My company held a 2-day training session here, including an overnight stay, on a Thursday-Friday in April. It was a little bit of a hike to get here from where I live (Fulham; over an hour using London Underground and Overground), but it was cool to see another part of the country and I had a good time during my stay.
The training facilities were nice, comfortable, and well set up. There were coffee points (including tea) and snacks readily available (biscuits, fruit, pastries). The bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The staff I interacted with at both the training facility and the hotel reception were polite and friendly; I overestimated my travel time and wound up arriving an hour early, but they welcomed me to find my training room, giving me clear instructions on which building it was and inviting me to take advantage of the coffee points while I waited.
The hotel rooms were pretty well appointed. I think the building is a bit old: the bed sagged a bit, the room was a bit chilly, and the water in the shower was either too hot or too cold when I tried to adjust the temperature. However, I think they did a pretty good job making it comfortable nevertheless; there was a heated towel rack and the pillows/bedding were clean and comfortable. There was also a desk and a good number of outlets. They provided shampoo/shower gel, but if you need conditioner or a hair dryer you'll need to bring that with you. Be sure to lock your door after you get in, as it won't lock automatically behind you.
I enjoyed the food at the restaurant onsite; there was definitely enough variety for me for the 2 days I was there, but my instructor said it got a bit old if you're there for an extended period, as the menu tends to cycle through the same menus each week. There were great cakes and pies for dessert at both lunch and dinner. My favorite meal was definitely breakfast as there was so much variety; there was an omelet bar, a fruit/granola/cereal station, a variety of pastries, and a buffet that had all the makings of a full English breakfast, including black pudding and fried bread. Tea and coffee were brought to us. For lunch and dinner there was also a good variety; over the course of my stay, I had fish curry, lasagna, and pork. They also offered bread, soup, a cheese board, and salad at each meal. The servers were attentive, although sometimes they cleared away plates/cutlery too quickly and if you wanted dessert you might have to eat your cheesecake with a soup spoon.
The training center/hotel is a quick cab ride from Sunningdale Rail Station (my ride cost just £6 one-way). Since it's pretty far out you can't use your Oyster card. One of my friends tried looking up an Uber in the area out of curiosity and didn't see any availability; however, I'm sure the staff would be happy to help you arrange a cab pickup. It's also pretty close to Windsor Castle; after class we drove there and it took less than 20 minutes, so definitely worth checking out if you have time and transportation. The center is located in a pretty safe and nice area, so if the weather is nice, I would recommend having a walk around the area too. read more