Aviator

I’ve only ever been to this place for cocktails, but they were definitely worth the money!
It is fairly expensive, I would avoid going there during the Airshow as it is absolutely booked up during those two weeks.
However, the cocktails were delicious, the food looks incredible — can’t wait to go again and have the chance to taste some!
The hotel itself is impressive, on the outskirts of Farnborough it is a hidden gem. Definitely check it out, whether for a birthday, mother’s day or just wanting to treat yourself to a good drink.

I was a bit skeptical when my colleague booked us in this hotel, the name sort of worried me a bit — I had visions of an old dilapidated building with bathrooms down the hall.
However, what I found was an ultra modern building located just at the end of the runway off of Farnborough airport. The staff was extremely friendly and professional and the décor while somewhat eclectic was very modern and overall very appealing.
The rooms were very spacious probably the largest I have seen in the UK, the bad a was large and comfortable.
The bathrooms were very modern and spacious and feature a large shower
instead of a tub, which may be an issue for some.
The breakfast buffet was excellent and featured all the usual items, croissants, cereals, eggs, bacon, juices etc.
The only back draw is that it is a bit of a walk to the village, so having a car would definitely help.
If coming for the airshow you could get some good shots if your room was facing the runway.

I am a very lucky girl! My lovely friends took me to the Brasserie for a birthday treat last Friday night.
I wasn’t expecting much — after all, it’s a hotel in the middle of Farnborough… but it was built for wealthy people who come to enjoy the air show and so was done to the highest standard. The style is kind of 50s meets space age meets neon and white. That may not sound inviting, but it is visually stunning. A huge white, circular staircase lit up with coloured lights dominates the lobby, and looking up towards the top is both breathtaking and slightly vertigo inducing!
We were early on purpose and went upstairs to the Sky Bar to get a cocktail first. The list isn’t extensive, but you get the feeling that you could ask for a green-​eyed cobra bomb, and they would calmly go and make it for you. (I made that name up, but I’m sure something delicious would still appear!) I had the Silver Jet — even the name sounded 50s glamorous! It was lovely, and they tweaked it for me without a murmur (easy on the vanilla).
We almost lost track of time, the bar was that much fun, but we eventually tore ourselves away to go back downstairs to the Brasserie.
Well, that was a meal to remember! We started off with some gorgeous red wine — a 2009 Bordeaux 80% Merlot blend — Saint — Emilion 2009, Château Dupray, Bordeaux France. (Did that sound convincing?! Luckily one of my friends really does know what he’s talking about with wine, and we let him pick a stunning bottle).
For the starter I went for the goats cheese with pickled vegetables and marmite dressing, and both my friends opted for the venison cottage pie. It’s really hard to decide which was better — the goats cheese was fascinating, the flavours worked really well together and I cannot pass up marmite if offered to me! The venison cottage pie was warming, really delicious and a very generous portion. Both were worth of the ‘yummy’ noises we all made while eating them!
For mains, I ordered the chicken, mainly because it came with broad beans, and I love them. The other mains we had were the rib eye steak and the sea bass. Everything was exquisite — my chicken was just about the moistest (is that a word?) and flavourful chicken I have ever eaten. It was just done, juicy and oozing flavour.
Feeling extremely naughty (and waiting a good half an hour!) we moved on to dessert. I cannot remember what my friends had — I was too engrossed in my my poached rhubarb! It was a work of art (see photo). The rhubarb was perfect, there was a melt in the mouth rhubarb sorbet, and what seemed to be a deconstructed cheesecake. There were little bits of obviously home made honeycomb scattered on the plate that were such a good accompaniment.
We rolled out of the restaurant, happy, full and pretty sozzled. I am DEFINITELY going back there again!

We always transport business clients from this hotel to Heahrow and Gatwick airports. Our passengers usually shared good experience. As a client, my experience was good, the staff are helpful and attentive. The food is really delicious!

Great food, great décor, great cocktails, great atmosphere. What more could you want? Yes it’s London prices but it’s London quality and it’s never empty! Just about to go there now in fact!

Le restaurant est à éviter! Le décor est magnifique, confortable mais le service est catastrophique.
Les serveurs/​ses sont hyper lents, jeunes et sans connaissances en gastronomie.
Les plats sont au-​dessus du standard anglais. Bön à excellent mais le service désastreux gâche tout le plaisir!

