Ridings at Theobalds Park

Location: Lieutenant Ellis Way, Waltham Cross, England, EN7 5HW, Waltham Cross, GB

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: N/A - Anytime

Check-out: N/A

Amenities & Facilities

• Meeting rooms
• Nature reserve
• Free WiFi
• 24-hour front desk
• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Meeting rooms
• Wheelchair accessible parking
• Free self parking
• 24-hour fitness facilities
• Nature reserve
• Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
• Wheelchair-accessible van parking
• Wheelchair-accessible spa
• Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
• Coworking spaces
• Well-lit path to entrance
• Stair-free path to entrance
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

• Economy Double Room

  1 Double Bed

  Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and highchair

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

• Double Room

  1 King Bed

  Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

  Entertainment - 42-inch TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and highchair

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

• Family Quadruple Room

  1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

  Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

  Entertainment - 42-inch TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and highchair

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

• Twin Room

  2 Twin Beds

  Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

  Entertainment - 42-inch TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and highchair

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Guest Reviews

• James (8/5): - Quiet, clean, warm and comfy bed. Basic, but I liked it and plan on staying here again.
• Michael (8/5): - Positives: Staff were welcoming and friendly. Beds were comfortable and the room was good value. No frills hotel which was perfect as we just needed somewhere to crash for the night Negatives: There was a slight smell from the bathroom upon arrival. It was a little tricky to navigate to the hotel.
• Fay (6/5): - The bed & pillows were very firm, we both woke up with neck ache! The toilet was filthy, needed a good clean with a lot of bleach. Broken tiles in the bathroom and stained. A good refurbishment is desperately needed. Staff friendly in the restaurant in the evening and also on the reception desk.
• Bilquees (10/5): - Nice size room for a family of 4. We enjoyed our stay and the surroundings. I would say there needs to be better signage to the reception area for when arriving in the evening.
• Dale (2/5): Currently under renovation - Hotel is undergoing renovation. Not mentioned when booking. All floor coverings are lifted, gym out of use and the breakfast was just the serving staff knocking stuff up. Questioned the female in the restaurant regarding the current state and that it wasn't advertised to be told 'there's loads of gyms in town'. Won't book again.
• Sukhdeep (10/5): - Beautiful grounds
• Scott (4/5): Food for thought. - I wasnt going to leave a review, im aware they have recently tsken over the property but the decor of the rooms isnt really becoming of its stately surroundings. The high ceilings with cold concrete floors were not very inviting and paint over the bathroom tiles, well it looks cheap to be frank. The above was my impression that was going to stay with me until i noticed on my receipts from the bar you had the cheek to add a service charge to drinks purchased That really took the biscuit especially as i stood at the bar to order the drinks along with returning the empties and at no time did anyone mention the sneaky charge.
• Jamie (8/5): - Nice little place to stay outside the hustle and bustle We used it as a base for tottenham hotspur stadium for post malone Its clean and tidy Pleasant quiet nights sleep on a comfortable bed and good pillow. My only issue is my fault... i didnt research before hand how far the tube/train station is so you have to get an uber/taxi to the station and then get the train to the stadium for the event This was easy enough but extra costs and hassle of not being 1 journey Otherwise its a good spot for a reasonable price
• Rachael (10/5): - Super modern in a contemporary style. Lots of beautiful interior touches. Lovely staff. Massive bed. Oozes character. Great value for money. Booked after a days activity at Lea valley - close and easy to get to from hotel in car. Short drive to Waltham cross station if you fancy getting a train a couple of stops into Stratford for shopping. Would visit again. Thanks
• Kyle (10/5): - Staff was very friendly and helpful
• Gary (8/5): - Safe location It’s got great potential, when the refurbishments are completed
• Gareth (10/5): - Lovely staff, dinner was great
• James (8/5): - Lovely hotel.
• david (8/5): 2 nights at the ridings - Reception staff professional and friendly. Alex was excellent. Breakfast food was really good and tasty. Would like to return when refurbishment is complete.
