The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn

Hotels
9.1 (479 reviews)
4 Ranger's Road , Chingford , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable room
Cons:
Dirty room
Service delays

Categories

Cleanliness
7.43
Negative feedback regarding cleanliness with mentions of dirty room and bites from fleas.
Service
9.4
Mostly positive sentiment, although one negative experience with a barman.
Location
9.94
Positive comments about the location near Epping Forest and convenience.
Room Quality
9.39
Rooms praised for comfort and decor, though some critiques regarding furniture placement.
Amenities
9.42
Positive comments on extra touches in the rooms, with some amenities being well received.
Value for Money
9.38
Comments indicate that the hotel provides good value for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.93
Food quality was praised, but some issues with breakfast beverage service.
Overall Experience
8.9
Generally positive experiences shared, despite a few issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:43

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a comfortable stay in our elegantly furnished rooms equipped with modern amenities for your convenience.

Dining Excellence
Delight your taste buds with delicious meals at our onsite restaurant serving a variety of culinary delights to satisfy your cravings.

Convenient Location
Located just a short distance from popular attractions, our hotel offers easy access to explore the surrounding areas during your stay.

Book now at The Royal Forest for a delightful and unforgettable experience!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 479 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.43
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.94
Room Quality: 9.39
Amenities: 9.42
Value for Money: 9.38
Food and Beverage: 8.93
Overall Experience: 8.9
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mcqueen solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Ken solo_traveller gb
6
Ok but could be better for the price.
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Found Nasty stain on one of the towels made it feel used.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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waldock couple gb
7
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
K
Karen solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff (particularly the front of house female manager) were excellent. Room was gorgeous.

Cons:

Extremely expensive.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
B
Bonney couple gb
9
Pros:

Great location, lovely atmosphere, nice food, loved the handwritten note and sweet treats in the bedroom, bedroom was wonderfully decorated and equipped

Cons:

1) vegetarian breakfast option was very limited, not even veggie sausages
2) lovely big room, but small bed, there was plenty of room to have a bigger bed

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Sonderskov solo_traveller gb
7
Nice but Expensive
Pros:

The staff were great, polite, and helpful.
Restaurant and bar area were very nice and well laid out.
The bedroom had nice touches as the handwritten note and treats as we arrived. Fresh milk nice touch. Breakfast was nice and presented well.
Plenty parking space.

Cons:

The bedroom was fine for a two night stay.
,No lift to the second floor.
The bed itself is very high even for the average height person.
The breakfast service was slow and coffee lukewarm.
The bedroom was over expensive for what was provided, not worth the money.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Parr solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
B
Byron couple gb
10
Very comfortable hotel
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, comfortable bedroom, and friendly staff. Loved the breakfast.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
B
Bryan solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
H
Hannah family_with_children gb
9
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
B
Bev solo_traveller gb
9
Brilliant stay!
Pros:

Well appointed hotel. Excellently decorated and comfortable. Breakfast and restaurant and bar were great.

Cons:

No negatives

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Luxury accomodation with friendly staff en excellent location

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
A
Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Everything west great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Steve Cosslett solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

A stunning place in an excellent location.
The room was comfortable as was the bed.
The food was really good quality, with a great selection. Highly recommended.
A comfortable large bar area with a great range of drinks.

Cons:

Everything was excellent, all the staff were professional and friendly.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
D
daniel solo_traveller gb
9
Great
Pros:

Lovely place

Cons:

It was all good

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
K
Karen solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Aidan family_with_children ie
8
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
M
Martyn couple gb
8
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Julie family_with_children gb
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee