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The Grove

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Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Overview of The Grove

The Grove

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with golf course, near Cassiobury Park

9.0/10 Superb

111 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Free parking
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
The price is £435
Price available on 26/4/2023
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Chandlers Cross, Watford, England, WD3 4TG
Main amenities
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fitness centre
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Playground on site
  • Premium TV channels
  • Separate bath and shower

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 34 min walk
  • Wembley Stadium - 27 min drive
  • ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • London (LTN-Luton) - 22 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 65 min drive
  • Kings Langley Station - 6 min drive
  • Watford North Station - 7 min drive
  • Watford High Street Station - 8 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Saffron - 4 min drive
  • The Rhubarb Cafe - 5 min drive
  • Alloro Italia - 6 min drive
  • New Shapla - 6 min drive

About this property

The Grove

Putting you within a 10-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, The Grove features a golf course, and offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for GBP 80.00 per vehicle. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials, and The Stables, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The pool and helpful staff get good marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

Afrikaans, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Swahili, Turkish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 72 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 215 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM until 2 AM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Deposit is payable by credit card or debit card and is due at the time of check-in.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*
  • Free supervised childcare

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 per room, up to 66 lb per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 24-hour room service
  • 3 bars/lounges

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Playground

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Volleyball
  • Golfing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Segway hire/tours

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bike hire
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Limo or town car service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Segway hire/tours
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Garden
  • Golf course on-site
  • Golf driving range on-site
  • Library
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Picnic area
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Lowered view port in door
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Languages

  • Afrikaans
  • Bulgarian
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Spanish
  • Swahili
  • Turkish

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Films for purchase
  • IPod docking station
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Turndown service

Freshen up

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

Dining

The Stables – Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
The Glasshouse – Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Lounges – Overlooking the garden, this café serves breakfast, lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Colette's – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open selected days.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 200.00 per night

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 28 for adults and GBP 14.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GBP 80.00 per vehicle (one way)

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 5 December 2022 to 31 March 2023 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternative facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Recreational facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to August
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 72 hours between bookings.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

Policies

<p>The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.</p><p>Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on site.</p> <p>Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.</p> <p>This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.</p>
Use of the spa and walled garden facilities is permitted after 1 PM on day of arrival. Use of the facilities before 1 PM incurs a resort fee of GBP 30 per person.

Also known as

Grove Aparthotel Watford
Grove Watford
Grove Hotel Watford
The Grove Hotel
The Grove Watford
The Grove Hotel Watford

Frequently asked questions

Does The Grove offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Grove does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
How much does it cost to stay at The Grove?
As of 30 Mar 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grove on 26 Apr 2023 start from £435, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Grove?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at The Grove?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Grove?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 per room and maximum weight of 66 lb per pet. There's a charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Grove?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Electric car charging is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Grove?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is GBP 80.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Grove?
You can check in from 3 PM - 2 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Grove and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as hiking, and practise your swing at the golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes aerobics , pilates and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. The Grove also has 3 bars, a seasonal outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room, an arcade and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near The Grove?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining and garden views.
Does The Grove have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around The Grove like?
The Grove is located a short 1-minute walk from The Grove.

Reviews

9.0

Superb

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heaven on earth
Excellent service cant praise this wonderful hotel enough, staff are so wonderful and make your stay feel so comfortable, cant wait to visit again for Christmas
Patricia, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wow what a place! From the moment you step inside, the staff, the hotel, the rooms, the service, the spa, the food, the breakfast just wow
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
amazing, a real treat
Marcia, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Best stay ever
Love this hotel, excellent service, feels like a holiday every time we stay
Marcia, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing 5-Star Hotel & Spa near Watford.
Nice two night stay for the family linked to football activities including watch Norwich City FC lose to Watford. Great food, nice spa, superb bar and the best ever breakfast buffet. This place is pure luxury and also has a golf course. Mega.
G, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Another superb visit at the grove. Absolutely top draw.
james, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The most perfect hotel, staff and amenities to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Can’t speak highly enough of this place you most certainly get what you pay for. Thank you
Minesh, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

the room is not from a 5 star hotel, everything else is excellent. 👍
emiliano, 1-night business trip
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