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Harpenden House Hotel

4.0 of 5
18 Southdown Road, Harpenden AL5 1PE, England
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Billericay, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We booked for 1 night at this hotel which was supposedly 4*. The hotel was tired and I personally would not give it a 4*. Our Room was away from the main building, the carpet in the room was dirty and the decor had see better days. It was very dingy and fortunately we had only booked 1 night. We... More

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Lowestoft, United Kingdom
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4 hotel reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We choose this hotel for our anniversary and turned up with high expectations. We had an Executive room ( room 30 ) well that's what they call it!! The room is away from main building and is classed as a "garden room" although the garden is just a messy lawn. We found the rooms very depressing due to the fact... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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8 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Stayed here for a night while visiting friends in the neighbourhood. Was expecting a traditional, or atmospheric English stately home. The room we had was nothing of the sort. It was in a modern red-brick quadrangle. The furnishing was perfectly functional, but not evocative in any way. Good value for money, but not an "experience".

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Guernsey, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We recently had a very enjoyable stay in the Harpenden House Hotel. The receptionist on arrival was extremely welcoming and made us feel at home. Our room was very nicely appointed however it was very dark with only a view out onto the hedge which was rather disappointing. The bed was very firm and the pillows were hard. It would... More

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Swaffham, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

Our stay at Harpenden House was quite comfortable. It took us ages to get to our rooms; we had to walk outside, our block was the furthest from the main house. I wouldn't want to be doing that walk to breakfast in the rain! The room was very nicely appointed, with a headboard (an odd thing to comment upon I... More

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GMHarpenden2011, General Manager at Harpenden House Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review following your recent stay with us. I am glad to hear you had an enjoyable stay, and a plentiful breakfast. We have taken on board yor comments in relation to the serving of port and will ensure some extra training is given. I hope we can welcome you back to... More

London
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Just spent a Saturday night at this hotel. Nice looking property. Well positioned for the station and the town centre without being in the middle of anything. Staff were friendly and helpful. Check-in /out was easy. Only complaint was I booked a double but got twin beds, but they offered to sort this no problem. Breakfast was nice - eggs... More

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GMHarpenden2011, General Manager at Harpenden House Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review ollowing your recent stay at Harpenden House Hotel. I am so pleased to hear that your overall experience was good and you ound the team here friendly and they quickly and efficiently recified the room sitaution. I hope we will see you again soon. Kind Regards More

Bradford
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29 reviews 29 reviews
13 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

The hotel seems to sell itself as a wedding venue or a Luton airport sleepover, but it's much more than that. The position is right on the doorstop of Harpenden centre, a vibrant place, especially at the weekend. The station is less than a 5 min walk away, (We heard no noise from either) London is easily reached, as is... More

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GMHarpenden2011, General Manager at Harpenden House Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review following your visit to Harpenden Houye Hotel. I am so glad your enjoyed your visit to the hotel and indeed to Harpenden and I hope we can welcome you back to the hotel in the future. Kind Regards More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013 via mobile

I booked the Harpenden House hotel for one night for a short break away, it was through secret escapes so managed to get a reasonable late deal. Upon arrival at the hotel we realised that there was a wedding reception being held there with the majority of the guests being gathered at reception! We had to walk through the wedding... More

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GMHarpenden2011, General Manager at Harpenden House Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review following your recent stay with us. I am so sorry to hear that certain aspects of your stay were far from satisfactory, I would like to assure you that we have looked into all the points you have raised. As you mentioned we did have an extremly large wedding at... More

Birmingham
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Staying here is becoming a bit of a habit for myself and my partner. We don't mind though! Each time we have a great stay! We ordered room service for dinner, ordering was smooth, the lady on reception was very informative. The food came up quick and was also hot, which was great! Wasn't able to enjoy the room for... More

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GMHarpenden2011, General Manager at Harpenden House Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

I am so glad to hear that you had yet another enjoyable evening here at Harpenden House Hotel. We look forward to seeing you again in May, and we have introduced our New Spring Menu so hopefully you can experience a nice dinner in the Winepress Restaurant on this visit. See you soon More

London
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9 hotel reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Room was a rear of hotel not main building, was clean and warm. Quiet , walk down to main hotel for breakfast. We stayed for 1 night to go to a wedding party. OK value for money. car parking lu the back was fine.

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GMHarpenden2011, General Manager at Harpenden House Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Thank you for writing your recent review. I am pleased to hear you had a pleasnat evening with us and I hope that we will see you again if you are in the area. More

 
 
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Additional Information about Harpenden House Hotel

Address: 18 Southdown Road, Harpenden AL5 1PE, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Hertfordshire > Harpenden
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Harpenden
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Harpenden House Hotel is a beautiful Grade II listed Georgian town house hotel with a rich history, set in the country Market Town of Harpenden which is centrally located for access to Luton, St Albans and Hemel Hempstead. At the beginning of the 19th Century it was used as a school for young ladies and subsequently it has been a private house and a convent for the Dominican Sisters. Harpenden House Hotel has been operating as a hotel since 1970 and many of the original period features remain, including a large 18th Century fireplace in the Welcombe lounge. The majority of bedrooms and meeting rooms are adjacent to the main house in the Garden and Hertfordshire Wing. Harpenden House Hotel has undergone a transformation with an investment in 2007/08 of over £2 million. The Hotel now offers the most luxurious rooms, from standard to feature all have high specification and are extremely comfortable. Our Winepress Restaurant, Welcombe Lounge and bar areas have all been transformed, which has enhanced their original charm and character, while offering a more modern setting. ... more   less 
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