I am 2 nights into a 4 night stay at the delta by Marriott hotel Waltham abbey. My room was nice and warm and bed comfy. I found the hotel to have nice grounds and overall experience is as expected. I learned that the fish and chips they serve is in a Beer Batter. I have not had fish and chips this way before and did not know that I needed to request this to be made in a normal batter. This was at no point been mentioned when I asked on them catering for halal dietary requirements. The staff advised that their chicken is Halal.There is no way to confirm their halal chicken is 100% halal as many companies accept stunned chicken as halal, however I chose to not have their chicken. I think that in a multicultural country Marriott should cater for guests who eat halal food in their hotels and have more than a limited option for vegetarians in their dinner menus. Their breakfast is very tasty and there are plenty of options whether you are into continental or a cooked option. For any one that has a dietary requirement for halal food and only eats halal there are not many options. If anyone likes fish and chips I would recommend you advise them at point of order to make this is a normal batter.

Really lovely welcoming hotel, staff were so nice and made me feel at ease when travelling alone. The restaurant could do with a few more options for dinner and maybe opening up the buffet would be a nice idea to staying guests instead of just groups. Only thing I would say is the pool and facilities are in need of a refresh compared to the rest of the modern hotel as it was a shame the jacuzzi wasn’t working.

I had a solo few days at the hotel over Christmas. It was the best stay! The bed was incredible the bath and shower magical, the room was the most comfortable. Importantly, again, most importantly, the staff where the most amazing people. Coming to a hotel solo on the holiday season, being around people that are about spreading kindness and positivity makes a difference. So, thank you so so much to all the staff at the Marriott Waltham Abbey, you helped make my christmas and my stay magical. I will definitely be back.