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The Cross Keys

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star St Albans B&B

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Front of property
Standard Double Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Standard Twin Room | Desk, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Ballslough Hill, St Albans, England, AL4 8LA
  • Place, Aldwickbury Park Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Knebworth Country Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Space
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

St Albans

In St Albans .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this St Albans B&B, you'll find Aldwickbury Park Golf Club and Big Space. Knebworth Country Park and Barn Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Aldwickbury Park Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Knebworth Country Park - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Big Space - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Welwyn Roman Baths - 9 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Knebworth House - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Harpenden Station - 9 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Goat Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marquis of Granby - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Elephant and Castle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pasta Cibo - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Cross Keys

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star St Albans B&B
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Cross Keys offers 2 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 17 2025 to July 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Cross Keys St Albans
The Cross Keys Bed & breakfast
The Cross Keys Bed & breakfast St Albans

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cross Keys to the airport?

The Cross Keys is 9.1 mi (21-min drive) away from the Luton Airport (LTN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cross Keys have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Cross Keys.

Does The Cross Keys offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Cross Keys, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Cross Keys?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Grosvenor Casinos (14-min drive) and Genting Casino Luton (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Cross Keys?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cross Keys?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Cross Keys have a pool?

The Cross Keys does not have a pool.

Does The Cross Keys have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Cross Keys have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Cross Keys to downtown St Albans?

The Cross Keys is 1.5 mi away from Wheathampstead.

The Cross Keys Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

terry

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

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Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great room and service. Need to sort wifi

Nice welcome and room is fine. Very clean. Only issue is room had no phone signal or wifi so I couldn't do the work I needed to do,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023