Reviews of White Horse Inn, Risby
Review by Carol on 18th April, 2011
Add your review Date visited: various
I am a business traveler, and because I am away from home so much, I tend to stay in places where I have had positive experiences. I have stayed here several times. The hotel is undergoing a planned program of refurbishment. There is a lovely warm open fire in the main lounge, one in the bar, and some comfy sofas. For me it is just like home. I get to sit on the sofa having my tea in front of the fire while watching the telly. They have a varied and reasonably priced menu - good proportions, and great flavours. Go for the Stick toffee pudding, and the mixed grill is a massive plate full. Excellent choice of wines. Warm and friendly staff - they cannot be more helpful - Free WIFI - ask at bar. Don't complain about the A14 - yes it is close by, but the hotel, being on the Newmarket Road has been here for hundreds of years on the route of the ORIGINAL A14. There is some noise from the road, which runs a couple of hundred yards to the rear of the hotel, but not as much as would keep you awake all night. The bar/hotel does close between 9.30-10 unless it's very busy. The'res not much passing trade on this route, so if you're the only one staying, they will tell you when they're closing up. You don't get locked in your room, your key fob does have a key for the rear entrance which means you can come and go as you please.
Liked: Food, Service, Atmosphere, Value
Review by kelly on 27th November, 2009
Add your review Date visited: 27/11/09
Well what can i say but smelt damp room, was cold and had cob webs hanging off the windows. We didnt even stay the night, left without refund.
Review by local man on 31st July, 2009
Add your review Date visited: 29/07/2009
well where to start guinness was flat out of date fridge in bar full of tesco
drinks also have tesco vodka land lady was drinking and in our face land lord was in jeans and t short with long hair
looked like there in no care put into anything over all its not a hotel not even a b&b its bad .
the gardens are like toys are us.... toys everywhere over all it should close down not for us anyway
Review by KAREN on 21st July, 2009
Add your review Date visited: 2009-07-21
Good Points: Very friendly hosts. Lovely and clean hotel and room. Lovely food.
General review: Would have been nice to have been able to book in earlier, but did not spoil the stay.
Review by Peter Godwin on 12th July, 2008
Add your review Date visited: 4/7/08
My wife and I spent one night at the Inn.Following our experience of the poor standard of room, and particulary meals provided, we could not recommend this guest house to anyone. We would certainly not be returning there again ourselves. Whilst the bed linen was clean, the pillows smelt of sweat. The breakfast was advertised as a contintal breakfast, but failed to meet the quality that we have come to expect ie two slices of toast, tinned peaches, a small packet of cereals,and luke warm coffee. This hardly fits the description of a continental breakfast.
These criticisms were conveyed to a member of the reception staff on booking out.Score 3/10
Review by Anonymous on 9th July, 2008
Add your review Date visited: 2008-07-09
Good Points: very clean room, bed and bathroom; comfortable bed; excellent shower; quiet surroundings; handy TV. When we were early for breakfast the manager gave us a generous free cup of coffee
Bad Points: only 1 tea bag in the room, and limited TV channels -- but these were not serious disadvantages
General review: good, and handy location
Review by Michelle on 3rd October, 2007
Add your review Date visited: 2007-10-03
Good Points: The friendly staff, comfortable surroundings and the cleaniness of the Inn
Bad Points: No Pineapple juice for my drink!
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