Sun Hotel by Greene King Inns
$100
/ night
Avg. for September
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$100
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Sun Hotel by Greene King Inns average $91 in February, the cheapest month, and $100 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $93 |
| February | $91 |
| March | $100 |
| April | $96 |
| May | $96 |
| June | $93 |
| July | $98 |
| August | $98 |
| September | $100 |
| October | $95 |
| November | $99 |
| December | $93 |
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Cheapest: February (~$91)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a ballroom.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a ballroom.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Sun Hitchin by Greene King Inns, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Location
Located in Hitchin, The Sun Hitchin by Greene King Inns is a 3-minute drive from Top Field and 7 minutes from Standalone Farm. This inn is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Howard Park and Gardens and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from North Herts Leisure Centre.
What's nearby
Top Field(0.7 miles)
Standalone Farm(3.6 miles)
Howard Park and Gardens(3.9 miles)
North Herts Leisure Centre(4.2 miles)
TeamWorks Karting Letchworth(4.3 miles)
Lilley Dog Walking Field(4.7 miles)
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre(5.4 miles)
Gordon Craig Theatre(5.6 miles)
Cineworld Stevenage(5.7 miles)
Knebworth Country Park(5.7 miles)
Stevenage Community Arts Centre(6.1 miles)
Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve(6.6 miles)
Lamex Stadium(7.1 miles)
Chiltern Hills(7.3 miles)
Knebworth House(7.9 miles)
Luton Airport (LTN)(10 miles)
Stansted Airport (STN)(34.2 miles)
Cambridge (CBG)(40.3 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Designated Smoking Area
Location
Sun St, Hitchin, England, United Kingdom
Top Field (0.7 miles)
Standalone Farm (3.6 miles)
Howard Park and Gardens (3.9 miles)
North Herts Leisure Centre (4.2 miles)
TeamWorks Karting Letchworth (4.3 miles)
Lilley Dog Walking Field (4.7 miles)
Guest reviews
7.2
Good
Based on 976 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
39%
Couple
27%
Family
14%
Group
13%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Travellers describe Sun Hotel by Greene King Inns as centrally located with genuinely friendly staff, but rooms in this historic property feel dated, noise from the pub and nearby venues can disrupt sleep, and cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent.
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Travellers describe Sun Hotel by Greene King Inns as centrally located with genuinely friendly staff, but rooms in this historic property feel dated, noise from the pub and nearby venues can disrupt sleep, and cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent.
Many guests like the on-site parking and market-town setting, though parking spaces are few and access can be tight. Rooms vary from comfortable to very tired, with small or awkward bathrooms and occasional issues such as weak hot water, broken fittings, or intrusive pipe and fan noise. Breakfast and pub food range from excellent and good value to disappointing, so dining quality is inconsistent. Overall, expect a characterful base for short stays, with tradeoffs between value, location and comfort.
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Facilities
On-site parking is appreciated but limited, tight, and sometimes hard to find a space. Historic pub/bar on premises adds character, and there is no lift; accessibility can be difficult with many stairs.
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Paul
Nov 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Started well, receptionist very helpful, and free parking if you can find a space (we did). Room small but OK, clean enough. But two things let it down. The noise from people walking through the courtyard in the evening was unbearable. We were expecting a bit of noise, and were out quite late ourselves, but there was shouting and chanting etc until the small hours. The room was very hot so we had to choose noise over heat and keep the window open (no aircon). The breakfast was very poor, I love a full English, and this was the first time I've ever left one. The service was non existent, no cold water, no hot water, no tea bags. And not just us, others were sending things back to be cooked or changed
Started well, receptionist very helpful, and free parking if you can find a space (we did). Room small but OK, clean enough. But two things let it down. The noise from people walking through the courtyard in the evening was unbearable. We were expecting a bit of noise, and were out quite late ourselves, but there was shouting and chanting etc until the small hours. The room was very hot so we had to choose noise over heat and keep the window open (no aircon). The breakfast was very poor, I love a full English, and this was the first time I've ever left one. The service was non existent, no cold water, no hot water, no tea bags. And not just us, others were sending things back to be cooked or changed
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Barry
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room and a very pleasant Pub. Parking was easy and ...free! Had drinks and snacks in the Pub,all of which were good. Nice place for a stop over.
Nice room and a very pleasant Pub. Parking was easy and ...free! Had drinks and snacks in the Pub,all of which were good. Nice place for a stop over.
8
Michael
May 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Free car park but quite small and tight. Stayed here twice and got a space ok both times. Rooms are small and basic but clean and comfortable. Breakfast was from 7am and was excellent. Staff very friendly.
