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The Cross Keys

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in St Albans with a restaurant and a bar

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Front of property
Standard Twin Room | Desk, bed sheets
Exterior
Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Standard Double Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Ballslough Hill, St Albans, England, AL4 8LA
  • Place, Knebworth House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Hertfordshire County Showground
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, St Albans Cathedral
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

St Albans

The Cross Keys places you within a 10-minute drive of Aldwickbury Park Golf Club and Fielder Centre UH. This 2-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • University of Hertfordshire - 12 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Knebworth House - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Hatfield House - 12 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Hertfordshire County Showground - 14 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • St Albans Cathedral - 15 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Harpenden Station - 9 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Goat Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marquis of Granby - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Amble Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brewhouse Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Cross Keys

Bed & breakfast in St Albans with a restaurant and a bar
The Cross Keys features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. If you decide to drive, there's free parking.
Guests can expect to find 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Electric kettles, portable fans, and hair dryers are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 17 2025 to July 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • 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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

The Cross Keys St Albans
The Cross Keys Bed & breakfast
The Cross Keys Bed & breakfast St Albans

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Cross Keys?

The Cross Keys offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around The Cross Keys?

This bed & breakfast is located in St Albans, close to Knebworth House, Hertfordshire County Showground, and The Galleria. You'll also find Aldwickbury Park Golf Club and Big Space within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Cross Keys?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Cross Keys feature a casino?

No, The Cross Keys doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Cross Keys?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Cross Keys?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a garden at this bed u0026 breakfast.

Does The Cross Keys have a hot tub?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Cross Keys have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Cross Keys serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Cross Keys allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at The Cross Keys.

Does The Cross Keys have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

What is the closest airport to The Cross Keys?

The closest major airport to The Cross Keys is Luton Airport (LTN), which is 9.1 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is around 24.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Cross Keys?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Cross Keys.

The Cross Keys Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

terry

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

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Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great room and service. Need to sort wifi

Nice welcome and room is fine. Very clean. Only issue is room had no phone signal or wifi so I couldn't do the work I needed to do,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023