Warner Leisure Hotels Reviews

Name: Warner Leisure Hotels
Address: 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead,, Hertfordshire
Rating: 2.45

2.5 Rating 215 Reviews

28 %

of reviewers recommend Warner Leisure Hotels

2.5

Based on 215 reviews


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Customer Service	2 out of 5

About Warner Leisure Hotels:

World of Warner Leisure Hotels offers inclusive half-board UK short breaks at stunning locations, with a wide range of activities which include good food and live entertainment every night. The price of a break includes accommodation, breakfast and dinner every day, a variety of leisure activities and nightly live entertainment.

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0800 138 2633

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1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead,
Hertfordshire
HP2 4YL

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Galton Hall was our 3 Warners break ,what a disappointment . No porters ,they had all gone home ,so a coach full of people had to take their luggage and find their chalets in the dark and rain.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Gunton Hall this weekend well we always had a great time not anymore. Ques to start with 1. before parking 2, Register 3. Mealtimes Which table for that sitting. 4. Fetch your starter. 5. Fetch your main course. Poor choice of main meals if any left no plates small portion of meat one choice only. Up to last meal the same. Breakfast last morning no eggs no plates no beans no scramble eggs long wait back to table no toast or tea until later cup of tea only one. Chalet needs looking at sink plug does not plug. Bulb kept flashing, hairdryer holder falling off. Window would shut. No shop so forgot things do without. So if disabled or injured tough luck no table service available. OOPS one good thing entertainment very good. this break cost me £500 + If as poor on next visit (Jan) it will be the last one. I could go on but no,”