Free car park but quite small and tight. Stayed here twice and got a space ok both times. Rooms are small and basic but clean and comfortable. Breakfast was from 7am and was excellent. Staff very friendly.
6
Lorna
Jun 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Not good for anyone with a disability, no ground floor rooms, no lift, too many steps up and down, even a high step up to the bathroom. No other room available.
Not good for anyone with a disability, no ground floor rooms, no lift, too many steps up and down, even a high step up to the bathroom. No other room available.
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andrew
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
In town, good location. Rooms and corridors dated-possibly due to the hotel been old and having planning restrictions. Car park can be tricky to get a space when busy.
In town, good location. Rooms and corridors dated-possibly due to the hotel been old and having planning restrictions. Car park can be tricky to get a space when busy.
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Simon
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Downstairs bar area / outside great. Rooms amd especially bathroom dated, old, dirty.... Staff very friendly and helpful.
Downstairs bar area / outside great. Rooms amd especially bathroom dated, old, dirty.... Staff very friendly and helpful.
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Mark
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and modern Shower very good Car parking a bit of an issue
Clean and modern Shower very good Car parking a bit of an issue
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ROGER
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spot on for a quick overnight stay. Bang in the middle of this nice market town with the huge bonus of its own parking. Room was absolutely fine and breakfast was a bit of a bargain for both continental and cooked to order options. Had all the classic pub food available but was surrounded by restaurants and bars. Would definitely stay again if I return. Nice one!
Spot on for a quick overnight stay. Bang in the middle of this nice market town with the huge bonus of its own parking. Room was absolutely fine and breakfast was a bit of a bargain for both continental and cooked to order options. Had all the classic pub food available but was surrounded by restaurants and bars. Would definitely stay again if I return. Nice one!
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MICHAEL
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Typical of a Greene King pub Hotel clean and comfortable but quite basic free on-site parking and breakfast available from 7 am
Typical of a Greene King pub Hotel clean and comfortable but quite basic free on-site parking and breakfast available from 7 am
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Stephen
Nov 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
totally run down, no elevator, no phone in room, bathroom door lock broken, water damage on doors, narrow stairs with no room to carry suitcases
totally run down, no elevator, no phone in room, bathroom door lock broken, water damage on doors, narrow stairs with no room to carry suitcases
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: some rooms are described as spotless and very clean, while others report musty odors, mouldy bathrooms, stained carpets, and occasional lapses. Overall standards vary between areas and stays.
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Ellie
Dec 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The property was very tired and didn’t seem very clean. Everything was fine but seemed like it hadn’t been updated in a long time.
The property was very tired and didn’t seem very clean. Everything was fine but seemed like it hadn’t been updated in a long time.
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Michael
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff. Very clean room. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was perfect. And half the price per room than the local Premier Inn! All in all a very enjoyable stay.
Friendly staff. Very clean room. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was perfect. And half the price per room than the local Premier Inn! All in all a very enjoyable stay.
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Helen
Jul 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The welcome here is warm and genuine. The corridors are faded and in places smell a bit funny but the rooms are clean with lovely bedlinen, a proper wardrobe and two chairs- most hotels only provide one in standard rooms.. Bathroom was sparkling and spacious, but nowhere to put toiletries etc except on the sink or the tiny shelf below the mirror - not a big deal for one night, might get annoying for two or three. Good breakfast, large portions for cooked food. We were charged twice for the room but that may be a function of the app as the hotel only got one payment - they are looking into it for us. Once that's sorted out we will definitely stay there again.
The welcome here is warm and genuine. The corridors are faded and in places smell a bit funny but the rooms are clean with lovely bedlinen, a proper wardrobe and two chairs- most hotels only provide one in standard rooms.. Bathroom was sparkling and spacious, but nowhere to put toiletries etc except on the sink or the tiny shelf below the mirror - not a big deal for one night, might get annoying for two or three. Good breakfast, large portions for cooked food. We were charged twice for the room but that may be a function of the app as the hotel only got one payment - they are looking into it for us. Once that's sorted out we will definitely stay there again.
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Mrs Margaret
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a twin room which was not in the main building. The room was spotlessly clean, comfortable beds and the bathroom was very nice. Everything you would want. We didn't eat in the pub or have breakfast as we were going to an early afternoon event which was serving food. We did have a drink and were surprised at the price of the drinks. They were very reasonable. There was a Wetherspoons next door so maybe that was due to the competition. We were right in the centre of Hitchin, which is a lovely place. Some very nice shops and really interesting. We were there for 2 days and had a very enjoyable stay. I would recommend this hotel for a short stay.
