Name: Ardmore House Hotel
Address: 54 Lemsford Rd, Saint Albans, AL1 3PR, United Kingdom, 54 Lemsford Rd, Hertfordshire, AL1 3PR, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $88 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.8

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Ardmore House Hotel

54 Lemsford Rd, Saint Albans, AL1 3PR, United Kingdom –

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July 19, 2016

The warm country cottage feel nestled in the lush greenery. The equally warm staff make your stay preasurable.

Hayden, United Kingdom

Convenient for our purposes. Most of the staff were lovely and helpful. The grounds were very pleasant.The breakfast was very good. The evening meal in the restaurant was excellent.

Lesley, Canada

This is a beautiful property...at least some of it is. We loved the restaurant and adored our waiter (from Italy...kept us in stitches!); the lounge area was fine. The grounds out back were very nice. The breakfast was very good. So all in all, a very good place for us to recommend. Two of the staff up front were great (one very nice lady and the gentleman who was one of the managers). Now comes the part about “adjusting your expectations” —

Craig, United States of America

Really pleasant staff, cute and quaint building, great location, comfortable night stay.

Robert, United Kingdom

Nice hotel short way outside center of St. Albans. Quiet at night as reception said, despite relatively busy by day. Tea and coffee and bathroom supplies. Bed & Bath. Staff

Mark, United States of America

Duck in caramel sauce flamed with brandy and grand mariner was wonderful !

Peter, United States of America

Friendly welcome, tasty breakfast and good service

John, United Kingdom

The hotel was darling more like a bed and breakfast. Staff were friendly. Rooms were warm and beds comfy.

Krendi, Spain

Lovely hotel, privately owned and therefore not a typical corporate style. Yes it has some quirks but so what? Who wants to wake up thinking of Lenny Henry?

Carmel, United Kingdom

Clean and tidy. Welcoming even though I was a late arrival.

Martin, United Kingdom

8.3

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What guests loved the most:
“The warm country cottage feel nestled in the lush greenery. The equally warm staff make your stay preasurable.”

Hayden United Kingdom
“Convenient for our purposes. Most of the staff were lovely and helpful. The grounds were very pleasant.The breakfast was very good. The evening meal in the restaurant was excellent.”

Lesley Canada
“This is a beautiful property...at least some of it is. We loved the restaurant and adored our waiter (from Italy...kept us in stitches!); the lounge area was fine. The grounds out back were very...”

Craig United States of America
“Really pleasant staff, cute and quaint building, great location, comfortable night stay.”

Robert United Kingdom
“Nice hotel short way outside center of St. Albans. Quiet at night as reception said, despite relatively busy by day. Tea and coffee and bathroom supplies. Bed & Bath. Staff”

Mark United States of America
“Duck in caramel sauce flamed with brandy and grand mariner was wonderful !”

Peter United States of America
“Friendly welcome, tasty breakfast and good service”

John United Kingdom
“The hotel was darling more like a bed and breakfast. Staff were friendly. Rooms were warm and beds comfy.”

Krendi Spain
“Lovely hotel, privately owned and therefore not a typical corporate style. Yes it has some quirks but so what? Who wants to wake up thinking of Lenny Henry?”

Carmel United Kingdom
“Clean and tidy. Welcoming even though I was a late arrival.”

Martin United Kingdom

In an Edwardian residence with a Victorian annex, Ardmore House Hotel is in St Albans and boasts large grounds with a pond, as well as an on-site bar, a restaurant and a piano room. It provides rooms with traditional décor and free Wi-Fi access, and provides guests with private off-road parking free of charge.

Each room at Ardmore House Hotel comes with satellite TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom fitted with either a bathtub or a shower and a hairdryer. Some rooms feature four-poster beds and views of the property's grounds and garden.

Breakfast is served every morning in the large breakfast room overlooking the garden. A range of spirits and soft drinks is available at the bar with an adjoining conservatory, and gourmet specialties are served in the on-site restaurant for lunch and dinner.

The hotel is 2.2 miles from Highfield Park. London Heathrow Airport is 21 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

St Albans City and District Council
0.5 miles
Principal Health Centre
0.5 miles
St Albans & Mid Hertfordshire Magistrates Court
0.6 miles
Saint Albans Magistrates' Court
0.6 miles
St Albans Central Library
0.6 miles
Saint Albans City Hospital
0.8 miles
St Albans Cathedral
0.8 miles
Highfield Park
1.4 miles
Old Gorhambury House
2.9 miles
Aldwickbury Park Golf Club
3.8 miles

Restaurants & Markets

St Albans Market Market
0.5 miles
Barrissimo Cafe/Bar
0.7 miles
Morrison Supermarket
1 miles

Closest Airports

London Luton Airport
8.7 miles
London Heathrow Airport
20.5 miles
London City Airport
23.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Great location and highly recommend breakfast it was fabulous.”

Chris

United Kingdom

8.7

“The staff made us feel like family and the dinning room was enchanting! the food was good too lol. I came from another country so i was a little surprised to fi...”

Alexis

United States of America

“Great friendly staff and the hotel is very well cared for. The rooms are always so well prepared. It’s just a great place to stay and just 10mins to walk into...”

