Just had a short business trip to Guildford and, seeing the glowing reviews on this site, decided to try the Asperion this time.

Positives:
The place is spotlessly clean throughout, it is in a good location for town and the university, there was a handy small fridge in the room (as well as some free bottled water and chocolate), they offer free internet access (although I was not able to take up this offer), the breakfasts are good and the staff were never anything less than polite. They also had taken the nice touch of tweaking the springs on the bedroom doors so they close gently and quietly.

Negatives:
I had a single room and it was *very* small, as in ‘like a cupboard’ small. Neatly laid out, with a little WC behind a sliding door, but it still very claustrophobic. With the bathroom door closed it was only 5’ 11” from wall to wall, (I know because I’m 5’10”!).
This squeezing-in of as any rooms as possible is a perennial problem in British B&Bs, but I really hate this kind of thing and felt that given the 4-star rating the AA gave it, this hotel would be different. The double rooms are probably more generous with space, (perhaps explaining why this has not been mentioned as an issue by other reviewers, if they were all in doubles) so for single travellers I’d advise looking to see if you can afford a double – just for the extra space.

Associated with this problem of space was the lack of a wardrobe or a chest of drawers. There was just a very short, rather awkwardly-placed bar and three coathangers. This is a shame, as most B&Bs at least give you the option to unpack your clothes a bit. I had to live out of my case.

Returning to some positives:
The little LCD TV had the five terrestrial channels plus Sky News & Sky Sports 1. A good bonus.

One other tip I would give to future visitors is to try to get a room at the rear or at the side of the hotel, as they over-illuminate the front garden with spotlights after dark and this required me to shut the blinds tightly to lock out the beam.

Overall, a well-maintained and modern little hotel that would rate as excellent if it were not for the room being the smallest I have ever stayed in. That pulled down the marks for me since £65 a night buys more space than this in many comparable hotels I’ve stayed at.

The Asperion was my final couple of nights away on a 2 week round the world business trip. Had seen previous reviews and wanted to ensure a good end to my trip. Wasn't disappointed with the room and certainly not with the team running the place. They couldn't do enough to ensure you were looked after, even lending me their own travel plug so I could recharge my phone before the long trip home. Also nice touches with the complimentary water and internet connection that so many places charge through the roof for. Would definitely stay again.

A comfy bed and very clean room made for a good nights stay. A good range of food for breakfast and friendly staff. Would stay again.

Stayed November 9th, 2006. Room cleverly designed, very clean, and well equiped (dvd, iron and board, non-mist mirror, etc.). Breakfast fantastic, and staff very welcomming and efficient. Excellent hotel, especially for the price. Stayed in much worse 5*s