Watford: our three hotels side by side

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

	Budget Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction by IHG	Best Value Best Western White House Hotel	Luxury Leonardo Hotel London Watford
Guest score	8.2/10	7.1/10	8.7/10
Reviews	4,111	3,296	5,325
Stars	★★★	★★★	★★★★
Area	19 Bridle Path	Watford centre	31 - 35 Clarendon Road
Reference price per night	€153	€142	€217
Guests like	Location: Short walk to Watford Junction station and the Harry Potter shuttle bus. Breakfast: Fresh hot and cold buffet with a wide variety of options.		Location: Close to the town centre, train station, and Harry Potter Studio shuttle. Room Cleanliness: Tidy and well-maintained throughout the accommodation.
Guests mention	Beds: Regular mattresses are generally comfortable, but sofa beds are often thin or broken.		Value For Money: Affordable rates for standard stays, though upgrades and food can be expensive.
Good for	family, breakfast		ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction by IHG if price matters most, Best Western White House Hotel for the best balance of score and price, and Leonardo Hotel London Watford 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.