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The White Horse

Dorking , High Street (Show on Map)

8.1

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsThe The White Horse in Dorking is a charming and historical hotel located conveniently on the high street, just 20-25 minutes' drive from Gatwick Airport. Despite the central location, guests have described the hotel as quiet and peaceful. The breakfast menu offers a good selection of high-quality food with some complaints about slow service. The dinner selection is great and praiseworthy, although some found it a bit pricey. The rooms are spacious, stylishly decorated and comfortable with some guests describing them as the best they've ever stayed in. The hotel is exceptionally clean with modern and sensible layouts for the bathrooms. The hotel boasts a fantastic staff who are friendly, helpful and professional. Parking can be tricky and limited, but reception provides wonderful service to help secure spaces. The beds are extremely comfy and provide a great night's sleep, although some reviewers note issues with pillows and sheets. The historical charm of the hotel is a highlight with a balance of modern facilities and authentic, old-world charm. Overall, the The White Horse provides travelers with a lovely and comfortable stay.
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Dogs are allowed; please contact the property to make arrangements.

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Room Types

Accessible These rooms feature an en suite bathroom, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Snug Room Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Comfy Room Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a coffee machine, a safe deposit box, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Really Comfy Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a coffee machine, a safe deposit box, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests.

Comfy Family Room Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This family room features a coffee machine, a safe deposit box, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Really Comfy Family Room Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This family room features a coffee machine, a safe deposit box, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests.

Fancy Room The spacious double room provides a coffee machine, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a safe deposit box, heating, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Really Fancy Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious double room features a coffee machine, a seating area, a safe deposit box, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

8.1

Very Good

Location

The The White Horse is a charming hotel located in Dorking, a lovely town just 20-25 minutes' drive from Gatwick Airport. The hotel is situated in the town centre, on the high street, making it conveniently located for exploring the area. Despite its central location, guests commented that the hotel doesn't feel busy or congested and is in a quiet zone. The location was described as excellent, amazing and perfect with guests appreciating the easy access to local amenities and transport links, including a taxi rank opposite the hotel and a bus stop just outside. Guests also noted that the hotel is within 16 minutes' walk to the Dorking station. Even though some guests thought that the location was noisy due to the hotel being located on the high street but most guests appreciated the hotel's central and convenient location. Overall, if you're looking for a hotel in a great location, the The White Horse is the perfect choice.

Breakfast

The The White Horse's breakfast menu is a crowd pleaser with guests raving about the good selection and excellent quality of the food on offer. Many reviewers mentioned the freshly cooked breakfast, including delicious dishes such as smoked salmon egg muffins. Despite some complaints about slow service, the breakfast was found to be well presented with plenty of options and enjoyed by many guests. There were a few negative comments about the breakfast service with some guests experiencing long waits, disorganization or missing items, but overall the breakfast received positive feedback.

Dinner

The dinner at The White Horse offers a great selection of food and drinks, although some guests found the restaurant to be a bit pricey. However, those who dined at the restaurant had exceptional and lovely experiences and the food is praised as great and excellent. Some guests were disappointed with the slow service and limited menu of uninspiring food, but others enjoyed amazing ham croquettes, salads, good pizza and lovely drinks, all at a reasonable price. Despite a few hiccups, the food at The White Horse was generally regarded as lovely and of high-quality.

Rooms

The The White Horse offers guests a comfortable and enjoyable stay with its excellent, spacious and well-decorated rooms. Many guests have praised the hotel's comfortable beds and great showers, providing a great night's sleep. The rooms are described as lovely, stylish, clean and comfy with some even saying their room was the best they've ever stayed in. Depending on the location of the room, some guests experienced noise disturbances, but overall, the rooms are quiet and peaceful. The hotel's modern decor and rustic touches have been well-received with some rooms featuring extras such as a walk-in shower and in-room amenities like tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests appreciate the attention to detail and the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the rooms. While some rooms are smaller in size, they still offer all necessary comforts and amenities for a comfortable stay. The hotel even accommodates guests needing a cooler or larger room to ensure their satisfaction. Overall, the The White Horse provides travelers with a lovely and comfortable room experience.

Beds

The The White Horse offers a great night's sleep with its super comfy beds and comfortable bedding, according to guest reviews. The bedrooms and beds were consistently described as very comfortable and extremely comfortable. Some guests even described the beds as the most comfortable they had ever slept on. The hotel offers Egyptian cotton sheets and comfy pillows, though a few reviewers noted issues with lumpy or uncomfortable pillows and improperly fitting sheets. Despite the occasional issue, the overall consensus from guests is that the The White Horse provides a comfy bed for a great night's sleep.

Cleanliness

The The White Horse is a great option for travelers looking for a stylish and clean place to stay. Many reviewers noted the comfort and spaciousness of their rooms, as well as the cleanliness of the facilities. The bathrooms were modern and clean with sensible layouts and magnifying mirrors. The staff were also praised for their helpfulness and friendliness. There were a few isolated incidents where guests noticed missed spots during cleaning or mold in the shower, but overall, the place cleanliness and staff were faultless. Some guests were disappointed by the lack of radiators and soft furnishings in the restaurant and lounge and others noticed dust and stubble left behind by previous guests, but these issues were few and far between. Overall, The White Horse is an exceptionally clean, well-maintained and cozy option for travelers.

Staff

The White Horse boasts of an exceptional staff who are friendly, helpful and welcoming. The reception staff are specifically commended for being great and providing a warm welcome. The staff are amazing, professional and go the extra mile to provide exceptional service to guests. The food staff also receive high praise for being excellent. A few negative comments exist concerning a limited number of staff being rude or unhelpful, but these are outweighed by the numerous positive reviews. Overall, the staff at The White Horse are fantastic and provide an excellent service to guests.

Parking

The The White Horse offers parking for all guests, but it can be tricky and limited, so it's recommended to book in advance. The car park spaces are narrow, but staff do their best to reserve and allot specific spots for guests. While there is an additional charge of £10-£12.50 per day for parking, reception provides wonderful service to help secure spaces. Despite some complaints about the cost and limited availability of parking, there is ample public parking nearby. It's important to book parking in advance and be aware that parking may be an issue.

Historic

The The White Horse is a beautiful and historical hotel located on the high street. The building is full of character and authenticity both inside and out with a balance of modern facilities and historic charm. The hotel is decorated in soft earth tones and blue-gray, maintaining its old-world charm perfectly. Although it has attempted to incorporate contemporary elements, this is a challenge in such an old and quaint building. The highlight of the hotel is the beautiful room in the old coaching inn, complete with original sash windows, a lavish bathroom featuring a good shower and a separate freestanding claw-foot bath. Its historical charm will transport you to another time and is a must-visit for all travelers.

No, The White Horse doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The White Horse.

Yes, The White Horse welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The White Horse.

No, The White Horse doesn't have a gym.

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