Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
Luton Mall - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
Knebworth House - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
Wrest Park - 22 min drive - 18.5 km
Getting around
Hitchin Station - 17 min walk
Luton Airport (LTN) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
The Angel Vaults Inn - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
Caffè Nero - 2 min walk
Cinnabar - 2 min walk
Zizzi - 1 min walk
About this property
The Sun Hitchin by Greene King Inns
Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar at The Sun Hitchin by Greene King Inns. In addition to a business center and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and a ballroom
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sun Hitchin by Greene King Inns feature comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Electric kettles, heating, and desks
Languages
English, Latvian, Polish, Russian
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
1 restaurant
1 bar
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Ballroom
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
No housekeeping
Business services
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Terrace
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Free newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Sun Hitchin by Greene King Inns pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Sun Hitchin by Greene King Inns?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Sun Hitchin by Greene King Inns?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at The Sun Hitchin by Greene King Inns?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is The Sun Hitchin by Greene King Inns located?
Situated in Hitchin, this inn is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Top Field and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lilley Dog Walking Field and Gordon Craig Theatre. Knebworth Country Park and Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km). Hitchin Station is 17 minutes by foot.
The Sun Hitchin by Greene King Inns Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 381 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
81
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 381 reviews" "
8 - Good
142
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 381 reviews" "
6 - Okay
91
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 381 reviews" "
4 - Poor
46
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 381 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
21
7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Duncan
20 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was happy with the Sun hotel for the price I paid. It was relatively cheap and I thought the hotel was good value. It is a very old listed building and there are timbers that are hundreds of years old visible throughout. As a result of the age some of the floors and walls are uneven but this adds to the character.
The staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was tasty.
A very pleasant stay. Lovely staff and room, overall good experience.
Rachel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Joanne
22 September 2024
Joanne
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn
Traveled with partner
12 September 2024
This is the best place to stay if you want the real old England experience. Food and service was outstanding. Staff were very attentive. I highly recommend!
Staff were lovely but room v dated and bathroom small and not that clean. Woken by groups of people in the hotel courtyard outside our room several times.
HELEN
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
richard
Traveled with family
31 July 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Good reasonable budget hotel
I was in Hitchin for funeral so was convenient and low room rate however did no have breakfast as water was cold all the time but rooms are comfortable and clean als good shower
richard
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Katie
30 July 2024
Katie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Helen
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A nice old-style inn with the loveliest staff
The welcome here is warm and genuine. The corridors are faded and in places smell a bit funny but the rooms are clean with lovely bedlinen, a proper wardrobe and two chairs- most hotels only provide one in standard rooms.. Bathroom was sparkling and spacious, but nowhere to put toiletries etc except on the sink or the tiny shelf below the mirror - not a big deal for one night, might get annoying for two or three. Good breakfast, large portions for cooked food. We were charged twice for the room but that may be a function of the app as the hotel only got one payment - they are looking into it for us. Once that's sorted out we will definitely stay there again.
Not good for anyone with a disability, no ground floor rooms, no lift, too many steps up and down, even a high step up to the bathroom.
No other room available.
Very poor sleep , bed was too hard , noise into early hours from drunk people screaming shouting beeping horns slamming car doors . No point in having curtains up because they stop zero light coming in the room
Hotel is ideally located, quality and overall room condition is well below average standards. Shower regulater didn't work, although a late booking, the shower was larger than shower space the fixtures were dated, although some upgrading in some places ongoing. Breakfast was ok and the staff was helpful and friendly. The carpets are well used an tired
Johnny
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Michael
Business traveler
8 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect for a business trip.
Free car park but quite small and tight. Stayed here twice and got a space ok both times.
Rooms are small and basic but clean and comfortable.
Breakfast was from 7am and was excellent.
Staff very friendly.
The Sun was generally tired but clean and staff were polite.
Our issue was the nightclub next to the hotel our room overlooked Sun Street were taxis and picks up were happening along with large crowds of rowdy nightclub individuals at one point 50 plus of them right below our room. Noise went on until 2.15am
Nightmare night of sleep.
Friendly staff. Very clean room. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was perfect. And half the price per room than the local Premier Inn! All in all a very enjoyable stay.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveler
14 April 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
No respect
Me and my parter checked in around 3am then but got advised to call the number on the door and the nightstaff was very kind and helpful upon arrival checked us in no issues. I only booked the hotel because i was under the assumption i could check out at 12pm which was my mistake. We woke up around 11:30am by the manager I'm guessing, repeatedly knocking on the door to which my partner opened the door and said were just getting ready sorry we'll be a few mins. The lady then repeatedly kept knocking to which then i opened the door and said yes we heard you sorry were literally leaving. Then the lady then said were meant to check out at 11 so we're going to be charged for it and that she was going to call the police! I was sooo SHOCKED IN DISBELIEF i replied " sorry " ??? Im still shell-shocked by the attitude she had against us and have also taken it further by letting head office of green to deal with incident that occurred because nobody should have the right to speak to anyone like that. We simply checked in and went straight to sleep within 15-20 mins as we were both shattered. She was an eastern european lady with no professional experience in talking to customers. Highly rude and avoid her at all costs. Im sure head office will certainly take this seriously once reading the email of ordeal we went through. Disgraceful and absolutely appalled by how she conducted herself.
Filthy room, came away with bites either from fleas I guess or bed bugs. Bathroom was very dirty, window ledges dirty, very dusty everywhere. Also noisy.