The Watford Hornet
The Watford Hornet, High Street, Watford, WD17 2DQ, United Kingdom- Statue
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Charming Town-House Hotel
Experience professional service and a warm welcome at Watford's only town-house hotel. Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, limited car parking, and complimentary WiFi during your stay.
Convenient Location
Situated near the M1 and M25 motorways, the Best Western White House Hotel offers easy access to Wembley with excellent transport links. Explore the city with a short 15-minute drive to the Harry Potter Studios, or take a leisurely 15-minute walk to the Vicarage Road football stadium.
Comfort and Accessibility
Relax in well-appointed rooms and take advantage of the hotel's strategic location for both business and leisure travelers. Book now for a delightful stay at the Best Western White House Hotel.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, double sofa bed, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
10 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, double sofa bed, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan
Accessibility - Raised toilet seat
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, double sofa bed, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
12 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, double sofa bed, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan
Accessibility - Bathroom grab bars
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
1 m2
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Ok
Shower
Location
Room smelled of cigarettes bathroom really bad main room bit better but not good.
How the £135 per night cost is justified for a room is beyond me
The location is really good, the staff are very friendly and helpful, the reception area is really nice and the bar drinks are reasonably priced.
Our room was quite dated but the whole property is very clean including the room.
We stayed to go to a concert at Wembley perfect location and easy to get to. Free onsite parking was a massive bonus. Staff were extremely friendly and very accommodating
Bathroom was a little dated
Close to the train station and shopping centre. Free parking.
The car park was difficult to find, and park due to small area. The car park had multiple people hanging round it constantly, it felt unsafe. The corridor to our room smelt strongly of cannabis. We informed the staff on the desk of this. She said she cannot do anything about it as she does not have the right to knock on peoples doors. She informed us that the fire alarms may have been tampered with, which meant that we did not feel safe to sleep, therefore had hardly any sleep. The walls were super thin and other residents had their tele on very loudly until around 1am. We requested room change, but the staff said they had no other rooms available, however, there were multiple rooms available online to book still. Our clothes now are stained with a smell of cannabis which we cannot get out due to the smell from the corridor coming into our room. There was a toenail on the floor of the hotel room as soon as we walked in, evidence that the room had not been cleaned properly. The bathroom smelt damp and like sewage. The shower flooded very quickly. We had only been provided 1 towel between 2 of us.
Příjemný personál Dobrá snídaně Velmi pohodlná postel
U ubytování je hned myčka, která dělala velký rámus Starší pokoje - hlavně koupelna je úlet
hot shower
room 7 - VERY basic, room window opened onto car park and people sitting in cars look directly into my room, car wash operating 10m from bedroom, bathroom window can see into room from car park. Shower screen is none existent so the shower just floods the bathroom and made it a hazard. TV didnt work - kept saying no signal on all channels. I also cant believe you have the neck to charge £189 for one night room only, and the rooms you provide are SO basic.
Fabulous breakfast. Super helpful friendly staff. Car park. Bar. Clean spacious room.
£50 deposit and ID despite paying in full prior to stay then waiting as terms of my bank for the £50 funds to be released days later ?!
Nothing. Place not good as advertised.
Place not as good as advertised. Customer care not good (very slow to respond, etc).
We enjoyed staying here. The staff were lively and helpful to my disabled mother. We will be booking again
Location Parking
Mattress was awful
Le personnel est poli et arrangeant. Le petit déjeuner de bonne qualité
La chambre n'était pas propre. L'établissement est vétusté. Peu de choix au petit déjeuner. Pour le prix, nous n'avons pas le minimum attendu.
The room was large and clean, although dated. The communal areas were very comfortable and the staff were always friendly and helpful.
I stayed during a heatwave and the rooms were not air-conditioned. The breakfast was substantial and tasty but pretty low quality, next time I would go to a local chain pub for breakfast instead. Noise levels were quite high as the windows had to be open.
Location
Mattress a bit uncomfortable - appeared to be time for a replacement.
