Thyme - Croydon

Three of us. Sirloin steak cooked to perfection. Chicken fillet with bacon and cheese so 'delicioso '. But chicken curry just so so, of course one should go to... read more Three of us. Sirloin steak cooked to perfection. Chicken fillet with bacon and cheese so 'delicioso '. But chicken curry just so so, of course one should go to a South Asian restaurant for curry, shouldn 't you? Drinks good value Villa Maria S.B. a real find. And a French Coffee at the end of the evening was sublime. The young staff were a cosmopolitan mix who really took great care and attention over us even on a busy night. The real reason I 've done this reveiw is to congratulate the staff on their rare honesty. Back in the room, there was a knock on the door and one of the waitresses was there with my wallet! Stupid silly me had left it on my chair on the restaurant. You never expect to get it back in London! All intact! What a lovely young team at Thyme!

So it was Sunday evening and not very busy so maybe service could have been a little quicker, but all courses were well cooked and well presented. I chose the D... read more So it was Sunday evening and not very busy so maybe service could have been a little quicker, but all courses were well cooked and well presented. I chose the Dinner and Breakfast Meal Deal. They had a new summer menu, so I had the Potted Crab, followed by the Sea Bass. The main course was cooked properly, whereas earlier in the year, the main (Grilled salmon) had taken an hour to be served and was burnt, hence the title of the review. The only strange thing was that when I came to pay, by credit card, the waitress said she wasn't allowed to add a tip. Strange, as that has happed in Thyme hotels I have visited previously. Breakfast the following was the standard Premier Inn fare, although their usual toaster had broken down the day before and a temporary, domestic one, which could only cope with 2 slices at a time, was in use and very slow. Nothing wrong with the food itself or the service, f course, although it was unusually busy.

Used the restaurant for breakfast as staying in the Premier Inn and usual standard self service buffet style breakfast. Good food for a good price as expected. read more Used the restaurant for breakfast as staying in the Premier Inn and usual standard self service buffet style breakfast. Good food for a good price as expected.

Arrived about 7-45 Tuesday eve. Various staff talking and could see me waiting but did not come over. Eventually, one lady came over. When I said I had not book... read more Arrived about 7-45 Tuesday eve. Various staff talking and could see me waiting but did not come over. Eventually, one lady came over. When I said I had not booked she said they were fully booked and wait would be 45 mins. Given that I could see at least 6 tables unoccupied, I judged they just did not want my business. I went to the restaurant at Jury's instead who offered a good set menu selection for under £20. Shame as I am normally a supporter of Premier Inn.

We had the meal deal for breakfast and evening meal and it was such good value. Excellent selection of delicious food, would definitely eat in here again read more We had the meal deal for breakfast and evening meal and it was such good value. Excellent selection of delicious food, would definitely eat in here again