The Hope Anchor Hotel Restaurant in Rother

Fantastic stay. Rooms are dated but spotless and charming. Breakfast very nice. Rachael, the hotel manager, is absolutely fantastic! She is warm and helpful and makes you feel extremely welcome. She's wonderful. Highly recommend.

A lovely B&B great views from the room we were in. Only a short walk to the centre of town

In the heart of a town where time freezes 1000 years ago. Beautiful place.

Nice hotel friendly service from staff we encountered. Our room on second floor had fairly low ceiling in part which would be a problem if you were tall! Breakfast was pleasant our waitress was lovely. Good location in Rye easy access to all of interest

Lots of room to spread out. Excellent breakfast. Outstanding view of the water & town. Easy walk to and from the train station. Staff gave us great suggestions for meals.

Such great service from the team at The Hope Anchor! When the hotel informed me that due to unforeseen maintenance circumstances outside of their control my reservation needed to be cancelled, they really went the extra mile to help me find and book another hotel in the area through their personal network. They even helped arrange the new booking and were very professional and friendly throughout the process - especially Rachel, who kept me continuously updated, and Danielle. In the end, I was unable to make the trip for personal reasons, but just based on this experience I would definitely book them again in the future!

The barman Malcolm was the highlight of our visit. An absolute gentleman with a wicked sense of humour. Whatever they are paying him, it's not enough.

Nice Hotel with clean and tidy rooms. Excellent breakfast and very friendly staff. Nice showers and a beautiful view. Very good location.

Nice views from main bar area, bright and cheerful on a sunny day, alas the card machine was down when we visited but was up and running when we left, toilets are down a flight of steep stairs so be aware of this after a few ales. Harvey beer on tap of course, friendly staff and comfortable bar to chat and enjoy Rye.

The ale was on the warm side despite the best endeavours of the barman to use ice cold glasses.

Very friendly and helpful staff, our deluxe room was very spacious and comfortable, great shower and nice toiletries. Breakfast was served promptly.Perfect location to explore Rye. Great value for money!

Lovely place in a gorgeous town. Nice room, a little small. Very friendly staff and delicious breakfast included!

Lovely hotel very friendly, shame about parking restrictions, fantastic breakfast

Unfortunately when eating my meal a customer on the next table was sick on his plate staff came over on the request of the family to give him a bucket then left, no attempt was made to move us when they could see we felt uncomfortable. (That's being polite) Don't get me wrong I'm not having a go at the customer who obviously wasn't well enough to move. We got up and moved ourselves to the bar leaving my food. After calling the manager over to let him know my food was left he then said not my fault and what do you want me to do about it these things happen. I found him very rude and totally unsympathetic that our night was ruined. Paying of the bill was also a uncomfortable situation with them over charging us of £22 which we challenged a new bill was done with a service charge on which again we challenged. No apologies or discount given for my left meal. Will not return there are plenty of other eating establishments in the village with a better attitude.

Fabulous location and a great price for Rye and the summer. The rooms were tired and in need of updating.

Very nice staff who let me spend the afternoon working in the bar all afternoon when I needed somewhere for WiFi. A nice pub and relaxing space with incredible reviews

Great hotel and lovely people with excellent service. The view from the room is wonderful.

Fantastic location with beautiful views. Delicious breakfast, very friendly staff, room was a bit on the tired side and could do with a new mattress.

Warm welcome, well presented four poster room and freshly cooked breakfast each day. We would definitely stay again.

We stayed midweek, from Tuesday to Friday, in the "Hope and Anchor." in Rye. The hotel staff were exceptionally polite and friendly during our stay and gave us a great welcome. They had a great knowledge of where to go and what to do in Rye. The staff were very attentive and went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable. The hotel had traditional styled bedrooms.Our room was clean and comfortable with ensuite facilities, tea and coffee making facilities, tv etc. It had great views of Rye and the surrounding country side. It was cleaned on a daily basis. Our breakfast was extremely good, with a choice of a cooked breakfast, or a continental style breakfast. The food was locally sourced. The location of the hotel is ideal for a walk around Rye. The hotel has great historic importance in the history of Rye. I would recommend a stay in this beautiful hotel and definitely a return visit.

Breakfast was well organised and cooked to perfection, the room on the other hand was not maintained at all , see pictures

A warm welcome, listening, a smile; I loved this hotel and the kindness of all the staff and their friendliness. The breakfast was delicious... I recommend it when visiting the city.

