Pleased as punch.
I…read morehad the great fortune to stay here during my short stay in London this spring. As a sometimes lone traveler, a hotel made sense for safety, but I was surprised and pleased with this small boutique hotel.
Rooms are gonna be tiny in London for the $$, so plan accordingly. I stayed in a Classic King room which was comfy but had very little space to circulate. I was concerned being on a busy street/Cromwell, but because of the *double windows* (interior ones opens up/down), it was joyfully quiet, just a whisper of car noise. It's something I wish more places in the US had, especially when you face noisy streets. I realize second windows are usually for the cold, but street noises can be pervasive and affect every day life. I slept very well, every night.
A couple of stand out staff members:
-the front desk manager on my arrival had some hot early gray tea delivered since I survived a 10+ hour trip (little sleep), so it was a nice way to wake up. Also, some biscuits were delivered later.
-staff member who brought up my suitcase, my tea, and helped get a requested small refrigerator into my room.
-two front desk people (woman then a man), helped me figure out how to get from the hotel to Paddington for a early morning flight. The gentleman called to request a black cab since the Tube wasn't open and he went out with me to greet the cab driver and help me with my bag.
-Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
The location was also good. I didn't want to be in the thick of tourists, so staying in South Kensington worked for me. The tube stations (Earl's Court and Gloucester Road stations) were about 8-10 minute walk).
Thank you for making my stay in London comfortable and enjoyable.