Sopwell House Hotel, St Albans
About the Hotel
Rooms at Sopwell
Sopwell House provides rooms and suites, each with homely touches. Some rooms have balconies with views of the grounds. All rooms include en-suite bathrooms with vanity units and ELEMIS toiletries. Corner Suites include an integrated living area, a king-size bed, and a desk with chair. Mews Suites, located behind a private gate, feature a botanical garden designed by Ann-Marie Powell. Some Mews Suites also have private courtyards with sunken spa baths. Chic Rooms, newly refurbished, offer double or twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Suites feature a separate bedroom, lounge, workspace, dressing area, a freestanding tub, and a double shower. Studio Suites offer private terraces or fireplaces. Duplex Suites have lounges, kitchenettes, fireplaces, and private terraces.
British and Asian dining
Sopwell House offers dining at The Brasserie, serving British classics. Omboo provides Asian flavors as sharing plates. The Brasserie features British dishes from breakfast through dinner. Omboo serves sharing platters inspired by the spice routes of Asia and the Far East. Afternoon Tea features delicacies, pastries, and scones with Devonshire clotted cream. Champagne Afternoon Tea includes a glass of House Champagne. The Octagon Bar provides British spirits and cocktails. Private dining is available for up to 14 people in Omboo.
Leisure and wellness
Sopwell House has a 14-meter pool, a steam room, two vitality pools, and a sauna. The Spa at Cottonmill includes swimming and vitality pools, a gym, heat experiences, and the Rose Relaxation Room. The Club at Cottonmill provides access to enhanced relaxation spaces, spa gardens, a Whisper Room, and a Deep Relaxation Room. The gym has Technogym 'Artis' cardio and strength machines. An infinity-edged hydrotherapy pool with ceramic detailing is also available. Treatment of the month: Traditional Hammam treatment includes black soap, Kessa Mitt exfoliation, and a Vichy shower, followed by a shea butter massage.
Location and Transportation
Sopwell House is located in a Georgian Country House setting in 12 acres of countryside. It is a 20-minute train journey to London and close to Luton Airport, which is 30 km away. Hatfield House, the Cathedral City of St Albans, Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, Knebworth House and Gardens of the Rose are all nearby. The hotel is less than one hour by car from Central London or Heathrow Airport.
Onsite Services
Sopwell House offers free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. There is free onsite parking, including 3 spaces for electric charging. The hotel has 19 flexible function suites. The largest meeting room, the Juliana/Lee, features a separate break out area with seating and a fridge stocked with refreshments. There is also a wedding team. Babysitting services can be arranged through a certified agency. They use recycled plastic keycards. The hotel implements separating paper cardboard plastic, general waste napkins, table clothes, tins, detergent products. They have staff trained in Mental Health First Aid as well as aim to train all staff in Mental Health First Aid Awareness to ensure we can support everyone in and around the hotel.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Barber shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Public Bath
- Make up services
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Separate tub and shower
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock