Champneys Reviews 927

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.5

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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the facilities, noting issues such as broken amenities, poor maintenance, and a general sense of being run-down. People frequently encountered problems with the booking process, citing difficulties in reaching staff, unaddressed phone calls, and incorrect reservations. The overall quality of the experience was also a common concern, with many feeling it did not meet expectations. However, some people also felt that the staff were friendly and helpful, with several reviewers highlighting exceptional service from individual employees. There were also instances where customers found the facilities to be good and the food to be of high quality, offering good value for money.

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Facilities

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Service

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Quality

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Eastwell Manor - The overall experience was disappointing. From the comments made by the restaurant staff at dinner, to the poor quality of the room, a number of items needed maintaining I.e holes in... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Staff lovely but it’s the little things that count. Firstly arrived after long journey to be directed down the hall for arrival drinks only to be told closed 15 mins beforehand so had to go to the caf... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Eastwell Manor: Most things about the visit itself were very good. Good facilities, good food, friendly staff and a decent room. Also very pleasant grounds. A good package price. The experience was... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've been trying to book a Spa Day at Henlow using vouchers we received fir a wedding present. This is the 3rd day I've called at various times and no one answers the phone, appalling customer serv... See more


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  1. Spa Resort
  2. Serviced Accommodation

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Four elegant countryside health spa resorts, two luxury spa hotels and three tranquil city spas offer a relaxing refuge from the everyday.


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2.5

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

927 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent facilities and lots of classes

We are regular overnight guests to Champneys. The facilities are great and there a lots of fitness classes to choose from. Jamiela is particularly good and offers high energy classes with a smile.

8 February 2025
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Reply from Champneys

We always look forward to welcoming our regular guests and we encourage participation in our great range of classes. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback - we will pass your positive words onto Jamiela.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

And relax....

I recently visitited Champneys Tring with a few of my friends. we had a lovley stay. The facilites are great and we lved the pools and relaxing lounge areas. Our favourite were the relaxation beds! Breakfast and Lunch were good but seemed understaffed. However dinner was great, the food was so fresh and tasted amazing, the portions are huge and we left very satisfied. Special Mention to our waitress Gabby, she was a huge help and gave great reccomendations.

30 January 2025
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Reply from Champneys

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We will pass this onto our General Manager at Tring and mention your kind words to Gabby. We hope to welcome you back in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I will never purchase anything at…

I will never purchase anything at Champneys again. My husband bought £150 gift card at the Champneys store in Enfield and it doesn’t even work. I tried several times and it just does not work. I tried calling the the Branch in Henlow, central reservations and customer service as well as the Enfield branch and they do not get back to you or answer your calls. The most poor customer service and unhelpful staff! Just not worth the stress! Go somewhere else!

20 December 2024
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Reply from Champneys

We are very sorry to read that you have had some difficultly using your voucher. This certainly isn't the experience Champneys wants their guests to have after receiving such a lovely gift. We can see a member of the team has now facilitated this for you and we thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just had a 2 night stay with my sister

Just had a 2 night stay with my sister. Had a lovely time, food was lovely, relaxing around the pool and jacuzzi’s. Andrew was on reception, made us feel very welcome and was helpful, remembering us from previous stays. A very kind and friendly person, who enhanced our experience, again.

5 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Summer!

Thank you Summer! Fabulous facial and neck / head massage. Feel like a new woman :-)

7 February 2025
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Thank you for visiting Champneys. It is lovely to read that you experienced a fabulous treatment with us and we hope to welcome you again in the near future.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Nuggets of gold

We have just had a 3 night break at the Springs venue. I have a few comments.

Firstly as a vitality member the booking process was awful to say the least, we tried for over a week to book via the website but it would not allow us to eventually we managed to talk to somebody at the reservation phone line. The gentleman who deal with us was incredibly patient and very helpful as by this time I was not a happy bunny!

We opted to upgrade to another room so we’re very pleased with that.

The room itself needed a little TLC. Tiles on the bathroom floor were loose and no grouting. No plug socket on one side of the bed which in this day and age was crazy. Whilst the coffee machine and pods were great disappointed no decaf option.

Menu for dinner was the same all three nights we stayed so I had the same thing twice. The evening food on the whole was very nice not very consistent as to what is on the menu and what you are served. One night beef was with the sour cream and chive and the mushroom which it said on the menu one night not. Kale was served with it but not stated on the menu fortunately my wife likes kale as I do not.

