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Reviews of The Woodlands Event Centre

3 out of 5
The Woodlands Event Centre
Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedford, England

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 155 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was moved to lower standard property Willows Training Centre due to low occupancy at Woodlands Event Centre, so didn't get to actually stay here. Weren't going to reimburse difference in room rate, but gave me upgraded room when I complained. Staff all friendly, obviously trying hard to be eco friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great and friendly oasis
I arrived late by arrangement and had a little difficulty finding the place at 1 am. The night manager was brilliant and welcoming - a trait I’ve encountered both times I’ve checked in late. Room amazing, spotless and comfortable with brew facilities. Well done all!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Way better than expected
It was my first trip to somewhere I knew nothing about. I was en route north and needed to break my journey. Arrived at 2am to be met by the night receptionist who acted as though it was 11am. Charming, helpful and on the ball I regret not asking his name. I was expecting someone held asleep and looking like it; the reality was very pleasantly different. The room was immaculate with everything I needed and the bed comfortable. Bathroom spotless and even zYorkshire teabags! Does it get any better. I slept like a log and left without breakfast which I regretted because it smelled good. Well done everyone involved in making my stay so good. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Geoff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Event Centre was not open when we arrived. It took a while to find out that we had been transferred to the Waterfront Hotel. It would have been helpful to have been informed of this change in advance. That being said, delightful staff on reception, lovely room, great to have access to 1Life included.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ram-lubaua

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

JONATHAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice stay
very nice place to stay all good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower wasn't working properly. The water was red hot and there were no instructions on how to turn the temperature down. There were only 4 tiny milk sachets. We had to ask for more. Not exactly expensive to provide more in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Avril

An ok overnight stay nothing special
What a really weird resort, not helped by the baron landscape. The Waterfront restaurant was nice, but such a shame that tbe lake has 2 massive electricity pylons going across it. The Woodlands event centre seemed to be being run by some very young staff. They were very kind and helpful but lacked knowledge and leadership. I would give it a 7 out of 10. Not enough food or staff at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As described in a rural setting. Surprised at calm modern interior- very welcoming- thou the reception area could be improved. Pete the gentleman upon our arrival close to midnight was wonderful. the room it was very clean - as were the corridors when you walked through. Only minus was we didn’t have AC in the room, thou they’re thoughtful enough to place an oscillating fan for you. The bed was comfortable and slept through the night with noise- apart from the usual morning exiters!!! Would come again. Loved the interior and furniture- got some nice selfies! Can’t comment on breakfast as didn’t wake up early enough …
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
People friendly but issues
On arriving staff very friendly, room was dirty, tables had both dust and sticky bits on them. There was no tea, only coffee. Bed cushion were stained. We ate at the restaurant which was ok, but quite overpriced, as was breakfast, toasters too small for the bread.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

JOHN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Andy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money poor
Overall value for money was poor. Better options in the area with small b&bs etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, very quiet, recently refurbished perfect for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Alec

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A little bit disappointing
Overall the hotel was very clean and tidy as it is still quite new. Bed was comfortable and coffee making facilities were good and room was well equipped for business. Stay was let down by lack of knowledge by some staff and heating and shower broken, also the shower water pressure was abysmal for such a new facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay at the hotel, all the facillities were clean, staff were very friendly. Nice open bar area and some table tennis and crazy golf at the weekends if you've got some time to kill. Rooms were nice, bathrooms looked modern and seem to have been recently refurbished. Only complaint would be the room felt a bit hot and if you're the road side of the hotel there's a bit of traffic noise if you have the windows open. Close to plenty of things to do so i'd recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay
Stayed for one night from the moment i arrived i was welcomed with 2 polite receptionist who informed me of meal times, how to book. Allocation of my room i felt very welcomed. My room was spotlessly clean the furnishings the bedding are of top quality and i slept the best sleep in a very long time. I will definitely be booking again amazing hotel and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very disappointing, pretty soulless place ok if you just need a bed for the night , although I wouldn’t pay more than £60 for the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
It was an excellent stay very friendly and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely weekend
It was very good. All the staff were so friendly and made our stay special. Our oom was a bit tired but everything was there that we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfy has quiet
I was working 1mile from hotel so location was key. A few nice pubs nearby - 10/15 minute walk. Very comfy hotel and big bed. I’m definitely going to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good, modern with parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious. Good breakfast. Swimming pool at adjacent Health Club was tiny. More like a bath than a pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, nice bar and outdoor area.Lovely grounds.Staff most approachable, reception staff welcoming and cleaning staff understandable.Pleasant neighbourhood.But very difficult to find. The sign on the approach road is not visible until you have passed it then it is all the way up the A1, round the roundabout and start again. The beds in the twin rooms are very narrow for a taller person like myself and the mattresses are very springy: indeed my wife fell out of bed during the night.Generally a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Twin beds were only 2'6" wide not normal 3' single beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff , excellent food, valve for money. Will be visited again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Worst Receptionist ever 😡
6 of us stayed here 17 08 2019. On arrival I ask if our rooms where together ie on same floor ? The receptionist Carly replied “there down there” and simple pointed to the left .... To which I asked again as we had our children with us we needed to know. Carly then said the rooms are all next to each other and moved away from reception. At this point We should have just left as I couldn’t believe the attitude. In fact the rooms were on the same floor not adjoining as we believed. Carly needs retraining in customer care. (It is worth remarking that the flowing morning she was back on reception and still seemed to have a bad attitude.) We then attended a function returning to our rooms around 11-30. We had opened our windows before we left as the rooms were warm and no air-con. On return our rooms stank of smoke !! Below in the courtyard there were some wood burning fire Pitts. Apparently laid on for a wedding, When we complained the following morning that we had an awful nights sleep all night due to the smell of smoke and simply asked why we were not made aware of the burning Pitts before then we could have at least kept our windows closed.. The receptionists tried to fob us of with “ well its nothing to do with us It’s the weeding party’s thing” WELL HELLO ITS YOUR HOTEL. !!!! No offer of an apologise I asked if you were at home lighting a bonfire wouldn’t you let you People know ? Absolutely discussed with the attitude. Hotel itself ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019