Lovely place. Lovely staff. Lovely breakfast. Lovely bar area. Our bedroom let it down. Room 24 isn't a deluxe double - the bathroom really lets it down with mouldy window frames and mould on the ceiling. I'm sure the other rooms are lovely. Our friends room looked really nice.

A luxurious small hotel at an excellent price. It is a beautiful old building in the heart of historic Rye. I would definately stay there again.

Great location, fantastic room and lovely people. Could not recommend stayin at The Hope Anchor enough, it is great. Even what could be seen as an inconvenience is the parking, you will need to drop bags and park about 10 minutes walk away (or bring your car up after 6:00) was great walking through the gorgeous town to get back to the hotel. And the best breakfast we have had in the UK!

Only popped in for a pint but was really nice

Clean rooms, lovely staff, nice breakfast. Everything in town within 5 mins walk. No parking available but there is a car park about 10 min walk away which is £2.50 for 24 hours

Friendly staff. Breakfast opened early for us as we had an early start.

Really great value, full of character and super friendly and helpful staff.

Fab room, great staff, but unless you want to get around the local parking restrictions outside the hotel (by arriving after 6pm and leaving before 9am) you will need to park down in the town. Only a shortish route but the hotel is up on a hill, so not too good for those with limited mobility. So be prepared for an extra cost! Also, the road to the hotel (to drop off) is along a bumpy cobbled road which is quite narrow. That said (some booking sites suggest parking is permitted, but the hotel will send out an email prior to your arrival to inform you otherwise) the breakfast was excellent and our room (Harbour View ...4 poster bed) was very comfortable. So a great place to stay if you're fit and mobile and don't mind leaving your car in a town car park.

After staying at this hotel I can highly recommend the food and excellent service. The Rye scallop week menu was brilliant and so tasty. Breakfast was top quality and the Sunday dinner was exceptional - huge portions. It was a lovely surprise to find a vintage tearoom in the hotel! The cakes were delicious and homemade, a lovely selection of quality loose tea and beautiful artwork to admire on the walls and purchase.

Had a lovely Steak night meal which was very reasonable. Stayed at the hotel and had breakfast thrown in, food was of a high standard. def be going back.

On a weekend afternoon when Rye’s many cafes were full, this little vintage tea room within the hotel was empty. Perhaps we should have taken that as a sign. Pleasant enough service but our flat whites were more like very weak lattes and the cheese scones were stodgy, stick-to-the-roof-of-your-mouth and rather tasteless. Shame when you can’t get the basics right, so I couldn’t really recommend this one.

Called in for a snack at the Vintage Tea Rooms attached to the Hope Anchor Hotel. As soon as you step through the door it's like stepping back in time to a Tea Rooms of the time of, shall we say, Agatha Christie's Miss Marple. However, there's nothing "vintage" about the service from the friendly staff or what is on offer on the menu. There's home made scones, cakes and sandwiches( Gluten Free scones, cakes and sandwiches are available). There's also a good choice of speciality teas and coffees. Wine and beer are also available as well as soft drinks. If you like Tea Rooms then you should like this one.

Visited this hotel/restaurant/tea room for afternoon tea. Great location, friendly service and decent loose leaf teas. Good atmosphere. Nice scones let down a bit by those nasty foil wrapped cheap butter portions. Still recommended. There are better tea rooms but enjoyable all the same.

This hotel was not easy to find or get to - it lies within a small area of narrow, cobbled streets. I was put off by the fact that there is no car park, but they do have parking permits which allow visitors to park on the road (if there is space!). The bedroom was a bit shabby - loose handle on the bathroom door, blind cords missing from the blind in the bathroom, couldn't close the sash on the bathroom window) but the 'public' parts are ok, and the food good.

Stopped whilst browsing around Rye. Ordered an afternoon tea for me and hubster to share. Kid had Victoria sponge and mother had cream tea. Well the sandwiches were tasty and and cheesy pasties. But they let themselves down on a couple of points. Firstly the tea came out in two pots that were both lukewarm and had been filled cold from an urn. So we returned them and to be fair they refilled them with hot boiling water this time. Also the cream tea cake with whipped cream as opposed to clotted cream as advertised. So I like my cream teas and so felt cheated. But equally didn’t say anything as we had already complained about the tea. So if your not fussed about urn filled tea or clotted cream then this is for you. If you like a nice cup of tea then I’d stay clear.