Convenient location
Breakfast was awful. No edible fruit. Dried out, rubbery bacon and sausage. All items not replenished often enough. No marmalade
Location to London
Couldn't open curtains as overlooked a carwash. No air-conditioning and needed to keep windows open. Did not feel private when showering or totally safe with windows open at night. Room was dark with curtains closed.
Very helpful staff Comfortable Clean
Parking was the only issue as i had dogs in the car Very happy with the rear carpark but I I had been unable to park i would have had to leave
The staff is incredible nice and is clean
In king room, they are 2 small beds united, not a big one. And the mattress really soft. Not that good for night sleep
Staff were very friendly, the hotel had a lift & room was tidy.
The lift had a strong smell of smoke. Most likely due to other guests staying there. The shower was too powerful and ended up flying off the hook it was hooked onto making the whole room dripping wet. The housekeeper who came to service the room also left it off the hook as I don't believe she could fix this too. The shower was most likely too powerful.
Personal war bemüht
Sehr laut an der Straße gelegen, Bett sehr unbequem, die Kinder wurden auf der anderen Seite des Hotels untergebracht, Frühstück wurde einmal gebucht (Kaffee leer und wurde um 8:30 Uhr nicht mehr aufgefüllt, insgesamt mieserabel)
Nothing
Absolutely horrible bathroom and room, awful smell
It was convenient for me as I was only staying for work.
The only thing really was the fact that I could hear everything and it made my dog feel uneasy and she couldn’t settle.
I could check in at midnight
Parking wasn’t convenient and I had to pay extra
This hotel is incredible!! Comfortable beds, cosy rooms, lovely staff, drinks are a little pricey but not overly expensive compared to other places. Several lighting & storage options provided in bed space. Also fans for hot weather. Skylight window is a peaceful touch. Communal lounge has a calm, gentle atmosphere, there’s a designated sheltered smoking area outside, lifts for accessibility and the bathrooms are immaculate. I chose elsewhere for breakfast but I’m sure the food would’ve tasted great as everything else was exceptional and priced at a reasonable budget. There is a £50 deposit that I’m waiting to be cleared but shouldn’t be too much longer. Overall very pleased with my stay here. 100% recommend.
Honestly, this place is the calmest, quietest, most cosy little get away for travelling alone or in couples. Nothing bad to say, all good!!
Good size room. Had a bath
I do not like the £50 refundable charge. It is taken immediately, but there is an unspecified period before it is returned. I find this practise annoying
Love the decor in lounge, room had everything I needed and was comfortable
N/A
Very happy
Everything
Well located close to town centre. Big room
It was extremely hot and uncomfortable, not sure whether this was because it was at the top of the building. There was a fan but it wasn't hugely effective
Everything was good
We had to pay for parking
The room was clean but very old but the night was cheap. The noise from the Enterprise rental company in the morning was an annoying. Breakfast didn’t happen as they were having a conference in the room so we grabbed a coffee and sat in reception.
Not much.
Clean large room, helpful staff
Room had no AC it was very hot at night resulted in poor sleep
Well located near the High Street yet accessible by car, basic clean room, good facilities, good value.
My room was a bit noisy at night as near to an air con unit.
Brilliant staff service,clean and spacious rooms
Room was big it was clean nothing wrong with the room at all
Noise from other guests late at night or very early in the morning, the breakfast was about 3/10 soggy hash browns over cooked been sat there for ages sausages bacon and beans no choice of egg just rubbery scrambled egg. And the £50 hold on my account took ages to send back they should hold your details not your actual money.
They didn't have plain croissant.
Not enough parking
Central. Good location
Nothing all ok
Close to venue
I was put in a room which seems as if was for little people.. everything was so low … I was put in a room where the car wash guys was so loud everything was loud. When I got back from my friends wedding I went to go to sleep and the bed was so uncomfortable. 5mins later I packed my packs and checked out. And went back to London. That’s how uncomfortable my room and stay was.
Very convenient and close to most amenities It was very quiet
The bed was not comfortable at all. The toilet was not flashing well you would need to keep pressing 2/3 times before it could flash
General Area was good to sit and have a quiet drink after being out.
Bathroom are bit tired and need updated, shower was powerful but the shower hand wouldn't stay in situation.
