Is Hitchin Priory pet-friendly?

Yes, Hitchin Priory allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hitchin Priory?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hitchin Priory?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hitchin Priory?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Hitchin Priory located?

Situated in Hitchin, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Top Field and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lilley Dog Walking Field and Gordon Craig Theatre. Cineworld Stevenage and Knebworth Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Hitchin Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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About the area

Hitchin is home to Hitchin Priory. Knebworth Country Park and Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Benington Lordship Gardens and Woodside Animal Farm. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Top Field or Lamex Stadium.

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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

8 Nov 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not somewhere I’d stay again

Had to move rooms once as no TV 2nd room, wrapper found in room on radiator so unconvinced on level of clean. No headboard on the bed so sat up against the wall with the one pillow available Earliest breakfast 08:00 so despite paying with the booking was unable to get food before having to leave for work.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

30 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul

21 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning location

Stunning hotel set in a beautiful setting. Fantastic food and great staff

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

John

19 Oct 2020

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Dylan

13 Oct 2020

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

John, Grimsby

8 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The hotel staff made every effort to make our trip a success. The food we had was excellent. On the negative side: I paid extra for a large double room to enable my wife and I to have room to sit in view of restricted movement within the hotel. Our room was large but the space was taken up by an extra bed and we only had one chair! I wanted to book a meal in advance but the hotel's meal booking system told me there were no places available. When we got there we could have booked any time. The hotel needs to provide much more accurate information before guests arrive.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin

17 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

on hotel

Amazing old priory building. Service first class. Wonderful hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

alex

16 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Safe place to stay during COVID

Great COVID precautions- felt very safe there. The down side of this was that service was slow but we accept this at these times. What would have been a stunning building has been somewhat wrecked with not so modern alterations/additions which is sad. Fantastic location & grounds.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Michele, St Mary's Bay Kent

14 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property was beautiful and a very convenient location

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Neil, Uk

13 Sept 2020

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent slice of history to stay in, grounds were beautiful and peaceful. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. A special mention for Luke who made our stay even better

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Anthony

10 Sept 2020

Liked: Room comfort

Quiet night but room tired and really ready?

It was the first week since reopening post Covid lockdown and things were clearly still working up. Bed very comfortable and room quiet - major pluses for us. Surprised that things not quite working such as shaver socket, dripping hot water tap in sink, door lock took a lot of twirling before it engaged, wet patches on carpet in entrance part of room - perhaps recent cleaning that had not dried properly. All reported as leaving to local management for attention. Shower easily controllable and good flow Breakfast (Hotels.com clients asked to pay extra) - delivered to rooms currently - asked when we wanted it said 9:00, suggested it'd be busy we said OK 9:15, by 9:30 had not arrived so called, told on way, when still not there 9:45 rang again to chase. Eventually delivered 10:00. Not all expected contents as advertised - no fruit or cereal, nor milk for coffee / cereal. Enjoyed bacon bap albeit coolish - room a long way from reception and kitchen. We solved mystery of where our previous breakfast had been delivered to on way out - a bag clearly labelled for 41 sitting on floor outside 47 On site Parking arrangements (400 yards from hotel) OK too Double billed - I said I thought I had already paid but assured not, sorted out once returned home and in doing so hotel promptly refunded duplicated charge + most of supplement we were charged for breakfast. Restaurant and bar unused as an overnight to save driving home after a meal in a favourite local restaurant

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Emma

18 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super hotel.

Delightful hotel. Beautiful room in the old coach house with door straight to the outside. Very peaceful place and helpful members of staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Mar 2020

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Mar 2020

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

2 Mar 2020

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A tired out and run down hotel

The main building itself looks nice but the annex is in a very poor state with patchy paintwork, exteremly thin walls and a lumpy and uncomfortable bed. The staff were friendly but in general the whole place is a bit run down and poor value for money. We wont be staying again any time soon!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Steven

23 Feb 2020

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stopover

Bed very hard, room very dated in need of upgrade

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

12 Jan 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired, disappointing, basic & needs major refurb

Hotel very tired, and just doesn’t resemble the photos advertised in the slightest. From the moment we arrived in the car park, which was covered with parking warning signage, we were sceptical. Polite and pleasant staff checked us in, but then allocated us a room which, at best could be described as tired, dilapidated and basic. The whole annex in which the room was housed felt dated; the walls covered in dots and dabs of paint covering old marks etc; the carpet threadbare and the room looked more 1980s than 2020s. It really didn’t stand up against its price tag, when a comparable price got a clean, modern and more relaxing double room at a nearby Premier Inn. We opted not to stay the night in the end - as we just didn’t feel comfortable, though credit to the staff they were apologetic for the inconvenience. Couldn’t fault them, simply the hotel and dated facilities.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

ian

5 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Simon

30 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Sean

27 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stu

21 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

15 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff manning the Reception were excellent, and very good quiet night's sleep. (I found the pillows were perfect for me).

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I had a great experience. Thank you. ...............

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas

10 Dec 2019

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

6 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Beautiful building in an amazing setting, nicely decorated in the public areas and evidently maintained with care and high standards. But... breakfast was completely self-service and the two toasters only worked at half their capacity: 4 of the 8 toasting slots failed to heat up. The demand for toast is always high, so this created an impression of inefficiency and/or carelessness. My ‘economy single room’ contained the most uncomfortable bed l’ve ever paid to sleep in. The spavined springs complained with every movement, and a ratty old duvet had been inserted under the mattress protector in an effort to reduce the impact of lumps and failed suspension. I’ve seen better at the tip! All this came to light when l remade the bed, which was necessary because the bottom sheet lifted off when l turned back the upper duvet. It hasn’t been tucked in, let alone made with hospital corners. Overall, a class act spoilt by a couple of false economies!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

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