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The Cross Keys

3.0 star property
Peaceful gardens and satisfying meals await at this tranquil retreat, where the cozy bar offers the perfect spot to relax with a drink after exploring.

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The Cross Keys offers a serene garden setting where travelers can unwind after their adventures. The cozy bar serves drinks in a quaint atmosphere, and WiFi keeps everyone connected. Guests particularly appreciate the English breakfast and the property's overall charm.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 2 of 2 rooms

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Bathroom

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

St Albans is home to The Cross Keys. Some of the area's popular attractions include Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Clarence Park or Kenilworth Road Stadium. Visit our St Albans travel guide
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Ballslough Hill, St Albans, England, AL4 8LA

What's nearby

  • Aldwickbury Park Golf Club
    8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Knebworth Country Park
    8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Big Space
    8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Welwyn Roman Baths
    9 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Knebworth House
    12 min drive - 12.5 km

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

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at The Cross Keys. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms at The Cross Keys include amenities such as free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Cross Keys pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cross Keys?

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

What time is check-out at The Cross Keys?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cross Keys located?

Situated in St Albans, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, Big Space, and Knebworth Country Park. Barn Theatre and Fielder Centre UH are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Cross Keys Reviews

7.0

Good

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified 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

8/10 Good

terry

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023