Best Boutique Hotels in Hertfordshire
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Hertfordshire is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
This small, AA 4-star gold-rated boutique hotel with a motoring theme has a large American-style kitchen, unique bedrooms and Morgan sports cars to hire on site. There is free parking and Stansted Airport is just a 15-minute drive away. Melvyn and Sindy built The PitStop in 2009 and some of the windows were saved from the original Morgan factory. BREAKFAST: Guests can help themselves to a full continental-style breakfast from the American-style fridge at a time that suits them. The huge kitchen is styled as an American diner and can be accessed 24/7 exclusively by the guests. Room themes include Art Deco, Edwardian, contemporary and exotic Indian. Each has an private bathroom, a TV, free internet access and a computer. With free WiFi, all rooms are located on the first floor and there is elevator access. The PitStop hotel is also convenient for the M11 motorway, while Bishops Stortford is just over 3 miles away.
Guest Reviews:
- "We loved it so much we came back from our party earlier" - "The location is delightful, set up with a fifties diner with added interest in Morgan cars. The facilities were terrific, everything you might want for a stay all available. The hosts have spent much time anticipating every need and it shows." - "The PitStop was amazing! We felt like time traveling to 1930s. The interior was full of interesting vintage things. Loved the help yourself kitchen concept. Definitely a 10 out of 10 experience."
Superb
387 reviews
Located in Letchworth, 8.1 miles from Knebworth House, The Fox at Willian has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a garden view. At The Fox at Willian the rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. The accommodation has a sun terrace. Hatfield House is 17 miles from The Fox at Willian, while Woburn Abbey is 20 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport, 9.3 miles from the hotel.
Guest Reviews:
- "Breakfast was excellent, perfect poached eggs 😋 towels and linen lovely, room beautifully clean, lovely patio area facing the church, the pub was dog and family friendly, perfect stay whilst visiting family, all staff were friendly and helpful especially housekeeping , will definitely stay again. 😊" - "Everything, lovely clean room, comfy bed, coffee bags not instant, plenty of milk, biscuits 😉, fabulous breakfast made to order and fresh coffee too ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Fabulous
151 reviews
Tewinbury Farm Hotel offers accommodations in Tewin. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. A TV is offered. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The area is popular for cycling. London is 21 mi from Tewinbury Farm Hotel, while Cambridge is 30 mi away. Luton Airport is 12 mi from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "The location shepherd's hut near pond was delightful." - "Everything" - "Everything! It’s beautiful." - "Was very cosy and hidden so had privacy" - "2nd visit for us. Daughter & I came last year & the location was perfect for the event we were attending. The rooms are nice & clean & the staff super helpful. The thing that’s especially good is the electric car charging as coming from Bristol it was great to recharge overnight for the return journey. Definitely would stay again has a great vibe about the place."
Very Good
457 reviews
Boasting sumptuous rooms with 42-inch plasma-screen TVs and Bose iPod docks, The Grove is set within 300 acres of beautiful parkland. It offers a luxurious spa, an 18-hole golf course, and 2 swimming pools. Elegant and spacious, rooms at The Grove boast king-size beds, free newspapers, and a free daily platter of fresh fruit and water. Guests can relax with pay-per-view movies and free Wi-Fi, or borrow CDs or DVDs to enjoy in the room. Each sleek bathroom provides luxury toiletries for guests. Sequoia Spa offers an extensive range of spa rituals, relaxing therapies, and massage treatments. There is a modern, fully equipped gym, numerous free fitness classes, and a saline vitality pool with hydrotherapy jets. Bikes are available to hire and explore the hotel’s lavish grounds, and guests can also enjoy a game of tennis at the tennis courts, or play croquet in the beautiful walled garden. Heathrow Airport is just 20 minutes drive away, while guests can enjoy horse riding at a local equestrian center also 20 minutes away by car. Whipsnade Zoo can be reached in 30 minutes by car from The Grove.
Guest Reviews:
- "Character" - "Fantastic breakfast" - "The staff are amazing" - "Spent my 40th birthday there with my family, everything was perfect. Had great fun at the axe throwing activities, kids enjoyed mini off road explorer. The Turkish restaurant was amazing! Loved the ground as well, everything was spectacular!" - "The grounds and beautiful with loads of activities and the staff were amazing" - "The staff went out of their way to facilitate our stay. They were courteous and polite. We concluded our stay with a family dinner in the Glasshouse and the staff again may us feel extremely welcome. The food was exceptional and we will definitely be revisiting again soon."
