I was delighted to find this quaint jewel nestled upon the trees in Elstree. The staff here is…read moreexcellent and very friendly. The hotel is a bit older but not run down it has the charm you would expect from an older building. They have added some newer furniture in the bar area making it comfortable. The outside area is probably amazing in the spring and summer. It is a bit cold now to be outside but I was able to push through the cold and enjoy a Gin Martini on the patio. The sounds of birds chirping is what you should expect to hear when you wake up in the morning.

After booking the hotel 3 months ago and getting a confirmation,…read more the hotel sent an email to cancell the last 4 days of our stay. This was done 2 weeks before our stay, forcing us to make other arrangements. Totally unprofessional for a hotel. Do not trust this hotel.

the breakfast is great. room is clean and tidy, but a bit noisy if room is near the roadread more

I have stayed here twice and apart from the odd see through bathroom door it was ok. We had a room…read morefor £65pn inc breakfast and I dont think it is worth more than that. It is nice and clean though and not far from the M! and the town centre

This St Albans hotel is nicely located next door to Colney fields shopping, with Sainsbury open til…read moremidnight and 24 hr McDonalds nearby. Nice, clean accommodations with breakfast included and free secured parking made this a comfortable stay.

This hotel does not have air conditioning and will aggressively fight any complaints. Avoid like…read morethe plague. The window only swings opens about 20 degrees. They do have some rooms with AC, and will gladly extort you to "upgrade"... only for them to smell like a convalescent home. It is a serious shame this hotel carries the Hilton name.

Check in was easy and everything else was unfortunately below Hilton standards. Room service took…read moreover an hour and only came after we went back downstairs to check on our food. The room had no menu, no stir sticks for coffee, and no way to control the temperature in the room. We specifically paid for a family room, and the second bed had no linens or pillows. The room was generally clean, but for some reason there is a shower cap on the smoke detector, and a thick layer of dust on the bedside lamps. Overall, just don't recommend.

I'm giving this place 3 stars for the hotel itself,because at the end of the day it is what it…read moreis,nice staff,nice room,nice decor and nice painted lines in the car park (A deal breaker for me). What I am doing though is giving an extra star for the restaurant attached to the place which is called Thyme. We didn't arrive 'till about half eight in the evening so after dumping our bags in the room we went straight for some grub. I opted for the build your own pizza (I went for bacon,pepperoni and chicken) and when it arrived it also came topped with rocket,and I can hobestly say it was the nicest pizza that I have ever had away from a dedicated pizza/Italian place! Ange went for the burger option and I can't remember it's name or what was on it,but she really enjoyed it! Cooked to perfection and the side order of twice cooked chips were also pretty good. In fact so big was the burger,some of the chips were left! In the morning the breakfast was typical fare ,all cooked well and nice tasting. Yep,a good place to stay,and a great place to eat....

Nice comfy bed. The room and facilities are nice and clean…read more The walls are made of paper. If someone's talking in the corridor, in another room or outside, you can hear it. Doors opening and closing all night, footsteps constantly. At around half 11 we had a group of people in the car park drinking and being loud, nothing was said. After an hour I slammed the window shut and they got the hint. There's a Toby Carvery right next door that you can access without going outside which was very convenient. It's a nice hotel but the noise really lets it down.

I recently stayed here for a work event and was very happy with the company's choice. Staff were…read moreall amazing, food at the conference slapped too. My room was huge, which was a welcome surprise. The grounds are quite nice, beautiful gardens. Had some drinks in the conservatory, but did not get to check out the spa or swim. But they both looked prime.

We had a fabulous afternoon tea at the Sopwell House! We enjoyed all the sandwiches, pastries, and…read morescones. They were able to accommodate my hazelnut allergy and made a substitution accordingly, which we appreciated. There was a large selection of teas and we enjoyed the two we selected. The service was pleasant and the atmosphere was excellent too. I'd highly recommend!

I noticed the reviews here were overwhelmingly positive but dated. Unfortunately, I do not think…read morethe Grim's Dyke has maintained its rooms that well over the years. I found my room which was not in the main house (at a lower rate) to be outdated and in need of a bit of renovation - new carpets and a fresh paint job would spruce the place up quite a bit. Shower was fine. Cleaning service was on top of their game. On the plus side, service was friendly and breakfast was excellent. The property itself was gorgeous but as I was there for work I didn't get a chance to see much of the grounds.

Built in 1870 and described as the shrine for Gilbert & Sullivan, Grims Dyke offers a quiet,…read moreidyllic surroundings set on 170 acres of forest and gardens on top of a hill over looking Harrow/London. Great food, nice bar, very unusual architecture, stone fireplaces and wood carvings. check out my pictures. A must see piece of history if you are in the area.