About Oakwood House
Set in a Victorian mansion dating to 1869, Oakwood House in Maidstone places guests within easy reach of the Channel Tunnel and Central London. The property features mature gardens with a furnished terrace.
The hotel features 40 en-suite rooms, each one offering flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities. A presidential suite with a four-poster bed and separate seating area is also available.
Facilities at Oakwood House include 19 meeting/conference rooms that accommodate between four and 300 delegates. The hotel also hosts weddings with up to 300 guests. Helicopter access and free parking are available.
The Billiard Room Restaurant is open daily. Plus, guests can enjoy a drink in the Courtyard Bar. Afternoon teas and traditional Sunday lunches are available.
The hotel is a 20-minute walk from shopping at Fremlin Walk and ten miles from Diggerland Kent. Royal Tunbridge Wells is a 30-minute drive from the property.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Friendly and efficient staff
Guests tend to be impressed by the standard of service offered at Oakwood House, often describing the staff as friendly, efficient and attentive. Problems do crop up here but reviews suggest that the staff deal with issues promptly and generally to the satisfaction of guests.
positive:
Characterful yet modern
Oakwood House seems to offer the best of both worlds. Guests comment that the front of the property is typical of an old country hotel yet when you step inside, you'll find the interior has been modernised and generally kitted out to a good standard.
positive:
Good location
Although a handful of guests found this hotel a little tricky to find, many agree that the location of the property suited their needs. The hotel is within easy reach of great shopping and beautiful green spaces as well as the coast.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some issues with rooms
Although many previous guests have been pleased with the standard of the rooms here, reviews do highlight some problems. A commonly reported problem is uncomfortable beds but guests also mention the lack of sufficient seating and minor maintenance issues.
negative:
Grounds may be tricky to navigate
Previous guests have occasionally had some trouble finding the hotel. Others go one step further to suggest that the signposts within the grounds are confusing. Guests also mention that the exterior lighting could be improved.
negative:
Functions can be loud
Although feedback for this hotel suggests that functions such as weddings are well organised, guests do sometimes mention that they were disturbed by loud music and rowdy partygoers. A good night's sleep may not necessarily be forthcoming.