8-12 High Street, Essex, Saffron Walden, England, CB10 1AZ
What's nearby
Bridge End Gardens - 3 min walk
Market Square - 3 min walk
Saffron Walden Museum - 12 min walk
Audley End House - 3 min drive
Imperial War Museum Duxford - 13 min drive
Getting around
Stansted Airport (STN) - 28 min drive
Cambridge (CBG) - 31 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 65 min drive
Audley End Station - 5 min drive
Saffron Walden Great Chesterford Station - 7 min drive
Newport Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
The Duke of York - 5 min walk
The Temeraire - 3 min walk
Waffle and Coffee - 4 min walk
the Railway Arms - 8 min walk
The Curious Goat - 3 min walk
About this property
Saffron Hotel
At Saffron Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Imperial War Museum Duxford. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
Languages
English, Hungarian, Polish
At a glance
Hotel size
16 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast each morning (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 7.50 per person
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Hotel Saffron
Saffron Hotel
Saffron Hotel Saffron Walden
Saffron Hotel Walden
The Saffron Hotel Saffron Walden, Essex
Saffron Saffron Walden
Saffron Hotel Hotel
Saffron Hotel Saffron Walden
Saffron Hotel Hotel Saffron Walden
Frequently asked questions
Does Saffron Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Saffron Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Saffron Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Saffron Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Saffron Hotel?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Saffron Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Saffron Hotel like?
Saffron Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Market Square and 3 minutes' walk from Bridge End Gardens.
Saffron Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.0
Good
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Fair
Dec 21, 2017
Excellent location but noisy front room
The goods: excellent location,the farewell receptionist polite,reasonably priced
The bads: couldn’t find initially any member of staff to check me in and when I did she was very impolite,rooms facing the road despite secondary double glazing are noisy and woke up early, the shower needs a makeover as it’s very tired and old looking.
graham
graham, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 3, 2017
run by a bunch of amateurs
I don't think the people who run this hotel care about the guests - Fawlty Towers without the charm.
Not much right with it. Stay somewhere else if possible.
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Nov 23, 2017
Walked into a renovation project - without warning
The main part of the hotel bedroom area was having major renovations. Plaster dust on the stairs. Booked a premium twin but very poor accomodation in an annexe area. Can't imagine what the non-premium rooms are like! Apparently the whole place is to close in January. No restaurant available, notice saying closed but no reason given as all tables laid up ready. Downstairs looks fine but bedrooms are definitely poor.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 13, 2017
Lovely staff but bathroom beyond shabby!
The hotel is saved by the delightful reception staff who were friendly and very helpful. My room at the front of the hotel also had double glazing which blocked out the road noise. However the room - and bathroom in particular - are a good ten years overdue for a refurbishment. Whilst clean the bathroom was a disgrace. Even a hole in the internal wall that had been stuffed with toilet paper! Broken tap (still functional), a plug that didn't fit, big gaps in the flooring, paint off the walls etc etc. The price doesn't reflect this poor condition.
jaccy
jaccy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 8, 2017
A very nice hotel. No complaints at all
Mrs J L
Mrs J L, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 30, 2017
No beer available.. Outer door locked at 11pm so no nightcap. Place deserted.. In need of renovation (rooom we had).
Anon
Anon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 30, 2017
Friendly staff but hotel could do with an upgrade
We stayed only one night. The hotel was pleasant enough for a short stay and the staff were really friendly but the tv didn’t work in our room and when we enquired about it we were told the system was off and would only be back on Monday. We feel that we should have been informed of this on arrival and a discount should have been offered. Other then this we had a good time.
virginia
virginia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 24, 2017
siobhan
siobhan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 9, 2017
The hotel is plain and boring which I expected, however, the facilities were terrible. The bathroom gave me the impression it was modelled after a prison shower block complete with no hot water.
Peter
Peter, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 9, 2017
Disappointing for the cost
Quirky old hotel. Paid £115 for a king size bed but it was smaller than that and lumpy mattress. Only place available in Saffron Walden really - did not bother with breakfast. .
