i booked this hotel as part of a romantic weekend away, drive up to the hotel and enter the…read morereception area and you will be impressed, but for me, thats where it stopped. i booked a queen size room, but what we actually ended up with was a twin with the beds pushed together. the decor was dated and the room was small. within the room were all you expect from a hotel these days, but for the price i'd have expected some feeling of opulence. for my mind, the room was overpriced considering nearby, i could have stayed in similar for not much more than half the price. on a plus side, the hotel staff were excellent and the breakfast was lovely.

Bank holiday Monday, very busy in iron bridge and decided to have lunch at The Valley Hotel. to our…read moredismay found the restaurant closed on one of the busiest days of the year, there was a notice on the bar directing anyone wanting service to go to reception, so basically the place was closed, when every other place serving food were full to capacity. Having been there in the past found it very good, which leads me to believe this needs new ownership with some business skills.

First the positives:…read more The staff are very helpful, friendly, and fantastic. It is set in lovely location. It is very quiet. The dining room, although small, is a good low lit environment. The room I had was a good size, as was the bathroom. Good selection of toiletries. The food for dinner had a good selection, and breakfast too. The negatives: The water in both the sink and the bath (whilst having a shower) did not go down the plughole very fast Making it difficult to cleans one's teeth, and have a shower. I mentioned this to reception the next morning, and they said they would get maintenance to have a look. On my return in the evening it had not been resolved. Reception then tried to find me another room. There were none available. There would be a room available the next day, which I accepted. She also offered me a free bottle of wine to compensate for the the inconvenience. I declined as I didn't want to be seen as person moaning to get something back. Nevertheless, I think it was a generous offer. (SEE FURTHER RELATING TO THIS BELOW.) The TV is too small for the room. I struggled to get a signal on my mobile telephone, and it cut out several times. I did access the WiFi, and didn't have too many problems, I had to log back on a couple of times. No ironing board and iron in the room. I had to request one, and the first iron brought was black with caked on burnt material. They took that one back and said she hoped that one was Ok as there wasn't another on the shelf. Is there really only two irons for the whole hotel? No safe in the room. Sometimes a must for me if I have my work laptop. However, I had left it securely locked away at my office. The shower head is fixed and water went everywhere when I turned on, awaiting for warm water. The latter seemed difficult control, and was sometimes far too hot. I asked what wines they sold by the glass, I asked for white, I was told there was only one, and that was Sauvignon Blanc. This is extremely strange for any hotel, let alone a bar that only servers one white wine by the glass. They have three reds by the glass. Apparently they are trying to run down stocks before changing over to new list of wines. A good idea would be to reduce those wines by the bottle; I'm sure they would still make a profit. The menu was the same on Wednesday evening as the one on Monday. I asked how often it was changed I was told every NINE (9) months!! Another said that it was seasonal, the two answers didn't add up. Extra Notes. When I was transferred to another room, I found waiting for me a bowl of fruit, a small box of chocolates, and a bathrobe and slippers. I think that is exceptional service to say sorry. The room also had a expresso coffee making machine, which I sampled and really enjoyed. The new room was situated on the ground floor, and overlooked the balancing pond. Very idyllic. That all adds up to a big thank you. A three course meal is £26.95, but there are supplements. For example, I had a starter and a main which would be £22.95, but I had the 10oz ribeye steak, which had a £6 supplement. It was succulent and delicious. A pint of John Smith's is £3.60, and a large glass of Shiraz was £6.70. I discovered another lounge area just as I was leaving. All in all, would I return? The answer is: yes.

Madeley Court is part of the Clarion Hotel Chain, it was previously an old manor house but has been…read morebeautifully restored into a hotel & restaurant. The rooms are all delightfully furnished in tasteful styles, the service is excellent & the staff are friendly & helpful. The setting of the hotel & it's surrounding grounds are lovely. The restaurant offers a good, if small, selection of well prepared & delicious food, although the wine list is rather lacking. The service in the restaurant can be hit & miss, on some occasions it has been excellent, on others it leaves a lot to be desired. Overall, however it's generally a pleasant dining experiance.