Very Good
378 reviews
Set in 5 acres of beautiful gardens with a lake, the historic St Michael's Manor Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the center of St Albans and near St Michael's Cathedral. The rooms have free Wi-Fi and are individually styled, many with stunning lake and garden views. Every room has satellite TVd, tea/coffee and a hairdryer. The award-winning conservatory-style Lake Restaurant and dining room overlook the private gardens and lake. St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans has a large private car park for guests. Catering for weddings, St Michael's Manor Hotel offers 2 private function rooms, lounge, bar, terrace and magnificent gardens with a lake.
Guest Reviews:
- "Location, staff were excellent, room beautifully presented. Warm and comfortable. Excellent Breakfast in lovely garden restaurant. Would definitely stay here again." - "A really lovely hotel, perfect location, full of old world charm with excellent service." - "Beautifully furnished fantastic staff" - "Free Parking and a lovely large lakeside garden. Helpful staff. Excellent breakfast and Event Catering. Quiet garden" - "Fabulous setting"
Fabulous
1105 reviews
This property is a Georgian Country House Hotel. Guests can enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, stroll through 12 acres of gardens, and relax by the main leisure pool. Central London is a 40 minutes’ drive away and 30 minutes on the train. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. A 14-yard pool with poolside relaxation areas and a gym and fitness studio are some of the leisure facilities you can enjoy at Sopwell House, which also features a steam room, two vitality pools and a sauna. Access to the Club at Cottonmill Spa facilities is available at an extra cost. The bedrooms are spacious and elegantly decorated, with a flat-screen TV with Sky Sports and tea and coffee making facilities. Complimentary Elemis toiletries and a hairdryer are available in the private bathrooms. Sopwell House Hotel has a Brasserie restaurant serving a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a new dining sharing experience Omboo inspired by the spice routes of Asia and the Far East, available Wednesday to Sunday nights. Light meals and hot drinks are available in the Conservatory Bar and Octagon Bar is open into the night. The property is 1.3 miles from St Albans Abbey train station.
Guest Reviews:
- "I had informed staff in advance that it was my wedding night and they were very accommodating and kind." - "Everything!! Beautiful breakfast in bed made it really special. Card and sweet treats lovely! Made the special wedding night we so wanted." - "Beautiful stay. Will definitely be back!" - "Loved the contemporary interior design in this listed building. They have done great job respecting the heritage but making it modern and cosy" - "Lovely touches for our special occasion"
Fabulous
843 reviews
A charming 17th-century coaching inn, The White Hart Hotel offers luxury accommodations, with good access to the A1(M) and a 20-minute train or car journey from London. All of the stylish rooms offer free Wi-Fi, a Freeview TV and private bathrooms. Some rooms have a relaxing hydrotherapy bath and a 42-inch plasma TV. The hotel restaurant provides superb dining in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere, with a modern British menu using local produce. There is also a comfortable lounge bar. Free parking is available for hotel guests.
Guest Reviews:
- "Staff were very accommodating, friendly and willing to help with our queries. Rooms were clean, comfortable and very spacious. Breakfast in the morning was delicious." - "We stayed here after attending Slam Dunk festival, and were greeted by a lovely Man at the reception. The bed was comfortable, and the shower worked well. The room was spacious, and it was nice to have tea and coffee making facilities. The breakfast we had in the morning was pre-ordered, and was absolutely delicious. The staff were all so welcoming. Would stay here again 100% :)"
Very Good
850 reviews
This Tudor-style country house with garden views and fine dining is located 13 miles from London city center and close to the M1. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The Manor Hotel has a restored interior, with the rooms, luxury suites, bar and restaurant all having been furnished by Laura Ashley. Edgwarebury Bar overlooks the beautiful hotel gardens. The hotel also offers a grab-and-go breakfast. Elstree & Borehamwood Train Station is nearby and has services to London St Pancras Station. Bedrooms are in the 4-Star AA Silver Award house and feature satellite TV and good furnishings.
Guest Reviews:
- "All Of it" - "The team on reception were brilliant 👍🏼" - "Lovely hotel. Had a great stay & breakfast 😁" - "Breakfast was very nice, full English and very tasty. Bed was super comfortable, room was quiet so could not hear other residents. Staff were super polite. Interior was tasteful and outdoor chess set was cute." - "Old World Charm. Beautiful House." - "We stay often at your hotel,great team and excellent breakfast! Stuart" - "Really lovely building, a bit up and down with steps to the room, but the room was well apportioned and we had a lovely night's sleep.. Paid extra for the buffet breakfast which was well worth the price! Food was piping hot and there was lots to eat!"
Good
2178 reviews
