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A modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with a sofa and a TV.
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A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central chandelier, a reception desk, and a patterned floor.
A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a parking area.
A spacious indoor area with white wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, England, AL1 2HQ
  • Place, Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Verulamium Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, St Albans Cathedral
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Chic Room | Indoor Pool access only - No Full Spa access

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Chic Room | Indoor Pool access only - No Full Spa access

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Plush Room | Indoor Pool access only - No Full Spa access

Plush Room | Indoor Pool access only - No Full Spa access

Plush Room | Indoor Pool access only - No Full Spa access

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxe Suite | Access to Full Spa facilities

A modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with a sofa and a TV.

Luxe Suite | Access to Full Spa facilities

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Corner Suite | Access to Full Spa facilities

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table, and a view of the outside.

Corner Suite | Access to Full Spa facilities

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Mews Studio | Access to Full Spa facilities

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a sofa, and a dining area.

Mews Studio | Access to Full Spa facilities

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Mews One Bedroom | Access to Full Spa facilities

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

Mews One Bedroom | Access to Full Spa facilities

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Mews Duplex | Access to Full Spa facilities

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

Mews Duplex | Access to Full Spa facilities

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sopwell House

2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a health club are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, a coffee shop/cafe, and massage/treatment rooms.
Sopwell House offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

This St Albans hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a sauna.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 14 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sopwell House. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of St Albans Cathedral. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine at The Brasserie, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute drive from St Albans Cathedral and 10 minutes from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Sopwell House offers its guests a health club and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Sopwell House. Self parking is free.

This 4-star St Albans hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free English breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Brasserie - This brasserie specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Omboo - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine. Open daily.
Conservatory & Terrace - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Octagon Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Conservatory & Terrace
  • Octagon Bar
  • Omboo
  • The Brasserie

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Golf
  • Health club
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 14 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The property’s spa is available for use from 3 PM on the day of arrival until 11 AM on the day of departure.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 200 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sopwell House Hotel St Albans
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Sopwell House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 370 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very good and friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely stay for my partners birthday. Lovely, friendly staff, great food (I am vegan and plenty of options), amazing spa where my partner had the best massage he's ever had!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Velma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked Sopwell as a treat for my son and new daughter in law who hot married two weeks ago, they thoroughly enjoyed their honeymoon there and also the food they told me was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, affordable and to a high standard.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Collins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and cosy, the restaurants, bars and lounge areas are so comfortable and well maintained. The spa is to live for, great swimming pool, sauna and steam, the relaxation room is the best, silent scented and cosy. I’ll definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SALLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, varied breakfast with fresh fruit varieties and many cereal choices. rooms always thoroughly cleaned with fresh bedding etc. daily over a 13 night stay. Most helpful and courteous staff in all areas from front door onwards.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

Lovely place to stay

Lovely place to stay. Luxurious, clean and great service. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

great stay

Great stay, thoroughly enjoyed it
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel and spa. I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the spa facilities and massage is really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Weekend Spa break in Sept 25

Had a great weekend Spa break in Sept 25. Great room, friendly staff and excellent SPA facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LUCIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Live this spa hotel, visited few times now and will be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay with 2 colleges Lovely hotel good gym , gardens , golf course Will take my wife back for a Spa
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elnara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely great service and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, modern room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room great breakfast with an amazing choice of options and a lovely lunch
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with spa , I would certainly stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for my birthday. Great staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seniz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

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

Great spa hotel

Lovely hotel for spa weekend. There was a wedding there at the same time so there were some rowdy guests as well…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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