Had one of the best roast beef dinners for ages in here. They even ask how you like your beef cooked. Vegetables were all fresh and the yorkshire pudding was quite large and tasty. The sticky toffee pudding was very nice. Very clean inside and the service was excellent. Two courses for £18.95. Highly recommend this hotel restaurant.

We had a family meal at the restaurant and decided to go for the steak for 2 and a bottle of wine for £25. Not only was it a fantastic price but we all agreed it was the best steak we'd ever had. Dessert was just as delicious. Atmosphere was good, not too busy and the staff were lovely. Can't wait to go back.

I would highly recommend this pub. It has beautiful views, service and food. My partner and I visited today and had a lovely roast dinner with all the trimmings. I will definitely return for another!

The afternoon tea was excellent including the GF items. The staff also made you feel welcome throughout the experience. Well done

We only found two choices for Sunday lunch in Rye but as it happens we were well satisfied! Bright and airy restaurant - perhaps a few too many pictures for sale adorning the walls and uninspiring decor - but the room was spotlessly clean and staff gave us a warm welcome. We liked the opportunity to select from three choices of fixed price menu - main course only, two or three courses. Since we were expecting to indulge again later that day we only opted for the main course but it was superb; delicious, generous and well-presented. The beef was thickly cut, still a bit red and perfectly cooked. I guess you could have asked for further minutes in the oven but not for me. The vegetables included cauliflower cheese, roasties, leeks, carrots, parsnips - fantastic selection and all well cooked and presented. For me a Sunday roast should be a generous plateful and it was. The whole thing was crowned by huge Yorkshire pudding and tasty gravy. Both the staff who served us were friendly, attentive and helpful.

Most lovely surroundings, inside and out, very cosy and very relaxing atmosphere. The staff were lovely, and the service great. The sandwiches and cakes were lovely. Worth the trip.

We had afternoon tea, the cakes, scones, biscuits etc were lovely but sadly let down by the service - went with Groupon but not worth paying full price.

We came for afternoon with a group of us. When we got there they had reserved two separate tables for us away from each other and it was lucky there wasn’t anyone in the room with a sofa so we could go there.

Stayed one night in the hotel’s apartment. Was very impressed. Two bedrooms, and a good bathroom with bath. Nicely furnished. Great views from the window. Quiet. Friendly staff. Highly recommended. Would be my go to place if / when I visit Rye again.

They had to cater for 17 of us & everyone had a fantastic meal, nothing was sent back, & the service was excellent.

Excellent afternoon tea for a friends birthday . Lovely sandwiches andantes beautiful location in Rye Would recommend a visit

This was our first stay at the Hope Anchor. Our room was actually an apartment opposite the main hotel, which had its own little patio area which would be lovely in the summer. The bathroom was I think the biggest I have ever used. The room can be used for 4 people although there were only 2 of us. The room was clean and comfortable with plenty of furniture. The bed was comfortable although it seemed extra small in such an enormous room. There was no heating in the room except for a couple of electric radiators which would definitely not have been adequate had it been a cold winters day. There was no heating in the bathroom although there were two radiators which were not working.

Sadly this Hotel did not live up to the expectations when we initially booked. Room substandard however I was told the price reflected this in comparison to other hotels in the vicinity by the manager? We were right above the bar which we were not aware of when we arrived and consequently had a dismal night's sleep because of the noise filtering up. Some other niggling concerns which were bought to the manager's attention however outcome disappointing and I will not book here again.

We found the Tea Room on walking round Rye, looking at menu they did an afternoon tea, so decided we would come back later and have this. We arrived back and found it was empty so sat down overlooking the road, ordered then waited the Tea came out followed by the sandwiches, cakes and scones, we ate the sandwiches then started on the scones they were nice and warm so we thought brilliant these are going to be good, how wrong were we, we took one bite and they were rock hard and stale, I went and found a member of staff and asked for more as these were inedible, so out she came with a couple more but unfortunately they were exactly the same, so were unable to eat these, this totally spoilt the experience as the scones were what we were looking forward to the most, it was such a shame as the place was lovely but just not sure what had happened.

A group of us dropped in for Sunday lunch a few weeks ago. Starters were good. Roast was OK, no crackling for pork and beef over done. Service was brilliant and the whole thing was good value

The restaurant was in a good position in Rye with nice views across the river.