We had a twin room which was not in the main building. The room was spotlessly clean, comfortable beds and the bathroom was very nice. Everything you would want. We didn't eat in the pub or have breakfast as we were going to an early afternoon event which was serving food. We did have a drink and were surprised at the price of the drinks. They were very reasonable. There was a Wetherspoons next door so maybe that was due to the competition. We were right in the centre of Hitchin, which is a lovely place. Some very nice shops and really interesting. We were there for 2 days and had a very enjoyable stay. I would recommend this hotel for a short stay.
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Simon
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Downstairs bar area / outside great. Rooms amd especially bathroom dated, old, dirty.... Staff very friendly and helpful.
Downstairs bar area / outside great. Rooms amd especially bathroom dated, old, dirty.... Staff very friendly and helpful.
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Sue
Apr 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Filthy room, came away with bites either from fleas I guess or bed bugs. Bathroom was very dirty, window ledges dirty, very dusty everywhere. Also noisy.
Filthy room, came away with bites either from fleas I guess or bed bugs. Bathroom was very dirty, window ledges dirty, very dusty everywhere. Also noisy.
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Sally
Dec 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were really friendly and helpful. Bedroom was spotlessly clean and nicely decorated. It’s a town centre pub so consider the noise (especially at weekends) but you can’t avoid that and it didn’t bother me. Would definitely use again.
Staff were really friendly and helpful. Bedroom was spotlessly clean and nicely decorated. It’s a town centre pub so consider the noise (especially at weekends) but you can’t avoid that and it didn’t bother me. Would definitely use again.
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doug
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
very dirty - run down black mould on shower curtain - etc - no worthy of any stars to be honest
very dirty - run down black mould on shower curtain - etc - no worthy of any stars to be honest
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Eddie
Jan 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very tired and in desperate need of an overhaul! Stained carpets, mould in the bathroom. Although the bedding was clean, no pillow protectors. Dirty stains on walls. Curtains not hung properly.
Very tired and in desperate need of an overhaul! Stained carpets, mould in the bathroom. Although the bedding was clean, no pillow protectors. Dirty stains on walls. Curtains not hung properly.
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Carl
Nov 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff are the best part of this hotel. The room was pleasant but the bathroom was musty and the shower tray was dirty. The public areas are nice enough but the corridors have ripped and stained carpets.
The staff are the best part of this hotel. The room was pleasant but the bathroom was musty and the shower tray was dirty. The public areas are nice enough but the corridors have ripped and stained carpets.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally dated and vary in comfort, with small or awkward bathrooms and very tight shower cubicles. Noise from courtyards, nightlife or plumbing/fans, plus occasional heating, hot water or Wi‑Fi issues, can affect sleep.
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andrew
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is an old building and has some limitations on what it can do to improve. Rooms and corridors are in need of a refurb. Shower cubicle was tiny. Staff were good and the check in person on reception was very friendly and knowledgeable. Public areas nice and in a good location.
This is an old building and has some limitations on what it can do to improve. Rooms and corridors are in need of a refurb. Shower cubicle was tiny. Staff were good and the check in person on reception was very friendly and knowledgeable. Public areas nice and in a good location.
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Katie
Jul 30, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
I have used this hotel many times for business visits. Its location is great. Free parking is great. The building is quirky and old and i like that. Dont mind if windows are bit dodgy or bathrooms bit tired. However i stayed 3 nights this time and there was no housekeeping at all despite the fact i put the sign on door asking them to clean it. No clean mugs left for coffee. The bath was not cleaned and there was no shower. So i couldnt use it after first night as it needed cleaning. There was no wifi in my room at all. The desk staff are nice when they are there. But they really need to address the housekeeping. I stay a few times a year but may now need to look elsewhere.
I have used this hotel many times for business visits. Its location is great. Free parking is great. The building is quirky and old and i like that. Dont mind if windows are bit dodgy or bathrooms bit tired. However i stayed 3 nights this time and there was no housekeeping at all despite the fact i put the sign on door asking them to clean it. No clean mugs left for coffee. The bath was not cleaned and there was no shower. So i couldnt use it after first night as it needed cleaning. There was no wifi in my room at all. The desk staff are nice when they are there. But they really need to address the housekeeping. I stay a few times a year but may now need to look elsewhere.
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Sandra
Sep 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a poor nights sleep because the fan in the bathroom never went off. We tried to resolve the problem, but couldn’t.