• Abby (10/5): - Lovely room in a gorgeous setting! Room cleaniness needed a little work but overall a fab stay
• Gareth (10/5): - Staff at the front desk were very helpful. Breakfast was good too. Will definitely stay again
• Michal (10/5): - Nice clean room and great food
• Daniel (10/5): Peace in the woods - Food great, lovely quiet room.
• Thomas (10/5): - As someone that travels a lot this is probably the best service I have ever had at a hotel. Such warm and helpful staff.
• Rasool (8/5): Gem in the making - What an amazing place this will be once the renovation is complete. The rooms are super cool, they need a little bit of a tidy and a little more attention on the cleanliness, but a gem in the making! My kids LOVED the bunk beds.
• Leyla (6/5): - Good location
• Craig (10/5): Wonderfull - Perfect place chilled relaxed and quality place. Stopped for show in London easy transport links. Hassle free
• Ian (10/5): 3 day family visit - Amazing venue; we had a great family room; undergoing modernisation but we loved the rustic, original feel of the place.
• Paul (10/5): - If I’m in the local area, this is my go to accommodation a fantastic historic building very friendly staff safe to park your car and a good restaurant 10 out of 10
• David (10/5): - Good
• Verified traveler (8/5): - The room itself was nice - but the bathroom was very dirty.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Top drawer - Came for work, left with a smile on my face
• Dan (10/5): - Beautiful grounds, lovely place to stay.
• Ollie (8/5): All the making to be an amazing venue - Lovely Hotel recently opened, my only gripe is they didn’t change the bins or towels in 4 days we were there. Had dinner in the restaurant and it was exceptional food. The staff were fantastic, had an amazing gym and it was a great stay just not perfect.
• JEANETTE (10/5): - Great staff, great food and quality accommodation.
• Lisa (10/5): Lovely setting, cute stable rooms near M25 - After getting a bit lost with Apple Maps we arrived via a country lane with google maps. Still very conveniently located a short drive from M25 and Hertfordshire zoo. Apple Maps seem to take you to the other side of carriageway, beware. This didn’t feel like a hotel, really quirky with lovely surroundings. Very clean and modern. Loved the big old trees in the grounds. Tea & coffee bags in the rooms were lovely quality and nice mugs. Toiletries smelt lovely too. Only issue we had was I couldn’t turn hot tap on, was so stiff that my son had to do it and the bathroom door stuck. These were small issues for a very very lovely stay. I will be back.
• Candy (8/5): - Overall, the stay was pleasant - we checked in late after a party and checked out on time. The room was spacious, but (perhaps because it was a mobility access room), it felt like a hospital room refurbished into a hotel.
• Daniel (8/5): - Great spot.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great hotel ! - Excellent hotel, great value for money and within easy reach of Tottenham Hotspur stadium for the Beyonce concert. Staff were very welcoming and friendly.
• Paul (8/5): - This is a fantastic old palace as a lot of history and I quite like old buildings but the best thing about this hotel is the staff on reception very friendly very helpful.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Good with some issues - Stay was very good with lovely grounds and surroundings. There were a couple of frustrations - there were no towels in my room and I had to go to reception to collect some, and there was a long wait at the restaurant; I waited 1.5 hours for a caesar salad (including 15 minutes waiting to be served). Otherwise a good stay and I would use them again.
• Niki (4/5): Should have Booked a Travelodge!!!! - Not a great place, stains on bed runner, cobwebs above the bed, dirty air inlet above the pillow end of the bed, the bed was uncomfortable and the pillows were like sleeping on a bag of spanners, there was no drinking water provided even though it was touching 30degress outside, we had to wait until 8am the following morning to get a drink from the restaurant. one of our party refused to stay there and actually drove home! I did raise a complaint to the hotel.
• Elaine (10/5): - Had a great, comfortable stay. I think it would have been good to have an in room safe.
• Gavin (8/5): - Nice and friendly hotel. The room was really clean and tidy. The bed and pillows were very comfy. Great one night stay
• Verified traveler (4/5): An ok stay - We checked in late at night but the car park was so poorly lit that we couldn’t find reception, we ended up going through an open fire exit on the second floor. Although a hot day, the rooms were extremely stuffy and hot, making it uncomfortable to be in, despite there being a fan in the room. Bathroom facilities were average, powerful shower and nice towels. Friendly reception staff. Over priced for the experience we had.
• Lee (10/5): Lovely and quite - Lovely hotel friendly staff and well situated to get in to London.
