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The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs

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Terrace/patio
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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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16 Melbourn Street, Royston, England, SG8 7BZ
  • Place, Royston Cave
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royston Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Therfield Heath
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Royston

The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs places you next to Priory Gardens and Limitless Academy of Performing Arts. This 4-star inn has 9 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Royston Cave - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royston Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royston Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royston Town Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Therfield Heath - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Royston Station - 10 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Postie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Banyers House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs

Guests of The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free parking is included with your stay. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. This smoke-free inn also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 18-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15 to 20 for adults and GBP 15 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 18-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 to 20 for adults, and GBP 15 to 20 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Banyers House Inn Royston
Banyers House Inn
Banyers House Royston
Banyers House Hotel Royston
Banyers House Inn
Banyers House Royston
Banyers House Inn Royston

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs?

The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs?

As of Apr 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs on May 17, 2026 start from $151, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do around The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs?

This inn is located in Royston, just steps from Limitless Academy of Performing Arts and Royston Cave, and within a short walk of Therfield Heath. You'll also find Priory Gardens and Royston Leisure Centre within a short drive.

Does The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs feature a casino at the property?

No, The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Does The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs.

How close is the airport from The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs?

The closest major airport to The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs is Cambridge (CBG), which is 27 mi away (39 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 28.5 mi away (41-minute drive).

The Chalk Hare, Royston, Hertfordshire - Acorn Pubs Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 160 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

nathan

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort

Bad nights sleep

The welcome was fine, and the room initially looked ok, but the emergency light was so bright that I could read a book with all the lights turned off, and someone had propped open the window with a wooden block, outside the window was an industrial fan. This made sleeping very difficult. Then when I went down for breakfast there was no one available, once I had been seated there was a 20 minute wait. At no point did anyone ask me how the room was or how my stay was. It seems like this would have been a great place to stay a few years ago, but now it is a bit tired and not very well run.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's alright

It was alright, I was a little disappointed that our bags were left in the open reception area, when they could maybe have been taken to the room, we had advised the hotel that we were at a wedding and that we wouldn't be able to check in until late. The bar was shut, which was also disappointing, but fine. The fire alarm went off at 6am and no one apologised for that which wasn't great. The rooms are nice but probably need refreshing. It was just okay, I think I was personally disappointed given the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and tidy with a central location. Variety and food lovely and staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, London

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chloe was very welcoming and couldn’t do enough to help.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely looking room but the bathroom was dirty on arrival with clumps of hair and dirt. Lots of mold around the bottom of the shower as well which has been left for a long time. The room needed a good hoover as well and could do with a more modern TV as well as a small mini fridge. Room 7 also suffered badly from noise pollution, room directly above seemed to produce so much noise and we were also woken quite early by the beer delivery which was right outside the window. That combined with the slamming of doors outside the room really didn’t provide us with the best sleep possible. Room itself is stunning, breakfast included was lovely and the staff were ever so polite. Overall I don’t think I’d stay here again unless some improvements were made.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Really enjoyed our stay

Very friendly and helpful service all the way through our stay. Lovely outdoors area to eat or have a drink. Very comfortable nights sleep and a great breakfast the next morning. We would absolutely use the hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did let the staff know that our bath room had no shower gel, black long hairs on floor, only one bath towel, and the sanitary bin in bath room needed emptying!!!! Dirty cup, no coat hangers. But everything else was good x
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Why do hotel designers think it is OK to have an ensuite bathroom with no door? A curtain is not an adequate replacement for a door. This was a big issue for us. Also the only seating in our room was 1 dining chair and 1 stool when there was room for something more comfortable. I don't want to have to sit on the bed, particularly at the price this hotel came in at. Everything else was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Avoid room 8 it was very noisy from the road especially when the hotel was having deliveries early in the am.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of the room's window was adjacent to a very loud kitchen extractor that was left on all night. Breakfast was great.

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveler

Recommended

Convenient. Actually good room standards although the last room I had was not up to usual standard...heating poor (mid Jan, expected better) Breakfast very good ! Bar prices are high for the area. Good parking. I prefer to stay here when in Royston.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

This is very much a brasserie/bar more so than a hotel. Our room was right above the bar with noise until late and the pillows were very thin. The radiator didn't work in our room and the big old-fashioned windows which would add character and charm just added to the chill. However the thick curtains did well to block out cold and light. Some nice touches (e.g. the robes, presentation of the room) and decent food, but falling short on a few more essential aspects.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel. We have stayed a few times. Staff very friendly and helpful. Our room was very nice. My only complaint is that our room wasn’t serviced on the Saturday, and although I was able to get tea bags etc from the bar, our cups were obviously still dirty from the morning cuppa when we returned in the evening. This slightly took the edge off the stay, but on the whole, I’ve the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bedrooms cold initially radiator in main room didn’t work but was electric heater that took a while to get going. Room lovely and big. Breakfast disappointing limited, no fruit options, porridge or granola options, some boxed cereals but very limited. Cooked breakfast and coffee lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Pretty good

Breakfast service not until 8am unfortunately. Room comfortable and all amenities required.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

Fairly good, bit on the pricy side.

We enjoyed our stay, but felt it was a tad overpriced for what it was. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, and the room was clean and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Very disappointing

unclear where reception was no bannisters on stairs safety hazard. Sash windows rattled all night need a proper blnd in bathroom net not sufficient on high street. poor breakfast ony two cereals offered and croissants looked stale. nobody aound to speak to no checkout procedure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023