We had a poor nights sleep because the fan in the bathroom never went off. We tried to resolve the problem, but couldn’t.
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Paul
Nov 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Started well, receptionist very helpful, and free parking if you can find a space (we did). Room small but OK, clean enough. But two things let it down. The noise from people walking through the courtyard in the evening was unbearable. We were expecting a bit of noise, and were out quite late ourselves, but there was shouting and chanting etc until the small hours. The room was very hot so we had to choose noise over heat and keep the window open (no aircon). The breakfast was very poor, I love a full English, and this was the first time I've ever left one. The service was non existent, no cold water, no hot water, no tea bags. And not just us, others were sending things back to be cooked or changed
Started well, receptionist very helpful, and free parking if you can find a space (we did). Room small but OK, clean enough. But two things let it down. The noise from people walking through the courtyard in the evening was unbearable. We were expecting a bit of noise, and were out quite late ourselves, but there was shouting and chanting etc until the small hours. The room was very hot so we had to choose noise over heat and keep the window open (no aircon). The breakfast was very poor, I love a full English, and this was the first time I've ever left one. The service was non existent, no cold water, no hot water, no tea bags. And not just us, others were sending things back to be cooked or changed
6
Eddie
Nov 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was quite tired and in need of an upgrade. Rooms small but to be expected for the age of the building. Plumbing needs attention as the pipe vibration at 0630 from another room showering at stupid a clock was a not needed wake up call.
Room was quite tired and in need of an upgrade. Rooms small but to be expected for the age of the building. Plumbing needs attention as the pipe vibration at 0630 from another room showering at stupid a clock was a not needed wake up call.
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Katie
Mar 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I've found some good and some average rooms and service here on different occasions. The on site parking and location is great. But parts of this room were tatty, the curtains fell off when i opened them, i told reception who said theyd fix it for my 2nd night, but didn't. No spoons for tea/coffee each day, but plenty tea/coffee/milk and good kettle in room. Very noisy pidgeons outside this room and the banging of pots and pans very early in the morning, combined with no curtain, dod not provide for a good night's sleep.
I've found some good and some average rooms and service here on different occasions. The on site parking and location is great. But parts of this room were tatty, the curtains fell off when i opened them, i told reception who said theyd fix it for my 2nd night, but didn't. No spoons for tea/coffee each day, but plenty tea/coffee/milk and good kettle in room. Very noisy pidgeons outside this room and the banging of pots and pans very early in the morning, combined with no curtain, dod not provide for a good night's sleep.
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Stephanie
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for one night - the hotel is in an excellent position and the breakfast was nice - however the room was really tired and the shower room well needed attention smelt musty and the shower is way to small and I’m not big - a finally positive was the bed was comfortable although not big enough if you are over 5ft8.
Stayed for one night - the hotel is in an excellent position and the breakfast was nice - however the room was really tired and the shower room well needed attention smelt musty and the shower is way to small and I’m not big - a finally positive was the bed was comfortable although not big enough if you are over 5ft8.
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Michael
Apr 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were attending a reunion dinner in Hitchin and did not want to be driving home late so we arranged to stay in town. We were therefore only staying for sleep and breakfast. The beds themselves were comfortable but the radiator in the room was not working which made for a cold night, especially as the windows were not double glazed. Breakfast was included and was excellent, with any combinaton of buffet and cooked items.
We were attending a reunion dinner in Hitchin and did not want to be driving home late so we arranged to stay in town. We were therefore only staying for sleep and breakfast. The beds themselves were comfortable but the radiator in the room was not working which made for a cold night, especially as the windows were not double glazed. Breakfast was included and was excellent, with any combinaton of buffet and cooked items.
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Brian
Feb 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms were quiet and comfortable but a bit tired. Badly in need of an upgrade
Rooms were quiet and comfortable but a bit tired. Badly in need of an upgrade
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Gregory
Dec 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nothing like the pictures at all. Very dated, Noisy pipe work throughout the night and paper thin walls.
Nothing like the pictures at all. Very dated, Noisy pipe work throughout the night and paper thin walls.
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Service
Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful and welcoming. However, there are reported lapses such as lost bookings, slow or disinterested responses, billing errors, and housekeeping missed during stays.
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Pamela
Sep 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff Sean, Monika and Erin were exceptional. They were friendly, personable, accommodating, attentive and polite. The room was clean and spacious. The hotel menu had a good variety and the food was excellent. It was a great place to stay!
The staff Sean, Monika and Erin were exceptional. They were friendly, personable, accommodating, attentive and polite. The room was clean and spacious. The hotel menu had a good variety and the food was excellent. It was a great place to stay!
