1 /5 paint watercolour: DO NOT STAY HERE - YOU ARE WASTING YOUR MONEY
room 5 then Room 1
Fredrick’s Hotel and Spa, Maidenhead, which has been profoundly disappointing and fell well below the standards expected of a four-star hotel.
From the outset, the experience was unacceptable. The first room I was allocated had multiple maintenance issues, including wallpaper peeling off the walls, curtains hanging off the rail, and a cold water tap that did not function. Due to these issues, I was moved to a second room.
Unfortunately, the second room was in an even worse condition. It was visibly dirty, with mould present in the bathroom, thick dust along all skirting boards, and curtains again hanging loose from the wall. The so-called “king-size” bed was in fact two single mattresses pushed together, creating a hard ridge down the middle that made sleeping extremely uncomfortable. The décor throughout was severely outdated, reminiscent of the 1980s, and the overall presentation was tired and neglected.
Additional issues included a broken shower screen, poor-quality bed linens, no accessible Wi-Fi in the room, a very basic television offering, and outdated fire emergency plans displayed in the room, which raises concerns about compliance and guest safety.
Another significant issue, however, was the spa. The spa was entirely out of service for the duration of my stay, despite being the sole reason I chose this hotel.
Compounding these issues, a loud party was held on the Saturday night, with heavy bass music continuing until midnight, making it impossible to sleep. This is wholly inappropriate for a hotel positioning itself as a luxury spa retreat.
Dining was also disappointing, with meals that were average at best and did not align with the pricing or reputation suggested by the hotel.
While I was offered a complimentary one-hour massage valued at ÂŁ75, this gesture is entirely disproportionate given that I paid approximately ÂŁ700 for a seven-night stay and experienced persistent disruption, discomfort, and a complete lack of promised amenities.
It is frankly shameful to market this property as a four-star hotel. Based on cleanliness, maintenance, amenities, and overall guest experience, it more closely resembles a two-star establishment at best.