This hotel is extremely trendy & stylish. Low lighting, bose speakers throughout, blue lighting in ceilings. Automated sensor lighting in hallways.
Great welcome when you enter the hotel, and the rooms, at least the deluxe on the 4^th floor, are very well worth a stay here.
However my only issue was with some of the service received, mainly at breakfast & dinner in the restaurant. It seemed like the staff weren’t interested really in paying attention to the customers and was usually waiting quite some time to get anyone’s notice. Having said that, when the food did arrive, it was excellent.
The bar in the evening had 2 excellent waitresses, the others need a little more personality training. The «barmen» were unable to replace an empty keg of beer, which is what you learn on your first day on the job as a barman.
All in all, I will probably be back when over for work, but it just needs a little more thought and staff training.
LOVED my room though!
There is no gym though.

Just google the hotel it is top class. From the moment you pull up to it it exudes quality. The staff, the food, the wine and finally the rooms are all excellent. Yes it is expensive and I’m sure when the air show is on it doubles in price but save up and give it a go, you will not regret it. I’m 50% of the way there to my 2^nd stay!

I work only a few minutes from this place and everyone’s been talking about it. — That, and armed with Ira B’s review… it had to be tried!
We were only offered a limited set menu of 3 cources for £21. Add another £4 if you decide on the steak for main. So in total with beers and wine it only came to under £70 which is kinda reasonable.
Presentation and ingredients both very impressive, service professional and excellent.
Strongly recommended if you’re after something special.
Get there early and have a drink at the bar.

Went for a small company function in a private room on the top floor of the hotel a week or two ago. I was really pleased with the very smart décor, attentive staff and great food. The room had a quite dramatic view out over the airfield, (which made a great backdrop) and proved to be an excellent setting for the evening.
A little pricey but you get what you pay for and this place has quality. Very modern and very edgy! Worth a visit.

We came here on May 5 on the strength of a review in Food & Drink Hampshire 2010. The building is architecturally sleek and the décor inside is breathtaking. There is an upstairs bar with great views over the airfield but the real suprise was the brasserie. The food was simply amazing. We has dill-​marinated salmon and the bocconcini of mozzarella with beetroot, pinenuts and balsamic followed by the best fillet steak either of us can remember. Each steak was about 4″ in diameter and about 3 «thick — soft, buttery and seared on the outside. The potatoes dauphinoise was just heaven and it came with a rich sauce bordelaise. Despite being satisfied, we couldn’t resist dessert and the panna cotta with poached strawberries and chocolate nemesis were a great finish to an fabulous meal. Fine dining but in a casual and intimate atmosphere. A surprising venue, exceptional service and an exquisite meal. For 3 courses, aperitifs and wine plus coffee for 2 it came to £113. Great value if you’re looking for something a bit special.

The Aviator is a gorgeous modern hotel.
I live right over the road from it and to be honest when we heard there was a hotel to be built we were nervous.
How wrong were we?!?
It looks stunning — from above it is the shape of an aircraft propellor. To fill in, it is built on the site of Farnborough Airfield…
It is never too noisy (well apart from their amazing firework display!)
There is a function room on the 2^nd floor with a bar that you can hire. You pay a package for food and then you get the room for free. (the price per head is expensive, but then it is a 5* hotel)
On the next floor down is the Sky Bar which is open to non-​residents (where we often pop over for a drink :)) which again is a bit more for a drink than a pub — £5 for a Magners, £4 for a beer.
The waiters and bar staff are lovely. Aaron the barman makes cocktails to die for :) although at £9 a go you need to savour them!
On the ground floor is the bistro restaurant which has another bar. The food is amazing and sunday lunch set us back £80 for 2 adults and 2 children, including a bottle of wine and 2 courses.
Finally is the deli as you go in the the building. It is open until 2pm and serves amazing coffee, paninis, cakes, breakfast items and soup. Very reasonably priced.
I really love this place. It is worth a visit just to see the fab design of the place. When you go in you have a huge circular centre to the building where you can look up to the top floor. The stair go up through the middle. Fresh flowers are everywhere.
I only wish I could afford a room for a night!

This is a new modern 5 Star Hotel. Very nice interior design.
It has 2 nice bars (one for hotel residents) with views of the airport runway.
There’s a restaurant and a café.
The Restaurant is very good with Bistro/​Gourmet style cooking.
Has been used for some Film, TV footage and magazine shots.