Michael

United Kingdom

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

Belvedere Restaurant

Open for: Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

All children under 2 years are charged GBP 10 per person per night in a crib.

Extra beds are not available.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Ardmore House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please inform Ardmore House Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the hotel directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“Convenient for our purposes. Most of the staff were lovely and helpful. The grounds were very pleasant.The breakfast was very good. The evening meal in the restaurant was excellent.”

Lesley

Canada

“This is a beautiful property...at least some of it is. We loved the restaurant and adored our waiter (from Italy...kept us in stitches!); the lounge area was fine. The grounds out back were very nice. The breakfast was very good. So all in all, a very good place for us to recommend. Two of the staff up front were great (one very nice lady and the gentleman who was one of the managers). Now comes the part about “adjusting your expectations” —”

Craig

“Nice hotel short way outside center of St. Albans. Quiet at night as reception said, despite relatively busy by day. Tea and coffee and bathroom supplies. Bed & Bath. Staff”

Mark

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Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Peter
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was a little small

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Wendy
United Kingdom
10

“Family visit”
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Cleanliness, comfort, welcoming staff

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 9, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
3.8

“Don’t stay there!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Medium Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Dreadful breakfast, very dated decor and mean bathrooms, poor noise insulation so very noisy from other guests. Very rude bar staff. Not worth the money, or even half the money!
Friendly front of house staff.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Astrid Saunders
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
5.8

“Will I be going back... no”
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
On arrival I found the older lady at reception to be very unfriendly. The booking in experience was very unfriendly and flat. I felt the person did not want to be doing the job and several attempts to make light hearted conversation was ignored or just a sombre response received. Plus once I had paid for my room and she had stated several times it was a very, very small room. I said it was okay as I was on a local workshop course for one day and was seeking out alternative accommodation to where I had stayed last time. This interestingly prompted the lady to consider my booking and if I wanted to I could have another single room (which may have been slightly larger) but it was on the 3rd floor whereas my booking was for the 1st floor. I opted for the 1st floor. I paid £88 for my room which included breakfast, So when I asked about meals or bar meals I was told that would be later (booking in time was between 4.30-5pm) but it depended on what time I wanted it as they had a large group booked in for the evening. So it was a maybe but not definite. Then I had to ask for my debit card as I had been handed the receipt for room payment and the lady had turned over my card to the back and asked what is this number I can not see it. She was directing me to read out the number on the back of my debit card (the 3 digit number we give for confirmation of card transactions to go through) as it was illegible. I said I can't see it but I am not telling you it because you do not need to know it as I have paid for my room. She held on to the card even though I had my hand stretched out for it to be given back to me and then she said but if you are having food for tonight.... I said I would not be using my card and would pay cash for meal if I manage to have one and any drinks. She then said looked to the side still with my card in hand and said oh I think you booked in using this card I said I did but I would not be using it now at the hotel. She then shrugged her shoulders.
The only thing I loved about the Ardmore Hotel was the Breakfast Room and the Breakfast. The staff or employees are lovely and at breakfast time helpful and friendly and very efficient. They were all looking very smart in their uniforms.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 2, 2018

Anonymous
Romania
7.9

“Nice hotel in St. Albans”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a little cold during the nights - I had to ask for more heat otherwise i d freeze. Do not ask for Eggs Benedict during the morning- the tall guy at breakfast will get easily irritated and tell you that he will bring cat or dog meat. The rooms are small but comfy.
Most of the staff was nice. Old but stylish house. Good restaurant. Funny guy taking care of the reception and restaurant.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 1, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 28, 2018

David
United Kingdom
8.5

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Friendly staff and great breakfast.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 28, 2018

Maureen
Kenya

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Nice hotel, good location, small but functional room, could be better ventilated great restaurant.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Reception service my friend arrived earlier than I and she reportedly did not receive a very warm welcome.
I liked the staff in the dining room who were very considerate and welcoming

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 27, 2018

Patrick
France

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Cosy”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
The first evening without wifi.
The full English breakfast. The style of the house. The quietness.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 26, 2018

Sue
United Kingdom
10

“Very pleasant stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Would have liked breakfast to have been a little later. Had to have our order in before 9.30 but would have suited us to be before 10 .
We were given an upgraded room, very spacious with lovely bathroom and very comfortable bed. Breakfast was delicious in a nice airy room. Would liked to have stayed for more than one night!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 26, 2018

Jeannette
United Kingdom
7.5

“Did what we needed”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Cooked breakfast was ok, but not as good as others I have had recently in similar places.
Bed very comfy, receptionist very helpful, despite our late arrival.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 26, 2018

Kim
United Kingdom
10

“We will stay at the Ardmore House Hotel again!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Medium Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were great, very friendly and welcoming. We ate in the restaurant and the food was excellent- a lovely surprise to find such wonderful Italian cuisine with a fantastic choice. We had a family room- very comfortable beds and loads of hot water for the shower/bath.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 25, 2018

LouLou27
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
6.3

Pleasant
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff quite unfriendly and waiter was quite frankly rude and unapproachable. He communicated with my son but not me which was blatently rude and sexist.
Nice room even though small. Very clean.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 25, 2018

Sharan
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Large Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent for a family of five who don’t want split rooms.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 24, 2018

Aaron
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The full caboose

Stayed in November 2018

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