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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
Reception
Indoor pool
Food and drink
Plush Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Sopwell House offers a luxurious getaway with free English breakfast and on-site golfing. Relax in the sauna or steam room, savor international dishes at two restaurants, and stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Plush Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mews Duplex with access to The Club at Cottonmill Spa | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Mews Duplex with access to The Club at Cottonmill Spa

Highlights

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

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Mews One Bedroom with access to The Club at Cottonmill | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Mews One Bedroom with access to The Club at Cottonmill

Highlights

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

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Mews Studio with access to The Club at Cottonmill Spa | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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 cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Corner Suite with access to The Club at Cottonmill Spa | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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 cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Verulamium Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • St Albans Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hatfield House - 9 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 10 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Elstree Film Studios - 11 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Carluccio's - St Albans - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Great Northern Pub & Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Tap - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪H & H Fried Chicken & Kebabs - ‬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 deep-tissue massage, reflexology, or a body wrap. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Fitness classes and Pilates 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, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Massage treatment rooms, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 128 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • In-room crib

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property 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.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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
Sopwell House
Sopwell House Hotel
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?

Check-out 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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