8.2

864 reviews

The Olde Kings Arms

The Olde Kings Arms

41 High St. Old Town, Harpenden, HP1 3AF, United Kingdom

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Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

The Olde Kings Arms

Welcome to The Olde Kings Arms, a charming hotel nestled in the heart of Harpenden, United Kingdom. Just 1mi from the city center, this historic hotel offers a convenient location on 41 High St. Old Town. With rave reviews from 864 happy guests, you can be assured of an enjoyable stay.

Starting at an affordable price of $97, The Olde Kings Arms provides a range of excellent amenities including free Wifi, air conditioning, and a delicious breakfast to start your day. Whether you're looking to relax in the garden, enjoy a drink at the bar, or explore the city, this pet-friendly hotel with non-smoking rooms ensures a comfortable stay for all travelers.

Indulge in the classic English charm of The Olde Kings Arms with a private bathroom, bathtub, and free toiletries for a truly relaxing experience. Embrace the quaint surroundings of Harpenden and take advantage of the hotel's picnic area and kitchenette during your stay. Book your getaway now and experience the best of British hospitality at The Olde Kings Arms.

The Olde Kings Arms is a perfect choice for pet owners as it welcomes furry friends upon request. Charges may apply, allowing you to bring your beloved companion along for a memorable stay. Conveniently situated just 1mi from Harpenden's city center, this delightful hotel provides easy access to local attractions, making it an ideal base for both leisure and business travelers alike.

With accepted payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and Solo, guests have the flexibility to settle their bills in a manner that suits them best. Cash payments are also accepted for added convenience. The hotel's range of room types includes options like the Superior Double Room, offering a cozy space of 161 sqft with a luxurious King size bed and accommodation for up to 2 adults. For those desiring disability access, the Twin Room - Disability Access boasts 2 Twin beds and ample space at 97 sqft, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for all guests.

Whether you're seeking a relaxing getaway or a family adventure, The Olde Kings Arms has you covered with its diverse range of room options. From the spacious Family Suite accommodating up to 5 adults with a mix of Twin, Double, and King size beds to the cozy Standard Double Room featuring a comfortable Double bed, there's something for every type of traveler. Immerse yourself in the charm of this historic hotel, explore the beauty of Harpenden, and create unforgettable memories during your stay at The Olde Kings Arms.

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Closest airports

Luton Airport

9.1mi

London Heathrow Airport

19.9mi

London City Airport

28.6mi

London Stansted Airport

31.4mi

London Gatwick Airport

43.6mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Standard Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

75 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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Relax in our cozy Standard Double Room, complete with air conditioning, free toiletries, and a private bathroom. Perfect for couples, this room features a comfortable double bed in a 75 sqft space.

Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Superior Double Room in The Olde Kings Arms

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Superior

1 King Size Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Indulge in comfort in our Superior Double Room with a spacious 161 sqft area, featuring a luxurious King size bed, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with a bathtub. Perfect for a relaxing stay for 2 adults.

Twin Room - Disability Access in The Olde Kings Arms
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Olde Kings Arms
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Olde Kings Arms
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Olde Kings Arms
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Olde Kings Arms
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Olde Kings Arms
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Olde Kings Arms
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Olde Kings Arms
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Olde Kings Arms
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Olde Kings Arms
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Olde Kings Arms
Twin Room - Disability Access in The Olde Kings Arms

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

2 Twin Beds

95 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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Experience comfort in our Twin Room with Disability Access, featuring 2 Twin beds, air conditioning, free toiletries, and a private bathroom, perfect for 2 adults.

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Deluxe, 1 Bed

160 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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The double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Suite in The Olde Kings Arms

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Family Suite

1 King Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms
Family Room in The Olde Kings Arms

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Family

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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Deluxe

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Family Suite, Street View

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Room Superior

Comfort Family

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Family Suite Ensuite, 2 Double/Twin

2 Double Beds

1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite Ensuite, 3 Twin/Double

1 Double Bed

3 Twin Beds

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Guest reviews

8.2

864 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

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Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Bernadette

8.2

May 2025

I absolutely love the history attached to accommodation such as this. A 16th century coaching house retaining some original fixtures but providing comfort and the mod cons expected. I booked 3 nights as a solo traveller to meet up with old friends. My room was perfect. Clean, warm, comfortable and quiet. Staff on the whole really very helpful especially the two Hungarian housekeepers who went out over and above helping me with questions I had. (Marcia and Esther ?).