We came at the Hotel from the back and came across the Tea Rooms and didn't realise it was a room at the back of the Hotel.

We had an excellent meal in the restaurant with our daughter and son in law. The service was very good and the lady who served us was very friendly. The asparagus starter was extremely good and the three of us who had steak were very impressed.It was cooked exactly as we asked and was served with a delicious sauce.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch in the restaurant today, staff friendly and efficient and catch of the day the best I've had! All 6 of us enjoyed main meals and desserts. Thankfully we live local so will definitely be back.

Only popped in for a drink so hardly a review but what a view. Clear summers evening, warm breeze, car free, stunning view. Next time we eat but five stars for the stetting

My daughters brought me to beautiful Rye for the weekend as a belated Mother’s Day gift. Trying to book somewhere for Saturday dinner was difficult and I was surprised to get a table so easily at the Hope Anchor, especially in light of some of the great reviews about the food there. The decor was cold and impersonal, and the restaurant was virtually empty. However, the waiting staff were attentive and friendly and the food was well above average. It has the overall feel of a hotel dining room with very little atmosphere, which lets it down, sadly. They deserve to do well but need a more contemporary makeover if they are to compete with Rye’s many excellent eateries.

Sat outside in the sunshine and had a few drinks. Lunch was a typical Sunday affair of lamp and roasties plus an enormous Yorkshire pudding . Lots of it and good value. Bar staff friendly and helpful

As we were unable to get booked into all our preferred restaurants I started calling alternative choices but could not get booked in anywhere until I called the Hope and Anchor. It was only a short walk from The Mermaid Hotel where we were staying. It was surprising to find the restaurant quite empty, bearing in mind we struggled to get in anywhere else. The restaurant have a bigger selection on the menu than most of the places we looked at. The food was very good as was the service, reasonably priced also.

Nice hotel, tucked away along cobbled street. Excellent quirky rooms, lovely breakfast and decent value too, when some places in Rye are charging Monte Carlo rates

We were warmly welcomed and looked after impeccably throughout the evening by the most pleasant staff

This is a very well run restaurant with great daily dishes. The staff are very keen and the service in great. I had wonderful fish cakes followed by seafood linguini. The hotel is one of our favourites in the whole world. Don’t let it pass you by!

We stayed in the hotel and decided to try the restaurant and we were delighted we did. My wife is lactose intolerant and unlike some restaurants they dealt with it with ease and we both had a lovely meal and an enjoyable evening.

Wir suchten einen netten Platz um frischen Fisch zu Essen und wurden nicht enttäuscht. Freundlicher Service, leckere Fisch, kühles Bier, freundliche Bedienung und nicht zu teuer.

The restaurant lacks ambience and the new decor cold and impersonal, and the room is echoey. A great pity as it used to have a most pleasant atmosphere before.

table and room decor and ambience not to our taste, but service and food was excellent, waitress A-1

Tuvimos una cena de celebración en el restaurante, la ubicación y las vistas son muy buenas, la decoración es mínima, y quizás un poco de ambiente, pero era una noche tranquila. El menú era bueno y para todos los gustos! La comida era excelente y...

Fuimos al restaurante el ancla parte noche esperamos el martes de un grupo de ocho. Uno de los grupo había reservado y confirmado su actual oferta de una botella de vino para dos si ambos tienen una comida de tres platos. Por desgracia, dos de...

Mi pareja y yo reservamos una mesa aquí, el restaurante había sido comprado por una empresa, así que este negocio es en el hotel, pero como una entidad independiente. Fue una noche caliente y ventanas de guillotina del restaurante eran en su mayoría inoperativo, no...

Ubicado al final de la calle Watchbell en la parte antigua de centeno con magníficas vistas sobre la ciudad. El paseo de este hotel es todo cuesta arriba, aproximadamente a unos 250 metros del puerto a través de unos escalones y un poco más de la High Street.

A new chef and management ,started in the week we ate there. The food is British with a twist and was superb. The squid starter is to die for.

