About this property

Situated in the lively town centre of Hitchin, the Sun Hotel is a charming traditional coaching Inn dating back to the 1500s. The hotel offers real cask ales, an extensive menu in the restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Every bedroom has a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. A modern private bathroom in each room has a hair dryer. The restaurant at the Sun Hotel serves a wide range of food from around the world, complementing the traditional English favourites. Guests can sample wines and beers on the hotel patio or in the lounge area. Hitchin has many beautiful buildings, a museum and an art gallery within just a few minutes’ walk of the hotel. Knebworth House is less than 20 minutes’ drive away through the countryside.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Free private parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All very good, and comfortable. The rooms were clean and the staff were friendly.
  • Geoff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent room size n right in the hub of the town ❤️❤️
  • Liz
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff were so friendly place so central to everything
  • Geraldine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff very helpful & friendly. Breakfast & dinner really good food
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were great and very helpfull. Ideally located in the middle of Hitchin but with a private beer garden down the side
  • Thompson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly helpful staff. Ideal location. Exceptionally clean. Good value. Carparking on site. Good value menu.
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    On arrival the young lad on reception was very welcoming also took time to chat to us a little after our long journey he even explained where certain locations were and what was around the area. Check in was very straight forward. Lovely location...
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable & clean room! Shower lovely too! Really good for the price & with free parking! Defo reccomend!!! 😀
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location and extremely friendly/efficient staff
  • Donna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the staff were extremely accommodating and friendly. The receptionist Collette was really kind and helpful. All the staff seemed to have a good working relationship with each other which made the overall atmosphere happy. The rooms were clean...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel can accommodate all pets (including guide dogs) upon request.

Please note that due to the hotel's location in the town centre, guests may experience some noise disturbance from the surrounding streets at the weekend.

Please note that full payment is taken at time of booking.

If booking 5 rooms or more different conditions may apply.