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Posted 1 year ago

“What a disaster,service appalling untrained staff,no milk served with tea,no coffee available, dining arrangements not adhered to,unable to open window in bedroom, we were a group of 14, delayed at every meal as seating not available,clearly this venue is nowhere ready to receive guests,”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I requested cancellation of a booking, with three month's notice due to ill health. I was informed that I would loose all of the booking fee. There's no understanding but cold customer service. I have raised my complaint (below) with a manager, and will update this review if they resolve the problem. Utterly disgusted at present, I have been repeatedly offered another holiday, which I do not want and no partial refund. I would never consider booking with them again. "Today (15 November), I submitted a request to cancel a short break, that was due to take place on the (date) at Littlecote House. Due to an unexpected worsening of a health problem, following recent removal of a brain tumour, I will not be able to attend. I enquired via online chat regarding cancellation but was told that as the cut off day was the 9 November 2022, I would lose the full amount paid. I completely appreciate that a percentage would be lost, however, with three months’ notice under these circumstances, I find your inflexibility and uncaring decision, very upsetting. I do not wish to make another booking with you under these circumstances and would please request a reconsideration of your decision, to refund part of the booking charge."”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Just home from a 4 day break at Heythrop Park. Got off to a bad start from arrival. Our room had not been cleaned at all, we told reception and they asked if we would wait in the bar for 20 mins as housekeeping were cleaning room straight away. We went back later and they still had not cleaned but someone had been in and left a spare toilet roll !.. The bathroom bin was completely full, toothpaste in the basin, glasses with white powder on inside, hairs in shower and basin, only one bathrobe and we comlained again and this time waited in room and 4 people came and faffed around and left and still the bin had not been emptied. Later on we had a shower and the towels were very damp, I shudder to think that they were from the people before us and folded and put back on the rack, hand towel had make-up on it. The bottom sheet had a stain on it, the bed not made just quilt pulled up and pillows left with dents still in from sleeping on them. The sink plug did not fit so would not hold water. Room glasses not washed, tea tray very dusty, cobwebs in room, carpet never hoovered. Really disappointed. Always some food options missing on menus, the Market Kitchen restaurant was quite nice, very pleasant waiters, however the speed that the food came out made you feel as if you had 15 mist and then you had to leave, I was still chewing my starter and the main appeared, at breakfast one morning a lady ordered porridge and eggs benedict and the chap brought them both out at once ! She made him take the eggs away. I booked the break because you advertised a Motown evening and that is the only reason we booked but in the end it was Soul sounds and the singer made all the songs sound like pup music, really disappointed. We were expecting luxury break and we have had better room stays in Premier inns as they are always absolutely spotless. This was our first Warners stay and I can assure you that it is our last. Disappointed does not cover it.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“The market kitchen was a bad idea. The serve yourself and menu choice have gone . Not for the better. Quality of some of the food is poor. The changes while subtle are noticeable. We are long term lovers of Warners up to the last year. We were at Holme lacy a year ago and here again . The food last year was not good but we put that down to staffing issues and covid What's the excuse this year?. Food is an important part of a break. The entertainment is not as good either. We are seriously rethinking our choice of breaks”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Continued Loud music in two very small lounges and supposed to cater for 200 rooms. One lounge we had to return to get a coffee (pay ourself extra) as staff said the lounge was far too small to cater for everyone. I am surprised that health and safety allowed this lack of space due to Covid restrictions. During dinner exactly the same loud music and was not allowed to have it lessened. Absolutely no where to relax and read or play perhaps card games or in fact any board game. So we returned always to our room. Not a book in view and I was hoping for a library feeling older people enjoy these types of holidays Many rooms need refurbishment and my mattress was uncomfortable and old. Around the shower black mould marks (looked liked) We had a radiator which could not be turned off as the caretaker explained it was broken. We wet our pillows sweating and embarrassed we had to explain to housekeeping As for car parking it’s totally unacceptable. Accessible parking was called Disabled not a term favoured by people with all Kind of health issues moreover all parking was difficult to find. Having to walk quite a way. Generally speaking it seemed as if we had spent the entire week with loud music all day unless we went out or tucked ourselves away in our room. Really not a rest at all Two and truthful positive comment. All staff did their best and were kind and polite. Many realised that the lounges were inadequate and needed a vast change. The food generally was a good selection, well enough presented and good quality. Some Warner hotels do offer some relaxation and nice large lounge areas but be very careful. Warner as far as we were concerned just wanted our money and keen to sell this expensive trip. Hoping to return to another more suitable hotel I need Warner to be truthful as to what class of hotel this is. What type of people enjoy this also.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“the food was not hot and the plates just warm ,bring back the tureens which kept the food hot and moist. everyone complained about long queues out side restaurant . we have been going to sinah waren for many years and have found it very relaxing and the staff allways very pleasant and helpful . the talk by the chocolatier and the beekeeper was very interesting .”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Booked for Nidd Hall arriving on the 21st October,but earlier in the week began to get ill,left it till the 20th hoping that I would get better unfortunately I had to call Warner holidays to cancel my break .I explained the problem that I didn't feel well enough to travel and asked if I could move my break to next February. I also was willing to pay any extra incurred with moving the dates,only to be told that I hadn't taken out their insurance and could not move my dates. I hadn't taken their insurance out as I already had an annual travel insurance. So I had to cancel my holiday with a loss of £653 ,I think it is ridiculous that I couldn't change the dates.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Excellent staff.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Had left an expensive pair of shoes in our room. Called reception on day of departure to ask if they could look for my shoes in the room we had stayed. Spoke to a lady on reception who said she would contact housekeeping, Phoned again 2 hrs later to see if they had been found and the man on reception said if we find them we will give you a call, but you will not receive a call if not found. I again phoned the following day and the lady on reception, and she said there has been nothing noted on the system, so I asked again could she please try to locate my expensive shoes and give me a call if found or not. Again I never had a phone call. When you are there the staff are so nice and chatty. BUT when you have vacated your room and left. They just throw you on the pile and look for the next paying customer , What a SHAM that they never even attempted to look for my shoes, Never mind, won`t be visiting again and will not use WARNERS as a Hotel. Anyway its only a glorified BUTLINS. Was waiting for bohemian rock as advertised as a queen tribute, checked them out on utube and they looked good, so looked forward to it But when they appeared on stage it was the local cabaret band and all the entertainments staff trying to imitate queen. What a disappointment that was, do not remember throwing my shoes at them.