The 16th century Sun Hotel is a traditional coaching inn in the centre of the charming market town of Hitchin The hotel first rose to prominence in 1741, when a local family by the name of Kershaw set up a posting service between Hitchin and London – the Hitchin end of the line being The Sun's yard. Today The Sun Hotel is a favourite with locals, businessmen and leisure travellers alike. Hitchin has many lovely half-timbered buildings, a museum and an art gallery. At The Sun Hotel, you can be assured of great food, a very warm welcome and generous hospitality.