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2 years ago
This hotel is pretty old but has aged well. The service is excellent, the price competitive and the location is great.
46-47 Cartwright Gardens
London WC1H 9EL
United Kingdom
Bloomsbury
020 7387 2366
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Seven Dials Hotel
(8 reviews)
The rooms seem to be recent ensuite conversions. Access to our room, #37 on the fourth floor (450…read morepounds for 3 nights), was down a dark hallway where you had to take an extra step past the door before a motion sensor turned on the hall light so you could guide the key into the lockset. I don't know if our room was typical but we two seniors found it to be uncomfortably small. What used to be a shallow closet is now a shallow bathroom, the closet now is just four hooks on the wall in the entryway. The remainder of the room is an 8 x 8-foot cubicle with bare walls and bare wood floor. Furnishings included a small double bed in the corner shoved up against the old radiator, a bare wooden chair that was little more than a small stool, and a desk with three drawers that impeded access to the bathroom, so much so that it had no hinged door. Instead, there is a sliding door that you must side step past to get between it and a refrigerator that stuck out beneath the desk where the chair ought to be. There is one Type-G outlet above the desk, two if you unplug the fridge. Curiously, there was no toilet paper holder in the bathroom so be sure the loose roll is within reach before you squeeze between the toilet and pedestal sink. Alas, the narrow bed is a corner bed so only one of you will enjoy easy in and out access. There is a big window that lets in lots of air but you must stand on the bed to reach the horizontal pull bar at the top with its built-in shade. There is a hair dryer, an electric teapot, and an AC wall unit. There is also a TV but all you're going to do in this room is sleep and shower. Cramped space aside, the room is clean, secure, and its central location can't be beat. The Covent Garden tube station on the Piccadilly line and the Tottenham Court Road station on the Elizabeth, Northern, and Central lines are both less than a quarter mile away. We took the Elizabeth line in from Heathrow and had no problem pushing our spinners through St. Giles square and the Shaftesbury neighborhood to reach the front door. Check-in is 3 pm but early arrivals are welcome to leave their luggage inside by the new elevator. If I was younger I would have given it four stars.
All was perfect for me this time. All I want to go nearby. Price for 6 nights 650 pounds. Not much…read morefor this room. In the middle of coventgarden. Love it and come back next year. Near Leicester square, Tragalgar square....so much more...and not forget Neals yard just round the corner from the Hotel.
Gower House Hotel
(4 reviews)
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The Gower House definitely has it's own special kind of charm…read more I recently stayed here for a week with a friend of mine. After spending countless hours on Trip Advisor, we booked a room here for two reasons: It was cheap and it was in a good location. The inside is sort of weird but I imagine that's typical of many of the converted hotels lining Gower Street. We stayed on the first floor which was actually a story above street level and I'm still not sure exactly how that worked. The room was very quaint and furnished tacky but there were two beds (one twin and one full), a desk, a small TV bolted on the wall, and a private bathroom with a shower (which we paid extra to have). Both of the beds were pretty hard but for the price we paid I didn't expect anything more. My favorite part about the room was that the TV remote was on a cord that was bolted to one of the head boards. Of course, we only had about four channels so there weren't a lot of options anyway. The owner of the hotel was very pleasant but he got a little flustered if we asked him more than one question at a time. He provided us with a hair dryer and there was a plug adapter/converter already in our room that I was thankful to have. Breakfast was provided each morning and was served in the little dining room down in the basement. It certainly wasn't a traditional English breakfast but it was tasty and filling, so no complaints from me. They served bacon and eggs with toast, cereal, orange juice, and coffee or tea. The coffee was a little rough but everything else was fine. The location of this hotel is great though. It's within walking distance of Euston Square Station, Goodge Street Station, and St. Pancreas International but if you're walking with luggage from Euston Station it feels like a pretty long walk. At least it did for me. Overall I'd say Gower House was a decent hotel. It's certainly not luxury at all, but it's quaint and cheap.
