Like several reviewers, I would say the Saracens is "QUIRKY" - to be honest, I don't think I have stayed in a hotel with buildings quite as old as this one and recognise there are a whole load of challenges with a property of this age and understand the company who now own it plan a series of renovations (beginning 2026). The staff were friendly and very helpful. Friday nights fish and chips were very good Breakfasts were Ok

The difference between Saturday and Sunday mornings breakfasts were large, the buffet was very limited Sunday and if you don't fancy full English left a lot to be desired. Stairs were steep and narrow, differences between the floor height of the different buildings which made up the whole hotel meant care needed to be taken with steps - the place could have done with a lift. Room 22 (a large suite room) faced directly onto the rear quad and on the perfectly sunny warm days we stayed there was an area where smokers and drinkers gathered, which can get noisy. Luckily an early night didn't feature on the two nights we stayed, the bar seemed to close at 11pm so by 11.30 it was quiet. The on site car park was a bonus but needs to be relined, spaces were wasted with poor parkers

Exceptional staff and Inn. But the plus devil was in the detail! A rubber duck in the bathroom, the personal handwritten ‘welcome’ note by the bedside, the wonderful retro Robberts radio playing classic fm. It’s little touches like this that turn an eight into a ten. Our meal and table reservation was flawless and the food served really tasty. Simple English dishes served with style. We run a hotel in France and give credit where credit is due. You can stay, dine and relax in comfort, enjoy comfortable well equipped quiet rooms, but be at Stansted, even dropping off a rental car in less than 30 minutes. Great Dunmow is also a beautiful thriving historic village in which to spend an afternoon exploring.

My second time here, but on this occasion I was in a room in the main building, which was much quieter than before, which I appreciated. I was extremely comfortable; the room was excellent - very clean and had all I needed. (But see below concerning the shower). Excellent breakfast as before, and very helpful, friendly staff. I'd be happy to return.

The only thing that stopped me giving a 10 was the shower, which glugged and chugged and took me five minutes to get settled and at the temperature I wanted, because the control was not very good and the water pressure seemed low. But I managed eventually.

The staff is super friendly and truly made an effort to make me feel welcome and valued. They try super hard to give the customer a great experience, even leaving a hand written message in the room. The bed was comfy and the room ample and well equipped. Plenty of parking space. Close to the airport.

WiFi was a bit weak and the room a bit cold (but It was late and I did not want to waste time in trying to work out the heating, which most likely was there). Would have appreciated it if the temperature had been preset.

The room was toward the back of the block, which made it perfectly quiet, being away from the beer garden in the evenings. The bed was big and comfy, slept well, and had hot showers. The hotel staff were wonderful, and so were those working in the pub; they were super friendly. T

The only downside is there was no a/c but a desk fan, and it was a tad noisy, and my partner stayed at the bar late, so I had to wake up to let him in, due to there only being one set of physical keys per room.

Room was clean and a decent size. Shower and bathroom clean and bed large and comfy. Breakfast was really excellent, good choice and well prepared. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Roberts radio in the room and bottles of water a nice touch. We didn't eat an evening meal in the hotel but based on the breakfast we will at our next visit. Great location in the centre of the town.

Strong deodorant smell in room on arrival but not a major problem as it cleared after opening the window for a few hours. Car park was a bit tight on bay size, quite busy and had a few large vans (they all left early) which made parking on arrival a bit awkward but not impossible.

Great location - middle of busy historic town. Fronts the main road but we weren't bothered by traffic noise either in restaurant or our room. Big free car park but a wedding on when we arrived so full until later on. Very attentive staff. Draft Wherry on tap. Very good food at reasonable prices

Portion sizes (for an ex prop forward) a little on the 'modern' side. Think about adding some sides. Not a criticism (you don't know how much you are getting till it arrives) but a suggestion

The breakfast was really nice, and bed comfy. Staff were very friendly and attentive.

Wasn't told where to go to get cereal, juice, toast etc , breakfast order taken, pot of tea brought, and we were left wondering where the rest of breakfast was, then were told, but our cooked breakfast had arrived by then, so we had the rest after. It's not massively important and didn't spoil the stay but would have preferred it the other way round.

Staff were so friendly and accommodating, nothing too much trouble. Espresso martini mixed by the lovely barman was the best I've had! Room was lovely and clean, beautiful decor, and some nice personal touches, including a rubber duck for the bath! Even got a personal hand written note from housekeeping staff wishing us a nice stay. Breakfast included in our stay, lots of choice and freshly cooked to order.

Evening menu was scaled right back to what's suggested on hotels website, however I understand mid week bookings are lower and in the hospitality industry wasted food must be their biggest loss...

The room was spacious and very well equipped with everything one would like but often doesn't receive - bottled water & biscuits, good size bedside tables and lighting, bathroom with space for washbags and hook on the door. Everything worked! Dinner was good with interesting options and breakfast was excellent.

We would have preferred a walk-in shower not shower over bath. Only the suites had walk-in showers.