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Martin
Feb 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
. 2 night stop . Lovely historic old Coaching Inn , however , if it could go wrong it did . Room was actually 30 metres away from the Inn . No wifi but a noisey plant room adjacent to keep me company all through the night 1st night no heating , 1st breakfast disorganised , 2nd night, no hot water , I'm not Scandinavian so icy cold showers aren't my thing - then no power or lights as workmen were on site and had cut the power. Apologies were made and promises that the manager would contact me to mske amends .. still waiting .
. 2 night stop . Lovely historic old Coaching Inn , however , if it could go wrong it did . Room was actually 30 metres away from the Inn . No wifi but a noisey plant room adjacent to keep me company all through the night 1st night no heating , 1st breakfast disorganised , 2nd night, no hot water , I'm not Scandinavian so icy cold showers aren't my thing - then no power or lights as workmen were on site and had cut the power. Apologies were made and promises that the manager would contact me to mske amends .. still waiting .
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Malcolm Anthony
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The whole building need materials repaired or replaced toilet don’t flush properly shower not good bed too small the floor in the room uneven we were there for a reunion the organiser booked a table for 12 people for evening meal and the organiser checked to remind hotel manager on three separate weeks coming up to the day of the stay than when the day came the organiser checked again about the booking for the table and the manager said they never received a booking for the table so the organiser had to find something else for the meal so the hotel closed the bar at six pm so it was a poor even alround
The whole building need materials repaired or replaced toilet don’t flush properly shower not good bed too small the floor in the room uneven we were there for a reunion the organiser booked a table for 12 people for evening meal and the organiser checked to remind hotel manager on three separate weeks coming up to the day of the stay than when the day came the organiser checked again about the booking for the table and the manager said they never received a booking for the table so the organiser had to find something else for the meal so the hotel closed the bar at six pm so it was a poor even alround
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Ian
Apr 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had very comfortable and affordable stay whilst visiting family in Hitchin. Would definitely consider returning. All staff were very helpful. Left a couple of items in the room on leaving and these were cheerfully found and kept on reception for pick up.
Had very comfortable and affordable stay whilst visiting family in Hitchin. Would definitely consider returning. All staff were very helpful. Left a couple of items in the room on leaving and these were cheerfully found and kept on reception for pick up.
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Noeleen
Sep 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel beds are very comfortable. However,I was charged twice for our stay. I’m still waiting for my enquiry to be dealt with, could not get an answer from the Sun hotel despite numerous attempts
The hotel beds are very comfortable. However,I was charged twice for our stay. I’m still waiting for my enquiry to be dealt with, could not get an answer from the Sun hotel despite numerous attempts
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MICHAEL
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Typical of a Greene King pub Hotel clean and comfortable but quite basic free on-site parking and breakfast available from 7 am
Typical of a Greene King pub Hotel clean and comfortable but quite basic free on-site parking and breakfast available from 7 am
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Ian
Oct 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Greeting was okay, I asked for my invoice to be emailed to me and at time of writing (over 24 hours after arrival) still not received. I was in room 3 on ground floor, bed was comfortable, desk to work at in room and en-suite was okay. Window in en-suite was open but too high up to be closed. In morning when I got in shower there was no hot water from shower. The sink had hot water. When I told staff on leaving about the lack of hot water from shower, he did not seem that interested or bothered. Lots of places in High Street to go and eat at. Will not stay here again.
Greeting was okay, I asked for my invoice to be emailed to me and at time of writing (over 24 hours after arrival) still not received. I was in room 3 on ground floor, bed was comfortable, desk to work at in room and en-suite was okay. Window in en-suite was open but too high up to be closed. In morning when I got in shower there was no hot water from shower. The sink had hot water. When I told staff on leaving about the lack of hot water from shower, he did not seem that interested or bothered. Lots of places in High Street to go and eat at. Will not stay here again.
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Sally
Dec 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were really friendly and helpful. Bedroom was spotlessly clean and nicely decorated. It’s a town centre pub so consider the noise (especially at weekends) but you can’t avoid that and it didn’t bother me. Would definitely use again.
Staff were really friendly and helpful. Bedroom was spotlessly clean and nicely decorated. It’s a town centre pub so consider the noise (especially at weekends) but you can’t avoid that and it didn’t bother me. Would definitely use again.
