Salisbury Arms Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1424 reviews)
Fore Street , Hertford , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Comfortable rooms
Great location
Cons:
High prices
Minor cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Most reviews mentioned cleanliness positively; however, a few noted cobwebs.
Service
9.05
Many reviews praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
9.05
Location is frequently highlighted as excellent, with easy access to local amenities.
Room Quality
8.55
Rooms were generally described as comfortable and spacious, with some minor issues.
Amenities
8.55
Amenities were generally acceptable, but some guests suggested improvements.
Value for Money
8.05
Some reviews indicated the prices have increased, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.05
Food quality received high praise from multiple guests.
Overall Experience
8.75
Guests expressed overall satisfaction with their stay, pointing to numerous positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:28

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Period Features and Free Wi-Fi: Stay in the oldest hotel in Hertford and enjoy the blend of historic charm with modern amenities like free Wi-Fi in all bedrooms.

Traditional British Cuisine: Indulge in delicious traditional British cuisine at the Salisbury Arms Restaurant, surrounded by oak beams and wooden panelling.

Convenient Location: Explore historical Hertford with ease as the hotel is centrally located, just a short walk from the railway station and a quick drive away from North London.

Book now to experience a unique stay at The Salisbury Arms Hotel, where history meets comfort seamlessly.

Important information:

When booking the King Room - Disability Access, rooms with assisted access bath or roll-in shower are subject to availability. Requests can be made in advance.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1424 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.05
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Emily family_with_children de
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Fiona solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Karl couple gb
9
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
6
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple gb
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Tim couple fr
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple gb
10
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Amy Bonner-Davies couple gb
6
Pros:

The decor was nice

Cons:

Breakfast ( The Signature ) was cold, a very small portion for £15. Egg was overcooked like rubber, toast was tough, asked for it to be reheated and came back luke warm. Coffee was weak and watery despite asking for 2 extra shots in the latte.

Room was either freezing cold or boiling hot, not a great nights sleep. Very load as its over the courtyard.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Alexander Willis solo_traveller gb
10
Very comfortable and pleasant environment.
Pros:

The aesthetics of the Hotel were ver pleasant - a more traditional look and I really liked that.

Cons:

Nothing to say here.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
5
Wedding day event was fine but room was awful 120
Pros:

Attended a wedding reception and that was fine

Cons:

Room was horrible 120

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Martin couple ie
5
Adequate; venue pleasant but some features, e.g. breakfast, not value for money.
Pros:

Have stayed a number of times at the Salisbury Arms (old Bell) and know it for an old and charming building. The snug
always a plus for quiet meetings with friends when we return. No lift is becoming more of a disadvantage as we get older due to the main stairs being steep and the odd steps up and down, -which are, nevertheless, to be expected in an old building - but awkward if accommodated in farther rooms. Pack lightly as cases need to be hauled up by guests themselves. Air conditioning worked this time, thank goodness. An improvement on last visit. The room was comfortable, if rather warm.

Cons:

Staff mostly pleasant and helpful., although some additional training would be beneficial for the two restaurant staff who spent their time chatting in the kitchen and flirting together one morning, rather than replenishing the buffet. Unprofessional. The polite and attentive young Polish woman, who was there the second and third mornings, however, was exemplary - polite, attentive and efficient. Do wish it was possible to work out when housekeeping was due on each corridor though. We left one morning early and let the team working next door know, but the room was still not serviced on our return nearly five hours later, so was not touched at all that day as we needed the WiFi for a meeting in the afternoon. The WiFi was fine, however, and this should be noted.

The biggest disappointment was the restaurant and breakfast. A once gracious dining room has been truncated to allow for a 'garden' /courtyard area, which is obviously very popular and, hopefully, commercially beneficial, but the remaining restaurant is rather hideously re-modelled in maroon panelling and already showing signs of wear-and-tear. Whatever about internal decor, however, the breakfast is disappointing for the price. Very limited choice of cereals, no fruit choices apart from an apple or two and some worn bananas - forget about fresh berries or melon,, no plain yoghurt, a few pastries, no choice of bread, 20+ marmalade pots, 3 strawberry jam and so on. The cooked dishes have been what one chap in the room described as 'mucked about' i.e. no traditional English breakfast as he rightly said, and liberal doses of syrup. ff attempting American diner style, cheap streaky bacon - a poor choice anyway for a full English, 'signature' or otherwise, should be served crisp. If sourdough is promised, it should also be present, not a slice of pappy bloomer - see no bread choice above. Obviously tastes change, and avocado may be popular, but not for all.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Anne solo_traveller gb
9
Very happy overall
Pros:

A very comfortable stylish room with everything I needed. Room service was good. Very nice friendly atmosphere. Nice to have free parking in the middle of town.

Cons:

Had to leave before 7am with a lot of luggage and it was very difficult to find someone to help me. I had asked at reception the night before and they said it wouldn't be a problem

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children cy
9
A well run clean hotel
Pros:

First class staff. Friendly and helpful

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Kirk couple gb
10
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Karen family_with_children au
9
Good place to stay
Pros:

Rooms were big and staff were friendly

Cons:

Some of the meals were just average

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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louise solo_traveller gb
9
Stayed one night as I had a conference the next day, very comfortable and reasonable, would definitely stay again
Pros:

Lovely quaint hotel, room very comfortable nice little touches.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Bianca couple gb
7
Perfect town centre location Great for a night out
Pros:

Amazing location
Beautiful interior and design
Stunning bathroom

Cons:

Could not open any of the windows in the bedroom or bathroom
Ask for a fan which did not work

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
Nice hotel clean and tidy bit expensive for what it is and they wanted an extra £15 each for a breakfast
Pros:

Location

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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COLIN solo_traveller gb
10
Loved it
Pros:

Fabulous location and a lovely classic Dickensian feel.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Emily solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-26 via Nuitee