in sandown park racecourse, this unassuming hotel is an 11-minute walk from moore place golf course and 1 mile from hinchley wood station. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. continental breakfast is available. low-key rooms with modest decor offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. some quarters include views of the stables. parking is complimentary Heathrow Airport 31 min
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