Nestled in a tranquil setting, Harpenden House Hotel offers a serene escape with its picturesque garden and The WinePress restaurant. Connect to WiFi, unwind with dry cleaning services, and enjoy the convenience of luggage storage. Previous guests rave about their stay.
Hertfordshire County Showground - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
St Albans Cathedral - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 18 min drive - 18.4 km
Getting around
Luton Airport (LTN) - 22 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 53 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 53 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 69 min drive
Harpenden Station - 7 min walk
St Albans Abbey Station - 9 min drive
Park Street Station - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Chef Peking - 8 min walk
Bennet's Club - 4 min walk
Giggling Squid - Harpenden - 6 min walk
Godfrey's - 7 min walk
Caffè Nero - 4 min walk
About this property
Harpenden House Hotel
At Harpenden House Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The WinePress, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden.
At a glance
Hotel size
76 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
What to do
Use of nearby fitness center
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business center
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Garden
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed available
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
The WinePress - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Harpenden Hotel
Harpenden House
Harpenden House Hotel
Hotel Harpenden
Harpenden House Hotel Hotel
Harpenden House Hotel HARPENDEN
Harpenden House Hotel Hotel HARPENDEN
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Harpenden House Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Harpenden House Hotel?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Harpenden House Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casinos (10-min drive) and Genting Casino Luton (13-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Harpenden House Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Harpenden House Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Harpenden House Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The WinePress.
What's the area around Harpenden House Hotel like?
Harpenden House Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Harpenden Station and 3 minutes' walk from Big Space.
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Harpenden House Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2014
The hotel has very pretty common areas and the breakfast was very nice.
Nicky
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Nov 12, 2013
Fantastic service
excellent -
Amadu BAH
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Oct 30, 2013
Close to shops
Nice location, close to train station and shops. Staff were very good about changing our room when we complained about a noise that seemed to be coming from the ceiling. Breakfast good, but no names on the juices. Staff in restaurant friendly and efficient
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Oct 15, 2013
Konrad
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2013
It is a conveniently placed hotel .
We arrived early at the hotel and they were able to let us deposit our luggage in our room and freshen up well bfore the official time that was advertised. We had breakfast served in our room on our day of departure and found that they had not read our order for one continental breakfast and one English breakfast. correctly and we received only the English breakfast. After two attempts they finally delivered the second breakfast.
Bob
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2013
all fine, would have been better just to include breakfast and be done with it.
wildman
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Sep 9, 2013
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Sep 1, 2013
Nice area
Only stayed in this hotel for one night, it was a last minute booking so wasnt too sure what to expect. The main part of the hotel looks very nice and posh, however when we went to our room it was a bit dated and drab. The room was spacious however my main problem wasnt that the bathroom didnt look like it had been cleaned. The area where the hotel is situated made it worthwhile however I wouldn't stay here for more than 1 night and not so sure I'd visit again.
Louise
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Aug 22, 2013
Prisvärt
Ett "fyrstjärnigt" hotell av äldre datum med enkla hotellrum där säng och bäddmadrass i mitt rum var åldrat - men det fungerade för min del. Knarrrande ojämna golv och ordentligt lyhört. Med boende på första våningen ovan reception och samvarodelar erbjöd detta ett irritationsmoment, då högtalare var placerade i dessa delars tak - dvs rummets golv(!). Hissmusiken som spelades dagar och in på småtimmarna sipprade i valda delar över till rummet. Under helgerna stora bröllopssällskap - lyhört från festandet. Men är man inte känslig för detta så pk. Mycket dyr engelsk frukost - continental för halva priset mer prisvärd. Generellt gäller att full engelsk frukost kan fås på närliggande restauranger för halva priset. Mot bakgrund av pris/natt för dubbelrum utan frukost ändå ett prisvärt alternativ som kan rekommenderas - men snarare "trestjärnigt" hotell.