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Jacky
Nov 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Brilliant location. Friendly helpful staff. We will return
Brilliant location. Friendly helpful staff. We will return
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Julie
Jul 22, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Right in the middle of Hitchin. Convenient location to train station and public transport, great spot for local restaurants and pubs. Super clean rooms. There was construction going on outside the building at the time of my stay. So overall cleanliness was great. Very friendly staff. Overall excellent.
Right in the middle of Hitchin. Convenient location to train station and public transport, great spot for local restaurants and pubs. Super clean rooms. There was construction going on outside the building at the time of my stay. So overall cleanliness was great. Very friendly staff. Overall excellent.
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Location
Excellent central location in the heart of Hitchin, close to restaurants, pubs and transport. Street, courtyard and nightclub noise can be disruptive late at night for some rooms.
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Dennis
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is my go to place now when in the area. 5* for everything from location to staff and reasonably priced. No negatives at all
This is my go to place now when in the area. 5* for everything from location to staff and reasonably priced. No negatives at all
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Nicola
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A really lovely hotel right in the heart of Hitchin. Close to everything you might need. Will stay again.
A really lovely hotel right in the heart of Hitchin. Close to everything you might need. Will stay again.
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Pauline
Feb 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good value for money hotel in the centre of this market town. Perfect venue.
Good value for money hotel in the centre of this market town. Perfect venue.
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Laurence
Oct 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Centrally located within walking distance to shops bars restaurants. Friendly staff
Centrally located within walking distance to shops bars restaurants. Friendly staff
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Les
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room leading directly above the walkway and pub car park - very loud outside of room until around 11.30 pm.
Room leading directly above the walkway and pub car park - very loud outside of room until around 11.30 pm.
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andrew
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
In town, good location. Rooms and corridors dated-possibly due to the hotel been old and having planning restrictions. Car park can be tricky to get a space when busy.
In town, good location. Rooms and corridors dated-possibly due to the hotel been old and having planning restrictions. Car park can be tricky to get a space when busy.
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ROGER
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spot on for a quick overnight stay. Bang in the middle of this nice market town with the huge bonus of its own parking. Room was absolutely fine and breakfast was a bit of a bargain for both continental and cooked to order options. Had all the classic pub food available but was surrounded by restaurants and bars. Would definitely stay again if I return. Nice one!
Spot on for a quick overnight stay. Bang in the middle of this nice market town with the huge bonus of its own parking. Room was absolutely fine and breakfast was a bit of a bargain for both continental and cooked to order options. Had all the classic pub food available but was surrounded by restaurants and bars. Would definitely stay again if I return. Nice one!
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Jacky
Nov 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Brilliant location. Friendly helpful staff. We will return
Brilliant location. Friendly helpful staff. We will return
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Julie
Jul 22, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Right in the middle of Hitchin. Convenient location to train station and public transport, great spot for local restaurants and pubs. Super clean rooms. There was construction going on outside the building at the time of my stay. So overall cleanliness was great. Very friendly staff. Overall excellent.
Right in the middle of Hitchin. Convenient location to train station and public transport, great spot for local restaurants and pubs. Super clean rooms. There was construction going on outside the building at the time of my stay. So overall cleanliness was great. Very friendly staff. Overall excellent.
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David
Apr 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Sun was generally tired but clean and staff were polite. Our issue was the nightclub next to the hotel our room overlooked Sun Street were taxis and picks up were happening along with large crowds of rowdy nightclub individuals at one point 50 plus of them right below our room. Noise went on until 2.15am Nightmare night of sleep.
The Sun was generally tired but clean and staff were polite. Our issue was the nightclub next to the hotel our room overlooked Sun Street were taxis and picks up were happening along with large crowds of rowdy nightclub individuals at one point 50 plus of them right below our room. Noise went on until 2.15am Nightmare night of sleep.
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Dining
Breakfast is often rated good to excellent with cooked options, but service and quality can be inconsistent. Pub meals receive mixed feedback, from excellent to poor or overpriced, so many consider alternatives nearby.
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Pamela
Sep 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff Sean, Monika and Erin were exceptional. They were friendly, personable, accommodating, attentive and polite. The room was clean and spacious. The hotel menu had a good variety and the food was excellent. It was a great place to stay!
The staff Sean, Monika and Erin were exceptional. They were friendly, personable, accommodating, attentive and polite. The room was clean and spacious. The hotel menu had a good variety and the food was excellent. It was a great place to stay!