Not a lot I didn’t like. Breakfast regime I wasn’t sure about as I was only one in the breakfast room on my first day and I was completely ignored for 15 mins although I sat close to the bar. The one member of staff was solely focused on her monitor for some reason. . (thought I must be invisible 🤷‍♀️). After that more people went to breakfast and I realised they were going to counter to order so was ok but just a point Alisha. People don’t always know what they are supposed to do so a quick hello and explanation would have been welcome. Food was fine though.

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Clementine

8.2

July 2025

Located in old Hemel, 5 minutes drive from the hospital. I parked on the street at the back, on the street as I was advised to when I booked with no issues.It’s a characterful place with access to nice independent restaurants, historic buildings a few doors along, with a big park a short walk away. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the room was clean and spacious, had AC and a very comfy bed. Nice eggs and coffee in the morning, and easy check out.

Not a lot, it was really nice. Obviously due to location the parking is limited. I tried the car park up the street, but wasn’t sure if I could leave my vehicle there overnight. Fortunately there was street parking at the back, as I had been advised there could be. Perhaps a little more info about the parking options?

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Anne

9.1

January 2025

The accommodation is set separately behind the pub with its own access so quiet at night! Room was cosy. Bed excellent and very comfy. Largish bathroom with good shower. Air conditioning heating - which was fabulous once we'd read the instructions! Standard pub fare on site. Breakfast in the pub was very good with a range of cooked options. Location was on the old town high street. Worth a morning walk and down to Gadbridge Park. Brilliant find was a Thai restaurant on the high street, a 1 minute walk (Chiang Mai Cottage). Great value, lovely staff and busy on a Sunday night! Overall would be happy to stay again!

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Jo

9.1

June 2025

Air conditioning was very welcome! Room was cosy and clean, bed was very comfortable. We had a bite to eat (pizza each) in the evening which were both lovely. Great nights sleep was had by all (including the dog) and it was very quiet overnight during our stay. Breakfasts - omelette and a full English - were excellent and cleans plates left behind. Brilliant location just across from a very nice park and being on the high street there is a good choice of cafés, pubs and eateries very close by. Staff were all lovely too!

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Lisa

9.1

November 2024

Located centrally in the old town, but with parking nearby, this pub with rooms was excellent value. The room was spacious and beds comfortable. The hospitality tray had a selection of teas as well as coffee, and oat milk alongside dairy was a nice surprise. The breakfast had several options including full English, and included in the room rate. Staff were friendly and helpful, and we were made welcome in the pub by staff and regular customers. A lovely base from which to explore, a compact high street and park alongside, and cheap parking nearby. Rooms have air conditioning/heating systems, and are quiet.

Our accessible room decor was tired. The wetroom had a lack of hooks or places to put clothes or toiletries so they didn't get wet, and the controls took some working out (maybe the room information could include instructions?) We were unable to get hot water in the sink.

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Stephbo

8.2

August 2024

The staff who welcomed us and then served us in the morning (both young men) were lovely and welcoming and so helpful - the man on check in helped us with our bags which was great. Brilliant location, bed comfortable, shower roomy and not in a bath. Breakfast was large and freshly cooked and you could chose what you wanted if you wanted a different combination to what was on the menu. Stairs are steep but handrails were secure so easy to navigate.

The walls in Room 8 were very cobwebby - they had been there a while as were black, so a wipe down of the walls, or a dust, needs to be done. Bathroom suite starting to look a bit tired and the shower tray took a long time to drain.

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Rachelle

10

September 2024

Had a wonderful stay for the second time at the olde kings arms. The hotel is cosy and comfortable as ever. The staff are fantastic and incredibly helpful! We were a late night check in (and with a poorly 11yr old) food/takeaway options were offered. We were pointed in the direction where I could pick up some lemsip near by. Such a warm and friendly welcome from the start! Our room was clean and comfortable! Breakfast was utterly delicious and again the staff truly went above and beyond.

