[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Cross Keys Peaceful gardens and satisfying meals await at this tranquil retreat, where the cozy bar offers the perfect spot to relax with a drink after exploring. ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78510000/78509200/78509152/2dc1dae3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78510000/78509200/78509152/779fbe74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78510000/78509200/78509152/7c4fd8c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78510000/78509200/78509152/723fd5d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78510000/78509200/78509152/10522124.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Cross Keys offers a serene garden setting where travelers can unwind after their adventures. The cozy bar serves drinks in a quaint atmosphere, and WiFi keeps everyone connected. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSt-Albans-Hotels-The-Cross-Keys.h78509152.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSt-Albans-Hotels-The-Cross-Keys.h78509152.Hotel-Information) ## About the area St Albans is home to The Cross Keys. Some of the area's popular attractions include Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Clarence Park or Kenilworth Road Stadium. [Visit our St Albans travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Albans.dx182646) [View more B&B in St Albans](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Albans-Bed-And-Breakfast.d182646-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.83426%2C-0.29628&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OjANG6uV0zYEMZKSv9I4qHrXwo8=) Ballslough Hill, St Albans, England, AL4 8LA ### What's nearby - Knebworth House - 12 min drive - 12.5 km - Hertfordshire County Showground - 14 min drive - 12.8 km - Luton Mall - 15 min drive - 14.2 km - St Albans Cathedral - 15 min drive - 13.1 km - Kenilworth Road Stadium - 17 min drive - 16.2 km ### Getting around - Harpenden Station - 9 min drive - Luton Airport (LTN) - 21 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Goat Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪Marquis of Granby - ‬8 min drive - ‪Amble Inn - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sarakh - ‬7 min drive - ‪John Bunyan - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### The Cross Keys Property highlights You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at The Cross Keys. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. Other perks include: - Free self parking - English breakfast (surcharge) Room features All guestrooms at The Cross Keys include amenities such as free bottled water. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Heating and portable fans - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers - Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20010000/20009300/20009298/f0488cae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Citi Hotel Luton Luton - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - 24/7 front desk 6.0 664 reviews CA $70 CA $83 total includes taxes & fees Oct 17 - Oct 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=20009298&PinnedHotelID=20009298&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13563600/13563563/ccc80f1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Old Cock Inn Harpenden - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar 8.2 Very good 104 reviews CA $162 CA $195 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=13563563&PinnedHotelID=13563563&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Family friendly - Mini-fridge ### Guest services - Housekeeping (on request) ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - No elevator ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Mini-fridge - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Desk - Heating (climate-controlled) - Portable fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets stay free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as The Cross Keys St Albans The Cross Keys Bed & breakfast The Cross Keys Bed & breakfast St Albans ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cross Keys pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Cross Keys? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Cross Keys? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Cross Keys? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Cross Keys located? > Situated in St Albans, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, Big Space, and Knebworth Country Park. Barn Theatre and Fielder Centre UH are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Cross Keys Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 6.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Dec 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Great room and service. Need to sort wifi Nice welcome and room is fine. Very clean. Only issue is room had no phone signal or wifi so I couldn't do the work I needed to do, ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### terry Dec 27, 2023 ##### terry Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Paisley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Glasgow-Airport.h809324.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hamilton by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hamilton.h1889137.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Looe-Hotels-Luxury-Beach-House-Rental-With-Hot-Tub.h27313935.Hotel-Information) > > [Bonkle House](https://www.expedia.ca/Wishaw-Hotels-Bonkle-House.h15996183.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Crawley-Hotels-Sandman-Signature-London-Gatwick-Hotel.h6579.Hotel-Information) > > [The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Harlow-Hotels-The-Harlow-Hotel-By-AccorHotels.h950.Hotel-Information) > > [Pinewood Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Ibstock-Hotels-Pinewood-Lodge.h17183221.Hotel-Information) > > [The Crown hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Woodbridge-Hotels-The-Crown-Hotel.h520172.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Peterborough.h2254377.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pearl Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-The-Pearl-Hotel.h6335144.Hotel-Information) > > [The Manor House](https://www.expedia.ca/Scarborough-Hotels-The-Manor-House.h44509462.Hotel-Information) > > [Unique Luxury Escapes](https://www.expedia.ca/Diss-Hotels-Unique-Luxury-Escapes.h29745570.Hotel-Information) > > [Windermere Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Windermere-Manor-Hotel.h22280374.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Travelodge-Gatwick-Airport-Central.h10160516.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Peterborough-Marriott-Hotel.h691233.Hotel-Information) > > [No Man's Fort](https://www.expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Hotels-No-Mans-Fort.h11536410.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Northampton](https://www.expedia.ca/Northampton-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Northampton-Town-Centre.h12543.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Milton Keynes](https://www.expedia.ca/Milton-Keynes-Hotels-Novotel-Milton-Keynes.h892420.Hotel-Information) > > [Beautiful Country Cottage private Indoor Swimming Pool ,Hot Tub, & Games room.](https://www.expedia.ca/Swindon-Hotels-Beautiful-Country-Cottage-Private-Indoor-Swimming-Pool.h34047025.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Hamilton-Park.h33810078.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Peterborough by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Peterborough.h281577.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Peterborough.h2928593.Hotel-Information) > > [Heated indoor pool & spa, countryside holiday cottage near the beach & park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hastings-Hotels-Heated-Indoor-Pool-Spa.h18971402.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Lumley Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chester-Le-Street-Hotels-Lumley-Castle-Hotel.h175571.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Pennyhill Park Hotel And Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Bagshot-Hotels-Pennyhill-Park-Hotel-And-Spa.h517256.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson BLU Hotel Durham](https://www.expedia.ca/Durham-Hotels-Radisson-BLU-Hotel-Durham.h2226171.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information)