Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel, Hatfield (Hertfordshire)
About the Hotel
The Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel is a 3-star property located 19 km from London, offering a convenient base for exploring the south of England. It features a popular bar and lounge area with Sky TV, and a well-regarded restaurant serving diverse menus. The hotel is strategically placed just three minutes from Junction 23 of the M25, making it accessible for both leisure and business travelers.
Location
The hotel is within walking distance of the University of Hertfordshire, making it convenient for visiting students and staff. Local attractions include Hatfield House, St Albans, and Woburn Safari Park, all within a short drive. Moreover, central London can be reached in just 25 minutes by train, and Luton, Stansted, and Heathrow airports are easily accessible.
Rooms
The hotel offers 85 accommodations including Standard, Privilege, and Suite options tailored for style and comfort. Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Private bathrooms feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Additional amenities include ironing facilities and in-room air conditioning.
Eat & Drink
The Conservatory Restaurant serves a full English breakfast and an à la carte menu for dinner featuring both American and British cuisines. The bar and lounge offer hot and cold snacks throughout the day. Last table seating in the restaurant is at 9:00 PM, while last orders in the bar are taken at 10:00 PM.
Leisure & Business
The hotel provides nine fully-equipped conference rooms, accommodating up to 120 delegates, with a total of 0.5 m² of conference space. Guests can benefit from free private parking and complimentary wireless Internet access. Safety features at the property include a carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and security system.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Lift
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Room features
- In-room air conditioning
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel has a modern feel but lacks some essentials like individual air conditioning in every room. On the bright side, the room amenities like chocolates, tea, coffee, and biscuits were a nice touch.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were beautiful, clean, and well-equipped, offering a very large and comfy bed. However, the service was a bit of a letdown with some issues like not receiving extra pillows and a mix-up with my passport during checkout. The location was convenient for my work purposes, although some areas needed attention. The dining experience left much to be desired, with slow service and lukewarm food at a high price.
The room I stayed in was really great, bright, spacious, and had a fantastic double shower. The bed was huge and extremely comfortable. However, there were some issues like black mold above the shower, stains on the bedding that looked like footprints, and noise and cigarette smoke coming in due to lack of ventilation. The room could use a makeover as it felt a bit run-down.