• Mark (8/5): - I stayed here when it was Theobalds Park and the hotel is going through a full renovation which can make the place look totally unfinished. The only negative was that there was no work desk in my room - but I was told that this is going to be rectified and most room do have a desk. I would definitely stay again
• Andrew (8/5): Great, convenient and good price - It was great, Very convenient, quiet location and relaxing. I don’t know the details as to what was eco-friendly. Didn’t do breakfast as price was too high. Just have normal bedside tables, the wood stump and small box weren’t big enough or necessary.
• MA IRAH ANDREA CABALLERO (10/5): - Very nice quiet area. Easy to find. The staff are friendly and helpful. The place is clean with a nice decor. The whole place has a nice relaxing ambience.
• Tec (10/5): - I loved my stay it was short but lovely the grounds are beautiful staff are lovely and helpful.
• Dominic (8/5): - You can hear all
• JEANETTE (10/5): - All staff at this establishment are friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and the chef was happy to accommodate my allergies which rarely happens! Rooms are clean and the outdoor area and bar is an extra bonus!
• Victoria (10/5): - Facilities were great and the staff were lovely. We had a really comfortable and enjoyable stay. Only suggestion would be a few more veggie options on the restaurant menu?
• Danial (2/5): - Low level customer service, Rode old lady in reception, but other receptionists were nice ladies. All rooms in this place has Toilet flashing issue. Bath has bad covering design, after taking shower you have the toilet floor full wet. And they do not do house keeping every day. They need some major refurbishment.
• Jasmine (10/5): - Absolutely loved our stay here. We stayed for the Beyoncé concert and the transport links were nearby and easily accessible, and staff were so helpful in navigating how to get to and from the stadium. The room was huge and had all necessary amenities, bed was super comfy and it was a quiet area. The hotel decor is lovely, and the staff were all fantastic. We will definitely return!
• Phillip (6/5): - Great location , Room was bare and could with the stains being removed from the ceiling and walls , bath panel needed to be changed , Untidy but clean . Food was excellent dining lounge
• lisa (8/5): - Staying with a friend as a base for tottenham stadium for a concert
• Hollie (8/5): - We had a lovely stay at The Ridings. We didn’t stay in a room we were expecting from the photos when I booked, however it was still a nice room and was decorated lovely. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
• Sally (8/5): - This hotel is in a lovely setting. It hasn’t been opened long so there are a few areas that need to be developed more, but the staff are all so professional and deal with any issues fairly and efficiently. The restaurant staff especially Luke are a real asset to the hotel. Luke is so friendly but also very professional which is what made our meals in the restaurant so enjoyable. Compliments to the new chef , the fish pie was the best we have ever tasted. So often in reviews the cleaners do not get a mention so I want to say that Gemma who cleaned our room went above and beyond in her role. The hotel is really developing in the right direction and we look forward to experiencing this each time we stay in the future. Sally Waller.
• Nicole (10/5): - I would highly recommend this property, we stayed here to see Beyoncé at the Tottenham Hot Spurs stadium and it was easy to travel to and from. Our room had an issue with the radiator but the staff on reception were quick to resolve this for us.
• Cherie (10/5): - Staff very friendly (my third stay here). Accommodation was excellent with every effort made for my wheelchair access. Food quality was really good.
• Veronica (10/5): Rare and Unique - It was an unusual place, but clean and unique. The Main gate was broken, old and padlocked. No directions for Ubers or travelers to use the other entrance. Our transport cancelled itself and made things a challenge trying to explain how a driver needed to gain access especially when you are a guest. The Food exceptional.
• Paul (10/5): - Beautiful surroundings,a really pleasant and relaxing stay
• Verified traveler (8/5): Lovely stay - will be back - Lovely location. Stayed in the old part of the hotel which was a bit surprising as the pictures on the booking site didn't match the room my parents got. So, maybe update the booking form to reflect that. It wasn’t an issue for us. The room my parents got was big and nice. They enjoyed the bed and how peaceful it was. Unfortunately, the lift was out of order which was a problem as we had a very heavy suitcase to drag up the stairs. Again, we managed it. We didn't try the restaurant as we ran out of time sadly.
• Tom (10/5): - Really cool and quirky place with a lovely restaurant on site! Due to stay again next week
