On the edge of historic St Albans, with very easy access from the M25 and M1 motorways, this 4-star hotel offers free parking and superb relaxation facilities, including a swimming pool.
The Thistle St Albans has been tastefully transformed into a country-house-style hotel offering modern facilities and excellent meeting rooms. The Otium Health & Leisure Club is available to all guests and includes a fitness room, an aerobics studio, a jacuzzi, a sauna and a steam room. The large indoor swimming pool also has a spa pool. A beauty salon is also available at an additional cost.
The Noke Restaurant offers fine dining, while the Oak and Avocado Bar Lounge is suitable for more informal occasions.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 14:00 on the 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.
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 16.00 per hour.
No deposit will be charged.
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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.
Any bookings of 10 rooms or more will be subject to client receiving a group contract directly from the hotel
The hotel offers fine dining in the Noke Restaurant, which is known for the outstanding preparation of its food and the good quality of its ingredients. 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.
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