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“The disappointment began two weeks prior to arriving at Heythrop Park. We were then informed that the pool was not open and Spa treatments were unavailable. On arrival at the car park, we found that the Disabled parking bays were cordoned off and the remaining 3 parking bays had already been taken. This led to finding a parking spot much further away from the hotel entrance. Our rooms were unclean and a cleaner had to be called. Our dinner was booked for 19.45hrs and after queuing for some time we were seated. Our starter arrived at 20.45hrs, the main course at 21.30hrs so were unable to see the show which started at 21.00hrs. Queuing for every meal whether for breakfast or evening meal for ageing guests made it particularly difficult, especially as bookings were already timed. This was caused by tables being uncleared and the reception staff constantly changing at the entrance to the restaurant. When conversing with other guests it was only to hear other complaints i.e. being moved 3 times to other rooms, used bathrobes in wardrobes, no hot water, missing towels and toiletries and the list goes on, too numerous to mention. Although this is a paperless Hotel , it would have been advantageous to have had an information pack, particularly for ageing guests. There was a noticeable lack of management overseeing, to ensure the smooth running of the Hotel. The overall opinion of many of us was that it was 'organised chaos' and that the Hotel was not ready to be opened. It was patently obvious staff knew of the shortfalls and had been briefed 'to keep smiling' and not engage with complaints. This long weekend was supposed to be a stress-free break for me organised by my husband and friends after undergoing 2years of cancer treatment. It fell lamentably short and contributed to an extremely frustrating and stressful stay. This was illustrated by the mass exit of guests on the second day, who were given refunds. Warners, you can do better, your other Hotels have proved that you have a good reputation. This Hotel has damaged it, lets hope that it will recover. Change the management.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Heythrop Park . Terrible week end .Should be re-named Faulty Towers .Staff arguing in front of guests. Orders for food took 30 mins and kept missing things off . No hot water most of Saturday and only tepid water next two. Service in Restaurants dire .40 mins for wine to be served half way through meal. Specials missing from menu each day then added to next day . On arrival walk to reception covered in mud and uphill should have realised looked like a building site and that was the view from our window .Room not cleaned until 7.30 pm on Sunday after being told would not be cleaned at all.We should have received a note telling us of the problem but didn't. No management apparent.Any thing wrong no one saying sorry.Buffet food cold ."Yes that is what happens with buffets " Reply. Entertainment poor . Main act very good but the rest poor / amatuer. No introductions and performance times clashed and also with dinner so you could only see 1 act. So entertainment was only 45 minutes a night. What a dissaster . Many people complaining you must have many like this .Staff reported over 100 people left on the Saturday.Lots of people struggling with the App.This is not surprising due to average age of your guests . Given Breakfast time of 9.45 am And was locked out of our room on departure day . Clever idea and great customer service .Expected to clear you room before you can have breakfast. We are just paying the balance for our next in December and if it's as bad as this it will be our last. I will be writing to your Managing Director if I can get his email address which seems to be Top Secret.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I booked a holiday with Warner Leisure Hotels for this coming month. When booking they ask you if you want to cover with payment protection. I have holiday insurance that covers me including covid cover. Sadly I have tested positive for covid. I called Warner to ask them if I could move my booking forward a week so I can isolate for the 5 days although by law I do not have to. Their answer was no. Not due to not having any availability or anything else just simply its not in their terms and conditions. But what is in their terms and conditions is that I can stick to my original booking and arrive even though positive. Well done Warner Leisure, that would be absolutely not the right thing to do, what if you have vulnerable guests staying there? Appalling business morals.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“We have had 2 Warner breaks this year, chosen because of our excellent previous experiences before. But I’m sorry to say Warners are not what they were in many respects. Our first stay was at Bembridge where we have been twice before. The accommodation is always lovely and the rooms beautifully kept so that aspect was fine. The disappointment was the menus which are all preprinted so that exactly the same food was offered on day two as day one with two extra uninspiring dishes described as Chef’s Choice. The Asian menu that appeared two days in a row was very mundane - not even as good as from your local take-away! The starters were the same every day, Our next stay was supposed to be at the new Heythrop Park with some friends who had booked for us to go from there to Stratford to the RSC. A week before we were due to go we had letters saying that our rooms were ready but certain facilities would not be ready and, if we proceeded, we would receive a 33% discount. We agreed but, just a few hours before we left home, we were told the holiday was cancelled as the rooms weren’t ready. Since this was part of the Stratford break we wanted to go somewhere so we were offered rooms at Thoresby Hall, putting many miles on our intended journey. As usual the rooms were beautifully kept but we were faced with exactly the same menus as we had at Bembridge but, whereas the restaurant service there was satisfactory, it was appalling at Thoresby Hall. It seemed to be staffed by untrained teenagers who were completely unaware that tables needed clearing and orders taken - they just dreamed about so that the people at the table next to ours gave up after their first course and left without a dessert- their table remained uncleared as we left. There was simply no-one in charge of the dining room. Combine this with the same food once again so our experience was not a happy one. We had become reliant on Warner’s for a place which suited our needs as older people but we will not be returning until Warner’s sack the bean-counters and listen to their clients.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS SHAM COMPANY!!!!!! Grandparents booked a holiday however had to cancel due to ill health and ongoing appointments and investigations. Cancelled and aware they would loose some of the money as per cancellation policy. They were advised to provide a Doctors letter which they have and had to pay a fee for this, however they have now come back and advised it is not good enough and need another note with the key words on “unable to travel for the foreseeable future” Why not tell them this when asking for the original letter and expecting them to try and get another one and pay £20 again for this from the GP. My grandad continues to have investigations and possible awaiting treatment or surgery and this is causing unnecessary stress at an already stressful time!! A very underhand and shameful way to treat an 83 year old to keep their money!! DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BOOK WITH WARNER!! You have been warned they will try and steal your money. I will be leaving reviews all over the net and social media warning others. This relates to ticket number 1208141”