I think the rooms need adjustment especially during summer it was too hot even with fan on, a mini fridge too keep drinks or water cold, toilet was not clean, bed was not comfortable too soft
Easy access to the town
Clean and efficient.
Nothing it was all good.
Politeness of the staff and late night drinking
The doors banging late at night and the early hours
Posizione ottima, ristoranti, negozi e parco raggiungibili a piedi.
Staff very kind and accommodating
Rooms are a bit dated, very clean
Its a nice place to stay . Very close to all Shops .
Car park is a Nightmare . If you cant park a car dont stay there . My Van was Scratched due to the Small spaces . Also people dont care if they block you in .
The staff were so helpful. My main deelong was with Suresh, absolutely great guy, so helpful.
All good
Great value and nice staff
Near town
Kettle was burn inside and dirty floor.
The staff were friendly, and check-in and check-out was straightforward.
The bed was extremely uncomfortable, the pillows were wafer-thin, the room was dated and not particularly clean. The temperature was extreme with no way to cool the room. Only one towel was in the room, despite the booking being for two people. The noise of people slamming their doors all night kept me awake.
location
limited breakfast facilities and choice in need of a lot of updating and maintenance
Posizione ok, centrale ma tranquilla
Colazione troppo costosa
It was in a good Location
That the bathroom needs any upgrade! There were curtains on it not very clean! Old floors
Staff and breakfast was excellent, room and bathroom were both clean.
The hotel is very close to shops. I had a great time here. Thank you, eill definitely dtay again next time I need to dtsy in Watford
Nothing
The staff were friendly and the main lobby was very clean
Our room was a bit dirty as there was mold in the shower and the shower barely worked
L'accueil,la disponibilité du personnel
Il manque l'air conditionné dans les chambres
What kind of Hotel taking deposits not returning after
Negative
After stay next day take £100 from my account,for no reason
Convenient location, free parking. Modern well appointed reception and bar area. Pleasant staff. Large room, clean & comfortable. Plentiful breakfast . Would book again and recommend.
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Nothing
Location, its not as advertised online, very basic, not enough parking. It qualifies as a 3***
Personnel très serviable et agréable
Salle de bain vieillissante
Les chambres spacieuses, les équipements, la bouilloire avec thé, café et lait.
Le bruit des portes qui claquent dans le couloir.
Stayed here numerous times will be booking again soon for October Easy to find near all the amenities we needed staff very friendly
Car park is very tight 😂
The hotel needs to improve greatly cleaning the overall bedroom particularly the sheets, bathroom and sofa. We didn’t feel comfortable to use the facilities because of that.
Central location
Rooms are not the best and stairs
Nothing.
It was the worst stay I have ever had in a hotel. The hotel has 3 stars on paper, but it looks like no stars in reality. It’s filthy, smells horrible and the furniture it’s outdated - to say the least. They gave me a room at the 2nd floor, close to the kitchen’s fan extractor. At 5 AM when the oven was turned on the horrible noise woke me up. By 7 AM the whole room was stinking of breakfast, and opening the windows could only make the smell worse. I did ask for a refund by they refused me. Obviously, it would have been the right thing to do given the fact that I could not rest and that I had to cancel my stay with them for a second night, but for them money matters more than anything else. Do not go there, especially as a solo female traveller. It’s not clean, it’s not relaxing, and it does not feel safe.
Grand lit et grande chambre tranquille
Very comfortable bed. The staff were helpful and kind
The parking is difficult and it was noisy until midnight. No air conditioning so windows had to be open so the sound of traffic and pedestrians was loud.
For a Best Western, it’s pretty good. The room was comfortable and had good natural lighting even on the ground floor. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
The shower head was really terrible and sprayed water all over the floor, could not be adjusted properly.
Very close to city center. Clean and comfortable rooms, reliable wifi, nice staff.
