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Reviews of Southern Cross 2 stars

41-43 Langley Road, Watford, WD17 4PP, United Kingdom

#5 of 8 hotels in Watford

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Review score

Based on 909 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 2 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Durian weekends you can hear the music from the bar downstairs but it's not that much noisy. It's in an acceptable levels. The shared WC is a bit annoying but you can manage

    Staff are friendly, specially Steve i recommend this stay for short business work in the city. Walking distance to line 321 which can serve all the routes from Watford to Luton. Parking also available at the property

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no toilet in the room

    had a warm feeling

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2022

    9.0
    Friendly staff and good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared bathroom/toilet. Although I knew this was the case it was the only negative really.

    Friendly staff and very good value for money. I met 3 different staff members and all were helpful and friendly. You get a voucher for 20% off meals which made my evening meal very cheap. Breakfast was extremely good value and excellent.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was poor.

    Clean with helpful and friendly staff. Reasonably priced.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    8.0
    Cosy place, good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was said that the kitchen closes at 9:45 pm, however, on Sunday at 8:55 it was already closed, so we could not have dinner. The walls are a bit thin.

    The room was very cosy, with good beds and warm blankets, and big bathroom. It is good that there is a private door, so we can leave and arrive during the day, whenever we want. It was kind to have a kettle and some coffee and tea in the room. The staff was flexible regarding the late arrival.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2022

    9.0
    Cheap hotel near the railway station and the centre of the city, British food
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I would like have a fridge in the rooom, usually Italian hotel do.

    a cheap hotel sited near the Watford railway station, they have a typical restaurant/pub on the bottom. It is perfect for someone would like taste English food and breakfast, for someone that prefer Italian food they could walk until the near city centre.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    food was poor! overall the staff were very unprofessional

    excellent room, clean, spacious and very comfy

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    8.0
    Very nice stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My son stayed for a week. He liked everything. He was pleased to be able to enter with his own key when he returned to the pub quite late from a day out. The room was a good size and nicely decorated.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2022

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing we didn't like

    Comfy beds, staff services excellent, friendly and helpful, nice food

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very unique and cozy

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2022

    9.0
    Very enjoyable and relaxing; I’d go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite warm when I arrived, but it was a very warm evening…

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was spotless and well furnished, it had a shower and sink which I wasn’t expecting. All in all it was a lovely stay.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2022

    7.0
    A nice place for an overnight stay at a reasonable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't like how the toilet was shared with everyone in the hotel, though I understand that was a space issue. Same with the shower and sink being in the same room as the bed.

    The room was nice and clean, and the bed was comfortable. The staff were friendly and breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2022

    8.0
    I will very much returned to the southern cross in the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building was very stuffy no Aircon. Being one of the hottest weeks I found it very difficult to sleep and uncomfortable.

    Staff were very pleasant and efficient . The southern crown was in situ to where I needed to be the following day. The location was good and I felt it had value for money. The southern crown offered breakfast unfortunately I had to leave early in the morning but I would’ve liked to stopped to have it.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Well decorated

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2022

    8.0
    very pleasant and value for money. Excellent staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    too little room space

    Value for money. easy access to watford junction station. The staff members are so kind.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2022

    9.0
    Great Place to Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Staff are always willing to welcome and make you feel right at home.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2022

    7.0
    Nice place but loud neighbours
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sound was terrible. You could hear every word spoken by everyone in the rooms nextdoor and in the corridor. Safety doors banging. Always on edge.

    See above.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    7.0
    Not a good value for my money.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    sharing toilet.

    inside the room arrangement.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2022

    9.0
    Comfortable, relaxing and ideally placed for harry potter studios
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was suprised breakfast wasn't included.

    Location ideal

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2022

    7.0
    Good but could be cheaper for a single room.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very hot and had no air con. The shower head was very low pressure and quite stained.

    Very comfortable room. Clean bedding, towels and shower mat.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2022

    7.0
    A place to put your head down - great location and value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I would have liked a bit more pressure in the shower but that's just nit-picking. The shower did the job.

    Highly recommended if you're on a budget and just need a place to put your head down for the night. If you're visiting for the Harry Potter Studio Tour then you're very well placed for this as the shuttle service for the tour starts 5 - 8 minutes down the road from here (as you come out of Watford Junction Station) You get what you see in the pictures pretty much. The rooms are small but very clean and well equipped for what it is. Had 0 noise disturbance and it was a very comfortable night. It's not a full on hotel - just a place to put your head down at night and they do this very well! I'd definitely stay here again if I'm in the area.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only complaint was the food in the restaurant of the hotel which isn't part of the room. It was crispy, stale and didn't taste okay.

    The hotel was clean, comfortable and spacious. Kettle is provided. The best part was that it was close to the train station, where the Harry potter bus also departs from.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    9.0
    above expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    all good

    friendly staff good breakfast toilets clean

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No.toilet in the room. Room not cleaned between nights so had dirty tea cups.

    Bed was comfortable and the room had everything I needed, especially at the price.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfy and clean room

    Stayed in July 2022

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