The Green Man Boutique Hotel

Evita este hotel. Reservé esto de buena fe con vistas a disfrutar de una deliciosa comida y bebida antes de volar al día siguiente. Primer descanso desde Covid. Recibí un mensaje de WhatsApp el día de la reserva para decir que no había comida disponible debido a problemas de energía, solo para descubrir más tarde esa noche de una persona local que hubo problemas durante semanas y las revisiones anteriores dicen lo mismo. Si nos hubieran avisado antes, habríamos cancelado. Nos pusimos en contacto con la persona en el número que figura en la lista que no fue útil, cortés, pero dijo que no éramos razonables y que estaban tratando de administrar un buen negocio ... no es bueno. La habitación ... el baño era asqueroso, las toallas estaban manchadas, la televisión no funcionaba correctamente, las luces con bombillas no funcionaban, ¡lo único positivo es que las sábanas estaban limpias! La persona en el teléfono informó que los viajeros estaban bien con los estándares... pobres viajeros, no una buena impresión en la hospitalidad del Reino Unido. ¡Si supieran a qué me dedico...!

I didn’t think places like this still traded. Arrived at agreed time, place deserted and locked up. Another guest arrived at same time. Finally found sign to “boutique hotel” up a dimly lit stair. Entrance uninspiring, rooms had keysafe, but notice said code would be emailed to me ( it wasn’t). Managed to decipher codes, got into a small cluttered room with terrible loo. It’s not dirty (being kind). No food available, and breakfast had to be pre ordered, Who knew that?? So no comments on food. WiFi didn’t work! Bed ok, The shower screen was a death trap, collapsed causing very minor injury. Nice soap dispensers, which were empty. For goodness’s sake, get your act together! “Boutique hotel” it isn’t.

Ok, I booked then read the reviews, initial thoughts, I had made a big mistake. But, honestly, for the price it was an experience I'll remember fondly. Tiny quaint room, kettle and plenty of tea and coffee, and china cups! Heater on in the room when we arrived, it was toasty! And, plenty of hot water when I showered, ok the shower tray did fill up but we're talking a grade II listed building, it was a small thing. The bed was comfy, which was a great surprise. The shutters after a fashion did shut. We were given our door entry code via email and the place was in darkness when we arrived, carpark empty. Would I stay there again, yeah, of course! It's literally 5 mins from Stanstead and costs a fraction of what you would pay to stay at the airport, plus, parking free for your night of stay. What's not to like.

Ok when you book make sure you put your email in as they will send a code so you can check yourself in we didn’t so never got our code arrived at 3 as this was check in time no body there pub closed had to wait till 5.15 someone arrived and gave us the key !! Room was lovely nice decor but bathroom wasn’t the cleanest .. kettle kept tripping whilst boiling radiator didn’t work so had a plug in blow heater hot water in shower in evening but in the morning was freezing so couldn’t shower .. pub was nice .. for the price it was ok I would stay again if in the area

SCAM SCAM SCAM. The place was locked up on arrival. Couldn’t find any open door. Book the novel it’s safe and cheaper and open! The hotel and bar is closed and looks derelict. I had to taxi to Novotel wasted £50 and no refund from owners. No room service , in the middle of nowhere can’t get an evening meal. The owners should be ashamed to offer this as accommodation. If the place is shut don’t offer on booking sites it’s desperate and wrong.

Ok, so its not the Ritz! But... if you just need a place to rest your head before or after the airport - and don't want to fund mass corporation hotels, then this is your stop. Its cute, coy, right by the airport. We had a lovely twin room, with an atic bathroom and bathtub. Clean sheets and towels, access via a code, and safe parking round the back. The pub was closed, which was disappointing, but, if it was open, that's a great spot to get some grub and a drink. We drove to the maple carpark which took 8 mintues, and to the terminal its a short taxi ride. Yes, at close inspection this place could do with a little TLC, but on the whole, its a great spot.