The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection Hilton

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Tapestry Collection
8.4 (1824 reviews)
Ryder House, Holywell Hill , Saint Albans , gb

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location
Friendly, helpful staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Good bed comfort and room temperature
Secure/available parking for some guests
Cons:
Poor value for money for several guests
Parking often distant or full
Breakfast quality/selection inconsistent
Limited amenities (no minibar, no water in rooms, small/no lounge)
Noise issues in some rooms and at least one recurring fire alarm problem

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Multiple guests describe rooms and public areas as clean and modern; isolated comment about toiletries being half full but overall cleanliness is consistently praised.
Service
9.8
Staff repeatedly described as very helpful, friendly and attentive; one incident noted reception's handling of repeated fire alarm triggers but overall service sentiment is strongly positive.
Location
10
Near-universal praise for the central, convenient location — described as 'right in the middle of town' and ideal for sightseeing and walking to attractions.
Room Quality
8
Rooms often called comfortable with good beds and temperature control, but some reviewers noted small beds, basic fittings, noise from above and dated bathroom fixtures or poor mirror lighting.
Amenities
6.8
Consistent issues with parking availability/distance, lack of minibar/water in rooms, small/no lounge area and evidence of cost-cutting (half-full toiletries) — amenities are a weaker area.
Value for Money
6.5
Several guests feel the hotel is poor value for the price (explicit 'not good value for money' comments); price seen as high relative to room standard and some services.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Mixed feedback on breakfast: some praise for freshly made English and good options, while others report limited selection, poor taste and weak coffee from machines.
Overall Experience
9
Generally positive stays highlighted (comfortable, clean, excellent location, friendly staff) but marred for some by parking, breakfast quality, value concerns and isolated serious issues like repeated fire alarms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 00:42

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comforts, housed in an Edwardian building boasting a stunning stained glass dome and original fireplace.

Stylish Rooms and Convenient Amenities
Each room at the hotel is elegantly decorated in neutral tones and equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy free WiFi access throughout the property and take advantage of the 24-hour front desk and complimentary on-site parking.

Central Location and Nearby Attractions
Conveniently situated in the heart of St. Albans, the hotel is a short walk from St Albans Cathedral and the town centre. With easy access to local cafés, pubs, and attractions like the Roman Theatre and Harry Potter Studios, there's something for everyone to explore.

Experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LTN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1824 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 9.8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 9
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Gillian • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Position in town

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Viv • couple • gb
5
Lovely staff, clean but sleep could have been better.
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and great location.

Cons:

The rooms were a little basic for an expensive rate - the bed was quite small and noises from people walking above were very loud meaning it wasn’t a great nights sleep.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Ole Jakob • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Ulrike • couple • de
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Ioannis • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Rhian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location could not have been better. Room was comfortable and quiet. Everywhere was very clean. Staff were all very pleasant and the breakfast was good.

Cons:

It would have bern nice to have a comfortable lounge area. There was only a small bar.There was parking but the main car park was some distance from the hotel - a good 5 minute walk.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Tara • couple • gb
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Ruth Walton • couple • gb
8
Very nice comfortable hotel right in the middle of town
Pros:

Location was excellent. Staff were amazing. Parking was good and secure

Cons:

Price

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
10
Enjoyed our city stay, the staff were excellent.
Pros:

Location, cleanliness and facilities were ideal.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • gb
9
Great hotel right in the centre.
Pros:

Always stay here.

Cons:

Parking is a pest but as long as you’re fit no problem.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • gb
9
very comfortable hotel in good location
Pros:

easy to find and park, comfortable spacious room

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Sotirios • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Clean and modern

Cons:

Parking was full. Had to go to another parking which is further away

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Greg • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Greg • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Larisa • family_with_children • gb
3
Not good value for money
Pros:

The location is excellent, very close to the historic centre, and the air conditioning worked well. The staff were also friendly and helpful

Cons:

The breakfast was poor, with a very limited selection, tasteless food, and coffee from the machine which didn’t taste good at all… The room was not good value for money—we’ve stayed in much nicer hotels for half the price. The toiletries were only half full on arrival, which felt like another example of cost-cutting.

The worst part was the fire alarm, which went off several times (at night too) and woke our seven-month-old baby. Reception told us it was being triggered by guests taking steamy showers. Fire alarm looked old, suggesting this is an ongoing issue that hasn’t been fixed.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Edward • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Joel • couple • gb
3
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee