About St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans
Nestled on five acres of gorgeous English gardens, St. Michael’s Manor Hotel in St. Albans features 30 charming suites, garden and lake views, and is conveniently located close to the famed Abbey Cathedral.
Classic décor in each of the 30 bedrooms make guests feel at home, while the stunning views of the gardens or lovely lake provide an elegant setting. All suites feature free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen televisions, and room service.
Guests of St. Michael’s Manor will enjoy the hotel’s on-site restaurant (the acclaimed Lake Restaurant), a bar/lounge area, conference rooms, free parking, and wedding/party services. The hotel also offers a private lake.
The Lake Restaurant is the hotel’s on-site dining venue, and
features two menus, scenic garden and lake views, and open for breakfast,
lunch, dinner, or tea.
The hotel is located close to the city centre, as well as being minutes away from St. Albans Cathedral and Verulamium Park.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Tranquil gardens, private lake create an oasis.
Guests raved about the charming gardens and the private lake on the hotel’s property, enjoying the well-maintained and lush English country gardens, the sparkling lake just steps away from the manor, and the peacefulness of the hotel amidst a busy city centre.
positive:
Exquisite cuisine, service at the 3-star restaurant.
The Lake Restaurant is the hotel’s on-site, highly acclaimed dining venue, offering an A La Carte menu as well as a Lake Menu with full meal options. Guests commended the staff for being so friendly, engaging, quick to help, and being so attentive.
positive:
Walking distance to the town centre, plus historic landmarks.
St. Michael’s Manor is just a 10-minute walk from the city centre of St. Albans, where guests can explore nearby landmarks and attractions like the St. Albans Clock Tower, De Havilland Aircraft Museum, and the quaint Redbournbury Watermill & Bakery.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Occasional slow service in the restaurant, bar.
Despite accolades for lovely meals at the Lake Restaurant, some guests noted that service was slow at times, especially during busy periods or if there was a wedding at the hotel. Overall, however, most guests were satisfied with their dining experience at the restaurant.
negative:
Some “deluxe” rooms were small, outdated.
Several guests to the manor reported that although they booked a “deluxe” suite, the actual room was definitely smaller than what they had envisioned. The suites in the newer part of the hotel are larger in comparison to the older parts of the property.
negative:
Lack of a lift an issue if booking a room on higher floors.
If booking a suite on the higher floors of the hotel, not having a lift in the building could pose a problem, especially for guests with disabilities or with heavy luggage to tote.