Title: The Cross Keys - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [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. ## Photo gallery for The Cross Keys ![Front of property - The Cross Keys (St Albans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78510000/78509200/78509152/2dc1dae3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room | Living area - The Cross Keys (St Albans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78510000/78509200/78509152/723fd5d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Cross Keys (St Albans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78510000/78509200/78509152/7c4fd8c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Twin Room - The Cross Keys (St Albans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78510000/78509200/78509152/10522124.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room | Bathroom - The Cross Keys (St Albans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78510000/78509200/78509152/779fbe74.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. Guests particularly appreciate the English breakfast and the property's overall charm. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 15 - Jan. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=78509152&PinnedHotelID=78509152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=78509152&PinnedHotelID=78509152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 16 - Jan. 17](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=78509152&PinnedHotelID=78509152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=78509152&PinnedHotelID=78509152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 16 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=78509152&PinnedHotelID=78509152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=78509152&PinnedHotelID=78509152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=78509152&PinnedHotelID=78509152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=78509152&PinnedHotelID=78509152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78510000/78509200/78509152/779fbe74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Portable fan Hair dryer Shower/tub combination Free bottled water Electric kettle Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room ![Standard Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78510000/78509200/78509152/10522124.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room ### Highlights Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Portable fan Hair dryer Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Free bottled water Electric kettle - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[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 - Aldwickbury Park Golf Club \- 8 min drive \- 7.0 km - Knebworth Country Park \- 8 min drive \- 9.5 km - Big Space \- 8 min drive \- 6.2 km - Welwyn Roman Baths \- 9 min drive \- 11.6 km - Fielder Centre UH \- 9 min drive \- 11.3 km ### Getting around - Harpenden Station - 9 min drive - Luton Airport (LTN) - 21 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Marquis of Granby - ‬8 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive - ‪Elephant and Castle - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pasta Cibo - ‬9 min drive - ‪Zio's pizzeria - ‬8 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 ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2510000/2506500/2506473/5c5bed11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Feathers Hotel by Chef and Brewer Collection Ware - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 430 reviews CA $95 CA $115 total includes taxes & fees Jan 23 - Jan 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=2506473&PinnedHotelID=2506473&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19812800/19812766/f9aaea8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pear Tree Inn Welwyn Garden City - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar 7.6 Good 80 reviews CA $124 CA $149 total includes taxes & fees Jan 18 - 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Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 8.0 Very good 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=24232587&PinnedHotelID=24232587&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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures This property is closed from October 17 2025 to July 31 2026 (dates subject to change). ### 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? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Cross Keys? ### What time is check-out at The Cross Keys? ### Where is The Cross Keys located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## 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 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 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 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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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)