We have just returned from the Hope Anchor Hotel in Rye, we have a wonderful weekend. I can understand why this hotel is so popular, we met 2 couples who were return visitors to the hotel, while we were there. The room was very comfortable, the staff were extremely nice, and accommodating, made my partner and I feel very welcome. The food at the hotel was excellent; we stayed for 2 nights, and had planned to eat at the hotel the first evening and elsewhere on the second, but the food was so good, and the menu so varied, that we had our second evening meal there too. The staff serving in the bar, and the patrons, with their friendly entertaining banter, made our evenings complete. We had a great time, and would recommend the hotel to anyone thinking of staying in Rye. Well done Hope Anchor Hotel in Rye!

Food, service and menu are all amazing and unexpectedly high standards for a hotel restaurant!!! The wine list was rather good as well!!

How well they looked after us all. Thanks to Hanna we booked the small restaurant for an afternoon soirée. Buffet lunch was excellent. Staff welcoming helpful and friendly. Room was just right for the number of guests. It was a really lovely fun afternoon.

Had a 2 night break here this week. Thoroughly enjoyed it, great food, cosy bar, and the staff are brilliant, nothing too much trouble, if only all hotel staff were as good! Lovely room and view. Very clean throughout. Highly recommend.

We found this to be one of the few restaurants open on a cold night in January and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the light bites we ordered. Service was friendly and efficient and we intend to return on our next visit.

Belated review. We had a classy New Year's Eve meal and wanted to share what a lovely experience we had. Expertly cooked 5 course dinner made from local produce. Gluten free diners are in for a treat. The staff are absolutely charming and provide you with an amazing level of good old fashioned service which is lacking in other establishments. The atmosphere is so relaxing, coffee in lounge was a must so we could loosen our belts and expand after our amazing dinner. Although dark the views over Rye town and the marshes is beautiful. We simply must find time to book a room and actually stay in this lovely hotel. Bet it will be worth every penny.

Lovely hotel. .great location nice staff. . Clean. .big rooms .. nice restaurant ....great food..parking could be tricky in summer.

This is a real pleasure to eat in with excellent seafood and desserts. I don't normally like hotel restaurants but this is a real exception. The dishes are very well thought out and of a very high quality. I would strongly recommend this restaurant

My wife and I ate here twice during our recent stay. The decor was very nice, with a great menu. The staff were attentive without being too 'in your face'.

Een prima restaurant. Hebben hier heerlijk gegeten. Prachtig oud pand in een super mooie plaats. De bediening is heel goed. Een echte aanrader. Staat op de 28 ste plek, maar verdient beter. Voor mij in de top 5.

I was a bit unsure about eating here (we were staying at the hotel) because the restaurant gets quite a low trip advisor rating (27 of 79 restaurants in Rye) but we needn't have worried. The restaurant is small and most of the food is locally sourced, (we had locally caught scallops and salt marsh lamb) and is perfectly cooked and presented, although we've only eaten in a handful of other restaurants in Rye, I'm sure that there are not 26 that are better than this one. I think because the clientele is small, the rating is more to do with the number of reviews rather than the quality, I wouldn't hesitate to eat here again

We had dinner here whilst staying at the hotel. The food was excellent and the service was second to none. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Highly recommend this restaurant.

you must pre- book a table, staff so helpful and the food was amazing and served hot at the table, Such a lovely restaurant !!

We stopped here for a roast lamb dinner last Sunday and it was delicious and very reasonably priced. There was plenty of food, everything was delicious and perfectly cooked and the lamb was really flavourful and tender. Highly recommended.

In a town full of places to eat, this is a good one. Reasonable prices and a good standard of cooking. Also good wine list which is well-priced.

This bar is so quiet, all the time. When Rye gets packed full of tourists and I fancy a quiet pint of Guinness, I go here, because it's so, so quiet.

Had another stay at The Hope Anchor which is located in Rye itself. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We dined on the second evening and enjoyed fillet steak cooked to perfection. Waited on hand and foot, there is nothing the staff would not do to help our stay. All items were restocked in the room if used, bottles of water, tea and coffee and biscuits. The only difficulty could be parking however we did not use our car so once parked there was no concern. Thankyou to all at the hotel

