The Maidstone Hotel

Summer pop up restaurants come and go every Summer in the Hamptons. I was tempted to think this was another as "Scarpetta" made the trek out East to establish "LDV" in the iconic location of the Maidstone Inn. I expected it to be noisy, serving average food and full of staff, there for just a Summer and not focused on customers. Wrong ! Upon entry, one is greeted by Chloe at from desk who charming and welcoming. The ceiling is low over the bar but the pre-dinner drinks were were swiftly prepared and excellent. Our Server (Katey), while a Summer student was very knowledgeable and explained the menu. The food is excellent - The Yellowtail Crudi is light and delicious as were the oysters. Spanish octopus was a delicious appetizer too. Pastas as an intermediate course were all beautifully prepared. Particularly recommendable was the Spring lamb cavatelli. Portion sizes reasonable. The whole branizino for two was amazing and again perfect for two people. Indeed the size of the portions (ie not too large) facilitates the diner to peruse the menu and try multiple dishes. Best of all was the Sommelier Sergio, charming and delivered recommendations that were good value and very drinkable. Really good. Indeed, the food is brilliant but the service is better. Despite having just opened, this is the best dining experience in East Hampton

I have stayed here about 6 times a year for 3 years. The place has been taken over and was hoping for better management. My room -998 a night - was so noisy with noise from the yard and the restaurant. I always book a room far from the noise but they don’t do that anymore. Management said they were booked and maybe they are but no explanation about why I could not choose a room 2 months ago. Again the place is fine but for this price point I expect better management. I don’t think it’s worth the money and they aren’t very caring about customers summary: Management still sub par and care about money not customers

For $1000 per night, you can get: -Access to a minuscule room by a very difficult and dangerously staircase. -No minibar/ No slippers/ Very small closet with 2 hangers, without shelves or drawers. -Very old bathroom/ Plastic curtain at the uncomfortable bathtub. Regarding the very poor breakfast: -No eggs, toasts, or espresso. Friendly staff, but sometimes unskilled. THE WORST VALUE FOR MONEY HOTEL l HAVE EVER STAYED IN,

Hotel claims to offer unparalleled luxury and hospitality: absolute rubbish. The triple room was neither comfortable or elegant, service was terrible and the nightly rate of over 2k- offensive! AVOID.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay. The hotel is under new management and they are doing a great job! The staff very accommodating and friendly. They are also very dog friendly a must for us. Everything was terrific from the Continental breakfast complete with fresh berries and Goldbergs bagels that were often warm when they arrived, to the bikes and beach umbrellas and chairs. we also loved sitting on the front lawn watching the world go by having coffee, reading the papers or having a cocktail.

Unfortunately, I had to cancel my two day stay 24 hours before my reservation and the manager was super generous allowing me to have a two day credit that I can use in the future waving the cancelation policy which states, I need to cancel 21 days prior or no refund. When I asked my friends where I should stay in East Hampton they all recommended this hotel and I look forward to saying here in the future!

One of the worst hotels I have stayed at so far in the Hamptons. The rooms look absolutely nothing like they show online. I felt completely tricked. My luggage could barely fit in the room. It is a small shoebox of a room. People yelling downstairs till past 11:30pm and it sounds like they are in the room with you. The AC BARELY works. The rooms are so hot you will not sleep. This is the first time I felt compelled to write a review. I would never recommend this hotel to any one.

The Maidstone is a tired property devoid of any atmosphere and amenities. I stayed one night in the smaller room for $500+ a night. The room was small as expected but the carpet was filthy and the decor tatty. There is no staff at the hotel in the evenings so there is no atmosphere or hospitality. The hotel sits on a very busy road so if you are at the front it is so noisy. The room is worth max $200 a night. Not 500!

What a treat to stay at the Maidstone while we were at a golf tournament. The place is gorgeous and so inviting with so many little spots to sit and have coffee, tea or wine. The staff was so professional and we loved the decor!