41-43 Langley Road, Watford, WD17 4PP, United Kingdom
#5 of 7 hotels in Watford
Guests' ChoiceBased on 873 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
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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Julie
United KingdomRoom 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
Gregory
United KingdomCouldn'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
Francesca
ItalyOn 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
Penny
United KingdomBreakfast started at 10 - very inconvenient.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Butler
BelgiumStaff friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Tony
United KingdomBreakfast wasn't served until 11am
Easy check in. Good clean rooms.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Woodhead
United KingdomThe room was bog standard, but functional.
The staff, service, location, parking and food were exceptional.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Kalee
United KingdomNo 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
Heidi
United KingdomRoom 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
Emma
TanzaniaRoom 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
Malcolm
United KingdomShared 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
Martine
United KingdomWould 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
Richard
United KingdomNothing
Very comfortable and friendly
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Dean
United KingdomElectric 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
Karena
United KingdomLooks 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
Joseph
United KingdomThe 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
Paul
United KingdomThe 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
Stephen
United KingdomCar 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
Antttik
SwedenQuite 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
Roman
United KingdomN/A
Well facilitated room with good location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Nathalie
United KingdomJust 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
Nicholas
United KingdomThe 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
Samuel
United KingdomFood staff, clean room.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Laaerial
United StatesThe 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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