London Road, East Grinstead, United Kingdom | (586) 210-9239
Set in quiet village, a 20-minute drive from Gatwick
Airport
Five-minute drive to East Grinstead train station
Smart, modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and designer
toiletries
Some rooms have balconies overlooking the gardens
Two restaurants offering fine and casual dining
Spa with sauna, whirlpool, and heated indoor pool
Two outdoor tennis courts and a small gym
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Some rooms are
small
Breakfast not included in room rates
Rooms prone to noise from events held at the hotel
The Felbridge
Hotel and Spa is an upscale property set in a small village in West Sussex within a 20-minute drive of Gatwick Airport. While the Felbridge has the straightforward vibe of a business hotel, pleasant gardens and an excellent fine-dining
restaurant add a nice bit of character. Rooms -- done in brown-and-beige hues -- are smart and modern, and several have balconies
overlooking the gardens. However, some rooms are on the small side and prone to picking up noise
from the hotel's interiors. The spa includes an indoor pool and whirlpool, and there's a small gym and two outdoor tennis courts. Travelers looking for a more extensive spa experience should check out the Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa, but rates will be higher.
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Scene
Tudor-style touches with low-key contemporary interiors and a pleasant garden
A Tudor-style,
semi-timbered facade combines with modern, red-brick architecture to create a perfectly pleasant first impression of the Felbridge Hotel and Spa. Inside the
mood is more contemporary, with subdued tones and a sparse, almost minimalist, reception area subtly decked out with corporate-modern furniture and
black-and-white art prints. Despite this being a spa hotel, the vibe is similar to a business hotel and lacks the breezy character some may be expecting. That being said, the low-rise property backs onto attractive and
manicured gardens -- as well as a large field and river with birdlife -- making
it a popular venue for summer weddings. Proximity to Gatwick Airport and
on-site conference facilities ensure a fair share of corporate business, and while off the beaten track for most tourist travelers, the spa also attracts
local residents.
Location
Overlooking main road in village right outside East Grinstead
The hotel is set back from a busy main road in the quiet West Sussex village of Felbridge,
on the outskirts of East Grinstead. There a pub and a few restaurants within walking distance, though the most popular local sight is Standen House and Garden, an Arts and Crafts estate with gorgeous grounds that was built in 1925. It takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. Otherwise there's not a huge amount
in the immediate area to attract tourists, though the hotel is a convenient 15- to 20-minute drive from Gatwick Airport and around a 45-minute drive to the edge of
London. Alternatively, those looking to travel into London can access the East Grinstead train station in just five minutes by car.
Rooms
Smart, business-style rooms with free Wi-Fi and designer toiletries
The hotel's 120
rooms are finished in smart, modern styling with simple darkwood furnishings,
carpeted floors, and gold accents combining to create a slightly corporate look. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and 28-inch flat-screen TVs -- upgraded rooms add 39-inch TVs, bathrobes, and
minibars. Well-maintained, modern bathrooms have designer toiletries and
shower/tub combos or walk-in showers with massage jets. Most rooms on the upper
floor also open to balconies overlooking the garden. Some Standard Rooms
can feel small -- indeed they start at a compact 14 square meters (151 square feet) -- and rooms can be prone to noise, especially during events at the hotel.
Features
Two restaurants, a cozy bar, heated indoor pool, and spa facilities
The hotel has a
choice of two restaurants, one offering an a la carte fine-dining experience and
the other more casual set menus, and a cozy bar.
Breakfast is also served in the more formal restaurant, though is not included in the
room rate, and breakfast service can get busy when the hotel is full. Spa
facilities include a sauna, whirlpool tub, and the standard massage and beauty treatments, as
well as a heated indoor pool that's about long enough for laps. There's
also two outdoor tennis courts and a small gym. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
