Located close to St Albans Cathedral and Verulamium Museum, The White Hart Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and 2 bars are available to all guests.
Located in St Albans, The White Hart Hotel is near a train station. Verulamium Museum and Hatfield House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Hertfordshire County Showground and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Don't miss out on a visit to Elstree Film Studios. Visit our St Albans travel guide
23-25 Holywell Hill, St Albans, England, AL1 1EZ
What's nearby
St Albans Cathedral
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Verulamium Park
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Clock Tower
2 min walk - 0.2 km
St Albans Museum + Gallery
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
St Albans Abbey Station
8 min walk
Luton Airport (LTN)
23 min drive
Restaurants
The Boot
2 min walk
Dylans the Kings Arms
3 min walk
Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop
2 min walk
The Peahen
1 min walk
Caffè Nero
3 min walk
About this property
The White Hart Hotel
Hotel near St Albans Cathedral
Located close to Verulamium Museum, The White Hart Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
A 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The White Hart Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
2 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Turndown service
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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2 buildings
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1470
Smoking not allowed
Tudor architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
45-inch plasma TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Chef service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Paper towels
Restaurant dining guides
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Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Is The White Hart Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The White Hart Hotel?
As of 2026/10/18, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Hart Hotel on 2026/10/22 start from NT$3,951, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The White Hart Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM–
2:00 PM for a fee of GBP 15.
What time is check-out at The White Hart Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The White Hart Hotel located?
Situated in St Albans, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St Albans Cathedral and Verulamium Museum. Hertfordshire County Showground and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London are also within 9 mi (15 km). St Albans Abbey Station is 8 minutes by foot and St Albans City Station is 16 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The White Hart Hotel Reviews
7.8
Good
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Free parking was an asset to the property, While I appreciate the property was very old, the room was dusty in places and furniture dated and not able to open drawers as they were stuck . Rug on floor was dangerous as an edge was permanently curled up causing a trip hazard. Carpet was very worn throughout the building and the en-suite bathroom very small and mould present in showers grout in many places.Our room faced the busy road, cars and Lorries constantly used the road, sadly with lack of window glazing (which may be unavoidable with such an old building) , it made sleep difficult and broken. I had a very poor sleep that night. The bed mattress was too small for the bed frame so left a gap which you could knock against when getting up . The staff were polite and helpful. Personally I would not stay here again and felt it was expensive for what we had in the room and the quality of sleep I had.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
louise
2026/9/9
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This fifteenth century hotel's walls, ceilings and floors are very uneven and the stairways and passages are narrow. We enjoyed it but some may find it challenging. Directly opposite the cathedral, it was ideal for our daughter's graduation. It's an easy walk to shops and restaurants. Breakfast and dinner were good and there's a friendly bar. The rooms, bedroom furniture and showers need updating but the staff were hard working and friendly. On the whole it was an enjoyable convenient stay and a refreshing change from boring chains.
If you’re in England I can’t imagine staying in a Holiday Inn on the outskirts of town when you could be in the heart of a 2,000 year old city, can cross the street and get an excellent meal or coffee, and see amazing architecture like the St Albans Abbey/Cathedral less than 200 metres from the door step of this historic 470 year old hotel that has seen it all and dripping in character and charm.
It was about the hottest day of the year at 35 degrees but the staff had a fan going and I had two windows to open up. Whoever owns it cares about doing upgrades properly and if that British standard can continue the world will be better for it.
I only wish I had been staying longer.
Staff were friendly, and room was very nice... food was excellent.. Problem we had was in the heatwave we only had a small fan, which could not keep up with cooling the room, so was a very sweaty night... And the stairs to Room C2 was very steep, which was a problem for the wife with a not so good knee. Parking on the property was a bonus, but could get full very quickly..... Hotel is close to everywhere which was fantastic. We asked / booked for 2 nights, but seems Hotels.com somehow only booked us for 1 night, seeing as it was our 45th Anniversary, well that got spoilt as we had to leave..
I have stayed at this hotel quite a number of times now. It is old and a bit quirky but I like that. The location in the center of town right opposite the cathedral could not be better. The rooms vary quite a lot from spacious to really small so knowing the rooms helps. On this trip I stayed twice on different dates and on the second stay had room C1 which is excellent and I would try to get again. The windows in the rooms are original and single paned so you do get some road noise in a lot of the rooms. However, C1 has newer windows and much less noise. Overall I will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Neil
2026/6/13
Not particularly friendly check in staff
Room was ok
Parking was full
The place is falling apart. "Old and classic" should not mean "dirty and dilapidated". Bathroom stank of mold, moldy dirty windows, threadbare curtains that let the light in, and a broken heater as there is no other heating in the freezing building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
John
2026/5/4
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Wasn’t informed that the hotels license hadn’t been renewed so we couldn’t get a drink
The bed was comfortable. The tea/coffee available in the room was good. It was very noisy because it's on a main road and the windows do nothing to reduce the noise. The building is very old so this was to be expected.
The room was OK, but not what I expected from previous stays.
Because the shower door was stuck, we got a much better room, why were we not given that room in the first place!?
The heater in the room was great.
The second day the show only had lukewarm water. I mentioned this and it was fixed, but this was too late.
The bar had no licence considering there were many of us staying, the must have lost a lot of money which would have been spent on food and drinks.