• Cherie (10/5): Great service - New managers - New facilities - Excellent accommodation in the Restaurant accommodation block for wheelchair users. The shower room was luxurious with its double shower! New signage to find the restaurant block was better than my previous stay - but still needs a little improvement (the taxi driver dropped my friend at the Reception house). New disabled parking bays are great - but could be wider (to allow fully open car doors) and more clearly marked out. It is a great hotel in beautiful surroundings. I wish I had been able to know about the history of the buildings and the estate.
• Jr (10/5): You don't expect this quality at this price - Lovely and quiet set in woodland down a long private driveway. Rooms are great with the lovely twist of being around a central courtyard. Restaurant kept to the philosophy of less choice but better quality, even the basic burger was lovely.
• Tony (6/5): - Location is fine, but room lacks facilities, no telephone, no fridge and not milk for tea
• Samantha (10/5): Fabulous place. Great price - Lovely stay at this picturesque hotel. Friendly staff. Beautiful restaurant. Clean and offers lovely grounds to walk around. Breakfast could be a little better.
• Victor (10/5): Simplicity and comfort - Clean and simple with an excellent restaurant and staff.
• Jayne (8/5): - Amazing location, beautiful room and friendly staff. Only criticism would be the breakfast. I dont mind continental at all but the choice was very limited and for £20:i definitely would expect more variety.
• Enrico (10/5): Great Place For a Short Stay - I stayed for two nights. The staff were fantastic, really friendly and always making sure everything was ok. The room was a good size, and the bed was really comfortable. Great bathroom too. I had breakfast and dinner there. Breakfast was limited. The cafetiere had great coffee in it, but food was just some small baked pastries, a bit of cereal, and one type of ham and cheese. Dinner was a great experience though. Can highly recommend their fish pie! The wine and drinks selection was really good. Just a couple of points for improvement. 1).If arriving at night it can be difficult to understand where to go as the signage isn't easy to see. Putting lights on the signs, and then have a sign on the doors leading to the courtyard would help. 2) The room didn't have a desk to work on or drawers to put things in. There was plenty of space for something like that. The woods around the location are lovely, and I know they have plans to develop the surroundings. I'd love to go back again when the work is done as I did enjoy my stay overall.
• Daniel (10/5): Quiet and clean - Very comfortable and clean
• Nick (8/5): One night trip - Room was basic but clean Bed pillows were very good comfy Food was nice but not much of a choice But was told only just re opened Luke was very good
• Nicola (8/5): Fine stay with nice staff. - Nice functional place to stay for a night. Room was fine and clean. Nice touches, staff were lovely and friendly also milk served in a bottle, nice pottery cups. Could be nicer by having a way to keep the milk cool, or and a coffee machine but they have Nescafé sachets. Felt like it was trying to be swanky but not quite there. Breakfast- continental was £12 and then charged extra £3 for coffee plus included £3.70 service charge for a help yourself breakfast. Breakfast was sparse and food not replenished so not much selection. Asked for yoghurt & marmalade but they didn’t have any. I don’t mind paying a service charge ( they bought more toast when I asked) but surprised that coffee wasn’t included with breakfast !
• William (10/5): - Nice early check in. Walking a mile to work mainly through the beautiful grounds of what was a massive estate. The rooms were very nice and comfortable. The on site restaurant served an excellent selection of food. This hotel has only been open for 3 weeks but I’m sure it’s going to be a massive success! Great location!
• Timothy (10/5): - Classy place and very quiet
• Cherie (8/5): - Looks like it could be brilliant. However my need for an accessible room was not passed to the hotel (they said) - so I didn’t get one. I arrived in the dark and it was really difficult to find my way to the hotel itself - there hadn’t been any advance information about the barrier or where the intercom (obscured by foliage) was. As a disabled person it was difficult to get out of the car and read the notice on the barrier (which didn’t give info about the intercom - just gave a phone number!) Hotel signs to reception almost impossible to read in the dark. Security (Lucas? On quad bike) were great in directions and help. Reception (Luke) also good. No accessible parking spaces available or visible. Fairly selfish guests blocking car park exit (chatting) and making it difficult for morning arrivals and leavers. I wish there’d been written information in room about the interesting history of the property. No info given (but I worked it out) about Internet access or restaurant menu and facilities.
• D (10/5): Great Place and Staff - A great find for a new site will return 100 % when I am in the Area

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