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

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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Check out the area

Map
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

Room options

Chic Room

Highlights

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

Executive Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

St Albans

At Sopwell House, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from St Albans Cathedral and 11.7 km (7.3 mi) from Hatfield House. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and an indoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The brasserie, The Brasserie, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Conservatory & Terrace is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to aerobics classes and yoga classes. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free English breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class St Albans hotel include Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and The Snow Centre.

What's nearby

  • Verulamium Park - 2 min drive
  • St Albans Cathedral - 3 min drive
  • University of Hertfordshire - 9 min drive
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 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 spa hotel near St Albans Cathedral
Sopwell House offers its guests an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Sopwell House. Self parking is free.

This 4-star St Albans hotel is smoke free.

  • 128 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Sopwell House offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns and hairdryers. This St Albans hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 14 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology.

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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

  • No pets 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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sopwell House?

Sopwell House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sopwell House?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sopwell House on 21 Apr 2024 start from NZ$524.14, 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 parking available at Sopwell House?

Yep, Sopwell House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sopwell House?

The closest beach to Sopwell House is Ruislip Lido Beach (17.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Sopwell House?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as prenatal massages.

Does Sopwell House have a pool?

Sopwell House has a pool and an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Sopwell House?

Sopwell House features a health club, an indoor pool and a steam room.

Does Sopwell House serve breakfast?

Sure does, free English breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sopwell House?

No, Sopwell House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sopwell House?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sopwell House's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sopwell House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sopwell House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Sopwell House?

There is a golf course next to Sopwell House.

Sopwell House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 273 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

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

8/10 Good

Pooja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Meghana

Disliked: Staff & service
Loved the aesthetics of this property, however there were several aspects that were disappointing. One room was only ready for check in at 4.30pm so we had to wait around. The room had a leak of the floor, no water pressure in the shower and the hair dryer was not working. The key was also faulty, which forced me to go down to reception around 4-5 times to get this fixed. This was all flagged to reception and the only solution provided that “we will call the maintenance guy”. The fact that the spa facilities are only available till 11am and the service is so strict about this was super inconvenient and unfriendly provided the check in was also so late. My massage experience also felt rushed. There were no solutions or flex provided for anything that was flagged, which deflated the whole experience. Disappointing especially for the amount we paid for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay overall
This was my second stay at Sopwell House and I enjoyed it as much as the first time. The decor and cleanliness were outstanding. We loved the spa facilities and the food in the restaurant - delicious! However, we were surprised to find ourselves locked out of our room when we got back to our room after breakfast on checkout day. It was just after 11am and we felt this was a bit heavy handed. Also, unlike during my first visit, I was unable to get a plus size robe which would have been more comfortable for me.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023