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The Bell Hotel

3.0 of 5
The Quay, Sandwich CT13 9EF , England
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The Bell Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
88 reviews 88 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

A pleasant hotel, but with rooms that were too clairaudient. Our stay was negatively impacted by a child crying in a close-by room that kept waking us up every couple of hours.Rooms were clean and well appointed, good beds. Outstanding staff at breakfast.

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Sevenoaks
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Lovely hotel/pub accomodation. Reception and its staff very friendly, (thank you Tracey), room very comfortable and clean. Our only critisim was the service at the bar/restaurant and breakfast staffing. It was a Bank Holiday weekend which I know can be difficult to staff it but was not so terribly busy. Nobody was on the ball enough.Our bill was also incorrect... More

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kent
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

The bell hotel, is pretty much on my doorstep, i decieded to book a package for dinner stay and breakfast, for a treat for my partners birthady. we had our first date there. When i called to enquire and the guy was very helpful ++, i explained what i was looking for, he advised of the package deal that they... More

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victoria, BC
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47 reviews 47 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

My wife and I enjoyed a comfortable room by the river in this ancient Cinque Port town of Sandwich. Only 12 miles from Dover and close to Margate and Ramsgate, we were looking for a quiet location with plenty to see around. The staff was very efficient and welcoming and the modern design of the bar and café worked well... More

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Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

We had a great weekend break at the Bell Hotel, having chosen it because we were going to a concert in nearby St Mary's. From the warm, friendly welcome to the comfortable room overlooking the river and the tollgate, and the superb breakfast (try the herb sausages) the whole experience was perfect. The room came with a king-sized bed which... More

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London
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Clean, comfortable and fantastic food. The staff are very friendly and work hard to make your stay as pleasant as possible! Sandwich is a favourite too!! Great walks, pubs and shopping. We just booked to go back again!! Pet friendly too!

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

Spotlessly clean, comfortable beds. Very professional and helpful staff. This is a lovely area with great walks from outside the hotel. The only complaints really is the bar area seems a little lacking in character and warmth. Food was an excellent standard, we had a lovely dinner, and I reallly like the fact the breakfast was cooked to order.

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Deal, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

Breakfast was always delicious and the beds are the most comfortable I have had the pleasure of experiencing. Service was more than adequate and the place very clean. With a great view out over the river, we probably had the best of the rooms. Only complaint is that I couldn't see the TV properly due to the layout of the... More

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Banbury, England
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Just returned from a 2 night break in this lovely hotel. Ideally situated on the quayside, we were right in the middle of this mediaeval town. The weather was bitterly cold, but as we entered the hotel, there was a warm woodburner stove with comfy chairs and sofas to welcome us. The rooms were spotless with good facilities and all... More

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Colchester, England
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23 reviews 23 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

Although there has been an hotel on the site for many years, it is the wonderful Victorian reception that strikes you. We had a lovely room over looking the Quay. It was a very cold couple of days and the room was not warm, but with very cosy bed linen and comfortable seating this was infinatly preferable to over heated... More

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Additional Information about The Bell Hotel

Address: The Quay, Sandwich CT13 9EF , England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Kent > Sandwich
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Sandwich
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A traditional hotel with a chic modern twist. Thirty-seven individually decorated ensuite bedrooms, a restaurant menu which varies with seasonal availability and a choice of two beautifully refurbished function rooms. The Bell Hotel Sandwich is the ideal choice as a leisure destination or as a venue for weddings, conferences and private events.Throughout the year, the Bell Hotel holds events and exhibitions to: support the local arts, to promote the produce of local and regional farmers and growers and to participate in Sandwich festivals and celebrations ... more   less 
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Bell Hotel Sandwich
The Bell Hotel Sandwich, Kent

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