In the heart of St Albans, The White Hart Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with a garden, coffee shop/cafe and 2 lively bars. With free self parking, an on-site restaurant serving breakfast to dinner and helpful staff praised by guests.
University of Hertfordshire - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
Hertfordshire County Showground - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
Getting around
London (LTN-Luton) - 23 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 43 min drive
London (STN-Stansted) - 51 min drive
London (LCY-London City) - 59 min drive
Park Street Station - 4 min drive
St Albans Abbey Station - 8 min walk
St Albans City Station - 16 min walk
Restaurants
The Peahen - 1 min walk
The Boot - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Nando's - 2 min walk
Zizzi - 2 min walk
About this property
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Tudor hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
15 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1470
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall
Tudor architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
45-inch plasma TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Chef
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 per person
Late check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
White Hart Hotel St Albans
White Hart Hotel
White Hart St Albans
The White Hart Hotel Hotel
The White Hart Hotel St Albans
The White Hart Hotel Hotel St Albans
Frequently asked questions
Does The White Hart Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The White Hart Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The White Hart Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The White Hart Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The White Hart Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at The White Hart Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casinos (16-min drive) and Genting Casino Luton (17-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The White Hart Hotel and nearby?
The White Hart Hotel has 2 bars and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The White Hart Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The White Hart Hotel like?
The White Hart Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from St Albans Abbey Station and 2 minutes' walk from Clock Tower.
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The White Hart Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug 2025
Lovely visit to St Albans
Lovely historic hotel in centre of St Albans.
Only negative is lack of plugs in hotel room. Ideally some near the bedside table would be useful. Probably not allowed to add more as building is listed.
Had delicious home cooked breakfast. Plenty of choices at breakfast too.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Jul 2025
Convenient but noisy
Convenient for our purposes but noisy room near busy thoroughfare. Comfortable bed and newly refurbished bathroom.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Aug 2025
Central St Albans
An atmospheric quirky hotel. Very few level spaces after the ground floor. Walking in room 16 is like a fairground attraction, try as hard as you might, it is so uneven you can never be sure where you will end up, but it will never be where you aimed for, a trip to the loo becomes an adventure. But it's good fun. A really good hotel, andvery central. And very historic.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2025
Excellent stay in a quirky hotel
Excellent stay in a unique hotel. Very helpful and friendly staff. Rooms were comfortable and very clean.
Marion
Marion, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
25 Jul 2025
Terrible bed!
Mattress was very thin and every spring could be felt. Pillow was very thin.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Very old hotel with all the quirky things that go with that like sloping floors and low doors.
Nice restaurant with friendly staff.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
10 Jul 2025
wouldn't bother s
This is an old quirky hotel, expect wodden beams and uneven floors, but this adds to the charms
What I didn't expect was a shower and tiolet that didn't work, crapets that made me want to keep my shoes on and poor breakfast service
Jenna
Jenna, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
5 May 2025
Central Town Hotel with Parking
Room 14 seriously disoriented my wife because of the sloping floor. But reception were able to move us to Room 7 which was very spacious.
Very old building so quirkyness to be expected.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
8 Jun 2025
Hotel obviously had a lot of character - not your run of the mill hotel! However, our stay in the family room was interrupted by a leak in the ceiling that came about after about 2 hours of steady rain.
While reception did deal with it after we raised it, the ceiling had a couple of water marks - which would make me nervous about staying here for more than one or two nights at the wrong time of year.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Dec 2024
Our family enjoyed the stay at The White Hart, it's spot on for a traditional hotel. Great staff and the location is steps from the St Albans Abby and high street shopping.
Dennis F
Dennis F, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Apr 2025
The hotel oozed character with its Tudor styling and timeless interior. The bar and restaurant area with its wooden panelling was charming and authentic. The bedrooms were stylish and clean with comfortable bed and seating, and the lovely warm bathroom was finished in a modern but not out of place styling. With free parking, it was excellent value for money. Cliff, Wiltshire
Clifford
Clifford, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Feb 2025
A night away to watch the rugby!
Had a lovely stay at this beautiful old hotel. Only stayed one night. Staff were very nice. We managed to get a parking spot, although spots are very tight.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Dec 2024
Lovely old character inn
Good parking, lovely authentic old pub. Full of character. Lovely atmosphere. Right in the centre of town
Leigh
Leigh, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 May 2025
A real taste of St Albans
The decision to stop in St.Albans was initially because it was a convenient stopover place for London, due to the easy commute into the city. However, as soon as we arrived and saw the cathedral ACROSS the road we knew that one of our days would be better spent experiencing this beautiful and historically rich place. We even arrived on a festival day! Lots of walking meant that sleeping in a comfortable bed was a priority and the hotel scored highly on this! Breakfast was varied and set us up for the days of sightseeing we had planned. This is an old property so if you want ultra modern go to one of the generic hotels in the vicinity. If, however, you want unique, complete with doors that those tall amongst us need to duck under, then head for here. Clean, comfortable, friendly. I’m keeping this postcode stored in my sat nav for future use.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
Querky little tudor hotel. Really comfortable room and super friendly and helpful staff. In a great location near to the cathedral and city centre.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
9 Apr 2025
It was like being in a 1970s hotel. Smelled of smoke. Noisy. Appalling bathroom. Old bed that creaked. It shouldn’t be on Expedia list.
Duncan
Duncan, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
3 Apr 2025
Not value for money, small en suite bathroom, barely swing a cat. Terrible bed, noisy windows - the building has lots of character on the outside and in the bar / restaurant but in my opinion that character was not in any of the hotel rooms. I will not be staying there again
Shem
Shem, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Jul 2023
Enjoyable overnight stay
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2024
Historic hotel conveniently situated in downtown St Albans across from the famous cathrdral
Nicos
Nicos, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Jan 2025
Lovely old coaching inn. Friendly staff. Very clean bedroom and bathroom. The floor sloped so was difficult to get out of bed! Our bathroom was tiny too.
Alexandra
Alexandra, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb 2024
Very comfortable room in excellent location
Very good size room, clean, good bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, excellent breakfast, friendly staff, reasonable price, perfect location
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 May 2024
Authentic period hotel.
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Oct 2024
Lovely location. Bathroom very very tiny.
Staff friendly polite.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Nov 2022
Gret traditional pub hotel... historic building!
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Apr 2024
Top place to stay with a lot of character
Perfect nigh away for a business trip. Great central location with parking. Have stayed at the White Hart a few times and if you are looking to stay in a place with some history and a lot of character, then this is the one for you.