We booked to stay for a family party in Rayleigh. Booked pretty far ahead and was only £26 for the…read morenight. Clean, enough space and pleasant enough for the one night. As long as you're there just for somewhere to sleep - it's a Travelodge after all - it's pretty good. It's very close to all of the clubs though so keep your windows closed for the night.

Probably one of the best locations in Basildon's surrounding... however the service was mediocre,…read morewaiters were well dressed but with low restaurant skills. The courtesy was an optional. The food was absolutely inedible. 2 stars for the live music entertainment ( the disco music at the end of the dinner was a weird mix of provincial radio music and teenager's iPod) and obviously because, like for everything, the only important thing is the company!

I was here last weekend for a customers christmas function…read more The hotel is set in its own grounds and although we arrived in the dark it looks like a very old building. My customer treated me to the evening but I gather the tickets were £45.00 each. The entrance room at first glance is very small, I did think is this it at first! However, they use this room to offer a glass of champagne prior to going to the table. The ballroom was set for dinner and a great job had been done of dressing the room and the tables. The company I was with had three tables out of approx 30 , with a mixture of all sorts of companies. Each table had three ice buckets of assorted wines and jugs of beer were provided throughout dinner, to be fair they kept us well supplied throughout. Dinner was usual Christmas fare but I must say was very good quality which i didnt expect for this type of do. At 9.30 pm the table service stopped and a free bar was opened up. The only draw back ( and the way they get you ) is that the bar was tiny and staffed by two people only - therefore you had to queue for drinks for at least 5\10 mins. Now luckily we had several young lads in our group who saw this as a chance to chat up some of the lovely looking young ladies also in the queue. They kept the rest of us "old ones" supplied with a never ending glass of brandy. After dinner the disco started which everybody seemed to enjoy. The night was wrapped up by midnight and the usual scrum for taxis started - a great night and if I get an invite next year I would like to go again.

We stayed at the lodge in August 2008 and were very happy with the location. Our friends were…read moregetting married in Stock and it was nearby other wedding festivities. Also, the train ride to London wasn't terribly long and well worth the trip. The station is just a mile from the lodge. The rooms were clean with private bathrooms. Absolutely no complaints regarding the room. It would have been nice if the cleaning ladies had held off on vacuuming early in the morning but, it helped to get us out of bed and off for the day. Adjacent to a Toby Carvery there was breakfast included each morning which consisted of cereals, yogurt, fruit, juices, cheeses, and I think toast. Being gluten-free my choices were fairly limited but it was an alright breakfast. We ate at the Carvery for one meal and it was nice - the other guests seemed to be really excited about it. I was much more satisfied with the food at The Hoop in pub nearby. If we were going back to that particular area again we would definitely consider staying here again and be willing to check out other locations. For the price and amenities it was everything we needed.

Very very basic, but comfortable. My room had problems with ventilation ( a bit of mould around the…read morewindows). Very mixed clientele, but not really a family location. Friendly and efficient staff.

I will preface this review by saying that I was lucky enough to benefit from a special Campanile…read moredeal offering a night's accommodation for just £1. At that price, I can hardly be too critical, but the fact is that this hotel was tired and in need of refurbishment. A question arises about why Campanile made this special offer. Presumably, it is to encourage new clients to try them out with a view to encouraging them to stay again with the chain. But my experience here was off-putting, and a poor ad for the company. The bedding was clean, and the bed itself large and comfortable. But I didn't like entering the room from the car park, nor the fact that wet shoes were inevitably trailed all over the floor. Tea and coffee were provided for making drinks, but just two tea bags and two coffee sachets per day. A bit miserly, I thought. Of course, there was a packet of two biscuits each (two persons). The bathroom door wouldn't shut properly, which could be a touch embarrassing. And, speaking of loos, why do Campanile never provide a loo brush? And why skimp on grotty loo roll? Campanile belongs to the same group as the French Première Classe chain, but in truth, this hotel was worse than some of the Première Classe hotels I have stayed in. Yet PC is in theory more downmarket than Campanile, charging from 35 to 45 euros a night, compared to around £50 for the Basildon Campanile (though you can find it cheaper if you're lucky or flexible about your dates). Oh, and don't arrive at a festive time of year without your mobile. There's no-one at Reception, but a small notice on the door asking you to ring a number "in emergency". I eventually decided that my sleep was indeed an emergency, and fortunately had my mobile with me, so rang the number. Would I go back? Only if there was a very good deal!

been here many times always loved it just the food has gotten smaller but the price has gone up…read more.with the service i have no complants they are alwys nice and helpfull to people who have only been there a few times or anyone . the ambiace is ok lust wish they had music and it was louder

The Haywain is a Beefeater restaurant attached to the Premier Inn in Basildon. I've been here a few…read moretimes now and have always enjoyed by visit. The layout in the restaurant is lovely, they have upstairs and downstairs and the majority of tables are booths which are a bit more private. The service we have had has always been good. The food is nice here too considering it is part of a chain. I had the steak last time it was here and it was cooked to perfection. Just a warning - the plate or profiteroles you get for dessert is massive - enough for two to share!

Very rude staff who are ready to bilk using by giving you the highest rate possible. The inn is…read moreclean and their workers polite. The receptionists rudest I have ever encountered in any hotel.

Had a Starbucks coffee at the hotel, the milk tasted off and I and my partner had a severe case of…read morediarrhoea afterwards. never again!

We stayed here to get down into London...I'd HIGHLY recommend this to friends, and we'll be back…read morehere when we want to visit London again. Flying into London Stansted and then taking the train into town was WAAAAYYYYYY cheaper/easier and more fun...plus this hotel is within walking distance to downtown Brentwood where you can find a number of family friendly restaurants/english bars/classic English feel! My wife and I with our first daughter stayed here recently and had some major changes to the reservation. The hotel staff were EXTREMELY accommodating!

Quaint & comfy place, near the station, shops & pubs. Straightforward checking in, friendly staff &…read moresimple but decent rooms.