Southern Cross in Watford (Hertfordshire), England

All rooms at the Southern Cross include a flat-screen digital TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Double rooms offer a fully private bathroom, while single rooms provide a private in-room shower with access to shared toilet facilities. The property is located above a lively pub, and access involves 20-30 steps with no step-free alternative.

The Southern Cross is ideally located close to Watford Town Centre, with easy access to the M25 and M1 motorways. Watford Junction Tube Station and Watford Junction Railway Station are both just 5 minutes' walk away, offering direct routes into London. The hotel is also a convenient base for visiting Harry Potter Studio Tour (bus stop nearby).

The hotel provides free onsite parking and free WiFi in public areas. The property is non-smoking throughout, with a zero-tolerance smoking policy (minimum £300 charge for evidence of smoking). Guests can check in anytime after 3 p.m. using the self-check-in system.

Location: 5-minute walk to Watford Junction station

Parking: Free onsite parking (subject to availability)

Rooms: Double rooms with private bathroom; single rooms with private shower

Dining: Traditional hearty pub meals with daily special deals

Access: 20-30 steps, no step-free alternative

Policy: Self-check-in after 3 p.m., strict no-smoking policy