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The Olde Kings Arms

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Hemel Hempstead with a restaurant and a bar

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The Olde Kings Arms provides a serene retreat in a tranquil setting. Visitors relax in lush gardens, stay in comfortable rooms with WiFi access, and unwind at the cozy bar. The on-site restaurant serves local flavors that capture the essence of the region.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 354
AED 425 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Room

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Free WiFi
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Free WiFi
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Flat-panel TV
Pet friendly
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Suite, Ensuite

Comfort Suite, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, Ensuite

Family Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Large room - ensuite)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Large room - ensuite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
is a trading name of Ben Satchfield Ltd, 41 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, England, HP1 3AF

What's nearby

  • Gadebridge Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Planet Ice - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Snow Centre - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - 21 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Hemel Hempstead Station - 5 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Chef Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Full House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Town Hall - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marlowes Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Olde Kings Arms

Property highlights
A garden, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Olde Kings Arms. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Smoke-free premises

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AED 326 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5.0 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 5.0 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Olde Kings Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 5.0 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Olde Kings Arms?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Olde Kings Arms?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Olde Kings Arms located?

Situated in Hemel Hempstead, this bed & breakfast is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gadebridge Park, Planet Ice, and The Snow Centre. Vauxhall Road and Boxmoor Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Olde Kings Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 368 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little hotel/inn, very friendly staff and service. Would definitely stay again but just wish the midweek breakfast times were a little longer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning meant the windows remained closed and outside noise kept to a minimum, while keeping the air in the room fresh. Room was not on a main road, but next to a footpath. Beds were comfortable. Room and ensuite were clean. Wifi was poor, maybe due to old building having thick walls. No parking, but parked on the street to unload and check in. Inexpensive car park nearby. Great for one night's stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Great little B&B

Staff were so friendly and helpful. We ate in the bar and the food was lovely. Room quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

A lovely nights stay.

Lovely 1 night stay as part of a business trip. Staff very friendly, ate evening meal in the pub downstairs - a laminated menu but great tasting pizza! Breakfast included in the price was good size portions. All in all will stay again when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Great place and Great staff

Brilliant stay made all the more better by Michelle, who made my wife and I feel really welcome. Her enthusiasm was infectious. Definitely will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Charming coaching inn.

Friendly staff and impressive 16th century coaching Inn on the cobbled old town high street. Bedroom was small, but not uncomfortably so. Shower head was split causing water to spray everywhere except where it was needed! Small bath towels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was lovely, bathroom a bit tired looking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Helpful staff

Very helpful breakfast staff and chief made pancakes special for my son even though not on menu
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

MR P A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lots of character

Great hotel and full of character. A nice change from the corporate chains. However, this is in a busy town centre so there is lots of noise, both from the creaking floorboards and early morning bon men.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A bit quirky but lots of character.

Comfortable bed and good shower. It would be great if it had double glazing to reduce street noise. Also the emergency lights never switch off completely. Could be a problem if you are used to total darkness to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

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

One night stay

Good position. Evening food was reasonable, breakfast was ample and good. Mattress sagged a little and daughter said her mattress uneven. Wifi did not walk all the time we were there. Provider "had been called" but didn't get it operational before we left.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was fabulous, beams and full of character. The bec was very comfy, especially the woollen blanket! There was a fair bit of dust around. The bath was grubby. The shower headwould not stay up. The menu for me was limited as I am a lactose intolerant coeliac but the chef did manage to conjure up a gluten free pizza base with vegan cheese, so full marks for him for effort!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mr Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Been using this pub/hotel since it was first opened by the mother and son combo, stepping over off cuts of carpet and other things on the snagging list to get the place up and running. Have been back many times to visit my daughter who lives just up the road but this visit was a disappointment. The place needs a refurb, doors don't close, furniture damaged and things like the wrong light bulbs used in some areas. All top off by a 45 minute wait for breakfast, shame really.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly welcome all staff helpful and good breakfast included in the overnight stay. Our room needed a little bit of TLC as ceiling light broken and ceiling decor looked tired. But the rooms were clean, bed was comfortable, fresh clean towels provided and tea /coffee facilities well stocked. Overall a nice relaxing quiet stay and would be happy to use again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms very small accessible room had doors not widened so only just got in. Says has good access ability but steps into pub area with two doors. Unable to use accessible toilet due to function in that area. All tables had reservations on them so unable to eat there on evening.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing and really made us feel welcome! The pub is great, with lots of history, good food and great service. The room itself is a bit dated, but clean with a comfortable bed. Love the old town location and 16th century history.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great hotel but a couple of issues.

Charming and quirky old hotel. Friendly and efficient bar/check in staff. Spacious and clean room. Room 6 is due a refresh. Decor looking a bit tired. Slow service taking breakfast order and food not quite up to usual high standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Avoid room 1 until they dirt out the fan noise.

Charming old coaching inn. I stay here regularly when visiting Hemel. The service and breakfast is always excellent. Room no 1 is one of the smallest and usually OK. On this occasion, there was a noisy fan outside the room which meant I didn’t get much sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Tricia’s Review

Overnighted at this historical and characterful abode. Great hospitality in a unique setting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs some work but could be a nice place.

The staff was great and Polite. No parking available had to walk 5 mins to carpark that you could only pay till 6pm then it was free till 8am but had to go back to get another ticket if you was planing on not leaving till after 8am. The place need a bit of freshing up. Stairs to my room was very steep and narrow. The room was ok but needed some work. The shower only had one temperature and that was cold. But the bath water got hot so not end of the world. Heating in my room, was either to hot or cold. Bath room needs a clean and lick of paint. Food, The cooked breckfast was alright not amazing. Coffee was horrible. Creamy mushroom starter was nice but a bit oily, stake and chips main, chips not cooked enough was hard and not sure what they put on the stake to cook but it ruined the taste.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Overnight stay in Hemel Hempstead

Real ale pub with a cracking breakfast Plenty of on street parking opposite Plenty of restaurants nearby Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The least corporate hotel in Hemel.

A welcome change to the usual chain hotels. Loads of charm, albeit with creaky floors and dodgy plumbing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Away for work

This was a 1-night stay for work. I was in room 3, which was at the rear of the pub. The room was small with not a lot of floor space (which was okay for 1 night). Heating was from an air conditioner in ceiling, so could not have on over night as it made a noise. Ensuite was cold (this was in December) and just about alright for size. Wifi was good. There was a green exit light above the door which meant the room was not dark when lights off. Breakfast is included and starts at 7am, but on my stay I had to wait until 7:30 for my cooked breakfast and I was the only person waiting for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024