Stayed here recently for a family vacation. We had a very nice stay. I'd definitely recommend this hotel to others.
We arrived in London on an early morning flight, so we got to the hotel way before check in. The staff welcomed us and was happy to store our bags while we spent the day exploring the city. When we returned after dinner, the staff had our keys ready and had already delivered our bags to our room.
When we got to the room, we found a lovely plate of chocolate covered strawberries waiting for us...a wonderful surprise. Our room was small, but about what we expected for London. The room had everything we needed and was nicely appointed. The beds were comfortable and bigger than we expected, which was a godsend considering there were four of us. The bathroom was spacious, even with multiple people using it at the same time. The thermostat only gives a few degrees of temperature control, but it was enough to keep us comfortable.
The location was great for us. We wanted to be away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas, but still close to transportation, restaurants, and coffee. And that's exactly where this place is...we saw far more business commuters and locals than tourists, found numerous restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and bus stops within 2 blocks in nearly any direction, and about a 5-minute walk from a tube station.
On the negative side, the staff wasn't always great at responding to pre-arrival communications. The front desk staff's advice was hit-or-miss; seemed to depend on who we asked. Our reservation was for 4 people, yet our room consistently provided only 3 bath towels. And, when we received our receipt at checkout, we found a charge for $4.54 for a beverage, which we knew nothing about.
But again, our overall experience was very nice. We have no trouble recommending the place, and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. read more