Sopwell House Hotel - St Albans
51.734962, -0.327117Overview
4-star Georgian country house hotel with exclusive spa access and 12 acres of landscaped gardens
Accommodation & Rooms
Sopwell House offers 19 flexible function suites alongside 130 guest rooms and suites, each individually sized and laid out due to the Georgian manor structure. The Mews Suites are set in a gated garden area with private hot tubs and complimentary snacks and drinks. The Plush Rooms, Chic Rooms, and Corner Suites include Elemis toiletries, Sky TV, and views of the 12 acres of landscaped grounds.
Dining & Afternoon Tea
Two on-site restaurants serve dinner: The Brasserie offers British classics with local ingredients, and Omboo provides a sharing menu inspired by Asian spice routes. Award-winning afternoon tea is served with seasonal sandwiches, scones, and desserts, while the Octagon Bar and Conservatory Bar offer cocktails and light meals. Breakfast includes a buffet with made-to-order omelets and a selection of hot dishes.
Wellness & Spa
The Club at Cottonmill spa provides an extra-cost upgrade with an indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pool, multiple saunas and steam rooms, a vitality pool, and a relaxation inner sanctum. Overnight guests receive complimentary access to the main Cottonmill spa with a 14-metre indoor pool, gym, steam room, and sauna. Spa treatments include massages, facials, body scrubs, and therapies using Elemis products, with a heated relaxation lounge and outdoor sun loungers.
Business & Events
Sopwell House Hotel has 19 flexible function suites suitable for corporate meetings, weddings, and celebrations, with catering by the hotel's kitchen. Banqueting staff are available to coordinate events including weddings, with outdoor ceremony spaces on the terrace. The hotel offers free parking with electric vehicle charging stations, express check-in/check-out, and a 24-hour front desk for business travelers.
Location & Grounds
Sopwell House sits on 12 acres of landscaped gardens with a sun terrace, BBQ facilities, and a picnic area. The hotel is 1 mile from St Albans Abbey train station and a 30-minute train ride from London. Nearby attractions include Hatfield House, Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, and Knebworth House and Gardens of the Rose.
- Accommodation: Mews Suites with private gardens and hot tubs
- Spa: The Club at Cottonmill with hydrotherapy pool and inner sanctum
- Dining: Omboo Asian sharing restaurant and Brasserie with British classics
- Business: 19 function suites for events and weddings
- Grounds: 12 acres with terrace, sun loungers, and picnic area
- Travel: 30 minutes by train to London, free EV charging
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Fitness center
Indoor swimming pool
Pedicure
Manicure
Jacuzzi
Facial
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Public Bath
- Make up services
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Separate tub and shower
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Sopwell House Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 219 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.2 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 16.2 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | London Luton, LTN |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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