Best Luxury Hotels in Hertfordshire, UK

Banyers House is a 4-star hotel located in Royston, just 21 km from Audley End House and University of Cambridge. This charming and hip hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, free WiFi, free private parking, a restaurant, a bar, and a garden. The property is non-smoking and serves a superb breakfast every day, with à la carte, continental, and Full English/Irish options. Knebworth House is 28 km away, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 31 km away. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport, 35 km from Banyers House.

Rooms: 9 Stars: 4

The Comet London Hatfield opened in June 2019 with a trendy style, comfortable beds and free WiFi. Located in Hatfield, this 4-star hotel is just 3.3 km from Hatfield House and 8 km from Brookmans Park. Guests can enjoy a Full English breakfast, a restaurant and bar, and 24-hour front desk service. All rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a kettle. London Luton Airport is 22 km away.

Rooms: 65 Stars: 4

Experience the height of luxury in Hertfordshire at Tewinbury. Relax and unwind in a romantic and tranquil atmosphere, with stunning views. Enjoy a refreshing beverage in the on-site bar, and a comfortable stay in a room featuring a flat-screen TV, kettle, private bathroom, complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer. Plus, the 24-hour front desk is ready to assist with your needs. Enjoy cycling in the area, or explore nearby London (34 km) and Cambridge (48 km). Luton Airport is 19 km away.

Rooms: 45 Stars: 4

Experience the ultimate in luxury at Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club, a 17th-century-style country house set in 200 acres of parkland. Enjoy the award-winning restaurant, leisure centre with pool, sauna, gym, spa and steam rooms, and a championship golf course designed by Harry Vardon and Jack Nicklaus II. Relax in traditional and modern rooms, with luxury beds, flat-screen TVs and laptop safes. Enjoy light meals and snacks at the Vardon’s sports bar, as well as afternoon teas and cocktails at the wood-panelled bar with a real fire. Take advantage of 24 hour free WiFi in the public areas, and free parking. Located 25 miles from London and 40 minutes from Stansted Airport, it is the perfect escape from the city.

Rooms: 161 Stars: 5

The Grove is Hertfordshire’s premier luxury hotel. Situated on 300 acres of lush parkland, it features sumptuous rooms with 42-inch plasma-screen TVs, Bose iPod docks, and luxurious bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Free Wi-Fi, newspapers, and a daily platter of fresh fruit and water are all included. The hotel also offers an 18-hole golf course, 2 swimming pools, a modern gym, and a Sequoia Spa with a range of relaxing treatments and massage therapies. Guests can explore the grounds on bikes, play tennis or croquet in the walled garden, or take a 20-minute drive to the local equestrian centre or Heathrow Airport. Whipsnade Zoo is 30 minutes away by car. Experience the ultimate in luxury and comfort at The Grove.

Rooms: 217 Stars: 5

Down Hall Hotel & Spa is a delightful 4-star country-house hotel situated in a beautiful 110-acre estate on the Hertfordshire/Essex border. Boasting historic interiors and a nice interior design, it provides a range of modern amenities and facilities. Guests can enjoy elegant rooms with garden views and tennis courts, as well as a gym with a wide range of exercise equipment. The hotel also features the Eden Spa with 4 luxury treatment rooms, a relaxation room, a sauna, a steam room and a hydrotherapy pool. The Grill Room Restaurant serves international cuisine with vegetables from the hotel’s own garden, and the Terrace Restaurant offers al fresco dining. There is also a cocktail bar, free WiFi, a conference centre, free parking, and a gym with running machines, cross trainers, exercise bikes and a rowing machine.

Rooms: 99 Stars: 4

The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the best luxury hotels in Hertfordshire. Situated in the heart of St. Albans, this historic Edwardian property offers stylish rooms with free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a bar. Its grand entrance features a sweeping staircase and a stained glass dome, and the original carved fireplace dating back to 1911 still stands in the creator’s private office. Guests can enjoy local attractions such as St Albans Cathedral, St Albans town centre, the Roman Theatre, Willows Farm and Harry Potter Studios, all within a short distance of the hotel. London Luton Airport is 12 miles away and London Heathrow Airport is 19.9 miles away.

Rooms: 63 Stars: 4

Sopwell House is a Georgian Country House Hotel, situated 1.3 miles from St Albans Abbey train station. Guests can enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, stroll through 12 acres of gardens, and relax by the main leisure pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The 14-metre pool, poolside relaxation areas, a gym and fitness studio, steam room, two vitality pools and a sauna provide plenty of leisure facilities. Complimentary Elemis toiletries, a hairdryer and flat-screen TV with Sky Sports are provided in the spacious and elegantly decorated bedrooms. The Brasserie restaurant serves a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner, while Omboo offers an Asian and Far Eastern dining experience. The Conservatory Bar and Cocktail Lounge offer light meals and hot drinks. Central London is 40 minutes away by car or 30 minutes by train.

Rooms: 128 Stars: 4

Pendley Manor is an idyllic retreat, set in 35 acres of parkland, surrounded by woodland. With its modern facilities, set in a historic backdrop, it offers something for everyone. From the AA Rosette-winning restaurant, to the Shakespeare Bar and Peacock Conservatory Lounge, guests can relax in comfort. The conservatory overlooks the garden and opens out onto a terrace, while the indoor pool and gymnasium provide a welcome change of pace. With Whipsnade Zoo close by and Chiltern Forest Golf Club just a few minutes away, Pendley Manor is the perfect destination for a restful and entertaining break.

Rooms: 96 Stars: 4

Surrounded by 5 acres of picturesque gardens and a lake, St Michael’s Manor Hotel is a 5-minute stroll from the centre of St Albans. Its individually decorated rooms feature free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, tea/coffee and a hairdryer, many with stunning views of the gardens and lake. Enjoy award-winning cuisine in the conservatory-style Lake Restaurant and dining room. Guests can also take advantage of the private car park, 2 function rooms, lounge, bar, terrace and gardens for weddings and special occasions.

Rooms: 30 Stars: 4