![]() ![]() The Hotel's interior architects introduced modern soft seating styles and although the fabrics are inoffensive the bold apple green and patterned fabrics on the loose chairs would probably suit an evening environment with dimmed lighting than during the day. The ceiling features are a blend of new and old and where the summer sun lit the areas directly in front of the windows it was evident there had been leaks in the ceiling as the painted woodchip paper which unfortunately remained was sagging. The original wainscot panelling had been overpainted in an off white, which is most certainly the brighter option than keeping the oak wood, and it contains some lovely carved detailing which is still in situ. The newer building extensions with new carpet flooring and even the painting of the original wood panelling aren’t as harmonious combinations as they could be. The manor house retains oak wainscot panelling, intricate ceiling features and fireplaces inside. ![]() This posh spa hotel is set in a grand manor house amongst 120 acres of grounds and you can imagine the approach leading to the carved stone portico out front of the old building is impressive. So due to unfortunate timing we could only head to the champagne bar, which meant we had to walk through the ground floor to get there and as it overlooked the garden terrace too we got a good idea of the hotel’s public areas from that walk. We arrived at a time when afternoon tea in the south drawing room had just begun, the reflections restaurant and lounge were full, and the AG’s restaurant had not yet opened for the evening. Whilst visiting a client in West Sussex, we happened across the Alexander House Hotel and Utopia Spa.Ī spa day would have been nice, but for research purposes we were more interested in the public areas and wanted to see what a 5*star hotel in the affluent area of East Grinstead has to offer. ![]()
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