Reviews of St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans 4 stars
Fishpool Street, Saint Albans, AL3 4RY, United Kingdom
#6 of 41 hotels in Saint Albans
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 675 hotel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
9.1
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.5
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
8.0
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Susan
United Kingdom8 reviews8.0“Nice hotel, nice location, will only come again if no events/parties on ( much too noisy).”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No sound proofing, 2 nights with little sleep ( parties), hearing everything going on in next room, party goers yelling, shouting and then noise from clear up by staff after events. Not being able to get staff attention, food, drinks while staff catering for big events, residents were lower priority. No aircon in room.
Location, terrace, reception staff, breakfast, parking, bed,
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Xxkj88xx
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double Room-Garden Wing
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We spent our wedding night here and staff decorated the room for us. We have already decided to stay here for our 1yr anniversary
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Helen
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Lovely romantic midweek getaway”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Alder room had a very small window, quite high up. A/c didn’t work, though we should have mentioned it earlier and not at check out.
Loved the location, Both dinner and breakfast were outstanding. Staff very attentive
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Sue
United Kingdom29 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Good stay would book again”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Grounds and view Staff very friendly
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Wendy
United Kingdom19 reviews7.0“Reasonable stopover for a wedding weekend”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Bedroom and some areas like the downstairs toilets were very tired looking and there were dirty marks on ladies downstairs toilet walls and doors. Also floors tiles in bathroom were loose and window frames need repainting. Long Black hair on towel in bathroom when we arrived. Apart from that, however, the rooms were very clean. Only one packet of 2 biscuits in the room (most other hotels give you a packet each). Toiletries were a bit sweet and florally smelling for my liking (but that is a personal preference). Starters had very little taste to them. in the sauces and meal overpriced for the quantities. No atmosphere in the room we were dining in (hoping for a romantic meal for my birthday, but no ambience in the dining area). Meals did feel a bit pressured as staff at times were too attentive and plates whipped away as soon as you put your cutlery down and once before I had even finished. I just feel a few little things could have been down to make it worth the money paid.
Good breakfast with a lot of choice. Lovely gardens and Lake. Provision of water in bedrooms. Good parking. Friendly staff and very attentive. Very large comfortable bed and room was spacious. Very fluffy towels and dressing gowns were provided. Lots of hot water for bath. Iron and fan available for use. Delicious main course and pudding in evening meal.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Amardeep
United Kingdom6 reviews10“St. Michael’s Manor is a lovely hotel in beautiful grounds, excellent location for cathedral and town centre.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Luxury Double Room-Main House
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
St. Michael’s Manor is a lovely hotel in beautiful grounds, with friendly, accommodating staff. It is within walking distance to the town centre and cathedral which is an added bonus. If we need to stay in St Alban's again St Michael's Manor will be our first choice.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Sarah
United Kingdom13 reviews10“Will be returning to this hotel!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Hotel is set in beautiful grounds. The food in the restaurant was delicious and good value for money. Staff were welcoming and efficient.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Lynn
United Kingdom10 reviews2 helpful votes10“Relaxed and convenient”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everyone was polite and helpful and very convenient for St Albans town centre we will certainly be back.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Lorraine
United Kingdom6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premier Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really lovely stay last a Friday... All the staff exceptionally friendly and helpful.. I was upgraded to a fabulous room on the ground floor as I was not able to use the stairs to the allocated room on the second floor. We went to The Rat Pack dinner event which was well organised, lovely food and great singer too.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Jackie
United Kingdom5 reviews10“Fabulous”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Prices of drinks we’re extremely high
They upgraded my sister and brother in law to the bridal suite as it was their golden wedding anniversary, they were absolutely thrilled
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Joanne
Australia3 reviews10“5 star property with 5 star service. Fabulous gluten free breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A little bit out of town
Beautifully furnished fantastic staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Janette
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Lovely staff, comfortable room, adequate parking and pretty grounds, great location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Karl
United Kingdom14 reviews10“Beautiful hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double Room-Main House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing at all!
Location, staff were excellent, room beautifully presented. Warm and comfortable. Excellent Breakfast in lovely garden restaurant. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Yewa
United Kingdom16 reviews9.0“Lovely central hotel”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
A lovely hotel with top notch food and very comfortable room. Staff were friendly and helpful, providing me with a spare phone charger.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Susan
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room looked tired, marked wallpaper, ceiling falling down and musty smell
Nice size room, comfy bed and lovely bathroom
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Janette
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Very happy with our stay.
Spacious car park, beautiful setting. Staff were very helpful, room and bed very comfortable and clean.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
George
United Kingdom20 reviews10“Relaxing and comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Staff were fantastic. My wife was heavily pregnant and the lovely receptionist offered an upgraded room so she didn’t have to climb the stairs, what a lovely gesture thank you!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Mark
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great location”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Location and staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Jon
Australia5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, beds where great as was the service from the staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Anne
United Kingdom51 reviews5 helpful votes10“Lovely”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
Really friendly efficient staff and the location was lovely
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Clara
Spain7 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Luxury Double Room-Garden Wing
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent service: from Reception to Restaurant. Very comfortable hotel and great views.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Vernon
United Kingdom5 reviews10“Great staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful building with some fantastic surroundings
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Elizabeth
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“Lovely place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Premier Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The room and the location were both lovely.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Liz
United Kingdom18 reviews8.0“Cared for and comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Water pressure too strong for basin design. No children’s options on lounge’s AlFresco menu. Bar looked great but was too cold to sit in.
Elegant old manor in gorgeous grounds with lake. Comfortable bedroom with big modern “secret” bathroom.
Stayed in April 2024
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