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Guest Rating: 
4.1 / 5
Originally built in the late 18th century, this charming family-run hotel has been completely refurbished to offer all modern comforts, whilst maintaining the character of the existing building.
Located on the edge of the Medieval market town of Hitchin, during your stay you can walk along the old cobbled streets to explore the fine Tudor and Georgian buildings, particularly around the market square, as well as the range of shops, restaurants, cafès, pub and theatres.
In the evenings you can relax in the cosy hotel bar that overlooks the garden, or unwind in residents' TV lounge. You can also take the time to keep in contact with friends, family and colleagues using the Wi-Fi internet access.
The hotel was originally a wool comber's House built in the late 18th century, owned by Thomas Williams. It later became a Quaker school known as the Isaac Brown Academy and many of Britain’s eminent 19th century scientists were educated there. The most famous of these was Joseph Lister who pioneered germ free operations and became known as the 'father of antiseptics.'
We can also provide conferences facilities on request. The lounge may be booked as a separate 'break-out' room, on request.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
All children are welcome. All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free Public parking is possible on site.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
The hotel has 2 four-poster rooms: one is authentic with dark furniture and is a smoking room; the other has recently been renovated with a bath, but no shower, and is non-smoking, this room overlooks the garden at the back of the building.
The front rooms all look at Bridge Street, which is the oldest part of Hitchin. There is a separate building joining to the main building with some non-smoking rooms.
A full cooked English Breakfast, is served each morning in the dining room. Saturday and Sunday breakfast is served from 08:00 to 10:00.
Although the hotel does not provide evening meals, they have negotiated a 10% discount at 3 of the finest restaurants in the town which are all within walking distance of the hotel.
If you are visiting over a weekend it is very important to book a table to avoid disappointment.
If you do not wish to venture out after a hectic day at the office, the staff have a list of places that you can order a takeaway from. They will also provide you with plate and cutlery to use in the dining room.
Hitchin is easily accessed from the M1 (10-15 minutes) and A1M (5 minutes). The Lord Lister has its own guest car park at the rear of the hotel. As the hotel is close to the M1, it is convenient for those visiting Stevenage, Letchworth or Luton.
Lord Lister is also within convenient reach of Cambridge, London's West End and the City, Luton Airport and Central England.
By Car:
From the M1:
- Exit at junction 10.
- Follow the A505 ring road around Luton, heading towards Hitchin.
- At Hitchin, continue on the A505 following the signs to Stevenage and the A1 (M).
- At the large roundabout at the top of the hill, take the first exit, signposted Hitchin Town Centre (you will pass the Three Moorhens Pub on your left).
- The Lord Lister is a further 500 yards on the right, off a mini roundabout.
From the A1(M):
- Exit at junction 8.
- Take the exit signposted A602 to Luton Airport and Hitchin.
- Follow this road for approximately 3 miles.
- At the first roundabout, take the fourth exit signposted Hitchin Town Centre (you will pass the Three Moorhens Pub on your left).
- The Lord Lister is a further 500 yards on the right, off a mini roundabout.
On-site parking is available.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