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Posted 1 year ago

“What on earth has happened to Studley Castle since our last visit in January. Terribly slow service at dinner time and on the last morning at breakfast no service at all, where were all the staff? Dirty tables, coffee cups and wine glasses. We had to ask for water, coffee and tables to be cleared multiple times. We were also ripped off with their new VIP service which consisted of a drinks voucher, a choice of table and VIP service. Well where was the service because we didn't get any basic service let alone VIP, a total waste of money. The stables room was tired with grubby chairs, carpets, cushions, curtains and windows. The mattress was well worn and the shower full of other people's hairs. We spoke to Sean in the restaurant about the lack of service for the VIP experience he sold us but he dismissed our concerns and told us to speak to the duty manager. Unfortunately he wasn't available while we were there. I don't blame the young staff who are overworked, underpaid and untrained. I've read a review from an ex employee who say that since Warner leisure were taken over all the company care about is making money. They don't care about their employee's or customers. At this rate they will run Warners into the ground. On a final note and not surprisingly no reply to my complaint via their complaints form. We had booked Heythrop Park but Warners has changed and gone downhill that much I'm not prepared to give them anymore of our hard earned money so cancelled. We've been going to Warners for years and it's sad to see how much the quality has changed and we aren't the only one's who've noticed. If they don't improve soon their loyal customers will vanish in droves.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Just returned from Heythrop Park hotel. A family weekend break to celebrate a special birthday. Fantastic weather, surroundings and the beginnings of what will surely be Warners flagship when all the facilities are up and running. Due to what I suspect are the usual shortcomings of relying on contractors promises to finish building work on time ,Warners are left with the unhappy task of making apologies for this, however a 33% discount given as a sweetener did help. A stunning location with its grand approach, being a majestic tree lined drive over a mile long. A short walk from the car park with buggy assistance offered for those unable to do, this reveals the splendid architecture of the old mansion with the newer facilities adjoining. Attractively styled the newer parts lead to the old house with its beautifully furnished rooms and its decor with hints of William Morris in its design. Bedrooms are just as you would expect of Warners high standard and would grace most 5 star hotels. When all facilities come on stream it will leave little to be desired. Having said all this, alas I do have to add a negative that hopefully will be addressed before our next visit, and that is in the catering. The stunning restaurants appearance aside, some of the food left room for improvement. May I suggest the hot food being brought up to proper temperature and it’s retention of heat assisted by hot serving plates. Both of these detracted from what could have been a nice meal.which unfortunately ended up only half eaten. Another criticism was a poor rendition of a king prawn curry containing , not the afore mentioned, but tiny shrimps, and an abundance of peas.Not my idea of such a curry.Reference to a good Indian chef for advice would be my suggestion. Oh! and one other suggestion would be fresh bread rolls served with the meal not the reheated ones we were served. That said the desserts were nice and the waiters always polite and friendly. Have to mention yet again ,the outside activities which so many guests opt for, but are frequently disappointed, there not being enough slots provided for all. Despite Warners implying that all activities are available and suggesting that these are booked online with your hotel reservation all to often one is disappointed.This particularly apples to clay pigeon shooting which has to be booked on arrival. First come first served ,which is particularly disappointing as it’s an activity offered to encourage hotel bookings. Despite both positive and negative comments made in this review, it won’t deter our continued breaks at the many Warner hotels we have visited and in the main, enjoyed.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Just returned from Norton Grange 16/09/2022 disapointed as we went in 2021 with Majestic coaches as was impressed . This time we were put in the chalet the fatherist away from main buildig with very poor lightingoutside The outside of the chalet was was dirty and needed a good clean eg widow sills, soft and gutter. Inside was spotless but you needed a set of steps to get in the shower. My wife and I both over 70yrs helped each other in and out of the shower as the bath was so high of the ground. The pillows on the beds had been used so much they were so flat we had to ask for two more. We also found that although the entertainment was good it was far to loud and I mean loud. The group to me seams to be playing music what they liked and also a routine as they keep saying come down and dance but only a few eg 3-4 only would try to dance it was totaly the wrong type of music to dance to with to high a tempo. Food was excelent and so was the cleanlness inside the main building. The staff were also very helpful and kind”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Bembridge Coast Dining disaster - queues for buffet - food not replenished - food not hot - only two menus for 5 day stay - 2 days without a waiter - tables too close - this was more like Butlins After 3 days we ate out and accepted a refund This was our first and last Warner’s holiday”

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Posted 1 year ago

Warner Leisure Hotels is rated 2.5 based on 215 reviews