About Offley Place
Offley Place is a boutique hotel in a restored 17th century manor house situated on a 27-acre property in Great Offley, 10 minutes off the A1 (Junction 6) near Hitchin. The hotel features landscaped gardens, an on-site restaurant and complimentary Wi-Fi.
There are 16 classically-styled bedrooms at Offley Place, each of which feature modern en suite bathrooms, TVs and coffee and tea-making facilities.
The property is home to a rose garden, free on-site parking, 24-hour reception, a bridal suite, and meeting and banquet facilities.
On-site Spencer Restaurant is open for lunch, traditional afternoon tea, and dinner with packages combining dining and accommodation available. Room service is also available.
The hotel is 15 minutes’ drive from London Luton Airport, and approximately an hour outside of central London by car. Luton Airport can be reached in one hour via public transport.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Beautiful building and setting
The building in which
the hotel is set and the extensive acreage and gardens are some of the most
highly-praised features of the establishment. Previous guests agree that the 17th
century manor house in which the hotel is set is beautiful and has been well
restored to provide an elegant, modern setting that is very enjoyable.
positive:
Outstanding service
Almost every reviewer mentions the exceptional service they experienced at the hotel, crediting the staff with being very courteous, kind and attentive with quick resolution any issues that may have arisen.
positive:
Lovely accommodation overall
The majority of previous guests found the hotel to be an ideal option for a relaxed getaway, with not only the lovely, relaxing setting and top-quality service recommending it, but also the delicious food served in the restaurant and a relatively convenient location for a major airport - London Luton.
Negative Reviews
negative:
No elevator
Many guests found the hotel's lack of an elevator to be an issue, as they had a lot of trouble carrying their bags up the stairs to their rooms. The problem was mostly regarding the difficulty posed at check in and out due to the lack of elevator, but some found it a nuisance throughout their stay as well.
negative:
Problems with heating
Several previous guests report problems with heating in their room, saying they were unfortunately very cold during their stay. Whether this is a one-off occurrence due to faulty heaters or the heating is simply not powerful enough in the older manor building is not defined, but the problem is mentioned by a number of reviewers.
negative:
Furnishings could use an update
According to many reviewers the furnishings and decor in this hotel are a little on the rundown side, and several previous guests say they felt an update would not be out of order.