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Days Inn Stevenage A1

Stay at Days Inn Stevenage A1, a 3.7-star budget hotel with free Wi-Fi, parking, and bar. Close to Hitchin Lavender, Wrest Park & Knebworth House in Baldock, UK.

Stevenage North) Service Area, Extra, A1, Baldock SG7 5TR, United Kingdom View on map
7.4/10
Good Based on 980 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced and friendly budget stay near the A1

Recent visitors highlight welcoming and attentive staff, clean rooms, and good location as key positives. While the hotel offers great value, some note dated carpets and windows needing upgrades, reflecting a straightforward but comfortable experience.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, helpful, and professional staff praised for exceptional service and care.
  • Cleanliness of rooms and public areas consistently appreciated by visitors.
  • Comfortable beds and good soundproofing noted despite the budget nature of the hotel.
  • Convenient location with easy access to main roads and nearby amenities.
  • Free parking and 24-hour reception serve guest needs well.

Worth knowing

  • Rooms are basic with no restaurant, lift, or fitness center on site.
  • Carpets and windows have been flagged by guests as needing refurbishment.
  • Breakfast is available at an additional cost rather than included.
  • The hotel caters well to families and pets but has no pool or airport shuttle.
  • Some guests mention the value could improve further with upgrades to décor.

Best for

  • Visitors seeking affordable, clean, and no-frills accommodation near the A1 motorway.
  • Travelers prioritizing friendly, attentive staff and straightforward service.
  • Families looking for kid-friendly amenities with nearby playground access.
  • Guests wanting easy parking and connectivity to local attractions and transport.
  • Anyone needing a quiet, budget stay without luxury extras.
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About this property

Welcome to Days Inn Stevenage A1

Days Inn Stevenage A1 is a budget hotel and motel conveniently located off the A1 motorway in Baldock, United Kingdom. The property offers practical accommodations with a focus on essential comforts such as free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, and a lounge bar. Pet-friendly and kid-friendly options make it suitable for a range of travelers seeking straightforward, no-frills lodging near key transport routes.

The rooms are described as casual and clean, with guests appreciating the comfortable beds, soundproofing, and reliable hot water. While some reviews note a need for updates to carpets and windows, the attentive and helpful staff consistently receive positive feedback, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere throughout guests' stays. The absence of on-site restaurant and fitness facilities highlights the hotel’s simple, functional style.

Situated 2 km from Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve and 6 km from the International Garden Cities Exhibition, the property offers easy access to local attractions like Hitchin Lavender, Wrest Park, and Knebworth House. Its position also provides convenient transfer options, with several airports including London Stansted, Heathrow, and Gatwick reachable within approximately 1 to 2 hours by car or public transit.

With check-in starting at 15:00 and check-out by 11:00, the hotel caters well to visitors seeking affordable, basic accommodation in the Stevenage area. It may particularly appeal to travelers in transit or those attending nearby events, given its practical amenities and accessible location on a main thoroughfare. Guest reviews indicate a mostly positive stay with a few noted areas for improvement, making it a reasonable choice for budget-conscious guests.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

IL
Iain Lightfoot Mar 30, 2026
10

Whilst visiting family we stayed overnight on Christmas Day… the lady ‘AJ’ who was on the reception desk was friendly, upbeat and absolutely a credit to both the hotel and the company. I thought that the service was absolutely first rate and I’d stay here again purely based on that. Thank you for making us feel welcome and for the wonderful, smiling, happy and accommodating service. Awesome. Recommended.

SK
S K Mar 30, 2026
10

Amazing Staff and amazing location. I stayed for about 4 days and the 3 Asian staff (one female and 2 male receptionists) were amazing. Highly skilled. They even looked after a customer who really needed a carer due to poor mobility. They were exceptional also the Janitors who made sure the rooms and all areas were clean and tidy. Top marks for the staff. The owners of the hotels want to invest in new carpets and also new windows as they need attention. Also the owners of the shopping centre want to lower their prices as they are too steep. On the whole a amazing place. Thank you to all the staff.

SK
Sunny Khutan Mar 11, 2026
10

Great stafff. 3 Asian staff receptionists were great throughout my stay there. Great location and great staff and also the cleaning staff Downside the carpet needs upgrading and so do the windows. On the upside it was a great place to stay as the cleanliness of the rooms made up for the carpet and windows upgrade. But still they do need a upgrade. Nice hot water. Clean and also was given towels upon request and also brand new ironing boards and irons. Also essentials can be brought at the reception. TV was great. Nice comfy beds. Soundproofing was good as I have stayed in places where the sound proofing was inefficient. When I had a problem I just went to the receptionist or rang them and they were more than happy to help. Such as I needed a iron or directions to the nearest town/village. All the staff were very helpful, polite and didn't show no attitude whatsoever. They were all professional the the highest level. So top marks to all the staff. Thank you to all the great staff.

SK
sunder khutan Feb 24, 2026
10

Anjali, Harish and Akhil were all amazing at my 4 day stay. Top marks for these 3 staff members as they made my stay more pleasant. They were all down to earth and honest and went the extra mile. They are a big assest to Days Inn. Also all 3 were diamonds. The carpets and windows need attention but thats not the staffs fault but this needs to be addressed by the Heads of Days Inn.

KH
Kylie Huse Feb 24, 2026
10

Great value for money, polite staff and 24hour reception. Rooms lovely, a good basic

BE
Becky Evans Feb 09, 2026
10

It is a basic hotel but fantastic value if you just want a bed and shower in a great location accessible to plenty of food venues, parking, petrol / charging and near a train station to London or main roads. It was just what I needed.

EA
Ella Alexander Jan 30, 2026
10

Really can't fault this place. Yes it's a little basic, you don't get fancy toiletries and there's no lift but honestly for the price it's a gem. Beds are comfy, it's so quiet, it's clean and I love having the services next door with the huge choice of food options.

RM
Robyn Myers Jan 13, 2026
10

As budget places go, this is a decent place to stay. The beds were very comfy, the shower was hot and reasonably powerful and there were enough supplies such as sugar, tea, coffee etc. Staff are friendly, especially the cleaners who did a fantastic job too. My daughter also loved the playground, which is great for small and big kids. We will be back again next year as we stayed here whilst attending Vegan Camp Out.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Days Inn Stevenage A1

Baldock, United Kingdom

Off the A1 motorway, this straightforward budget hotel on a main thoroughfare is 2 km from Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve, and 6 km from the International Garden Cities Exhibition.

  • Baldock 40 min Walk
  • Arlesey 1 hr 13 Walk
  • Letchworth Garden City 1 hr 19 Walk
  • Heathrow Airport 1 hr 7 Car · 2 hr 37 Transit
  • London Gatwick Airport 1 hr 43 Car · 2 hr 28 Transit
  • London Stansted Airport 48 min Car · 2 hr 15 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in United Kingdom. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

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Hitchin Lavender

Cadwell farm, Arlesey Rd, Ickleford, Hitchin SG5 3UA, United Kingdom

4.5 · Farm
Wrest Park 5,308 reviews

Wrest Park

Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4HR, United Kingdom

4.6 · Historical Landmark
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