Jack
Jack , 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 8, 2017
saffron hotel
hotel was shabby and out dated ,only room for three cars ,not very clean, did not use shower as it looked dirty,people in room opposite had been smoking which made the corridor smell.could not get comfortable in bed so very poor sleep.The breakfast was over priced at nearly £8 ,went to weathersoons just around the corner and paid £3.50 for a large breakfast with free refillable coffee.Room was well overpriced at £78 only worth £30 if your desperate like we were.saffron itself is a very nice little town overall nice people
Ian
Ian, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 21, 2017
Only room free
We stayed here as we couldn't find any other rooms in the area for the night we needed. The room was in the attic, the twin beds were at one end of a narrow long room. The TVs was small and at the other end of the room so could hardly be seen. The bath towels were small, about double the size of the hand towels and the tea spoons with the drinks hadn't been changed since the last occupant.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 15, 2017
No heating in room, no hot shower, 45 mins to get breakfast, place need revamping
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2017
Alban
Alban, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2017
Clean comfortable hotel.
Only stayed one night but really enjoyed our stay.The staff we're really friendly and efficient. The room was clean and comfortable.The food was lovely,plenty for breakfast.
Good position in high St,which leads to the only downside, limited parking,but there is a big car park 5 mins walk away,so not to much of a problem.All in all can't fault the hotel.
I don't understand the negative comments on here,its an old building so you could get a few problems with things,but the staff are so good you only have to ask.would recommend this hotel for anyone wanting to stay in the lovely town of Saffron Walden.
robert
robert, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 4, 2017
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor
Sep 4, 2017
Shabby
The hotel was shabby and in need of a thorough refurbish, It felt as if the owners were concentrating on profit with little concern about guests satisfaction or comfort.
bill
bill, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 3, 2017
Nice quaint hotel
The building and setting are historic making for quaint features. The room was comfortable and the space had been ingeniously adapted to fit in a small shower room.
A
A, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 20, 2017
OK for an overnight stay
Conveniently situated but very limited parking space so had to park in a public car park some way from the hotel. Good check-in experience and the duty manager offered us an exceptionally good deal for breakfast and dinner. Room was adequate but one window would not shut which meant a lot of traffic noise as the hotel is on a busy road. One light in the bathroom not working and the other one flickering, but the worst point was that the shower mixer was faulty meaning a hot shower was out of the question. On the plus side dinner and breakfast were excellent and exceptional value for money.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 14, 2017
Great for one night for the price.
David
David, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair
Aug 4, 2017
Very poor hotel. No parking within 200m of hotel. Room was very poor, electric not working at first and only a few channels worked on the TV. Bathroom was tiny and shower sprayed everywhere.
Breakfast was good and bar/restaurant was nice.
Kegan
Kegan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 30, 2017
Saffron Hotel comments
Well placed hotel - friendly staff - limited parking. Bedrooms could do with complete facelift. Nice breakfast.
Michael
Michael, 7-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair
Jul 21, 2017
Tired, old and avoid
Poor - pay heavily for the location. Pay a little extra and go elsewhere
Kishoo
Kishoo, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 20, 2017
the staff were really pleasant but the shower has black mildew in the tray which was off putting, the large window had a sign saying do not open, it was 29 degrees when I arrived , the manager did eventually wedge it open with a metal bar after I insisted it was far too hot to be in that room with it shut. parking is only for four cars and very tight at that if I hadn't of got there early I would have had to park on main street a very busy street at that ! had a big desk but no plug sockets near enough to plug in lap top?
paula
paula, 1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair
Jul 2, 2017
Historic Hotel in a lovely old town.
I do like historical hotels and pubs but this one had a very uncomfortable bed and a shower that was impossible to regulate in any shape or form. Prices on the menu shown in the room were 2 pounds cheaper than when you got to the restaurant. I don't know if this was oversight or a markering ploy. We ate elsewhere.