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Reviews of Southern Cross 2 stars

41-43 Langley Road, Watford, WD17 4PP, United Kingdom

#5 of 7 hotels in Watford

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 873 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room a bit small bit had everything u needed o

    Good value very clean the breakfast was good value for money the bed was very comfy will definitely be stopping again

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value for short stay and access to London.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Couldn't leave Nottingham until later than expected due to impromptu hospital visit. Was due to get there an hour after last check-in. Notified, was no problem for them. Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On sat morning the breakfast was really too late. I opens at 10. Better if at 9.

    Nice and cosy place. The staff good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast started at 10 - very inconvenient.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast wasn't served until 11am

    Easy check in. Good clean rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Ideal for my needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was bog standard, but functional.

    The staff, service, location, parking and food were exceptional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely but needs some TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No access for disabled people There is no information about breakfasts within the room (times and how to order) The twin room we had was tired - the wallpaper was peeling off the ceiling, the skirting was chipped, and the bathroom was old and dated.. There is not enough coffee or tea in the room

    Spacious twin with plenty of room. Shower as well as bath Tea and coffee in the room Nice size TV Free parking Comfy clean beds Staff were friendly and we had a sharer in the bar which was really nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Jack and the all team - fantastic hospitality!!!
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a tad bit cold but wasn’t an issue as was warm in bed

    A lovely warm welcome from Jack, his instructions were very clear and helpful, he showed me to the rooms (I stayed in No3) single room at back of hotel so was very peaceful, no noise heard from the pub downstairs which was fantastic, the room had its own shower so really it’s only the toilet I had to share which was in a spectate location and it was absolutely fine. The Southern cross was easy to find with ample parking. Food was good and great value. Room was clean with comfortable bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a bit cold, wasn't sure how to turn on radiators.

    Clean bedding and good food from the pub.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Ideal for the overnight stay we wanted.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared toilets (but we knew about this when booking) Decor a little “tired” in some areas. Food & drink availability for “residents”

    Single rooms with good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for someone who just wants a bed for the night- but worth checking in advance they haven't got karaoke until
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have been useful to know that breakfast isn't served until 10.00pm

    Once booked in was very much left to my own devices - which suited me perfectly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very comfortable and friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    Value For Money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Electric shaving port was faulty, window had a small gap which let in a draught.

    Overall it was a good stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    Perfectly comfortable little single room for a nights sleep.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looks a bit sad with scaffolding up but repairs are always necessary so really not an issue.

    Appears to be a pretty quiet location, I didn’t see much of the property as checked in late and out early.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower in the room didn't have a wooden door for privacy. This was in a twin room I was sharing with brother. So I had to go shower in the communal bathroom

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    9.0
    It was a good weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower in the room had no pressure so the water was warm

    The staff where great & friendly . Room was ok

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    9.0
    Would def stay here again, ideal pit stop for those looking for budget stop over when out on the road working
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park not easy accessible in Luton van

    Warm and welcoming, food and sports available downstair, great value for money

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Simple place with good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite poor sound insulation towards the corridor. The shower could do with some refreshing (second shower head was missing, lime stains all over etc). Considering that the guesthouse belongs to a large chain I would have expected a bit more attention to such details too.

    Friendly staff and quiet location above a pub close to the town centre and railway station. Bed was comfy and the sheets fresh. Pretty good value for money!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommended it won't disappointing you
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Well facilitated room with good location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    Really, pleased - great location, lovely food and slept like a baby!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Just would of been nice to have my own toilet but purely for lone traveller purposes. As said before room 7 may be a good option to offer in these circumstances.

    I stayed here in a single room as I was spending the weekend in the Watford area with my brother (he also stayed). The location for me was perfect for easy walking access into town. Food was gorgeous and the bar staff and waiting staff etc were so friendly and helpful. Being a woman staying on her own I felt very safe on the premises and in my room. Its a shame there is not a toilet in the room as this was the only thing (being a lone woman traveller) that I would of liked. However I did notice that room 7 was in a good location and tucked away with easier access to a bathroom and toilet so perhaps this is something I may request when I stay again. The Southern Cross is a great location for meeting up with my family and very cost effective meaning we can stay more than one night. Looking forward to our next meet up.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hand held shower head was broken, but the main shower head still worked ok

    Basic but good value for money

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    9.0
    Was a great place to stay in Watford. Not far from the train station and my event.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food staff, clean room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    8.0
    Not bad for the price! £55/night
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls are paper thin and you can hear conversations in detail along with breathing and yawning. The heating is central for all rooms with only one control dial in the hall, but it wasn’t a problem for me.

    Though dated, I found it to be clean. Bar & Cleaning Staff are all helpful and friendly. The pub offers convenience as there is a kitchen with descent prices. Watford station is under a 10 minute walk. The en-suite shower was super handy!

    Stayed in December 2023

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