I had dinner on Friday evening. To book here was a complete farce. I asked for 4 people on a Friday evening and after a lot of huffing and puffing was told we could get squeezed in. When we arrived at 8pm there were only two other tables in with seating for another 10 - 12 tables, which were never used and we left at 10pm after the restaurant was closed.I asked for a burger medium or medium rare if the chef could. I was told you can only have a well done burger.I started with a mozzarella salad, which was awful. There was no care in the presentation the salad leaves had not been cleaned properly, the mozzarella had clearly just come out of the packet.I ended up going with Chicken goujons which were not goujons but bits of chicken chunks about 1cm squared. The chicken was so over cooked I could not eat about half the portion, while the whole plate was swimming in oil. The side vegetables were clearly pre cooked and then microwaved as they looked decrepit. Had no bit to them and had zero taste.Dessert was a saving factor. The Eaton Mess was actually edible. Not amazing as the meringue was shop bought, but edible non the less.I know a lot of places will not cook burgers under medium rare but either the chef does not trust his supplier or he is not a chef if he is only willing to cook a burger to well done.Lastly the staff set up for breakfast the next morning while we were still having dinner, which I have to say i understand, but is not the most welcoming for those having dessert and an after dinner drink.I would strongly advise you to the George, which for £5 per head is so much better its amazing the Hope Anchor is still serving dinner.Seriously new chef required here

We can thoroughly recommend the salt marsh lamb and the sea bass. We shared a bread and butter pudding which was a mistake - we should have had one each.Great service too!

Had a meal here last week while staying in Rye. I had the lamb which was succulent and tender. My husband had the special fish dish of the day. The service,presentation and food standard was first class. Can thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

We had a great stay here for our wedding anniversary. Excellent location and nice view across the countryside from our window. Staff for very helpful and polite. Breakfast which was included, was delicious.

My wife and I diner here on our first night in Rye. We were greetedby a lovely lady who took care of us from walking in the door, service was very good and the food fresh, hot and delicious.

Whilst staying at the hotel we had both dinner and breakfast in the restaurant. There were two menus to choose from and we selected from the set menu. At dinner my husband had prawn cocktail and I chose the Greek salad for starters.They were both very tasty and nicely presented. For main course my husband had the bean tagine and I had the pork stroganoff. Again they were both very tasty. I was so impressed that I could have eaten it again, despite the fact that I was full. I did no expect meals from the set menu to be so delicious.At breakfast the following morning my husband and I both ordered the cooked English breakfast. Again the standard of the food was excellent, with beautiful sausage and bacon. My poached egg was cooked to perfection. We preceeded our cooked breakfast with prunes and fresh fruit salad. It was a delightful experience.

We ate here recently whilst on a short break in Rye and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the plaice with prawns cooked in lemon butter with dauphinoise potatoes and my husband the steak which was the best one he had had for a long time apparently. Both were cooked to order and served piping hot on warm plates (cold plates are a bugbear of mine!). The puddings were amazing, the bread and butter pudding portion was very generous and we thought the whole meal including wine was good value.

Stayed here for 1 night and was booked as a gift on a wowcher. Wow! As it was a Thursday night stay it was only £49 for two with a cooked breakfast. The b&b is in a gorgeous location opposite the church. It's very quaint and our room was nice. Quite small with pine furniture but had the best nights sleep in the most comfortable bed and soft fluffy pillows. Very quiet and the staff were very nice. The breakfast was really nice and a good choice especially the cereals and breads etc. I would definitely recommend this hotel even at full price.

Rye has some lovely restaurants but this is not one of them. Our starters and mains were equally disappointing. The lamb was totally unrecognisable as lamb and the blueberry sauce to go with was not an inspired combination. The portobello mushroom starter stuffed with cheese was runny and the size of a regular mushroom. The food was overpriced for what was on the plate. The staff are competent and the dining room is fine if you like standard hotel dining rooms that lack any style but it is not a place for a romantic meal. There are so many more interesting places to eat in Rye and I certainly won't be returning here.

Stayed at the hotel with a dinner package which included a bottle of wine. Food was great, even the vegetarian food was imaginative. Quality service. Breakfast also good although the fruit salad had far too much apple in for my taste.

We checked in on the day of our anniversary having notified the hotel in advance via the booking agent, and direct on the Hope Anchor website, that it was a special occasion for us. The person checked in had no knowledge of either of the emails I'd sent so that was a big disappointment. In other words the day went unmarked by the hotel despite our best efforts.The outside of the hotel appeared shabby. The room and bathroom was spacious but very average in decor. It was, however, warm and the bed very comfortable. Breakfast was piping hot and well presented.Just an average stay which didn't really match up to the No 1 rating on Trip Advisor.Overall disappointing.