Sopwell House Hotel - St Albans

$$$$||View on mapSt Albans, United KingdomCottonmill Lane,, St Albans, United Kingdom, AL1 2HQ|
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Sopwell House Hotel - St Albans
Cottonmill Lane,, St Albans, United Kingdom, AL1 2HQ·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Location9.2
Staff9.2
Facilities9.1
Who stays here
Couples55%
Families21%
Groups12%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Location9.2
Staff9.2
Facilities9.1
Who stays here
Couples55%
Families21%
Groups12%
Solo7%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 30.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Afrikaans
Building
Year renovated:2011
Number of rooms:82
Former name
Sopwell House Country Club & Spa
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Rooms and availability

First-Floor Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Studio Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
First Floor Studio Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

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
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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

Cottonmill Lane,, St Albans, United Kingdom, AL1 2HQ
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Cottonmill Lane,, St Albans, United Kingdom, AL1 2HQ
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Cottonmill Lane,, St Albans, United Kingdom, AL1 2HQ
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Cottonmill Lane
Sopwell Priory
100 yd
Restaurant
Dahlia Coffee House
2.1 mi

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