The Noke - St Albans

We had an amazing Boxing Day lunch with family and friends at The Noke. Once again, the food and service were top-notch, earning a 5-star rating. Thank you once again for a wonderful experience.

We opted to dine at the restaurant on our first evening. It was not too crowded, but there were enough people to create a laid-back atmosphere. The restaurant offered a bar menu, a la carte options, and a set menu, providing plenty of choices. The food took a bit of time to be served, but it allowed for a leisurely dinner with ample time to enjoy each course. There was only one waitress serving, with occasional help from others, but she was friendly and efficient, even taking time to chat. This was a pleasant change from the usual inexperienced teenagers found in many restaurants. Overall, I enjoyed the food and would recommend dining at this restaurant.

The restaurant has beautiful decor, a great pool, top-notch waiter service, and delicious food. However, there doesn't seem to be any soundproofing from the hotel's own noisy event space, resulting in music seeping into the room late into the night. This was followed by loud doors slamming, guests singing, and partying in their rooms, and noisy wheelie bins being rolled outside before dawn. I wouldn't recommend this venue if you value getting a good night's sleep during your hotel stay. It's been a week and we're still waiting for the hotel manager to address our noise complaint.

Lovely hotel. Swimming pool great and spa pool great. Warm welcome by staff on reception. However, we were sitting in lounge area at table and staff asked if we wanted a drink. Two of us had coffee but I didn't want a drink. The waitress asked me three times and quite rudely on the last time which upset me as she just refused to listen when I said I didn't want. I felt intimidated by her and it was noticed her attitude problem by those with me. Problem is that all staff we came in contact with were foreign and struggled to understand us. Shame really cos it would have been nice to sit in lounge area and not feelguilty that I didn't get a drink

Stayed there last month on way out to Eurostar. Not been there since a christening 20 years ago. Place hasn't changed much. Nice enough atmosphere, everywhere nice and tidy. Room was good, bed very comfortable, and nice and quiet. Didn't use the restaurant or bar as I spent the evening with my family up the road. Got a good deal on the room, which was nice! Spent a peaceful night, which you want if you're going to be spending all the next day travelling. I'd happily stay there again.