In the heart of Hitchin, Hitchin Priory welcomes you with a warm ambiance and modern comforts. Savor breakfast or dinner at Delme restaurant, enjoy al fresco dining on the terrace, or unwind in the garden. With in-room WiFi, barbecue grills for outdoor gatherings and a TV lounge area to catch up on your favorite shows.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 56 min drive - 52.6 km
Bletchley Park - 57 min drive - 56.8 km
Getting around
Luton Airport (LTN) - 25 min drive
Cambridge (CBG) - 62 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 64 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 69 min drive
Stevenage (XVJ-Stevenage Train Station) - 9 min drive
Baldock Station - 11 min drive
Hitchin Station - 22 min walk
Restaurants
Starbucks - 3 min walk
The Groundworks - 4 min walk
Caffè Nero - 4 min walk
Halsey's Deli & Eatery - 3 min walk
Coopers Arms - 3 min walk
About this property
Hitchin Priory
When visiting Hitchin, Hitchin Priory is a great choice to consider. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Delme, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Tudor hotel include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
52 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Working away
12 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1700
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
Tudor architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Delme - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.5 to 12.95 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between August 20 and August 20.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 Hitchin Priory currently open?
The property is closed between August 20 and August 20.
Does Hitchin Priory offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hitchin Priory does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hitchin Priory?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hitchin Priory?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hitchin Priory?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hitchin Priory?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casinos (13-min drive) and Genting Casino Luton (18-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hitchin Priory and nearby?
Hitchin Priory has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hitchin Priory?
Yes, Delme offers alfresco dining, local and international cuisine, and garden views.
Does Hitchin Priory have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Hitchin Priory like?
Hitchin Priory is located a short 15-minute walk from Top Field.
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Reviews
Hitchin Priory Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.4
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
4/10 Fair
Nov 8, 2020
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2020
Stunning location
Stunning hotel set in a beautiful setting. Fantastic food and great staff
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 8, 2020
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.
John
John, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2020
on hotel
Amazing old priory building. Service first class. Wonderful hotel.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 16, 2020
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.
alex
alex, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2020
The property was beautiful and a very convenient location
Michele
Michele, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 13, 2020
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
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 10, 2020
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
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 18, 2020
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.
Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Mar 2, 2020
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!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 23, 2020
Stopover
Bed very hard, room very dated in need of upgrade
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jan 12, 2020
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 15, 2019
Staff manning the Reception were excellent, and very good quiet night's sleep. (I found the pillows were perfect for me).
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2019
I had a great experience. Thank you. ...............
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 6, 2019
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!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2019
Helpful friendly staff
Great location
Nice bright clean room
Good Breakfast
Have stayed before , will be staying again
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 27, 2019
The main property has character although bedrooms need more care and attention
Jules
Jules, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 11, 2019
This hotel is in need of updating and looks tired.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Nov 9, 2019
The grandure of the main building, location to town centre
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 25, 2019
Great location,wonderful historical context.
Pretty and historical location along side a pretty village. Great breakfast,
Rooms very basic but good size and clean.
Melanie
Melanie, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 29, 2019
The front desk was not a friendly start. We were a bit early and the gentleman said we were too early, didnt check if our room was possibly available as not high season and said to come back. We came back 3 hours later and the girl daid she was too busy to help. Finally checked us in. The room was extremely small, overlooked the front entrance so we had to keep the curtains closed so as not to be seen from the street. The bedside light was broken. There was no water oressure for a proper shower. The beakfast was mediocre. Had to make our own coffe and they started clearing food away before others had had a chance to go up and get something. All in all very disappointing. Lovely grounds and beautiful old building.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 24, 2019
Hitchin is not a tourist destination so the Priory meets the demands of those who use it. The staff are friendly and helpful but don’t expect state of the art accommodation
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2019
Decent Hotel. Lovely grounds.
Breakfast excellent, location excellent, staff great.
I had a single room, which was fine - a tiny bit run down but perfectly acceptable.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2019
Beautiful central unit but you sleep elsewhere
The central unit (reception and breakfast room) is a truly ancient and beautiful place with a stunning green garden on the rear... sadly our bedroom was not there.... but in another separate building on one side... called The Priory Cottage. This unit was quite dull.... not newly refurbished and the toilet decidedly old fashioned. It had no windows and a seriously poor aspiration system impossible to turn on... so a lot of steam after shower and it all passed into the room... smells included. Breakfast in the beautiful ancient building was good and the waiters kind, but new food was never brought once something was finished... a thing quite annoying.
I loved the ancient place but sincerely the price paid was too high for the lodging offered (in the separate building).
SILVIA
SILVIA, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Aug 27, 2019
Bedroom had just been painted &the smell was awful.Noise outside of room really bad.However when reported to reception they promptly moved us.Breakfast was cold & delay in getting fresh items.