148 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EQ, United Kingdom
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Elstree Inn Overview

First Impressions

The Elstree Inn sits right on Shenley Road in Borehamwood, and honestly, it’s one of those places that surprises you in the best way. This three-star spot doesn’t try to be something it’s not — instead, it nails the fundamentals so well that you’ll find yourself genuinely comfortable from the moment you walk in. The building has that classic English pub-hotel feel, and there’s something reassuring about pulling into their private parking area after a long drive.

Location & Local Appeal

You know what’s brilliant about this place? It’s perfectly positioned for exploring both the Hertfordshire countryside and getting into London when you need to. Borehamwood might not sound glamorous, but it’s actually got this great mix of suburban calm and decent transport links. I mean, you’re close enough to the M25 without hearing the traffic, and the local area has some surprisingly good pubs and cafes within walking distance. Couples seem to really get this location — they’ve been rating it 8.5 out of 10, which honestly makes sense once you experience how peaceful it feels here.

The Room Experience

The rooms at Elstree Inn are what I’d call “properly comfortable” — they’re not trying to win design awards, but everything works exactly as it should. You’ll find clean, well-maintained spaces with decent-sized beds and those little touches that show someone actually cares about guest comfort. The bathrooms are modern enough, and the Wi-Fi actually works reliably (which, let’s be honest, isn’t always a given at smaller places). Each room has that cozy English inn atmosphere without feeling cramped or outdated.

Dining & Social Spaces

The ground floor restaurant area serves solid British fare — nothing fancy, but the kind of food that hits the spot after a day of traveling or exploring. What I really appreciate is that they don’t overcomplicate things; the menu focuses on well-executed classics rather than trying to be trendy. The bar area becomes quite sociable in the evenings, and you’ll often find a good mix of locals and guests chatting over pints. It’s that authentic English pub experience that many hotels try to recreate but rarely get right.

Why Guests Love It

There’s something to be said for a place that consistently delivers on its promises without any pretense. The Elstree Inn has earned its 7.6 rating by focusing on the things that actually matter — clean accommodations, friendly service, reliable amenities, and a location that works for both business and leisure travelers. The fact that recent guests keep praising the location (that 8.5 rating doesn’t lie) tells you everything you need to know about how well this place serves its purpose. It’s the kind of hotel where you’ll sleep well, start your day properly, and leave feeling like you got genuine value for your money.

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Elstree Inn Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Standard Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults
Single Room with Shared Bathroom1 single bed for 1 adult
Double Room with Shared Bathroom1 double bed for 2 adults
Standard Single Room1 single bed for 1 adult
Standard Twin Room2 single beds for 2 adults
Deluxe Triple Room1 single bed and 1 double bed for 3 adults
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom3 single beds, or, 1 single bed and 1 double bed for 3 adults
Standard Quadruple Room2 single beds and 1 double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Elstree Inn

  • Shepherd from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Good location near train station friendly welcoming staff bar on site

  • Julie from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Friendly welcoming staff on reception

  • Hj from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Super clean facilities including the bathroom and great staff! Also super cost efficient.

  • Vilson from United Kingdom (8/10)

    The staff were really good, in the particular the gentleman at the reception. The room was nicely clean, and the bathroom spotless. Quiet area and close to shops and public transports.

  • Darren from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Very basic but overall excellent value for money and location. Rooms were clean . Staff Tom very helpful and friendly

  • Steven from United Kingdom (8/10)

    I have stayed here several times and consider it good value foe money and the staff are friendly

  • Nandakumar from India (9/10)

    Tom, the Manager, was exceptionally very co-operative and help full. He even went out of the way to arrange everything to make my stay and travel very comfortable.

    Thank you Tom. Please keep up the excellent service.

    Nandakumar

  • Valerie from United Kingdom (8/10)

    The location was very good for Elstree studios. A 6 min walk. Head to Maxwell Road.

  • Deli from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Great communication, great staff, quiet and comfortable.

  • Sue from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Elstree Inn was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Aycliffe Park: 1.5 km
  • Sports Ground: 5 km
  • Grantham Green: 1.8 km
  • Old Haberdasher’s: 1.2 km
  • Aldenham Country Park: 4.4 km
  • Ducks Island Playground: 5 km
  • Barnet Gate Sports Ground: 3.3 km
  • Rowley Lane Sports Ground: 2.8 km
  • Phillimore Recreation Grounds: 5 km
  • Old Elizabethans (Barnet) Memorial Playing Fields: 4.6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant The Arch: 150 m
  • Restaurant Dragon Garden: 50 m
  • Restaurant Ben & Ollie’s Breakfast Bar: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • London Zoo: 18 km
  • Regents Park: 19 km
  • Hatfield House: 16 km
  • Madame Tussauds: 19 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Stoney Wood Lake: 4.4 km
  • Forest Mendonca Forest: 12 km

Ski lifts:

  • Brentwood Park Lift: 47 km
  • Sandown Ski Centre Lift: 43 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Edgware: 6 km
  • Train Radlett: 5 km
  • Metro Stanmore: 6 km
  • Train Elstree & Borehamwood: 850 m

Closest airports:

  • London City Airport: 42 km
  • London Luton Airport: 33 km
  • London Heathrow Airport: 30 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

General:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Dutch

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs £5 per day.:

  • Accessible parking
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House Rules at Elstree Inn

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 23:00

Check-out:

  • From 10:00 to 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.9

Comfort:

8.0

Location:

8.6

Free WiFi:

6.8

Facilities:

7.5

Cleanliness:

8.1

Value for money:

8.3