Breakfast was a buffet which was nice, tea and coffee which before had been served in pots to your table was now help yourself from a machine. The one problem for me was the hot food was not hot! I had mushrooms and scrambled egg which had just been put out. Mushrooms cold and egg was just warm.

Lunch for me was not great the second day. The selection of salads were lovely but the choices of hot food was not really hot at all. Fish chowder was all sauce and peas no fish just a few small pieces of squid. And like warm.

But the one golden nugget in our stay were the staff. I do hope you are paying them well! Without them I would have been very unhappy.

These are some of the staff who made our stay so special with their service.

Catrina and Massimo at breakfast were excellent and went above and beyond to make sure we’re were taken care of. Rowan, Oscar and a young lady who had tattoos I’m sorry I didn’t get her name were all incredibly friendly and attentive and ensured we knew what we had to do for food etc. Ibby and Karla were wonderful hosts at dinner and made sure we had exactly what we need and my wife knew what options she could have as she was gluten free. Lastly both Megan and Jen were very helpful on reception especially when £14 had been added to our bill for charity and tips

All in all I would give 2* for the venue but 5* for the staff so opted for 4*

6 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

This place is fabulous, from their famous spa and comfortable bedrooms everything is awesome. I also really enjoyed the dining area and exquisite cuisine provided by Champneys. I would like to also give a special thanks to Ben Branch who served me on the day I visited. His professionalism and expertise were excellent.

4 February 2025
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Reply from Champneys

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We pride ourselves on the dining experience that we offer and it is fantastic to read what a fabulous time you had. We hope to welcome you back in the near future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Treatment at 3D Aesthetics

I’ve recently had a block booking for light therapy to help with my excessive dry skin condition at 3D Aesthetics based at Champneys Tring
It has been an incredible experience and very successful too
Dana has been so helpful , gentle and informative too , so thank you so much from a complete skincare beginner x

22 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Champneys Springs

Having arrived yesterday afternoon at Champneys Springs, we had a lovely and efficient check in with the reception staff.

One of the highlights so far has been the food. The evening meal was delicious - as well as looking and smelling great. We were very well looked after by Abi.
Breakfast this morning was delightful - it was a real treat to have the choice of so many things. There were lots of gluten free options to enjoy for breakfast and lunch, which Catrina helpfully pointed out.

I tried a yoga class this morning and thought I was the only one attending but discovered 5 minutes later that it was located somewhere else which wasn’t particularly helpful. Other than that, so far, so good.

4 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely treatment by summer @Champneys…

Lovely treatment by summer @Champneys Henlow

4 February 2025
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Reply from Champneys

Thank you for sharing your comments. We will make sure this feedback is shared with Summer and you visit us for another treatment soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very odd - No one answers the 'phone

Very odd, I've booked to stay tomorrow evening at Tring and want to ask some questions about check in etc but no one answers the 'phone. Been holding for an hour!! Concerned, are they open?

3 February 2025
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Reply from Champneys

We apologise that your questions were not answered in a timely manner. This feedback will be passed onto our teams to support customer service going forward and we hope to improve our services quickly. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We booked an overnight stay at…

We booked an overnight stay at Champneys Tring with two of our friends. While we'd stayed here before, it was their first time at a Champneys, and it certainly didn’t disappoint.
Check-in was quick and easy, and our rooms were ready when we arrived. The rooms were warm and cozy, setting the tone for a relaxing stay.
Dinner was fantastic. Two of us had steaks, cooked to different preferences, and both were prepared exactly as we’d requested. The service was exceptional, and our server was incredibly friendly and attentive.
Two of our group enjoyed treatments, which they loved. The spa was fully booked, so I’d recommend booking treatments early to ensure availability.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience in a charming and welcoming environment at Champneys.

2 February 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Website is just terrible

Website is just terrible. I have had a voucher since 2023 and tried to use website several times, giving up each time. The last time I tried to book a stay there was a computer system issue and although I didn't manage to book I got repeated reminders to come for the stay I had booked.....Now I have emailed customer service but given the other reviews on here I don't hold up much hope!

2 February 2025
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Reply from Champneys

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments. We are very sorry that you have had difficulty using our website and we will pass your feedback onto our web development team. We can see a member of our reservations team has been in contact and we hope to welcome you to Champneys in the near future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely facial at Tring by Emma she…

Lovely facial at Tring by Emma she really knew what was needed and was very thorough, lovely lady.

