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Sopwell House

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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Indoor pool
Plush Room
Food and drink

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Room options

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Plush Room

Plush Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite with access to The Club at Cottonmill Spa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Chic)

Chic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mews Duplex with access to The Club at Cottonmill Spa

Mews Duplex with access to The Club at Cottonmill Spa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mews One Bedroom with access to The Club at Cottonmill

Mews One Bedroom with access to The Club at Cottonmill

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mews Studio with access to The Club at Cottonmill Spa

Mews Studio with access to The Club at Cottonmill Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Corner Suite with access to The Club at Cottonmill Spa

Corner Suite with access to The Club at Cottonmill Spa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in St Albans, Sopwell House is in a rural area. 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.
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Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, England, AL1 2HQ

What's nearby

  • Verulamium Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • St Albans Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hatfield House - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Elstree Film Studios - 11 min drive - 15.6 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
  • ‪White Hart Tap - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Carluccio's - St Albans - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Great Northern Pub & Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sopwell House

Luxury 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 facial, reflexology or a hot stone massage. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the health club; Sopwell House also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and 2 bars are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Wedding services, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 128 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
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 10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Golf
  • Health club
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free cot

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

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, 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.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
Sopwell House Hotel
Sopwell House St Albans
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Sopwell House St Albans
Sopwell House Hotel St Albans

Frequently asked questions

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 luxury 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.

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Sopwell House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 329 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

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel and spa. I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elnara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely great service and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and spa. Superb dining. Corner suite was above the wedding venue so we were disturbed by the music until midnight. This was disappointing at £870 for the night. We were offered a late check out to compensate. If we book again we’d make sure not to have a room above the wedding venue.
Delicious dinner
Hotel recently refurbished
Beautiful spa and treatments
Room not sound pierced for music in venue below
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the spa facilities and massage is really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUCIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Live this spa hotel, visited few times now and will be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spa hotel

Lovely hotel for spa weekend. There was a wedding there at the same time so there were some rowdy guests as well…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Even with the renovation works, our stay was perfect. I do think that the difference between the two spa option is a little unnecessary but the basic option was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Patricia

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

Bernard

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Jill

The sheet are not changed during your stay 😞
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

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

Mai Lan

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

Georgina

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

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

8/10 Good

MAKEDA

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

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was our Anniversary and the staff were amazing,treated us so special and a few gifts. We will be going again we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023