Thistle St Albans, St Albans
Watford Road, St Albans, AL2 3DS
Guest Rating: 
3.7 / 5
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About the hotel
On the edge of historic St Albans, yet just a few minutes from the m25 and m1. This 111 bedroom hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome to both business and leisure travellers.
The hotel has been tastefully transformed into a country house style hotel offering modern facilities and excellent meeting rooms. The Otium Health and leisure club is available to all guests and includes fitness room, aerobic studio, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. A beauty salon is also available at an extra cost.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Luggage Storage,
- Express Check-In/Check-Out,
- Heating,
- Airconditioning,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking.
Activities
- Jacuzzi,
- Indoor Swimming Pool,
- Solarium,
- Massage,
- Spa & Wellness Centre.
Services
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Currency Exchange,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
- Internet Services.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults stay free of charge for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours until 00:00 hours.
- You must check out by 12:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free Public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 16.00 per hour.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults stay free of charge for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- MasterCard,
- American Express,
- Diners Club.
Important Information
Any bookings of 10 rooms or more will be subject to client receiving a group contract directly from the hotel
Room information
Double Room more info
Amenities:
- Minibar,
- Bath,
- Pay TV,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Executive Double Room more info
Amenities:
- Minibar,
- Pay TV,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Satellite TV,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Whipsnade Wild Animal Park Weekend Package more info
Amenities:
- Minibar,
- Bath,
- Pay TV,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Whipsnade Wild Animal Park Weekend Package Deluxe more info
Amenities:
- Minibar,
- Bath,
- Pay TV,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Whipsnade Zoo Package - Bed and Breakfast more info
Inclusive of 1 day entry ticket per person to Whipsnade Zoo.
Amenities:
- Minibar,
- Bath,
- Pay TV,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Whipsnade Zoo Package - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast more info
Inclusive of 1 day entry ticket per person to Whipsnade Zoo.
Amenities:
- Minibar,
- Bath,
- Pay TV,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Romantic Package more info
Inclusive of full English breakfast, bouquet of flowers, luxury chocolates, bowl of fruit, bottle of champagne.
Amenities:
- Minibar,
- Bath,
- Pay TV,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Double Room – Spring Promotion more info
Amenities:
- Minibar,
- Bath,
- Pay TV,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Restaurants and Bars
The hotel offers fine dining in the Noke Restaurant, which has been awarded an AA Rosette for the outstanding preparation of its food and the good quality of the ingredients it uses.
The Oak and Avocado Bar Lounge is suitable for more informal occasions. Both outlets are very popular with both hotel guests and local people, so dining reservations are strongly recommended.
Directions
Road
From both m1 junction 6 and m25 junction 21a,
follow signs for St. Albans, a405. The hotel is situated on this road, approximately 30 minutes drive from London. 150 car parking spaces are available at no charge.
Railway and the Tube
Take the London Thameslink service from King's Cross to St. Albans City Station. Then take a taxi to the hotel (3 miles). Alternatively Watford Junction station is 6 miles away.
Air
From Heathrow Airport (25 miles) take the Heathrow Express or Piccadilly Line Underground to King's Cross and then follow rail directions.
From Luton Airport (15 miles), take the Thameslink train service to St. Albans City Station.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation