St Albans: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in St Albans side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22	Best Value St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans	Luxury Sopwell House Hotel
Guest score	8.5/10	8.8/10	8.8/10
Reviews	1,852	1,091	734
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Colney Field Retail Park	Fishpool Street	Cottonmill Lane,
Reference price per night	€172	€277	€453
Guests like		Location: Peaceful setting with large gardens and a lake, walking distance from the town centre. Breakfast: A wide selection of hot and cold dishes served in a room with garden views.	Staff: Friendly, professional team provide a warm and attentive welcome.
Guests mention		Value For Money: Some guests found the rates reasonable, while others felt the rooms were overpriced.	Spa Facilities: Modern with a large pool, yet frequently overcrowded with insufficient seating.
Good for	family, parking, ac, breakfast	family, parking, ac, breakfast	family, spa, parking, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 if price matters most, St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans for the best balance of score and price, and Sopwell House Hotel if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.