The Olde Kings Arms
Bed and Breakfast in Hemel Hempstead
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this bed and breakfast
Bed & breakfast in Hemel Hempstead with a restaurant and a bar
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free.
Housekeeping is not available.
The Olde Kings Arms offers 9 accommodations.
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free.
Housekeeping is not available.
The Olde Kings Arms offers 9 accommodations.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Garden
Map of Hemel Hempstead
Available Rooms
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Standard Double Room, Ensuite
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Twin Room, Ensuite
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Comfort Suite, Ensuite
Beds not specified • 108 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
2.0 / 5.0
A welcome change to the usual chain hotels. Loads of charm, albeit with creaky floors and dodgy plumbing.
1.5 / 5.0
This was a 1-night stay for work. I was in room 3, which was at the rear of the pub. The room was small with not a lot of floor space (which was okay for 1 night). Heating was from an air conditioner in ceiling, so could not have on over night as it made a noise. Ensuite was cold (this was in December) and just about alright for size. Wifi was good. There was a green exit light above the door which meant the room was not dark when lights off.
Breakfast is included and starts at 7am, but on my stay I had to wait until 7:30 for my cooked breakfast and I was the only person waiting for breakfast
2.5 / 5.0
Always really welcoming. Great food. Good location.
2.5 / 5.0
Always really welcoming. Great food. Good location.
2.0 / 5.0
Always quirky, bit shabby but a warm welcome and great breakfast.
2.5 / 5.0
Exceptional service and lovely evening food
2.5 / 5.0
Exceptional service and lovely evening food
1.0 / 5.0
We had booked for two nights, but we only stayed for one. I booked a twin room, but got one with a double bed and a single bed. The single bed was really uncomfortable, just a thin mattress over lumpy springs, so we couldn’t use it. The double bed was fine but the pillows were hard. The bathroom looked as though it had been refurbished, but the sink had a crack and the plug hole was dirty. The worst thing was the shower door. The plastic edging was filthy with green mould around the bottom. The pub was in need of refurbishment, the window frames were rotten and the stone floor behind where I was sitting had crumbled. The food was fine and staff were lovely. I would not go back and we left afte4 one night because nothing felt very clean.
1.0 / 5.0
We had booked for two nights, but we only stayed for one. I booked a twin room, but got one with a double bed and a single bed. The single bed was really uncomfortable, just a thin mattress over lumpy springs, so we couldn’t use it. The double bed was fine but the pillows were hard. The bathroom looked as though it had been refurbished, but the sink had a crack and the plug hole was dirty. The worst thing was the shower door. The plastic edging was filthy with green mould around the bottom. The pub was in need of refurbishment, the window frames were rotten and the stone floor behind where I was sitting had crumbled. The food was fine and staff were lovely. I would not go back and we left afte4 one night because nothing felt very clean.
2.5 / 5.0
Very helpful staff.
2.5 / 5.0
Very helpful staff.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent stay
2.5 / 5.0
We had an amazing stay. My friend and i took my daughter to harry potter studios, which was just 15 minutes away. The room was comfortable and clean, maybe just needs redecorating.
The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the food was great.
The area around the hotel was beautiful, well looked after with a beautiful park and play area.
2.5 / 5.0
We had an amazing stay. My friend and i took my daughter to harry potter studios, which was just 15 minutes away. The room was comfortable and clean, maybe just needs redecorating.
The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the food was great.
The area around the hotel was beautiful, well looked after with a beautiful park and play area.
5.0 / 5.0
Free parking overnight, great service, excellent breakfast
2.5 / 5.0
Brilliant stay made all the more better by Michelle, who made my wife and I feel really welcome. Her enthusiasm was infectious. Definitely will be back again
2.5 / 5.0
Brilliant stay made all the more better by Michelle, who made my wife and I feel really welcome. Her enthusiasm was infectious. Definitely will be back again
2.0 / 5.0
Quirky place. Lots more atmosphere than the usual chain hotels. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Usual creaky floorboards and dodgy plumbing you find in old buildings. Could use dimmer lights in the emergency “alway on” lights in the bedroom and double glazing to keep the town noise out.
3.0 / 5.0
Been using this pub/hotel since it was first opened by the mother and son combo, stepping over off cuts of carpet and other things on the snagging list to get the place up and running. Have been back many times to visit my daughter who lives just up the road but this visit was a disappointment. The place needs a refurb, doors don't close, furniture damaged and things like the wrong light bulbs used in some areas. All top off by a 45 minute wait for breakfast, shame really.
2.5 / 5.0
Lovely 1 night stay as part of a business trip. Staff very friendly, ate evening meal in the pub downstairs - a laminated menu but great tasting pizza! Breakfast included in the price was good size portions. All in all will stay again when next in the area.
