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Saffron Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Audley End House

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Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Interior
Lobby lounge

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
8-12 High Street, Essex, Saffron Walden, England, CB10 1AZ
  • Market Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bridge End Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Audley End House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Saffron Walden

In Saffron Walden .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Church of St. Mary and Fry Art Gallery. Bridge End Gardens and Market Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bridge End Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Saffron Walden Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Audley End House - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 11 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Audley End Station - 5 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Temeraire - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Waffle and Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪the Railway Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Curious Goat - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Saffron Hotel

3-star hotel near Audley End House
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Saffron Hotel also features a terrace and room service (during limited hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Saffron Hotel offers 16 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 7.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Hotel Saffron
Saffron Hotel
Saffron Hotel Saffron Walden
Saffron Hotel Walden
The Saffron Hotel Saffron Walden, Essex
Saffron Saffron Walden
Saffron Hotel Hotel
Saffron Hotel Saffron Walden
Saffron Hotel Hotel Saffron Walden

Frequently asked questions

How close is Saffron Hotel to the airport?

Saffron Hotel is 12.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Saffron Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Saffron Hotel.

Does Saffron Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Saffron Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 7.50 per person.

Is there a casino at Saffron Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Saffron Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Saffron Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Saffron Hotel have a pool?

Saffron Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Saffron Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Saffron Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Saffron Hotel to downtown Saffron Walden?

Saffron Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Saffron Walden.

Saffron Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 76 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

graham, ipswich

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location but noisy front room

The goods: excellent location,the farewell receptionist polite,reasonably priced The bads: couldn’t find initially any member of staff to check me in and when I did she was very impolite,rooms facing the road despite secondary double glazing are noisy and woke up early, the shower needs a makeover as it’s very tired and old looking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

James, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

run by a bunch of amateurs

I don't think the people who run this hotel care about the guests - Fawlty Towers without the charm. Not much right with it. Stay somewhere else if possible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Walked into a renovation project - without warning

The main part of the hotel bedroom area was having major renovations. Plaster dust on the stairs. Booked a premium twin but very poor accomodation in an annexe area. Can't imagine what the non-premium rooms are like! Apparently the whole place is to close in January. No restaurant available, notice saying closed but no reason given as all tables laid up ready. Downstairs looks fine but bedrooms are definitely poor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

jaccy, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely staff but bathroom beyond shabby!

The hotel is saved by the delightful reception staff who were friendly and very helpful. My room at the front of the hotel also had double glazing which blocked out the road noise. However the room - and bathroom in particular - are a good ten years overdue for a refurbishment. Whilst clean the bathroom was a disgrace. Even a hole in the internal wall that had been stuffed with toilet paper! Broken tap (still functional), a plug that didn't fit, big gaps in the flooring, paint off the walls etc etc. The price doesn't reflect this poor condition.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Mrs J L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice hotel. No complaints at all
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Anon, Englsnd

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No beer available.. Outer door locked at 11pm so no nightcap. Place deserted.. In need of renovation (rooom we had).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

virginia, London

Liked: Staff & service

Friendly staff but hotel could do with an upgrade

We stayed only one night. The hotel was pleasant enough for a short stay and the staff were really friendly but the tv didn’t work in our room and when we enquired about it we were told the system was off and would only be back on Monday. We feel that we should have been informed of this on arrival and a discount should have been offered. Other then this we had a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is plain and boring which I expected, however, the facilities were terrible. The bathroom gave me the impression it was modelled after a prison shower block complete with no hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Jack , Southampton

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing for the cost

Quirky old hotel. Paid £115 for a king size bed but it was smaller than that and lumpy mattress. Only place available in Saffron Walden really - did not bother with breakfast. .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Ian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

saffron hotel

hotel was shabby and out dated ,only room for three cars ,not very clean, did not use shower as it looked dirty,people in room opposite had been smoking which made the corridor smell.could not get comfortable in bed so very poor sleep.The breakfast was over priced at nearly £8 ,went to weathersoons just around the corner and paid £3.50 for a large breakfast with free refillable coffee.Room was well overpriced at £78 only worth £30 if your desperate like we were.saffron itself is a very nice little town overall nice people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Only room free

We stayed here as we couldn't find any other rooms in the area for the night we needed. The room was in the attic, the twin beds were at one end of a narrow long room. The TVs was small and at the other end of the room so could hardly be seen. The bath towels were small, about double the size of the hand towels and the tea spoons with the drinks hadn't been changed since the last occupant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No heating in room, no hot shower, 45 mins to get breakfast, place need revamping
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean comfortable hotel.

Only stayed one night but really enjoyed our stay.The staff we're really friendly and efficient. The room was clean and comfortable.The food was lovely,plenty for breakfast. Good position in high St,which leads to the only downside, limited parking,but there is a big car park 5 mins walk away,so not to much of a problem.All in all can't fault the hotel. I don't understand the negative comments on here,its an old building so you could get a few problems with things,but the staff are so good you only have to ask.would recommend this hotel for anyone wanting to stay in the lovely town of Saffron Walden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

bill, london

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shabby

The hotel was shabby and in need of a thorough refurbish, It felt as if the owners were concentrating on profit with little concern about guests satisfaction or comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

A, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice quaint hotel

The building and setting are historic making for quaint features. The room was comfortable and the space had been ingeniously adapted to fit in a small shower room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Martin, Suffolk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

OK for an overnight stay

Conveniently situated but very limited parking space so had to park in a public car park some way from the hotel. Good check-in experience and the duty manager offered us an exceptionally good deal for breakfast and dinner. Room was adequate but one window would not shut which meant a lot of traffic noise as the hotel is on a busy road. One light in the bathroom not working and the other one flickering, but the worst point was that the shower mixer was faulty meaning a hot shower was out of the question. On the plus side dinner and breakfast were excellent and exceptional value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great for one night for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Kegan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very poor hotel. No parking within 200m of hotel. Room was very poor, electric not working at first and only a few channels worked on the TV. Bathroom was tiny and shower sprayed everywhere. Breakfast was good and bar/restaurant was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Saffron Hotel comments

Well placed hotel - friendly staff - limited parking. Bedrooms could do with complete facelift. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Kishoo, U.K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired, old and avoid

Poor - pay heavily for the location. Pay a little extra and go elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

paula

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the staff were really pleasant but the shower has black mildew in the tray which was off putting, the large window had a sign saying do not open, it was 29 degrees when I arrived , the manager did eventually wedge it open with a metal bar after I insisted it was far too hot to be in that room with it shut. parking is only for four cars and very tight at that if I hadn't of got there early I would have had to park on main street a very busy street at that ! had a big desk but no plug sockets near enough to plug in lap top?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Jo, NZ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic Hotel in a lovely old town.

I do like historical hotels and pubs but this one had a very uncomfortable bed and a shower that was impossible to regulate in any shape or form. Prices on the menu shown in the room were 2 pounds cheaper than when you got to the restaurant. I don't know if this was oversight or a markering ploy. We ate elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017