The flush button was missing and the tap was a little temperamental but nothing more than general wear n tear and a complete none issue!

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Kevin

9.1

June 2024

The Olde Kings Arms is an historic, medieval building dating back to Henry VIII. This means low ceilings and old character beams and lintels. It is even rumoured to host a couple of ghosts. Despite keeping a keen lookout we didn't see any. The accommodation is located above the pub that sells real ale and a good food menu. An excellent breakfast was included in the booking that was first class and the staff are friendly and accommodating. It is located at the heart of the old High Street, full of character, cafe's, antique shops and pubs with a beautiful park nearby. Parking is at a nearby public car park that, unusually was rediculously cheap. This is great place to stay just outside London.. We will be staying here again.

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Katerina

10

May 2024

Amazing place, we loved "genius loci" of this old-time coaching inn. Its location in the old town could not be better. Andrew gave us a warm welcome and led us to the room. We really liked the comfortable beds, white, clean bathroom with continental faucets, wide selection of in-room teas and hearty breakfast (choice of several hot meals instead of buffet was a pleasant change). Willingness of staff exceeded our expectation!!! My daughter, who traveled for top sport event was injured. For many reasons I was unable to arrange transfer to hospital myself. Completely desperate I call the hotel. I reached the bar in very busy hour (they just had a big event there), however the guys began to act immediately - they arranged couple of taxi transfers for us, provided enough of ice for cooling and all of them have been very supportive till the end of our stay. My daughter appreciated very much the pep talk of the gentleman from housekeeping (btw. providing very attentive service). Thank you for all! We will definitely come again next year.

There could be a shelf in the wardrobe.

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Fauve

8.2

April 2024

Beds were very comfortable, we asked for single beds and were given a family room (one double & single) Large towels Lovely staff, we had dinner the first night and breakfast the first morning and the guys who were working were lovely. Very friendly and helpful, I can't remember their names. The food was lovely and had great gluten free options

The shower was a bit tricky to work. I didn't realise that the rooms were directly over and outside the pub's smoking area. Since we were staying on a Friday and Saturday so we did have some outside noise and the windows we think are single glazed. But we're heavy enough sleepers but might not suit light sleepers.

Points of Interest Around The Olde Kings Arms

Airports

Luton Airport

9.1mi

London Heathrow Airport

19.9mi

London City Airport

28.6mi

London Stansted Airport

31.4mi

London Gatwick Airport

43.6mi

Amenities of The Olde Kings Arms

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Olde Kings Arms

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Olde Kings Arms

Can I bring my pet to The Olde Kings Arms?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at The Olde Kings Arms hotel. Pets are allowed on request, although charges may apply.

What are the rates at The Olde Kings Arms?

The Olde Kings Arms offers accommodations starting at $97. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.

What types of rooms does The Olde Kings Arms offer?

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including Standard, Superior, Deluxe, Family, Family Suite, and Twin Room with Disability Access. All rooms accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, except for the Family Suite which accommodates 5 adults. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes range from Double and Twin beds to King-size beds, based on room type. Room sizes vary from 75 sqft for a Standard Double Room to 194 sqft for the Family Suite.

What are the main attractions at The Olde Kings Arms?

At The Olde Kings Arms, guests can enjoy various leisure amenities during their stay. They can relax in the garden or have a picnic in the provided picnic area. The bar offers a place to unwind with a drink, and for those seeking a bit of indulgence, the bathtub and free toiletries in the private bathroom offer a luxurious experience. The pet-friendly policy ensures that furry friends can join in the fun while the non-smoking rooms and air conditioning provide comfort and a pleasant stay. Whether guests prefer outdoor activities in the garden or indoor relaxation with the provided amenities, there are plenty of options to make the most of their time at the hotel.

What methods of payment does The Olde Kings Arms accept?

The Olde Kings Arms accepts a variety of payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and Solo. In addition to these options, cash is also accepted as a form of payment.

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