Best Western PLUS Grim's Dyke Hotel

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Best Western Plus
8 (2112 reviews)
Old Redding, Harrow Weald , Harrow , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location, gardens and parkland
Very helpful and friendly staff (duty manager, reception, Evan/Ewan)
Impressive building and characterful public areas
Good food and breakfast
Good value/competitive pricing (noted by several guests)
Cons:
Rooms are tired, dated and sometimes tatty (peeling paint, stained carpets)
Cleanliness issues including cigarette smell in some rooms
No air conditioning in rooms; some amenity shortfalls
Poor water pressure and inconsistent shower temperature
Occasional extra charges (e.g., hot chocolate) and some offhand bar staff

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Multiple reviews note poor cleanliness: stained carpets, cigarette smell in a room, dirty bathrooms and general tatty appearance; cleanliness is a clear weakness.
Service
10
Service is frequently praised: duty manager, reception staff and named staff (Evan/Ewan) went out of their way to help and resolved room issues; staff described as kind, helpful and welcoming.
Location
10
Location repeatedly praised: beautiful grounds/parkland, convenient for transport (tube/bus) and good for events (Wembley); excellent setting and views to the garden.
Room Quality
5.5
Room quality receives many complaints: tired, dated decor, rotten windows in annex, sagging/missing bed legs, poor shower/water pressure and some rooms smelling of smoke.
Amenities
6
Amenities are mixed/limited: several mentions of no air conditioning, poor shower/water pressure, lack of downstairs WC in one comment; public areas/character are good but in-room amenities need attention.
Value for Money
8.5
Value perceptions are mixed but generally positive: multiple guests mention good value and competitive pricing, though a few feel it is overpriced given the tired condition of rooms or extra charges for some hot drinks.
Food and Beverage
9
Food and breakfast are often complimented (‘‘excellent food'', good breakfast spread); a few nitpicks about extra charges for certain hot drinks, but overall F&B is a strength.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment skews positive: many guests describe the hotel as lovely, would return, and praise staff and setting—despite notable room/cleanliness issues, the positive service, location and public areas drive strong overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 23:43

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in Lush Surroundings

Elegant Rooms and Dining Experience
Indulge in classic décor rooms with modern amenities and enjoy a culinary delight at Gilbert's Restaurant, serving fresh, seasonal dishes sourced from the hotel gardens.

Historic Charm and Cultural Significance
Immerse yourself in the history of Grade II Listed Grim's Dyke Hotel, once frequented by Sir William Gilbert. Explore the grand entrance hall, traditional Library Bar, and the ambiance where famous works were penned.

Convenient Location for Leisure and Entertainment
Explore nearby attractions like the Harry Potter Studio Tour and Wembley Stadium, or unwind at Grim's Dyke Golf Club. With a serene environment just outside Watford, your getaway awaits.

Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of luxury and nature at Grims Dyke Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that the card used to book must be presented on check-in.

Please note that guests staying the double room - main house, may have restricted access due to an event taking place. You may be asked to use the fire escape during your stay to access your bedroom.

Disabled Facilities:
2 bedrooms located on the ground floor in the adjacent lodge have been designed for wheelchair use. These can be requested, subject to availability.

Guests should note that this hotel is completely nonsmoking.

Pets are only allowed in the ground floor garden lodge/classic rooms and they must be confirmed by the hotel and a daily charge will be applied. Pets cannot be left unattended in the guest rooms.

Please note, it is advisable to pre-book dinner in the restaurant.

If using a Satnav, you must look for the postcode HA3 6SE.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2112 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 10
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
7
Fine for a very short stay on business
Pros:

Beautiful quiet setting & nice breakfast

Cons:

Very tired garden rooms in annex with rotten windows and very hard bed

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Ken • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely hotel 🛏️
Pros:

Lovely garden , duty manager went out of his way to help .Clean . excellent staff. Beautiful location.

Cons:

Could do with downstairs w.c .

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Wesley • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
7
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • gb
9
The hotel provided a great base for my sons golf trip.
Pros:

The food was excellent and Evan made the stay even better.

Cons:

No air con

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Tami • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good for what we needed
Pros:

The room was comfortable and clean. Location was ok for what we needed and it was accessible to close by underground stations.
Reception staff were welcoming and polite

Cons:

Breakfast had a good spread but for the price wasn't all that - particularly when asked for a hot drink only to find out that after you asked for a hot chocolate you were then told that it was £4 extra (on top of charge for breakfast)

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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hannah • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Good location and a kind and helpful man at reception

Cons:

My original room smelled terrible and the mattress sunk down about a foot when i sat on it. It was so awful that I asked to change rooms. The nice man at reception put me in a room which was a bit better, but this place is so tired and tatty. Peeling paint, stained carpets, ripped material on beds. Awful water pressure, shower temp was either cold or boiling. It's a shame as this could be a great place, it just really needs some attention. its overpriced for how old and tatty it is.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
2
Ok but you Wouidnt worry about going back room was below average for 4 star
Pros:

Breakfast was good

Cons:

Very dated and old

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Kaye • couple • gb
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely location
Pros:

Lovely grounds, nice reception staff

Cons:

Some of the bar staff were off hand, one was lovely.
Room could use redecorating.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
7
Ok but nothing special
Pros:

Location and bed

Cons:

No water in the room not good being expected to use bath water for t and coffee Aircon very poor

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
5
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Fabienne • couple • gb
8
Lovely spot, lovely staff, would definitely come again.
Pros:

Great location, ideal for us to hop in a taxi to an event at Wembley. Lovely spot amongst the trees, beautiful building. Nice big room.

Cons:

Decir is a little outdated in the room - could be excellent with an update. Bathroom could have been cleaner but was okay. Not a fan of shower curtains.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
8
what we wanted
Pros:

location excellent, staff really helpful. Gardens are magnificent.

Cons:

Bathroom was looking a bit tired

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Mahdad • solo_traveller • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

View to the garden

Cons:

room numbers

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Line • family_with_children • dk
7
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Vince Worley • couple • gb
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee