The Grove hotel in Hertfordshire named among world's best

Summarised from Watford Observer's report · Updated 24 Oct, 13:27 · Archive

The Grove hotel near Watford has been named among the world's best hotels in the LaListe Top 1,000 for 2026. The hotel scored 94.5 out of 100 for offering luxury and unforgettable travel experiences, beating other prominent UK hotels including Cliveden House and the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair.

Set on a historic estate that was originally the country seat of the Earls of Clarendon, The Grove is a self-described luxury resort with over 200 rooms and suites. The hotel features the Sequoia Spa with an indoor pool, gym, sauna and treatment rooms, an 18-hole championship golf course that hosted the 2006 World Golf Championship, and a highly praised restaurant.

The hotel has a long history of hosting celebrities, world leaders and footballers. US President Donald Trump visited for a NATO summit in 2019, an event that prompted the biggest police operation in Hertfordshire Constabulary's history. Footballers including Jude Bellingham, Lionel Messi and former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate have also stayed at the hotel.

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