A Hertfordshire hotel under an hour from Essex and loved by celebrities has been named among the best in the world.
The Grove was recently featured in the LaListe Top 1,000 World's Best Hotels for 2026, which gives hotels that offer luxury and "unforgettable travel experiences" their own score.
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The Grove hotel named among the best in the world
The Grove earned a total score of 94.5 out of 100, beating the likes of Cliveden House, the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair and the Six Senses London.
The hotel has long been popular with celebrities, including world leaders, footballers, and Hollywood stars.
In 2019, US President Donald Trump visited The Grove for a NATO summit and marked the biggest ever police operation in Hertfordshire Constabulary's history.
Elsewhere, footballers including Jude Bellingham, Lionel Messi, and former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate have stayed at The Grove.
Whilst back in 2013, actor Channing Tatum was spotted in the hotel's spa in 2013, before later visiting the Vue Cinema in Garston.
What does The Grove offer?
The Hertfordshire hotel is self-described as a luxury resort set on the historic estate that was originally the country seat of the Earls of Clarendon.
Home to more than 200 rooms and suites, The Grove has a spa, golf course and a highly praised restaurant.
The Sequoia Spa has a large indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room, and treatment rooms, and hosts classes such as yoga and fitness sessions.
Outside, the 18‑hole championship golf course has hosted major events, including the 2006 World Golf Championship.
Outside, the 18‑hole championship golf course has hosted major events, including the 2006 World Golf Championship.
On Tripadvisor, The Grove has an impressive rating of 4 out of 5 from more than 3,000 reviews.
One guest at the hotel said: "What a fantastic experience!
"We stayed in the Grove Suite, and it was absolutely lovely.
"Beautifully thought out, plenty of room, great amenities, with a gorgeous bath."
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