Absolutely shocking nights stay. The mattress was not fit for purpose - it was so far gone that there was a physical dip in the mattress and we could feel the springs. We both had to squash up on one side of the bed that was borderline useable. The room was boiling with no air con and just a small noisy fan. If we opened the window we let in the sound of traffic and police sirens. We had to listen to people having sex in the neighbouring room. In the morning we invited a staff member at reception to test the bed for himself and he immediately agreed that it was a write off and needed to be replaced. I asked for a refund (£254 is a JOKE) and he said there was nothing he could do because he wasn’t the GM and that I’d have to call the GM in the week I would NEVER recommend this hotel and I’m still waiting to hear from the GM
As above
One friendly staff member Parking available
Dirty bathroom Noise No air conditioning
Staff and rooms and lovely bar drinks etc
All was fine!
Pokoj byl w porządku, lokalizacja tez na hedna noc przy zwiedzaniu Warner Bros. Ok bo spacerem do autobusu
Łazienka krzyczała o remont grzyb na płytkach i bateria która groziła wypadnięciem ze sciany. Nie wiem jak ten hotel spełnia warunki sieci Best Western
The staff are great and very helpful.
The location is poor, dirty and unsafe. No air con in the room.
Cheap and clean
Some absolute idiots in a room shouting all night. On a Tuesday night too. Bizarre, loud utter weirdos
Location great. Spacious room
The sound proofing was minimal, we heard snoring from another room and other “noises”.
Convenient for London
The facility was neat and welcoming. The people were friendly and breakfast was excellent
Nothing to complain about
Posizione tranquilla tra stadio e stazione
Manca aria condizionata
…
The room had 2 single beds joined together and most of the night I was in the crack in between the 2 beds so my sleep was very poor
Lage. Mitarbeiter Freundlichkeit. Günstig
Durchgelegene Betten. Sauberkeit. Direkt vor dem Fenster war die Lüftungsanlage, die uns sehr früh geweckt hat.
Friendly staff and the simple food choices were good
Uncomfortable bed and very tired room
Unfortunately i didnt enjoy any aspects of the hotel
Moment you step in to check in you are informed you have to pay a other £50 in case you smash the room up or steal the kettle. This pretty much sums up this hotel, breakfast very poor, noisy as & not tge cleanest place. Car parking impossible, not fit for purpose
nice size room
very limited tea/milk provided for a two night stay
The bed was very comfortable
Bathroom needs updating, no extractor fan in Bathroom, so ceiling git abit of mold on
Large bed. Walking distance to restaurants. Close to Warner Bros Studio Tour.
Not a great neighbourhood. Undesirable people hanging around the carpark outside outside our window. Hotel carpark was very tight to get into. Cooked breakfast was terrible and not worth the money. We could not eat it and had to have toast instead. Shower had no curtain and the screen was too small so water went all over the bathroom when you showered.
Clean and kind staff
It was boiling hot! But this is a problem in any property in UK. The fan was too small.
The value for the price and the location.
The rooms weren't sound proof and the noises from the corridors and other room doors could easily be heard. The parking was also hard to find when first arriving to the hotel.
Nice bath, needed that!
Bit noisy, car allowed to idle in the car park for ages.
Jó elhelyezkedés, közel a vasútállomáshoz, kedves személyzet.
Nincs légkondicionáló, sem hűtő. A szállás minőségéhez képest drága.
Location and the hotel itself
Price
Checking in was very simple and easy staff were polite and happy. They were helpful when we asked for directions. And checking was a pleasure.
We werent fussed on the buffet breakie
General clean welcoming, Staff helpful
Noise , someone decided to start a sports car in carpark at 2:30am outside my room continued to rev engine nearly 30mins and even when left carpark rev in road! I have early shift to start work 5am!
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Cleanliness
6.8/10Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including filthy rooms and mould in bathrooms.
Service
8.3/10Staff were noted as friendly and professional in most reviews.
Location
8.8/10Consistently highlighted as a positive aspect with great convenience.
Room Quality
6.8/10Multiple comments regarding poor room conditions including uncomfortable beds and small sizes.
Amenities
6.3/10Limited amenities mentioned and several comments about needing improvements.
Value for Money
7.3/10Some positive sentiments regarding price but concerns about quality relative to cost.
Food and Beverage
6.3/10Breakfast was criticized as mediocre and lacklustre.
Overall Experience
7.8/10Mixed reviews led to a slightly higher overall sentiment despite concerns about cleanliness and room quality.