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Paul
Nov 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Started well, receptionist very helpful, and free parking if you can find a space (we did). Room small but OK, clean enough. But two things let it down. The noise from people walking through the courtyard in the evening was unbearable. We were expecting a bit of noise, and were out quite late ourselves, but there was shouting and chanting etc until the small hours. The room was very hot so we had to choose noise over heat and keep the window open (no aircon). The breakfast was very poor, I love a full English, and this was the first time I've ever left one. The service was non existent, no cold water, no hot water, no tea bags. And not just us, others were sending things back to be cooked or changed
Started well, receptionist very helpful, and free parking if you can find a space (we did). Room small but OK, clean enough. But two things let it down. The noise from people walking through the courtyard in the evening was unbearable. We were expecting a bit of noise, and were out quite late ourselves, but there was shouting and chanting etc until the small hours. The room was very hot so we had to choose noise over heat and keep the window open (no aircon). The breakfast was very poor, I love a full English, and this was the first time I've ever left one. The service was non existent, no cold water, no hot water, no tea bags. And not just us, others were sending things back to be cooked or changed
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Michael
May 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Free car park but quite small and tight. Stayed here twice and got a space ok both times. Rooms are small and basic but clean and comfortable. Breakfast was from 7am and was excellent. Staff very friendly.
Free car park but quite small and tight. Stayed here twice and got a space ok both times. Rooms are small and basic but clean and comfortable. Breakfast was from 7am and was excellent. Staff very friendly.
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Helen
Jul 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The welcome here is warm and genuine. The corridors are faded and in places smell a bit funny but the rooms are clean with lovely bedlinen, a proper wardrobe and two chairs- most hotels only provide one in standard rooms.. Bathroom was sparkling and spacious, but nowhere to put toiletries etc except on the sink or the tiny shelf below the mirror - not a big deal for one night, might get annoying for two or three. Good breakfast, large portions for cooked food. We were charged twice for the room but that may be a function of the app as the hotel only got one payment - they are looking into it for us. Once that's sorted out we will definitely stay there again.
The welcome here is warm and genuine. The corridors are faded and in places smell a bit funny but the rooms are clean with lovely bedlinen, a proper wardrobe and two chairs- most hotels only provide one in standard rooms.. Bathroom was sparkling and spacious, but nowhere to put toiletries etc except on the sink or the tiny shelf below the mirror - not a big deal for one night, might get annoying for two or three. Good breakfast, large portions for cooked food. We were charged twice for the room but that may be a function of the app as the hotel only got one payment - they are looking into it for us. Once that's sorted out we will definitely stay there again.
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Michael
Apr 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were attending a reunion dinner in Hitchin and did not want to be driving home late so we arranged to stay in town. We were therefore only staying for sleep and breakfast. The beds themselves were comfortable but the radiator in the room was not working which made for a cold night, especially as the windows were not double glazed. Breakfast was included and was excellent, with any combinaton of buffet and cooked items.
We were attending a reunion dinner in Hitchin and did not want to be driving home late so we arranged to stay in town. We were therefore only staying for sleep and breakfast. The beds themselves were comfortable but the radiator in the room was not working which made for a cold night, especially as the windows were not double glazed. Breakfast was included and was excellent, with any combinaton of buffet and cooked items.
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Paul
Apr 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Property very tired, lots of maintenance issues. Breakfast not a great experience.
Property very tired, lots of maintenance issues. Breakfast not a great experience.
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ROGER
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spot on for a quick overnight stay. Bang in the middle of this nice market town with the huge bonus of its own parking. Room was absolutely fine and breakfast was a bit of a bargain for both continental and cooked to order options. Had all the classic pub food available but was surrounded by restaurants and bars. Would definitely stay again if I return. Nice one!
Spot on for a quick overnight stay. Bang in the middle of this nice market town with the huge bonus of its own parking. Room was absolutely fine and breakfast was a bit of a bargain for both continental and cooked to order options. Had all the classic pub food available but was surrounded by restaurants and bars. Would definitely stay again if I return. Nice one!
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Brian
Dec 31, 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
A great hotel right in the centre of the town. Great location, friendly staff and superb service. Breakfast was included and excellent. Will definitely be back.
A great hotel right in the centre of the town. Great location, friendly staff and superb service. Breakfast was included and excellent. Will definitely be back.
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nicholas
Jan 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Food was pretty awful and overpriced. Wished we had walked into town where there were loads of really good restaurants
Food was pretty awful and overpriced. Wished we had walked into town where there were loads of really good restaurants
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Duncan
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I was happy with the Sun hotel for the price I paid. It was relatively cheap and I thought the hotel was good value. It is a very old listed building and there are timbers that are hundreds of years old visible throughout. As a result of the age some of the floors and walls are uneven but this adds to the character. The staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was tasty.
