Southern Cross

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

9.1
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

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About this property

Ideally located close to Watford Town Centre, and with easy access to the M25 and M1 motorways, the Southern Cross is a friendly local pub with a lively atmosphere. It offers free onsite parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Situated above the pub, each room offers a flat-screen digital TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. Traditional hearty pub meals are served in the Southern Cross daily, with a range of great special deals which vary throughout the week. The bar serves a range of beers, wines, and soft drinks. The Southern Cross is an ideal base for exploring London. Watford Junction Tube Station and Watford Junction Railway Station are both just 5 minutes’ walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rookie224
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was ideal for my trip. Room was comfortable and ideal for our 1 night stay.”
Vladlena
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
“Very clean, comfortable. Cozy place. Having a kettle in the room is a huge plus. I stayed at this hotel so that I could take the Shuttle bus to Warner Brother Studio in the morning. (7 minutes walk to the bus) This is a very convenient option....”
Victoria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was clean and a short distance from warner brothers studio, the food was good, good discount on food as we were staying there, minimal noise from the pub can be heard i the rooms”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Basic comfortable room, as expected. Staff very helpful. Good location for Watford Junction Station. Beds very comfortable. Clean. Plenty of plug sockets. Meals in the pub were good and reasonably priced.”
Craig
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Ideal for what we were after. Quick train journey into London for Oasis gig, cheap hotel, clean, all the amenities you needed, parking, above a pub with good food, sports on TV. Rooms were basic but clean, you have your own shower, sink, coffee...”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location great for London and driving to other places Breakfast and evening meals where very good”
František
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“However, we've had a very pleasant stay. Staff was super kind, room was nice, cozy and fitted with all the necessities. Overall truly pleasant acommodation, at a nice location (calm street but close to the train-bus junction) with welcoming...”
Tessa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything! Staff were really lovely. Food was great.”
Owen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Southern Cross was a comfortable, clean pub/hotel in a good location not too far from Watford underground station. The staff were friendly and the food served in the bar was very good.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good bar food and good bar. Good parking. Room small but comfortable and clean.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local • Grill/BBQ

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £70 is required on arrival. That's about US$93. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests under 18 years old need to present ID.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of £70 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.