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The Cross Keys

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A traditional brick building with a sign reading "CROSS KEY FREE HOUSE" and "TRADITIONAL ALES". - The Cross Keys (St Albans)
A hotel room with two white beds, a desk, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a mirror. - The Cross Keys (St Albans)
A bathroom with a shower curtain featuring a pebbles pattern, a sink, and a toilet. - The Cross Keys (St Albans)
A row of dark wooden houses with white-framed windows and a blue door. - The Cross Keys (St Albans)
A coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, a milk jug, and various coffee pods. - The Cross Keys (St Albans)
You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at The Cross Keys. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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A bathroom with a shower curtain featuring a pebbles pattern, a sink, and a toilet.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two white beds, a desk, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a mirror.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

St Albans is home to The Cross Keys. Someries Castle and Clock Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Big Space. Harpenden Leisure Centre and St Albans South Signal Box are also worth visiting. Visit our St Albans travel guide
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Ballslough Hill, St Albans, England, AL4 8LA

What's nearby

  • A historic cathedral with pointed arches and a large rose window, surrounded by a park with a large tree and a bench.
    St Albans Cathedral
    18 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Aldwickbury Park Golf Club
    10 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Big Space
    11 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Knebworth Country Park
    12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Fielder Centre UH
    13 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Harpenden Station
    9 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marquis of Granby
    8 min drive
  • The Goat Inn
    5 min drive
  • Cravin Coffee
    9 min drive
  • The Swan
    3 min drive
  • The Wicked Lady
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cross Keys pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cross Keys?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cross Keys?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cross Keys located?

Situated in St Albans, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, Someries Castle, and Big Space. Knebworth Country Park and Harpenden Leisure Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Cross Keys Reviews

7.0

Good

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great room and service. Need to sort wifi

Nice welcome and room is fine. Very clean. Only issue is room had no phone signal or wifi so I couldn't do the work I needed to do,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

terry

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023