Hotely a penziony Berkhamsted

This 17th century former coaching inn is set in the historic town of Berkhamsted, and features luxurious boutique-style rooms with iPod docking stations and private en suite bathrooms. All rooms at The King’s Arms are decorated in a mix of traditional and contemporary design, each room is individually decorated and furnished, and named after a character from Graham Greene’s novels. Rooms offer luxury toiletries, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The central point of the elegant new restaurant is an open plan charcoal grill. Aged steaks, fresh fish and the best of local produce feature in an innovative menu throughout the day across breakfast, lunch and dinner. The stylish bar and lounge area offers a diverse range incorporating local real ales and fine wines, as well as champagne and cocktails. A bar food menu is available all day, and the bar is open until midnight mid-week and until 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Set within a 19th century manor house in the picturesque village of Cookham, the modern Moor Hall Conference Centre is ideally situated for business or leisure guests in the Thames Valley area. Rooms at the Moor Hall Conference Centre offer free Wi-Fi, a TV with Freeview, telephone, and tea and coffee making facilities. The en suite bathrooms feature a rainfall shower. Nestled amid 9 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, complete with a carp-filled pond, Moor Hall provides a stylish bar and lounge area, comprehensive gym and a delightful restaurant overlooking the gardens. A peaceful setting for business events in Berkshire, Moor Hall provides state-of-the-art facilities throughout a choice of conference rooms, with a capacity of 30-180 people.

The 4-Star Crowne Plaza Marlow is located beside a lake, in the heart of the Thames Valley. Guests can relax in the leisure centre which includes an 18-metre swimming pool, an indoor and outdoor hot tub, sauna and steam room. Free WiFi is available throughout. Each of its stunning rooms is styled with modern furniture, all rooms have a queen-size bed, a large 4-piece en suite bathroom, satellite TV, and blackout curtains. The Glaze Restaurant is AA Rosette-awarded, offering a unique setting for guests to enjoy modern British and Indian cuisine with stunning views of the lake and landscaped gardens. Agua Bar & Lounge is a relaxed and comfortable alternative serving light snacks and creative dishes with an outdoor terrace. Room service is also available 24 hours a day. The Quad Club offers keep up with your fitness regime with a variety of machines. The team of in-house beauty therapists provide a full menu of Monu and Jessica beauty treatments. The business facilities including 10 meeting rooms with the largest room accommodating up to 450 people. Free WiFi is available in each meeting room. The hotel is easily accessible from the M40, M4 and M25 motorways via the A404, and has free car parking. London, Oxford and Reading are all within a 30-minute drive of the hotel,as is Heathrow Airport.

On the edge of historic St Albans, Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel offers easy access from the M25 and M1 motorways, this 4-star hotel offers free parking and superb relaxation facilities, including a swimming pool. Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel has been tastefully transformed into a country-house-style hotel offering modern facilities and excellent meeting rooms. The Health & Leisure Club is available to all guests and includes a fitness room, an aerobics studio, a hot tub, a sauna and a steam room. The large indoor swimming pool also has a spa pool. A beauty salon is also available at an additional cost. The restaurant offers fine dining, while the Oak and Avocado Bar Lounge is suitable for more informal occasions. Warner Bros. Studios is 6 km from the hotel, while St Albans Cathedral is 4 km away.