St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans

Stayed here three nights and were very disappointed with the room. The toilet is separate from the bathroom and is tiny. We had to back in as there is no room to turn around. The shower room was nearly as bad and so small we had to dry ourselves in the room. At £206 per night this was very poor value. However the dining room was good and the staff excellent.

This review covers a pre-wedding B&B and dinner stay. We do not offer comment on the event we attended later as guests. The hotel is in a quiet residential location close to the St Albans attractions and has attractive grounds, including a lake and outdoor seating. There is also ample free parking Our accessible room “Rowan” on the upper floor of the garden wing had a lovely view of the garden and lake. The room had aircon and a super comfortable king size bed. There was level access to the conservatory dinning room, bar and reception and a wing staircase to the garden and a dedicated parking area. Breakfast was luxury style with lots of quality choices. Dinner was equally good to a fine standard in the form of 2 or 3 courses from £45pp, with attentive service. Whilst we fully recommend this hotel, we would prefer a 4.5* rating because this is an expensive hotel that adds an automatic service charge, even at the bar.

The staff was exceptional, the grounds majestic, the bed was so comfortable and the room was spacious and lovely. I would most definitely return. Many thanks to the staff. Laurie G, Portland, Oregon USA

We only stayed for one night, and honestly, we wished we could have stayed longer. The location is absolutely gorgeous, with expansive grounds, lovely gardens, and a peaceful lake that creates a perfect backdrop for relaxation. We didn’t even get time to explore the historic area. Our room was beautifully appointed and felt so inviting, making it feel like a real retreat. The staff were genuinely friendly and eager to help, which made our stay even more enjoyable. With rooms being on the first floor, the staircase was a hike for my elderly dad who managed, but it was slow. Breakfast was a highlight both continental and ordered—delicious and served quickly. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and hope to come back for a longer stay!

Nice place to stay with ample parking and perfectly located for a walk into the city centre or a ramble around the Verulamium park. Staff are friendly and helpful. Dinner was excellent especially the steak. Breakfast is generous, our poached eggs were a little over done but good quality produce is used throughout. Our en-suite had a fire exit which opened onto the hallway which made the bathroom a little noisy but not intrusive to the bedroom. This is a period property whose imperfections are part of its charm so some compromise is only to be expected.

My partner and I enjoyed a Saturday night stay at your beautiful hotel on a dinner, B&B package . There was a large wedding at the venue at the same time, the staff still maintained their amazing service level and smiley faces. Food was as tasty as ever and Delona who looked after us for the evening meal was extremely attentive and pleasant. Look forward to seeing you all again soon