I recently went on a Leisuretime excursion with my family to Windsor and the Warner Brothers Tour…read moreLondon (Harry Potter). So I had purpose to stay at the Ramada Hatfield Hotel in Hertfordshire as it is in close proximity of both attractions. The hotel is in fact situated 20 miles from London and not far from Welwyn Garden City & St. Albans too. I am led to undertsand the hotel was formerly known as the Comet Hotel and is Grade II listed, which surprised me a little. My first impressions was that this was a pub with rooms added on later. Maybe the impression I got was due to the fact the place was quite busy upon arrival with a gypsy wedding going on in the function room and the coach party I was with was one of two checking in also. The hotel looked a little worn & dated from the outside but the interior proved to be a lot better. The hotel boasts nearly 130 rooms, all with en-suite bathroom/shower (v.small), TV, Internet access. The rooms were quite modern & clean with all mod cons i.e. hairdryer, iron, trouser press as well as the usual tea & coffee making facilities (with biccies, yay !) Room was quite spacious & comfortable. My only minor quibbles were the shower was not 100% functional - directional spray jets not working, shower head OK and I arranged for an alarm call for the following morning which never transpired - fortunately I was up early enough. Nothing to kick up a fuss about really in the scheme of things Having booked for half board I had an evening meal and breakfast there, upon reflection the latter was better than the former, although both were adequate/sufficient. Meals and drinks are available from the Comet Bar & Brasserie. Room service is available also. There are meeting/conference services available with a function room that holds 140 (or a gypsy wedding!). The staff here are very friendly, helpful & polite. The service is on the whole very good. As a final foot note, the hotel comes under the Wyndham loyalty points scheme. I mention this as I stayed at a sister hotel in Liverpool recently (Days Inn). So you can claim points for your stay subject to proof of booking etc. A decent enough hotel and I had a reasonable night stay there, may not be to everyone's taste or standards though.

I stayed here for work, as it's near the office, and I have to say it is in desperate need of an…read moreupgrade. The room was tiny, bed was very high but comfortable. There were nearly no amenities, only a hairdryer and coffee/team maker. The bathroom was tiny, with very high counters and I felt like a bathroom was built inside a closet. it felt more like motel then a hotel. I hope my next trip across the pond finds the hotel has had some improvements.

This St Albans hotel is nicely located next door to Colney fields shopping, with Sainsbury open til…read moremidnight and 24 hr McDonalds nearby. Nice, clean accommodations with breakfast included and free secured parking made this a comfortable stay.

My whole family stayed here on the night of my cousin's wedding and I was absolutely astounded at…read morehow good everything was (and no, they are not paying me to say that!) We all took our own double room, which at £35 a night was an absolute steal. The booking process was a bit difficult - if you want to book more than 4 rooms at the same time, it counts as a group booking and the price goes up to £60 a night for some reason. We arrived 15 minutes before check in time (2pm) and I had called ahead to tell them that we were going to be early, so I wasn't expecting the rather aloof, slightly cross 'welcome' that we got. However, that was the only down side in an otherwise fantastic experience. We grabbed some lunch, which was fast, delicious and really reasonable. I had the hamburger, which was very very good. The rooms were exceptionally clean, large and really nicely decorated. The bed was extremely comfortable and the bathroom was spacious with a great shower. The only thing to know is that if you are on the railway side of the hotel, it can be a bit noisy if the window is open. I only realised my window was open when I was woken up for the third time as a train went past. I closed the window, didn't hear another thing and slept soundly! The breakfast was fantastic, but it took AGES to get through the queue - the coffee machine and the toaster are on the way to the hot food counter, which slows everything down! The food was lovely, and plentiful and they have quorn sausages if you order them. Overall, I would definitely return and am now a convert to premier inns!

I stayed here for two nights recently and couldn't fault it. Decent sized room, helpful staff and…read moregreat breakfast. Excellent value for money!

I was a regular at the Brookies during the Chivers Days before moving to California. On a visit…read moreback home in 2009 I couldn't believe the renovation, very swanky and they finally did something with the toilets. Not a good British pub anymore by a long shot, but decent array of poncy beer, decent bar menu and great staff. Bar not pub and the "hotel" bit is closed, though I'm sure it wil open at some point as a knocking shop

I can't rate this well because I have never eaten there but the bar is very smart and comfortable…read more There are normally a couple of real ales on tap as well as wines and champagne. It's always busy so I'm not the only person who likes it. Smart enough to take someone you want to impress, comfortable enough to call in for a swift pint and busy enough to create a good atmosphere. Gentle jazz background music which is just right for the setting. I saw someone quite famous there with his family in the summer...

I recently stayed here for a work event and was very happy with the company's choice. Staff were…read moreall amazing, food at the conference slapped too. My room was huge, which was a welcome surprise. The grounds are quite nice, beautiful gardens. Had some drinks in the conservatory, but did not get to check out the spa or swim. But they both looked prime.

We had a fabulous afternoon tea at the Sopwell House! We enjoyed all the sandwiches, pastries, and…read morescones. They were able to accommodate my hazelnut allergy and made a substitution accordingly, which we appreciated. There was a large selection of teas and we enjoyed the two we selected. The service was pleasant and the atmosphere was excellent too. I'd highly recommend!

Decent hotel. One of only two in Welwyn Garden City ...at least according to the Taxi Driver last…read moreweek. Room sizes are ok,but no ACs in the lower cost single and double rooms in the main Hotel building. Only one Towel per room. Never experienced that before. The mattress in my room the first week felt like it was a straw mattress. The hotel has no Gym or Pool, but located close to a park and in a residential area, so OK for that early morning run. Hotel restaurant is closed weekends but bar food available. Sparse bar food menu. Overall nothing to write home about. No sizzle here but good for business trips just for a place to sleep at night.