2.5 / 5.0
Lovely 1 night stay as part of a business trip. Staff very friendly, ate evening meal in the pub downstairs - a laminated menu but great tasting pizza! Breakfast included in the price was good size portions. All in all will stay again when next in the area.
2.0 / 5.0
The room was adequate and clean as we had the disability room.
2.0 / 5.0
The room was adequate and clean as we had the disability room.
2.5 / 5.0
Lovely hotel and full of character. Makes a great change to the usual corporate clone hotels. Really friendly people and freshly cooked quality breakfast. It would be great if the fans in adjacent rooms could be replaced. They sound pretty ancient and are really noisy. As a light sleeper this makes it difficult to get a good night’s sleep.
2.5 / 5.0
Lovely hotel and full of character. Makes a great change to the usual corporate clone hotels. Really friendly people and freshly cooked quality breakfast. It would be great if the fans in adjacent rooms could be replaced. They sound pretty ancient and are really noisy. As a light sleeper this makes it difficult to get a good night’s sleep.
5.0 / 5.0
I was expecting some noise as the property is a part of a busy pub in a popular area. There was no noise whatsoever.
Check in was fuss free and casual. Comfy bed and decent shower.
5.0 / 5.0
I was expecting some noise as the property is a part of a busy pub in a popular area. There was no noise whatsoever.
Check in was fuss free and casual. Comfy bed and decent shower.
2.5 / 5.0
We was greeted by a guy behind the bar. Saying we had a booking, he put a little sign out saying he would be back soon. He then took us to our room. My wife has walking disability. But, he just took his time and waited. Shame the weekend breakfast time was not before 8.30 am. But, the stay was still very good. even with window open, didnt hear much noise at all.
2.5 / 5.0
We was greeted by a guy behind the bar. Saying we had a booking, he put a little sign out saying he would be back soon. He then took us to our room. My wife has walking disability. But, he just took his time and waited. Shame the weekend breakfast time was not before 8.30 am. But, the stay was still very good. even with window open, didnt hear much noise at all.
2.5 / 5.0
Perfect location for our family get together, staff were super friendly, room was clean and tidy, breakfast was lovely too.
1 minor was the ladies toilets in the pub weren't cleaned very well.
2.5 / 5.0
Perfect location for our family get together, staff were super friendly, room was clean and tidy, breakfast was lovely too.
1 minor was the ladies toilets in the pub weren't cleaned very well.
2.5 / 5.0
Recently stayed for a weekend with my wife. Stayed in room 4, which although it was compact it had everything you could need. Shower was amazing, bed was comfy and the air con/heating was perfect. The room was slightly dusty but not dirty, we wernt bothered by the dust, its an old building so expected it. Towels supplied along with teas, coffees, sugar and milk. Staff accomodated with everything we could need, english breakfast was lovely! Off the menu i cant recommend the steak sandwich enough!! Seperate entrance to the accommodation to come and go as we pleased which was nice. Could hear some noise from outside but i wouldnt say it was excessive and can hear other people walking around goin to their room but that is to be expected, nothing that would put us off staying again. Overall a great hotel to stay in, with lovely food & staff. Thanks for a great weekend.
4.0 / 5.0
very old property in a pretty run down area
4.0 / 5.0
very old property in a pretty run down area
2.0 / 5.0
Lovely little hotel/inn, very friendly staff and service. Would definitely stay again but just wish the midweek breakfast times were a little longer
2.0 / 5.0
Lovely little hotel/inn, very friendly staff and service. Would definitely stay again but just wish the midweek breakfast times were a little longer
2.5 / 5.0
Lovely pub and hotel. The staff were very helpful and cooked breakfast and juices were good, although some plant-based milk would have been nice for cereals or coffee.
Room was well prepared and mostly clean, but let down by the carpet - it was in dire need of a wash. Unfortunately I didnt have time to highlight to the staff directly during checkout. However I'd still recommend based on the character of the place and the excellent staff.
2.5 / 5.0
Lovely pub and hotel. The staff were very helpful and cooked breakfast and juices were good, although some plant-based milk would have been nice for cereals or coffee.
Room was well prepared and mostly clean, but let down by the carpet - it was in dire need of a wash. Unfortunately I didnt have time to highlight to the staff directly during checkout. However I'd still recommend based on the character of the place and the excellent staff.
4.0 / 5.0
Good budget accomodation, great staff and breakfast, no fault of the hotel but sleep was challenging thanks to other inconsiderate guests deciding to have a very extended party in the hallways/nearby rooms in the very early hours of the morning.
4.0 / 5.0
Good budget accomodation, great staff and breakfast, no fault of the hotel but sleep was challenging thanks to other inconsiderate guests deciding to have a very extended party in the hallways/nearby rooms in the very early hours of the morning.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Hemel Hempstead?
The average price for a rental in Hemel Hempstead is $218 per night. This rental is $66 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Olde Kings Arms. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Olde Kings Arms pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Olde Kings Arms?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, and garden.
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