Crumble Sundae. Special offerings include deals for two mains and drinks at affordable prices.
Leisure & Business
White Hart Hotel features meeting room facilities, accommodating up to 30 guests with free Wi-Fi available. Relaxation spaces include outdoor areas for sipping drinks and enjoying seasonal menu offers. The attentive staff focus on providing a warm welcome typical of an original coaching inn.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Room features
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel offers great value for money with tidy rooms that are standard but a bit tired. The service is professional and friendly despite battling poor facilities. The location is excellent overall, perfect for our needs despite some noise disturbances. The dining experience had its moments, but some delays were noted. Overall, a solid choice for a stay in Braintree.
The hotel has a quirky and olde worlde charm but needs maintenance. The rooms were somewhat scruffy, and being close to the generator was a downside. The service was friendly overall, but the main manager was rude. The location was excellent, though initial expectations were low. Dining was hit or miss, with some good meals but generally disappointing. Facilities were adequate but could use improvement.
I stayed at the hotel for 3 nights. The room I had was number 6 in the main part of the old pub, right in the middle of the main building on the 1st floor overlooking the main high street. Despite the room being dated and poor, the service provided by Colin, who is a perfect gentleman, stood out as he kept the tables pristine and took pride in his job. The hotel's location was ideal for the nearby wedding event, but the dining experience left much to be desired in terms of portion sizes and quality for the price. Overall, a mix of positives and negatives during my stay.
The hotel had functional, quiet, and spacious rooms, but I was surprised that the bathroom had no soap. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, going above and beyond to help us when our cab canceled last minute. The location was good for our visit, right in the center of town with free parking. The dining experience was first class, with tasty food despite a bit of a wait. Overall, a mixed experience with some great aspects and a few drawbacks.