Brought my friend here as a belated Birthday dinner, I've driven past it so many times, and heard…read moreit talked about so often- I thought it was finally time to actually have some food here. It's exactly my kind of decor, dark, homely, rustic, kind of scottish castle feel-y, which is what I aim for in any property... It was quite quiet- but on a simultaneous Tuesday off, I wasn't particularly surprised. The staff were lovely, two quite attentive waiters. Rosemary olives were lovely to start, and gorgeous warm bread. Both of us went for the duck, jus, charred broccoli and game crisps. I honestly could have eaten it all day, perfectly balanced, perfectly cooked and rich without feeling too heavy. My friend is weird, and hates vegetables, which usually concerns the maternal nag in me, but today I didn't care when it meant bonus broccoli. I will definitely come back again, I can completely see why people get married here- I would just for the food, never mind a bedroom swing!

Slightly slow service at the bar was no indication of the excellent meal that was to follow…read more Oysters, smoked salmon blinis, moules and escabeche of haddock and prawns were all pronounced good starters. For mains, sea bass, loin of venison and salt cod were all received with praise and the treacle tart and custard for dessert was very good. With two bottles of wine and three beers the bill was £210 for four. An enjoyable evening in pleasant surroundings and good value for money.

Got engaged here! We had the bridal suite. Amazed when I walked in. Very romantic with a modern…read moretwist. Large luxurious four poster bed and plenty of storage. Large bathroom with a great shower and accessories. We had a meal downstairs in Oscars restaurant which is very modern yet intimate and the food was more than excellent! When we told the manger that we had got engaged in our room he was very accommodating. We had one of the best meals we had had in a long time and service was impeccable. We had a few drinks in the public bar next door which was very homely and welcoming yet lively and we went to bed very happy and excited. The outdoor areas are excellent and well kept. Above all, I would recommend this hotel to anybody above any 'chain' hotel as the rooms are exceptional and the service is personal and attentive. My only problem is that they don't do weddings!

Lovely large well appointed rooms and upscale furnishings, located in a charming village. There are…read morepubs a couple of blocks away. Breakfast is included in their historic dining room. Ask for a room with a canopy bed, classy!

27/1/16 TOTALLY New…read moreReview from previous ones I submitted about the place. I wish there was a .5 option, and I would make it 4.5. The rooms were refurbished some time back, and are clean and modern. They are attempting a variation with their specials' menu or I they call it "Chefs (sic!) Menu". Two courses are now £20 per person, and an extra £4.95 for an additional course. Club Carlson "Concierge" members would normally get 20% discount, but not off this menu. The everyday RBG menu is quite varied, and there is a decent offer for two people dining, which includes a glass of wine, This is still eligible for the 20% discount referred to above. The present Chef's Menu is as follows: Starters: Chefs (sic!) Homemade Soup of the Day. Smoked Chicken and Apricot Terrine with a Chicory and Walnut Salad and Spiced Poached Pear. Thai Style Fishcake on an Avocado and Mango Salad topped with a Soft Poached Egg. Glazed Goats (sic!) Cheese and Rosemary Bruschetta with a Radicchio and Chive Salad Mains Orange and Ginger Spiced Chicken Breast on a Bed of Oregano Coconut Rice with a Ginger infused Balsamic Reduction. Pan Seared Gressingham Duck Breast on a Bed of Braised Cabbage served with a Blueberry Croquette and Raspberry Glaze. Creamy Seafood Risotto with Crispy Calamari Rings, Pan Fried Garlic Squid Tentacles and Pea Shoot Garnish. Roasted Cauliflower and Hazelnut Carbonara with Thyme and Pesto Dressing. Desserts Chocolate and Raspberry Mille Feuille with Crème Chantilly. Cointreau and Lime Panna Cotta with Citrus Granola and a Blueberry Syrup. (Cranachan) Honey Glazed Raspberries, Toasted Oats and a Whisky Cream. Hot Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Ice Cream and a Mint Tuile. --------------------- Given the above, the quality can be variable. Last night I had carrot and coriander soup, and it was like picking out the bones from a piece of fish in your mouth. The chef hadn't strained the soup and removed the coriander stalks. His reason given back to the waiter was he hadn't had time!!! So I am only knocking off one point for the hit and miss of the evening food. The breakfast is the standard, fried eggs, scrambled, bacon, sausage, etc., but you can request: poached or boiled. Plus you can ask for porridge. The cold buffet is quite good too. There have been comments with regards to the warmth of the food, but this is down to the serving area needing upgrading, and the plate warmer spring needs replacing so that you can get a hot plate. Just be aware, and you can always ask for a hotter plate..... ------------------- I have never met a rude member of staff. The bar can sometimes be left unattended, but a nod to reception can sort that out. -------------------- There have been occasional problems with safe not working, but this very rare, and rectified fairly quickly. Has a good gym for the size of the hotel, and a swimming pool. The latter I've found to be too hot in the past, so not sure if that has changed. --------------------- There are two types of wifi available: fast (no charge), Superfast (£5.70 per day).