I was happy with the Sun hotel for the price I paid. It was relatively cheap and I thought the hotel was good value. It is a very old listed building and there are timbers that are hundreds of years old visible throughout. As a result of the age some of the floors and walls are uneven but this adds to the character. The staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was tasty.
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Oliver
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This was a real mixed bag of a stay. On one hand, the room was boiling hot and simply couldn’t be cooled down. It was also very noisy- overlooking a narrow street that revellers made their way down until very late (it was a Weds night). On the other, the staff were great and the breakfast was absolutely fantastic.
This was a real mixed bag of a stay. On one hand, the room was boiling hot and simply couldn’t be cooled down. It was also very noisy- overlooking a narrow street that revellers made their way down until very late (it was a Weds night). On the other, the staff were great and the breakfast was absolutely fantastic.
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Ian
Jul 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Warm beer due to issues with the cooler in the cellar. Very long wait for breakfast and staff nice but not helpful
Warm beer due to issues with the cooler in the cellar. Very long wait for breakfast and staff nice but not helpful
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Lucy Lori
Jul 5, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Old charming building, which is quirky but this building needs serious investment and updating. Our room was up some steep steps and the room just left me feeling anxious. The bed was a small double and all looked a bit dated. The bath is also blocked so you end up standing in a bowl of water as you shower. The staff were very friendly and helpful and genuinely wanted to help, you should value them more. This could be a fantastic hotel but currently falls short of what I would expect for the money.
Old charming building, which is quirky but this building needs serious investment and updating. Our room was up some steep steps and the room just left me feeling anxious. The bed was a small double and all looked a bit dated. The bath is also blocked so you end up standing in a bowl of water as you shower. The staff were very friendly and helpful and genuinely wanted to help, you should value them more. This could be a fantastic hotel but currently falls short of what I would expect for the money.
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Michael
Jun 20, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Very good and great location hotel for business use. Rooms tidy and beds made / towels reset daily.
Very good and great location hotel for business use. Rooms tidy and beds made / towels reset daily.
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Graham
Jun 17, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
A great stay and nice people
A great stay and nice people
FAQs about Sun Hotel by Greene King Inns
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available onsite, and it is an on-site parking facility.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Hitchin, just a 3-minute drive from Top Field and 7 minutes from Lilley Dog Walking Field. It is approximately 4.2 miles from North Herts Leisure Centre and 4.3 miles from TeamWorks Karting Letchworth.
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- 2026-09-15: 108.10574358023071USD
- 2026-09-16: 108.10574358023071USD
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- 2026-09-21: 105.40584716638183USD
- 2026-09-22: 108.10574358023071USD
- 2026-09-23: 108.13175779641723USD
- 2026-09-24: 101.35601140603637USD
- 2026-09-25: 101.35601140603637USD
- 2026-09-26: 140.54446993647767USD
- 2026-09-27: 101.3651819488678USD
- 2026-09-28: 105.40584716638183USD
- 2026-09-29: 133.7847343392334USD
- 2026-09-30: 108.10574358023071USD
- 2026-10-01: 108.12045189047241USD
- 2026-10-02: 124.33510575119018USD
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- 2026-10-09: 101.35601140603637USD
- 2026-10-10: 128.37494694891356USD
- 2026-10-11: 101.35601140603637USD
- 2026-10-12: 105.40584716638183USD
- 2026-10-13: 108.10574358023071USD
- 2026-10-14: 108.10574358023071USD
- 2026-10-15: 108.10574358023071USD
- 2026-10-16: 104.05590781988525USD
- 2026-10-17: 175.6830927065735USD
- 2026-10-18: 109.45569178715515USD
- 2026-10-19: 105.40584716638183USD
- 2026-10-20: 108.10574358023071USD
- 2026-10-21: 108.10574358023071USD
- 2026-10-22: 108.10574358023071USD
- 2026-10-23: 101.35601140603637USD
- 2026-10-24: 172.9831962927246USD
- 2026-10-25: 101.35601140603637USD
- 2026-10-26: 105.40584716638183USD
- 2026-10-27: 108.10574358023071USD
- 2026-10-28: 108.10574358023071USD
- 2026-10-29: 108.10574358023071USD
- 2026-10-30: 101.35601140603637USD
- 2026-10-31: 132.4614117180176USD
- 2026-11-01: 101.35601140603637USD
- 2026-11-02: 105.42846783869935USD
- 2026-11-03: 108.10574358023071USD
- 2026-11-04: 108.1457395515747USD
- 2026-11-05: 108.13175779641723USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Contactless check-out is available.
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