Best Small Luxury Hotels in Hertfordshire, UK

Surrounded by 5 acres of stunning gardens and a lake, the historically significant St Michael’s Manor Hotel is a mere 5-minute stroll from St Albans’ city centre and St Michael’s Cathedral. Each room is individually decorated, many boasting picturesque views of the lake and garden, and features free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, tea/coffee, and a hairdryer. The award-winning Lake Restaurant, a conservatory-style dining room, overlooks the private gardens and lake. Guests of St Michael’s Manor Hotel may use the large private car park. The hotel also offers two private function rooms, a lounge, bar, terrace, and beautiful gardens with a lake for weddings.

Rooms: 30 Stars: 4

Nestled in Royston, Banyers House offers luxurious 4-star accommodation with a garden, free private parking, restaurant and bar. Enjoy complimentary WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel is non-smoking and just 21 km away from University of Cambridge. Start your day with breakfast – choose from à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. Explore the nearby attractions, including Audley End House (21 km), Knebworth House (28 km) and Stansted Mountfitchet Station (31 km). London Luton Airport is 35 km away.

Rooms: 9 Stars: 4

Experience the ultimate in luxury at The Grove, one of the finest small hotels in Hertfordshire. Set within 300 acres of picturesque parkland, the hotel features sumptuous rooms with king-size beds, 42-inch plasma-screen TVs, Bose iPod docks, free newspapers, and a complimentary daily platter of fresh fruit and water. Each sleek bathroom provides luxury toiletries for guests. Enjoy pay-per-view movies or borrow CDs or DVDs to watch in the comfort of your room, while free Wi-Fi allows you to stay connected. Unwind with a massage or spa treatment at Sequoia Spa, which also houses a modern gym and numerous free fitness classes, as well as a saline vitality pool with hydrotherapy jets. Guests can explore the grounds on bikes, play croquet in the walled garden, or take to the 18-hole golf course. Heathrow Airport and a local equestrian centre are just 20 minutes away by car, while###FINA.

Rooms: 217 Stars: 5

Situated in a prime location, Holiday Inn London Watford Junction is just steps away from Watford Junction Railway Station and a 10-minute walk from the town centre. Bright and modern rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The hotel boasts a restaurant, bar and café with Starbucks coffee. For business travellers, there’s a business centre with meeting spaces. There’s also a limited fitness centre. With Watford Junction Station providing easy access to London Euston in 25 minutes, and Luton Airport a 25-minute drive away, Holiday Inn London Watford Junction is a great base for exploring the area.

Rooms: 93 Stars: 4

Situated in Hertfordshire, Holiday Inn Stevenage is one of the finest small luxury hotels. With a modern and stylish Destinations Bar and Restaurant, a mini-gym, and air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and black-out curtains, the hotel also offers free WiFi and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can also enjoy a buffet breakfast, and take advantage of the hotel’s conference facilities for up to 400 people. Easily accessible from junction 7 of the A1 (M), the hotel is a mere 10-minute walk from the railway station and just 20 minutes from London Luton Airport by car. It’s even 25 minutes by train from central London and 40 minutes’ drive from Cambridge.

Rooms: 140 Stars: 4

At the heart of Watford is Leonardo Hotel London Watford, one of the most exquisite small luxury hotels in Hertfordshire. Just a 5-minute walk from Watford Junction Railway Station and with a 24-hour reception, a bar and restaurant, it is the ideal place to stay. The hotel’s stylish bedrooms feature Dream beds with fresh white linens, flat-screen TVs with Freeview, large workstations and spacious bathrooms with spa toiletries. The restaurant provides an international dinner menu, while the bar offers lunch, snacks, coffees and drinks. Dry cleaning/laundry services are also available. Public parking is nearby, and with a 20-minute train ride to Euston Station, all of London’s attractions are within easy reach.

Rooms: 216 Stars: 4