Hitchin Priory

Tudor hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Room service
Bar
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Pet friendly
24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, England, SG5 2TS

Place, Gordon Craig Theatre
‪8 min drive‬
Place, Knebworth House
‪10 min drive‬
Place, Luton Mall
‪13 min drive‬
Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

140 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room

97 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Room

129 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

129 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Economy Single Room

65 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

129 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Hitchin

Located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Top Field, Hitchin Priory is within a 10-minute drive of Lilley Dog Walking Field. This 3.5-star hotel has 52 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

Gordon Craig Theatre - 8 min drive - 6.2 miles
Knebworth House - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles
Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles
Luton Mall - 13 min drive - 9.7 miles
Wrest Park - 18 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

Hitchin Station - 4 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cawsburger - ‬4 min walk
‪The Angel Vaults Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
‪Wakelin & Son - ‬3 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
‪The Half Moon - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hitchin Priory

Tudor hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

Guests staying at Hitchin Priory enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and barbecue grills. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a picnic area, a garden, and a TV in a common area.

Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.

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$69 nightly

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9.50 to 12.95 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Bar
Delme

Things to do

TV in common areas

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

12 meeting rooms

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

No elevator

3 buildings
3 floors
Built in 1700
Smoking not allowed
Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 20 and August 20.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property welcomes pets for GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
1 total pets
Certain rooms only
Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.5 to 12.95 per person
Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Hitchin Priory Hotel

Priory Hotel Hitchin

Hitchin Priory Hotel Hitchin

Hitchin Priory England

Hitchin Priory Hotel

Hitchin Priory Hitchin

Hitchin Priory Hotel Hitchin

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hitchin Priory?

Hitchin Priory provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Hitchin Priory?

This hotel is located in Hitchin within a short 15-minute walk of Top Field. You'll also find Gordon Craig Theatre and Knebworth House nearby.

Is parking available on site at Hitchin Priory?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hitchin Priory have a casino on the premises?

No, Hitchin Priory doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hitchin Priory?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hitchin Priory?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a soaking tub and around-the-clock room service as well as a bar.

Does Hitchin Priory have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hitchin Priory have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hitchin Priory serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Delme.

Will Hitchin Priory allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hitchin Priory for a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night.

Does Hitchin Priory have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Hitchin Priory?

The closest major airport to Hitchin Priory is Luton Airport (LTN), which is 9.4 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is around 23.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hitchin Priory?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hitchin Priory.

Hitchin Priory Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Nov 8, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not somewhere I’d stay again

Had to move rooms once as no TV 2nd room, wrapper found in room on radiator so unconvinced on level of clean. No headboard on the bed so sat up against the wall with the one pillow available Earliest breakfast 08:00 so despite paying with the booking was unable to get food before having to leave for work.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Business traveler

Oct 30, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler

Oct 21, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning location

Stunning hotel set in a beautiful setting. Fantastic food and great staff

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

John

Oct 19, 2020

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Dylan

Business traveler

Oct 13, 2020

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

John, Grimsby

Traveled with partner

Oct 8, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The hotel staff made every effort to make our trip a success. The food we had was excellent. On the negative side: I paid extra for a large double room to enable my wife and I to have room to sit in view of restricted movement within the hotel. Our room was large but the space was taken up by an extra bed and we only had one chair! I wanted to book a meal in advance but the hotel's meal booking system told me there were no places available. When we got there we could have booked any time. The hotel needs to provide much more accurate information before guests arrive.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveler

Sep 17, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

on hotel

Amazing old priory building. Service first class. Wonderful hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

alex

Traveled with group

Sep 16, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Safe place to stay during COVID

Great COVID precautions- felt very safe there. The down side of this was that service was slow but we accept this at these times. What would have been a stunning building has been somewhat wrecked with not so modern alterations/additions which is sad. Fantastic location & grounds.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Michele, St Mary's Bay Kent

Traveled with family

Sep 14, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property was beautiful and a very convenient location

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Neil, Uk

Traveled with partner

Sep 13, 2020

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent slice of history to stay in, grounds were beautiful and peaceful. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. A special mention for Luke who made our stay even better

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Sep 10, 2020

Liked: Room comfort

Quiet night but room tired and really ready?

