Review of Playden Oasts Hotel 3*

A fairly last minute booking for my wife and I, and it looked nice enough online. However, upon arrival, it started to deteriorate. We were shown to our room by the owner, Kim Raymond, which was reasonable, but apparently was constructed and decorated somewhat on the cheap judging by the faux wooden beams nailed to the ceiling and the plastic fixtures. Already the charge of £100 per night was looking notably overpriced for what you get. We then walked back to the bar area for a drink to find Kim sat at the front of the bar being affectionately petted by a male punter of unknown relationship status. There was no apology or welcoming given and the drinks were poured very hastily given the impression that it was a burden to serve us and that she wanted to get back to some touchy-feely. This awkwardness and lack of interest continued throughout the two-day stay. We decided to eat in Rye that evening. The breakfasts were reasonable but the kitchen area looked pretty basic and not becoming of the portrayed standard and aesthetic of the hotel. The two younger serving staff at the bar later on the Saturday evening were more pleasant and welcoming which was a refreshing change. Upon departure the one of the breakfast serving staff just asked my wife if we had paid for our stay, my wife replied "yes" and that was the end of the conversation. No thought was expressed of did we enjoy our stay or any form of thanks for our custom. Overall I would say that it is overpriced, the service and interaction need an immediate ramp-up. Disappointing. Not recommended.