Sopwell House

4.0 star property
Upscale spa hotel near St Albans Cathedral

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Sopwell House

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Indoor pool
View from room
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy

Overview of Sopwell House

8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The price is €278
Price available on 9/4/2024

Check out the area

Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, England, AL1 2HQ
  • Popular LocationSt Albans Cathedral3 min drive
  • Popular LocationWarner Bros. Studio Tour London10 min drive
  • Popular LocationHatfield House12 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LTN-Luton)23 min drive
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Room options

Chic Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Executive Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

St Albans

Located in St Albans, Sopwell House is in a rural area and next to a golf course. St Albans Cathedral and Hatfield House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Elstree Film Studios. Enjoy an event or a match at Watford Colosseum, and consider making time for Paradise Wildlife Park—a top attraction that's not to be missed.

What's nearby

  • St Albans Cathedral - 3 min drive
  • University of Hertfordshire - 9 min drive
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 10 min drive
  • The Snow Centre - 10 min drive
  • Hatfield House - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Caffe Carluccio's - St Albans - 18 min walk
  • The Horn - 3 min drive
  • White Hart Tap - 3 min drive
  • Smoky Boys - 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, 18 holes of golf and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in hydrotherapy, reflexology or a massage. Enjoy international cuisine and brunch at the two on-site restaurants. Fitness classes and yoga 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:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, wedding services and a lift
  • Meeting rooms, a front desk safe and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 128 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
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–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

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.

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 at the property

Important information

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Sopwell House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sopwell House?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sopwell House on 9 Apr 2024 start from €277.69, 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.

Is Sopwell House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 270 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 270 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 270 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 270 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 270 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Jay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with spa , I would certainly stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mai Lan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely refurbished, beautiful spa and great gym! Delicious Omboo restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nasreen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

MAKEDA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous spa & friendly & attentive staff. Room a little basic for the price - but nice enough. Amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Ashish

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023