Bott och arbetat på hotellrummet1v.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2013
prisvärt hotell
Trevligt hotell nära tågstation och centrala Harpenden. Vi var positivt överraskade av detta prisvärda hotell som inte kostade så mycket, men låg i ett bra läge och erbjöd god service. Saknade däremot luftkonditionering/AC i dubbelrummet. God frukost!
Ett par, ca 30 år
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Aug 21, 2013
Comfy room, nice area, too near railway station
Room was clean and comfortable but very dark - had to have lights on all the time. We were in annex and very near to busy railway station making it quite noisy. On return to room each night we found the key card did not work and we had to return to reception in main building to get card re-activated which was irritating. Easy walking into Harpenden which is a very pleasant market town and just a short journey to St. Albans.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Aug 5, 2013
Good location
Enjoyable stay, nice location, handy for town centre and railway station
Tim
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Jul 27, 2013
Harpenden House
Nice hotel but too few staff on duty at times. Thought we were well back from the road but that put us by the railway line.
And for Expedia's information, there are two 'l's in 'traveller' in English parlance.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2013
Great location
Harpenden is a lovely town. The locals make you feel welcome. 5 *
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2013
18th Cent. house on the edge of charming town
Harpenden is a bedroom community for London and has wonderful homes, an array of shops, and the feel of earlier times. The Harpenden House is a facility for special occasions and the restaurant is excellent! I am gluten free and mentioned this at breakfast and they provided splendid options for me without asking.
I was there for a conference nearby so did not get to shop, but found my stroll around town pleasant and the people friendly.
Ellen
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2013
A short walk from all amenities
Ideal location for our needs. Shops, restaurants and station just minutes away. Room very clean and well serviced. Running cold water tap that was not fixed despite being reported to reception.
Barry
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2013
Great service
Staff were all very friendly, and extremely helpful. I was a guest at a wedding held there. 7 of us dined in the restaurant, the night before. We were quite late entering the restaurant, but the staff were very obliging, and did not try to hurry us. The meal itself was fantastic, on that we all agreed. The hotel is only a 5 minute walk from numerous, restaurants, bars, and shops. Would definitely stay at Harpenden House again, if I was in the area.
Sarah F
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Jun 16, 2013
Great value and comfort
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and cleanliness of my room. However, for a hotel that advertises it self as 'business friendly', I was really disappointed by the weakness of the Wifi signal and was unable to do the work I'd brought with me as even the weak signal was intermittent. There was nowhere local to buy a cable so future guests need to make sure they have one. Breakfast is adequate and expensive and service at check-out was very poor - one member of staff was left on her own. I waited over twenty minutes only to be handled a bill which was incorrect. The error was dealt with politely but I was surprised that a manager walked by the long queue without calling for someone else to help.
Frances
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2013
Rekommenderat hotell i Harpenden
Rent och snyggt, centralt, tyst läge. God frukost.
Bengt
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2013
Efficient friendly service
Good choice with efficient friendly service. Value for money when booked through Hotels.com
Glyn
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
May 22, 2013
Great Location but Dirty Bathroom
The service was very friendly at the Harpenden House Hotel and for the most part the room was comfortable. The bathroom however was not as clean as it should have been with dust, dirt and hair on the floor and in the toilet.
Kathy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
May 14, 2013
Comfortable and friendly
We have stayed here a couple of times now and enjoyed both visits. The hotel is very attractive and comfortable. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2013
Very satisfied
Was shopping for a hotel on the internet and liked what I saw about this hotel. It was filling up quickly (which said a lot about its popularity) so i booked straight away and was not disappointed.
Robert
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
May 11, 2013
comfortable, clean ideal as base
Used this hotel on a number of occasions whilst visiting family Never had cause to complain.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
May 10, 2013
Tired
Booked a double and got given a single. No soap in bathroom and had to wait 20 mins for some to be brought. Tired hotel, lacks competition in the area and so standards have slipped