Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RB, United Kingdom
#2 of 9 hotels in Hitchin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 406 B&B reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 March 2024
David
United KingdomBreakfast could have been hotter.
Good Location in a nice setting. Friendly helpful staff. Good quality breakfast ingredients. Short walk into Hitchin Town centre.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Monika
United KingdomNo tv in the room, not noice proofed
Clean, convenient, accessible
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Ruth
United KingdomWe knew in advance we were sharing a bathroom it caused us no problems at all
Staff were all friendly , bed was comfortable , was attending a family funeral location was close to it
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Sanne
United KingdomThe rooms were a little bit noisy. You could hear the other guest in the room next door
Lovely welcome. Good price for single room. Great breakfast
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Peter
United KingdomLovely ambience
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Andre
United Kingdomnothing
great location and friendly staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Charmion
United Kingdomlocation, friendly staff, check-in was very straightforward and Benslow were very helpful.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Paul
United KingdomNo tv in room was the only thing but not the end of the world.
single room with shower good,i didnt have breakfast as i had to leave early for work but i was given a breakfast bag to take away that was fine.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Frankie
United KingdomOur room was stunning, the grounds are beautiful. I fell in love with the cat.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Kathryn
United KingdomThe eggs at breakfast were cold, we didn’t know we would be located outside of the main building until our arrival.
Breakfast was served in a room with delightful views of the garden. Our room was warm and spacious.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Nick
United KingdomI didn't like sharing a bathroom with three other rooms but I knew it was shared before I booked and as it was only for one night.
The room was comfy, tea and coffee making facilities, no tv. Breakfast self service, good and tasty.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Richard
United KingdomI’m still unclear whether there is a bar or not, Booking.com doesn’t think so, but I’m sure I saw a bar menu in the dining room. Breakfast is only for an hour between 08:00-09:00 which makes it feel slightly rushed and so does the check-out time of 10:00, but these are minor points in the grand scheme of things.
This was my third stay at Benslow Music in the last few years and this was probably the best stay yet. Tim was helpful and showed me exactly where my room was in the adjacent lodge, which was comfortable and peaceful. I noticed a great improvement in the breakfast, which I found the weakest point on my previous two visits. I only wanted the sausages, bacon, hash brown and a fried egg, however that was all I needed and it was very enjoyable, seeming like they had been cooked better this time!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Jenny
United KingdomFriendly, quick and easy checking -in and access to accommodation. Location perfect for visiting family locally.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Stephen
United KingdomFor the money, nothing. It's not Premier Inn but it's not Premier Inn prices.
Small but comfortable room. Very basic but as a place to sleep it was fine. Good breakfast with vegetarian options. Location good for Club 85, just a few minutes walk away, and free parking on site.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Sharon
United KingdomEn suite would have been nice but not really a problem.
Good location for short walk to town. Breakfast was well stocked and good temperature.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Fraser
NetherlandsVery thin walls and badly sprung floor means you can hear the neighbours moving around.
Pleasant location and buildings
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Am
United KingdomShower a little low on pressure, but perfectly usable, maybe approaching time to update the mattresses.
Great value, lovely breakfast , good wifi and pleasant staff - a different place to stay. The en-suite rooms are equivalent to a travelodge, but overall a much nicer experience. Was good I could park close to my room.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Tony
United KingdomWe only stayed one night and everything was perfect for our stay and very competitively priced. We shall be visiting again.
We checked in late and the reception were very accommodating and helpful and explained details clearly. Breakfast was good and the seating arrangement meant that we were able to talk to other visitors that we would probably not if we had a table of our own. We had to rush off after breakfast and were late to check out, but a reminder call from reception was polite and informative. The location was perfect for access to the town and the gardens were lovely and inviting to relax in.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Jonathan
United KingdomA fridge for milk instead of those little plastic milk sachets. Warmer water needed in the shower.
Excellent breakfast. Easy parking. Easy check-in. Good value. Friendly staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Andre
United KingdomNothing
Great property in a nice area
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Joanne
United KingdomThe bathrooms rather basic but OK.
Superb building and beautiful bedrooms.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Andre
United KingdomNothing
Nice gardens
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Oliver
United KingdomRoom could do with redecorating.
Excellent breakfast. Room was very comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Angie
United KingdomWe thought the room would be in the main house but It was in an outside block and the room was quite damp Sunday times...it would be nice if breakfast was served till 10am on a Sunday. Had to have breakfast by 9am and vacate by 10am on a Sunday.
Location & Breakfast Breakfast tasty, good quality ingredients Beautiful gardens
Stayed in October 2023
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