It was the first week since reopening post Covid lockdown and things were clearly still working up. Bed very comfortable and room quiet - major pluses for us. Surprised that things not quite working such as shaver socket, dripping hot water tap in sink, door lock took a lot of twirling before it engaged, wet patches on carpet in entrance part of room - perhaps recent cleaning that had not dried properly. All reported as leaving to local management for attention. Shower easily controllable and good flow Breakfast (Hotels.com clients asked to pay extra) - delivered to rooms currently - asked when we wanted it said 9:00, suggested it'd be busy we said OK 9:15, by 9:30 had not arrived so called, told on way, when still not there 9:45 rang again to chase. Eventually delivered 10:00. Not all expected contents as advertised - no fruit or cereal, nor milk for coffee / cereal. Enjoyed bacon bap albeit coolish - room a long way from reception and kitchen. We solved mystery of where our previous breakfast had been delivered to on way out - a bag clearly labelled for 41 sitting on floor outside 47 On site Parking arrangements (400 yards from hotel) OK too Double billed - I said I thought I had already paid but assured not, sorted out once returned home and in doing so hotel promptly refunded duplicated charge + most of supplement we were charged for breakfast. Restaurant and bar unused as an overnight to save driving home after a meal in a favourite local restaurant

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Emma

Mar 18, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super hotel.

Delightful hotel. Beautiful room in the old coach house with door straight to the outside. Very peaceful place and helpful members of staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 17, 2020

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 9, 2020

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Mar 2, 2020

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A tired out and run down hotel

The main building itself looks nice but the annex is in a very poor state with patchy paintwork, exteremly thin walls and a lumpy and uncomfortable bed. The staff were friendly but in general the whole place is a bit run down and poor value for money. We wont be staying again any time soon!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Steven

Feb 23, 2020

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stopover

Bed very hard, room very dated in need of upgrade

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Jan 12, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired, disappointing, basic & needs major refurb

Hotel very tired, and just doesn’t resemble the photos advertised in the slightest. From the moment we arrived in the car park, which was covered with parking warning signage, we were sceptical. Polite and pleasant staff checked us in, but then allocated us a room which, at best could be described as tired, dilapidated and basic. The whole annex in which the room was housed felt dated; the walls covered in dots and dabs of paint covering old marks etc; the carpet threadbare and the room looked more 1980s than 2020s. It really didn’t stand up against its price tag, when a comparable price got a clean, modern and more relaxing double room at a nearby Premier Inn. We opted not to stay the night in the end - as we just didn’t feel comfortable, though credit to the staff they were apologetic for the inconvenience. Couldn’t fault them, simply the hotel and dated facilities.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

ian

Jan 5, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Simon

Dec 30, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Sean

Traveled with family

Dec 27, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stu

Dec 21, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dec 15, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff manning the Reception were excellent, and very good quiet night's sleep. (I found the pillows were perfect for me).

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler

Dec 14, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I had a great experience. Thank you. ...............

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas

Dec 10, 2019

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler

Dec 6, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Beautiful building in an amazing setting, nicely decorated in the public areas and evidently maintained with care and high standards. But... breakfast was completely self-service and the two toasters only worked at half their capacity: 4 of the 8 toasting slots failed to heat up. The demand for toast is always high, so this created an impression of inefficiency and/or carelessness. My ‘economy single room’ contained the most uncomfortable bed l’ve ever paid to sleep in. The spavined springs complained with every movement, and a ratty old duvet had been inserted under the mattress protector in an effort to reduce the impact of lumps and failed suspension. I’ve seen better at the tip! All this came to light when l remade the bed, which was necessary because the bottom sheet lifted off when l turned back the upper duvet. It hasn’t been tucked in, let alone made with hospital corners. Overall, a class act spoilt by a couple of false economies!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019