Used the restaurant only as I was staying at the International Hotel next door…read more The food was good, but I felt a bit pricey. I had the quail egg starter, about £5 The main was a sirloin steak, beautifully cooked, but I thought over priced at £19 A small glass of Chenin Blanc, followed by a small glass of Shiraz, then a large glass of Shiraz. All the wines were fine. Total cost £38. There was no table check, and ask if there was one normally, and was told it should be after 5 minutes. Angela apologised for this not happening. I found all of the staff very good and charming. I might think twice about eating there again given the price, but if I was visiting the International Centre (as I was this time), I'd stay here rather than The International Hotel. I was, however, able to charge it to my room in the other hotel, which I though was handy.

Useful if you are at the neighbouring Conference centre…read more Good breakfast, rooms saisfactory, bar OK, found it a little dark. Didn't use the restaurant, but friends didn't comment, so average I guess.

Telford, apparently is famous for the Iron Bridge which i did not see…read more This hotel was ok, was here for ten days with work and I have stayed in worse but i have stayed in better. The hotel has a golf course and spa attached, hence the name i guess!! I'll start with my bedroom which was cozy, i've had smaller and most certainly bigger but as hotel rooms go it was ok. The bed was a question mark for me as it was two singles hooked together but there was a definite dip were they joined. The decor was ok I think they may have received a recent coat of paint. The room was fitted out with tea and coffee making facilities, TV with some free to air satellite stations. The free wifi was ok but others said they struggled to get it in their rooms. Its an older building and as such there are many creaking floor boards, unfortunately some near my room door!! And speaking of doors when they close you certainly know about it!! The food in the main restaurant was ok, the one night we had access to it. From that day forward the food was a mixture of taste and no taste no happy medium but then again they were cooking on mass for my group. The hotel staff were friendly and helpfup nothing was to much of a problem. The conference side of things were good, the room we had was a little cozy but did have natural light which is always a bonus. The wifi in our room was very good in terms of reliability, download and upload speeds. It seemed to be a popular hotel with other groups popping up during the course of my stay using different areas for their meetings. There were always many people wandering around in bath robes so I assume that its Spa services are popular. The golf course was always busy, good weather helped i guess!! The grounds of the hotel were very nice always a spot available if you just wanted to chill out. Lots of people I came into contact with were there to relax in the spa or play a round of golf. There were many families there with young children, it was half term after all. They have a swimming pool and a gym which is open 24hours a day, but it was a cozy space.

When we got there we had a table reservation booked and it took 15 minutes for us to be seated but…read morethe food was very good. I had the salmon and prawn pappardelle. The seafood was fresh and delicious. My fellow diners had the lamb shoulder, fish and chips and the mushroom bourguignon and enjoyed their meals. The service and ambiance was good. We all also had ice cream for dessert

Absolutely fabulous Sunday Roast. Restaurant was booked but the bar area had plenty of seating and…read morethe service was excellent. Outside, a friendly worker helped us to find a convenient parking spot.