Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, England

Four Seasons Hotel I stayed at hotel last night room 1104 to celebrate my wife’s 60th Birthday and our 40th wedding anniversary beautiful room We normally stay at Limewood, Chewton Glenn or Newt as they are similar high end hotels and selected Four Seasons to try something new. We were looking for a high end fine dining experience with professional kitchen and professional sommelier and waiting staff but this was not our experience We arrived at hotel and checked into a beautiful room upgraded with great reception. We went to The Wild Carrot for lunch unfortunately this was a massive dissatisfaction and disappointing experience I spoke to front of house requesting a quiet table away from children. Table by window was next to large family group taking selfies by our table we waited patiently for them to finally stop and sit down. I ordered Chablis white wine and especially requested from waiter I wanted wine well chilled before serving. I ordered ceasar salad and my wife ordered prawn cocktail which was very basic and forgettable , however anchovies to go on a Caesar salad were extra which is a stable part of this salad ? The Wine was served at room temperature so asked them to leave it in ice bucket despite asking for it to be chilled before serving. Two other families arrived with kids screeching quite loudly excited as also there friends turned up making things louder. A guy kept walking up and down past our table on a business call talking very loudly about a business transaction I had no idea why he would just not go outside. There was no appearance of any restaurant manager suggesting to diners this is a high end dining experience. Main course we ordered Rigatoni which had no flavour we did not eat it, and Mushrooms on toast with beef. On menu Mushroom dish had no detail that Truffle was in dish, unfortunately the taste of this makes me feel unwell. I took a mouthful and tasted truffle I asked waiter for menu and upon reading it I asked waiter if Truffle was in dish he said he did not know and would ask chef. He came back to confirm it was in dish. A nice lady came up to me and apologised and offered me something else. The taste of truffle had made me feel queasy so I declined it was still very loud in restaurant so we took wine and sat outside On reflection staff at restaurant had no knowledge of wine or food they were serving. The food served was basic at best and to serve a dish with Truffle in dish without it on the menu is a big mistake from the chef. Truffle is a very powerful taste and for me overwhelming and unpleasant so needs to be described on any dish. We had a reservation at La Terressa I walked down to see large volumes of children very loud in this restaurant so it was not for us. The menu was mainly Pizza and this is not fine dining it was like a Pizza Express inside restaurant We were going to go to local restaurant but as I drank wine could not drive so finally ended up we with room service. This was not experience I had visioned for our special celebration. My wife and I did not experience any fine dining very disappointing. Fully understand it is summer holidays and families go on holiday. The Four Seasons Restaurant is very large very easy to create an adult space in this area. More concerning is our lunch food offer was far from a fine dining experience it was terrible. Service very nice but lacking any knowledge of food or beverage experience in fine dining. We requested a table away from children and was put in the hub of children’s birthday parties and excitable children having fun which is not a fine dining experience. Breakfast in room ordered streaky bacon got back bacon no attention to detail

We spent 5 enjoyable days at this beautiful hotel. There was no time to venture out of this 500 acre estate as we cycled around the estate daily, enjoyed the pool and overall the attentiveness of all the staff from the time we checked in. Breakfasts were amazing, the bar had a good choice of drinks & room service was prompt! There was a freezer for our baby’s food and a good-sized cot as per our request in our room. We cannot fault this hotel, we shall return!

I visited the Four Seasons for afternoon tea with two friends as part of my 40th birthday celebrations. The hotel is beautiful, clean and immaculately kept. Gorgeous room in which to enjoy afternoon tea. All of the food was delicious. The staff were friendly and always on hand to refresh tea and condiments. Nothing was too much trouble. A big shout out to our waiter (I didn't catch his name) who even serenaded me with a lovely rendition of "happy birthday" - I can't say I've experienced this anywhere before but it was very lovely and made the trip even more memorable.

We had an excellent countryside escape at the Four Seasons Hampshire. Staff are super friendly and a big shoutout to Nofa at the kids club who gave our kids plenty of fun activities and kept them entertained. Food - although limited by number of restaurants - was generally good with breakfast being a bit chaotic if you’re staying over a weekend. Definitely recommend the afternoon tea experience. I would suggest upgrading the tea room with a bookshelf and more ambient light to make it cosier as it’s a bit bare. The grounds are probably the best part of the experience. The horse riding, biking, and walks around were so nice! We would definitely return.

We stayed at the Four Seasons Hampshire over New Year’s (arriving new year’s day) for four nights – our second visit – and it was just as magical as the first. The hotel strikes the perfect balance of luxury and family-friendly, which is so rare for a five-star property. From the moment we arrived, the team made our little one feel completely at home. We love the way they involve children in seasonal activities – the hunt around the grounds was a particular highlight. The kids’ buffet and dedicated menu are brilliant touches, and the fact that kids under a certain age eat for free is such a welcome bonus. The rooms are incredibly comfortable with a thoughtful layout that really works for families. The kids’ pool is a total game changer – warm, fun, and a great place to burn off energy whatever the weather. Our three-year-old is still asking when we’re going back so she can go to the kids’ club “on her own” (last time, we had to stay with her!). We’re already looking forward to returning in September to make that happen. Cocktails are excellent, service is faultless, and while I’d say this hotel is very much geared towards families – which we love – it may not be the best fit for couples looking for a quiet, grown-up escape. Overall, it’s a standout choice for families who don’t want to compromise on comfort, service, or experience. We’ll absolutely keep coming back. Iain McKellar dealt with everything with professionalism and speed - Thank you Iain!