Name: Tower
Address: Dovercourt; Harwich, Essex; Co12 3pj, Harwich, Harwich, Harwich, CO12 3PJ, United Kingdom
Rating: 8

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This is a magnificent building with a grand staircase. The interior spaces such as the bar and restaurant are very comfortable and the exterior seating area and garden excellent.
The staff were very friendly.
The room was a good size but had a couple of niggles. There was no easy height shelf in the bathroom and no shelf at all in the shower. The power socket for the hair dryer was under the dressing table making it both difficult to access and also leaving the power cord too short.

A pleasant stay

Visited first in 2021 for  carvery very impressed. Returned this week  had nice Prawn Cocktail. Others had Leek and potato soup said very nice. Main orders one fish and chips said nice.two ordered Steak and ale pie very nice except asked for potatoes instead of the chips stated on the menu and they came up as new potatoes cut up instead  of being left whole so looked messy and the peas that came with these meals the small amount barely a tablespoon of peas very poor.. Found the day after our visit they were doing two meals for £16.OO which included our two Steak and Ale pies but we were not offered that or told about it. One who had the Curry said nice but the Nan bread was too thick and very doughy. Upon arrival there it took them 45 minutes to deliver our starters yet we’re not busy at all.Had to ask the young girl server what the soup was she said did not know had to go and ask.That comes down to poor management surely?  The place is beautiful but letdown by staff that do not seem to match the ambience of this place.Shame really.

Not told about two for £16.OO offer

Unfortunately nothing like I remembered it when we used to eat here years ago. 
Booked to take my parents for lunch as my dad (80) couldn’t get a table a few months back and had never taken husband before either. 
Whilst the venue still hasn’t lost its charm for me, the Sunday carvery was sadly terrible!

Beef - was black so most of mine was hard and not like meat. The nice lady serving said it’s done like that as people don’t want rare. 
Carrots - no taste so maybe reheated too many times
Broccoli, pea and leek(?) mix was a mush so overcooked or frozen broccoli. 
Red cabbage - hard. 

Such a shame as the staff were lovely but the meal was memorable for the wrong reasons.

The family member who had the veggie parcel option said it was nice and the roast potatoes were okay.

Not a positive carvery experience.

We booked The Towers for a baby shower and can’t praise the food and service enough. We were a large group of 25 and each and every one of us were so happy with the experience. The afternoon tea was a great quality and there was so much of it! It was displayed professionally and we didn’t even have to ask for boxes to take leftovers home as they were provided. Staff were helpful all through the booking process and we were welcomed in early to decorate the tables etc. The dining room itself is wonderful and a great setting for a special occasion. Thank you to all the staff who were a part of our lovely afternoon.

Fantastic experience for a special event

My review is late, we stayed here in '21 & wanted to get away from home, somewhere near the sea.
The welcome was great on arrival, we had arrived late, just as the restaurant was closing but the chef agreed to make us some food. It was tasty & reasonably priced. We ate outside in the garden area, lovely outside space.

Our room was big, comfy bed with a spa bath & separate shower, only complaint & not much to be done about it, was that it faced the sun in the morning so the room was baking! A fan was provided but it really needs A/C. No noise from the outside due to secondary glazing so I'd imagine it would be lovely in the winter months.

All staff were excellent, very friendly & accommodating, would stay again.

Lovely building & gardens, great staff

We held my mother's 80th birthday meal here, we had the River Room. From booking to the actual meal  nothing was too much trouble.
The service and the food were excellent,  I can not fault it. 
I would highly recommend The Tower Hotel for a family celebration. 
Well done to all the staff front and back.


Family celebration meal

Nice venue. Gents toilet could do with update and did have an odour. Service could have been better. Example being bottle of wine bought over without the cork being taken out and had to ask for this to be done. The carvery was nice but brisket was used instead of a better cut of beef. Although my roast potatoes were fine, someone in my party has hard ones, so a bit hit and miss. Yorkshire pudding was cold. Gravy was spot on. As above, for the price you couldn't knock it. Could have done with a few Christmas crackers and a bit of Christmas music would have improved the atmosphere which was a bit flat. Wouldn't go there for a special occasion but OK if you just want a carvery.

Good for the price

Without doubt an unforgettable experience....Turkey...Bernard Matthews I reckon. Brussel sprouts would have broken a window. Potatoes. Cheap white ones. Gravy thin and tasteless. Yorkshire pudding completely black.soup lukewarm. Roll stuck in microwave. Rock hard outside raw in the middle. Yet charged double as it was December. Did staff get paid double. Of course not. Could have done a roast better with my eyes closed horrific.

Horrible

Very warm welcome, very well maintained, spotless, bright and comfy room, wonderful entrance and staircase! Spotless welcoming garden area laden with well kept planting, lovely.  Didn't have breakfast as lack of vegan options, but would stay again if in the area and would recommend.

Lovely stay

Lovely stay again at the Tower. Staff very helpful and accomodating. Had breakfast and dinner. Both delicious and high quality. The room was very spacious and a sea view which was very pleasant. Perfect location for exploring the local area and good value. Highly recommend and would stay again

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