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Sopwell House

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near St Albans Cathedral
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Indoor pool
View from room
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
The price is AU$576
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

Room options

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Plush Room

Plush Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Chic)

Chic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, England, AL1 2HQ

What's nearby

  • Verulamium Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • St Albans Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • The Snow Centre - 10 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Hatfield House - 12 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • St Albans Abbey Station - 2 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sopwell House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Farmers Boy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Carluccio's - St Albans - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Horn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sopwell House

Upscale hotel near St Albans Cathedral
Located close to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Hatfield House, Sopwell House provides free English breakfast, golfing on-site and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy or a body scrub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Yoga classes and Pilates classes are offered at the health club; Sopwell House also has a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and a lift
  • Meeting rooms, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 128 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of the World.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Conservatory & Terrace
  • Octagon Bar
  • Omboo
  • The Brasserie

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 14 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The property’s spa is available for use from 3 PM on the day of arrival until 11 AM on the day of departure.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 8 September 2024 to 3 November 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lift
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 200 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility or hot tub

Property is also known as

Sopwell House Hotel St Albans
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Sopwell House St Albans
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Sopwell House St Albans
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sopwell House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sopwell House?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sopwell House on 4 Dec 2024 start from AU$576.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sopwell House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sopwell House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sopwell House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sopwell House located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from St Albans Cathedral, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hatfield House and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. The Snow Centre and Elstree Film Studios are also within 12 mi (20 km). St Albans Abbey Station is 24 minutes by foot and Park Street Station is 29 minutes.

Sopwell House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 297 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel,facilities were fantastic. The staff were great and attentive at all time . I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class establishment. The staff are excellent. It's not cheap, but it was a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Georgina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff especially at the bar which was fitted out beautifully and I loved the little history lessons in the bar menu. The doors slam really hard and wake you up so soft closing doors would be a good investment! Nice hotel and really yummy breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with very helpful service. Lovely room with very comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doja

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for my birthday. Great staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spa break!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hirah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for the night of our wedding and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel special and celebrate with us
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erminio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel & food, poor event staff
Fantastic hotel, great facilities pity about event planning, not well organised, poor communication, staff and kitchen were at logger heads and were unable to deliver the menu agreed. Service was terrible or excellent depending on who was in charge on the day.
Fab food
Lovely room, great extra touches
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room great breakfast with an amazing choice of options and a lovely lunch
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lewys

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

naomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect getaway experience
Room clean and comfortable. Staff all polite and helpful. We had allergies and found the staff were knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make eating out an easy and enjoyable experience. And of course the food was delicious and of an extremely high standard .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay and staff made it really special. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay in April
Nice hotel but overpriced. Newly refurbed room was very tasteful and comfortable but bathroom was tiny. Cream tea was overpriced, poor quality cakes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for relaxation. Brilliant attentive staff and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing break
Had a very relaxing stay at Sopwell House.This is well run with lovely helpful staff. Excellent spa pool and facilities. Very good food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024