Hotels With bar in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

I really enjoyed my stay here. The location is a but far out but I think you'll be fine if driving. The staff were attentive, room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely go again!

We booked at The Ridings for 1 night 29th August. The location is stunning and very quiet surroundings,  however, we were a little disappointed that the Hotel is under going refurbishment and we were not informed.  Upon entering the hotel there was no carpet on the floors and was just bare but the floors were in bad condition and also the ceiling was taken down exposing all the pipework metal tubing and wires.  It just did not give the luxury feel.  In the room it was clean and tidy but the carpet was straw carpet and did not have a nice feel following a shower.  It took an age to figure out how the lights worked in the room.  There was no telephone and the radio was a transistor radio.  We booked bed and breakfast but when we went to the restaurant we were told that we had not paid and as we were not on their list.  I obviously explained that we did pay and they contacted  reception who told them we had paid.  Unfortunately, we felt a little embarrassed as there were other people behind us.  It was not until we read the leaflet inside the room that told us it was under refurbishment.  I do feel this is something that should be pointed out in the very beginning. Overall, the location is amazing, staff friendly, breakfast was good but the hotel i feel let it down.  After all it was cheap for the night.  

Great location. Room was very clean. However, bathroom toiletories need a good refill, it wiukd be great to have hand loation/ moisturiser in the toilet. Staff was friendly and polite. I wiuld def comeback again.

We had a truly wonderful stay & would like to sincere thanks to the hotel manager - his name is Charlie & the entire team for making our visit so enjoyable. The manager’s professionalism, kindness & attention to detail were exceptional. It was clear that they genuinely care about every guest’s experience, that level of dedication was reflected throughout the hotel. The staff were welcoming, attentive & always ready to help with a smile but just a single receptionist made me unhappy anyway we really enjoyed & extended our stay for few more days. The hotel was beautiful, clean, comfortable, and exceeded my expectations in every way. Many thanks for creating such a memorable stay. I truly appreciate all the hard work & hospitality, I look forward to returning in the future. Highly recommended! Oh the location just 15 min drive to Harry Potters, an hour drive to Windsor Castle many restaurants with delicious food walking distance nearby…

For an overnight stop the hotel suited us just fine and the price suited our budget just fine. Taking the above 'measures' one at a time: Location: this really depends on the purpose of a travellers trip. For us it was ideal, just ia mere 10km south of where we need to be by 09.00 the next morning. Having said that, a description that it is located in a Motorway service area, at the most remote position would have helped. Our arrival was considerably hampered by direction from the A1M, some construction works, poor lighting and road markings around the parking area. It is worth noting that a car parking fee applies. Cleanliness: No complaints on this score. The bathroom arrangements are showing their age, but everything worked just fine. Servie: Check-in was straightforward with a very pleasant receptionist doing his best to make our arrival flawless. Facilities: The lack of hotel parking caught ne off-guard. You need to park in the public parking area of the Service Area. See also my comment on the bathrooms above.

Good hotel, nice location, room size is a bit small for a family, but all in all it’s a good adorable place to stay in near Stansted airport. I would book again if I need a hotel in this area

Night stay, due to an early-morning flight at Stansted. Ideal, as it's next to a service station. Plenty of parking and walking distance for selection of fast food restaurants.

I really loved the garden at this hotel. It was beautiful, peaceful, and felt very natural and relaxing. The room was okay, although there was a slight musty smell, and there was no refrigerator in the room. The hotel is very close to the Harry Potter Studio, and it is within walking distance from the hotel, which was very convenient. The reception staff and restaurant staff were lovely and friendly. However, the late-night bar staff did not seem very welcoming, even though the bar still had another 30 minutes before closing. They also did not inform us from the beginning that cocktails and coffee were no longer available to order, which would have saved me time looking through those sections of the menu. In the end, I decided not to order anything. Overall, I liked the hotel much more than I disliked it, and I had a pleasant stay.

Booked this for a night for a work trip only for the hotel to message me after booking about there being almost no breakfast options as my stay fell during the holiday season. If that's the case, I'd expect it to be mentioned prior to booking or the price be deducted at the very least. Was very disappointing as my booking was also non-refundable. Other than that, the room was spacious and clean. The lighting was very bad, but not really an issue for a night stay. Check in was easy and no parking fees

The hotel's location is excellent. It's only a five-minute walk from Watford Junction, and a pleasant 15-minute stroll uphill takes you to the bustling high street, which boasts a very large shopping mall. It's really great. I'll definitely choose this hotel again next time.