1 February 2025
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Reply from Champneys

Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely comments. We will pass your feedback onto Emma and we hope to welcome you back for a relaxing spa experience in the future.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Riding on its name

Visited the Springs in Leicestershire. Thankfully it was a half price offer. The offer included snacks, lunch and a tote bag. Found out about breakfast from overhearing a customer mention it. Good choice of continental buffet style breakfast.
Facilities very basic and run down. A small sauna, a jacuzzi, a swirl pool in the swimming pool area. A small sauna and a small steam room in changing room. Swirl pool closed in the afternoon. Went back to reception as we realised we hadn't been given our tote bags. Apparently these had been ordered but not arrived. I asked about being offered something as an alternative as this was part of our package. Told no. Reiterated that this was part of package that we had paid for. After the manager was asked we were offered a paper carrier bag from the Champney shop. We declined this and made it clear that this was not acceptable. A offer to post out the tote bag would have been acceptable. Lunch was not very hot, although, on a positive note there was plenty of choice for vegetarians. Yes, I could have mentioned the food temperature but didn't want to add any further negativity of having poor experience. No de-cafe available in coffee machine, no snacks available throughout the day. I will not be using Champney again. My experience is much better at other spa's.

29 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the pleasure of visiting…

I had the pleasure of visiting champneys Tring
I throughly enjoyed my stay. Staff were very friendly and nice. The facilities, and food were excellent
Room spacious and clean.
I will hopefully refurn to this charming old house very soon. Thankyou so much mark watman

30 January 2025
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Reply from Champneys

Thank you for visiting Champneys Tring and taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to read that you had a lovely time with us and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Champneys Tring : Honest (hopefully balanced) review

We looked into various spa’s for a short break prior to choosing Champneys Tring. Due to poor reviews for other spa’s we trusted the ’Champneys’ brand and booked prior to checking reviews. Out of curiosity I checked reviews for Champneys Tring after booking only to find scathing review after review. At this point we had booked an overnight spa package, upgraded room and had paid for two additional massages. The reviews were so bad that we tried to cancel our booking but Champneys did not allow this. We instead cancelled our massages with a view of just making the most of our non-refundable overnight spa package as best as we could. NEGATIVES : Promises 5* experience but delivers 3+* experience. Parking is terrible and not enough spaces. There were several occasions we saw people driving around for some time just to park. We ourselves only just managed to park in a tight squeeze. Spa facilities are small and nowhere near big enough for the amount of guests that could be there. Jacuzzi, steam, sauna and small pool area get busy very quickly. We were here in Jan off-peak so can only imagine how crowded it must get in peak season. On two occasions there were no towels in spa / pool areas and had to rely on my robe to dry off. My gown had stains however my partners was OK. Place is tired and needs an overhaul and needs redecorating throughout most of the site. It is not as clean as it could be. There was dirt in our room and bathroom on arrival and in most common areas including steam room. Our shower was bad and all taps wobbly. Took ages to get hot water and the water pressure is bad at best. It appears this spa attracts individuals who may not be conscientious of other guests so if you are coming for a quiet relaxing break forget it. POSITIVES : the site is not AS bad as other reviews may suggest. Overall we were glad we came, and with an open mind had a good stay. The site is warm. The main pool is good and we even joined in an aqua-class. All staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. The massages were excellent - great experience with Ellie - my partner stated Ellie gave her one of the best massages she has ever had and made a personal request for Ellie to give her a facial massage the following day which she accommodated. Facial massages were excellent. The main restaurant and food was excellent. Great choice and food was high-standard. Charlie in the restaurant was very attentive, friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Only negative from the restaurant was our omelette was served burnt at breakfast but that’s the only gripe. From reading other reviews and having been there I have no doubt that those reviews are accurate and those experiences are as described however, we went with an open mind knowing what the issues could be and were pleasantly surprised. It could be that this was the difference as we knew what to expect rather than discover negatives ourselves!?!

30 January 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't bother with booking a manicure!

I have just stayed at Eastwell Manor for Spa day at Champneys. I booked in for a gel manicure as a treat for myself, but I shouldn't have bothered. The treatment its self was below sub standard. My cuticles were barely touched, not exfoliation, the gel polish was left on my skin after curing. I was asked to take my rings or bracelets so the massage ( if I can call it that ) was uncomfortable. It cost £71! I wish I had saved my money.

30 January 2025
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Reply from Champneys

We are very sorry to read of the experience you had when visiting Champneys Eastwell Manor. We offer a wide range of treatments that we usually receive positive feedback for and it is such a shame that on this occasion we have not met your expectations. We have passed your comments on to the team at Eastwell Manor to review and we do hope if you choose to visit us in the future we can offer you the high level of service you expected.

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