To be honest, the room was clean. Other than that, it was the worst place I ever stayed. We made…read moreour five night reservation six months in advance and when we arrived we were told our room was in the basement! The room was very small with a 5'x5' bathroom that you couldn't turn around in. The closet was four foot high with 4 hangers and the bed barely got in the room. The first night we were awoken by footsteps from above for most of the evening. We dismissed it, trying not to be "ugly Americans". The second night, the same. The next morning we asked to be moved and told the only available room was smaller. I don't believe that was possible. We chose to tough it out. The third night we were again awoken at 2am by loud banging from the room above. I went to the front desk to complain and was told I was being inconsiderate of the other guests. You can imagine my response. By 5am, the noise began again. We complained again and insisted on leaving. They returned the last two nights charges and we booked a real hotel.
122 Great Titchfield Street Luxury B&B
(1 review)
My husband Mike and I run the B&B, welcome to our home, which we hope you will feel is your home…read morefrom home. I will be cooking you an English breakfast using fresh organic ingredients. This is a great place to stay, so conveniently close to everything in the centre of London, but remarkably quiet. Choose from inclusive B&B or a self catering suite. Prices from £100/night for a single, £120/night for a double. Discounts for weekly guests. Minimum two night stay.
L'Hotel Samuel
Amazing stay at 'home away from home'. Best service I've ever experienced, and impeccable…read moreattention to detail. Proprietor Samuel went above and beyond his duty to ensure comfortable stay, and was more than charming and welcoming, offering insights about London and very helpful suggestions. Rooms were cozy with character, decorated with antiquities and fresh flowers. Fresh fruit upon arrival was also nice touch. All in all, staying here was the most memorable part of my London visit! Recommend highly for singles or couples looking for something that's not run of the mill, just book in advance as rooms are limited!
Thanet Hotel
(6 reviews)
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Where do I start!! If you want to shower on a bath mat that is meant to be white but is so filthy…read moreit's grey and has live fleas jumping (I have a video of the fleas) on it and the whole shower room smells of actual poop then this is the place for you!! The hotel looked like it hadn't been cleaned in months (reception reckoned they hadn't had a cleaner for 2 days which was a joke as it was months of dust and grime but also basically admitting they hadn't cleaned our room before we checked in)! Rat traps everywhere too which was concerning. I realise hotels do have these but usually they are out of site not just outside the shared bathroom area for all to see! Reception more or less laughed it off when I complained and told me they can't refund me and I just go back to booking.com I showed him the video of the flea and honestly he seemed to find it funny. Deffo wasn't running off to get rid of said flea ridden filthy dirty bath mat. Just avoid this hotel at all costs! I'm saving you from a night of itching and not being able to shower coz it's so gross
Best full English breakfast in Bloomsbury. Clean rooms that are quiet on the garden side…read more Friendly, helpful staff.
LSE Grosvenor House
(2 reviews)
These accommodations are affiliated with London School of Economics. The…read morecost is unbeatable for the size and location of the rooms. I would caution any potential guests that these rooms are Spartan and look nothing like the posted pictures on the Grosvenor House website. My room is somewhat dingy with a worn-out mattress, bad towels, no soap, and a lingering smell. That said, it is £85 and a flawless location. If you don't plan on spending much time in your hotel, it will do nicely.
Worst choice I have made. Walls are paper thin. You hear your neighbors as if there were no walls…read moreat all. Overheated as well. And for this ridiculous price you might as well go to a hotel. Travelodge (down the road) is cheaper than this. Great school. Horrible dorms. Try and use airbnb. Wish i had someone telling me that.
Ruskin Hotel
Loved this be place!! First this is a great location! We…read morewere able to go every where from here.. Exploring the city, museums, London tower, London river, shopping and pub crawling in Soho! We walked everywhere !! We only took the coach into the city from the Stratford airport, best hotel to book. If you don't mind sharing a decent bathroom .. You will enjoy this private room lodging. Complimentary breakfast was the best !! Fresh food & coffee was more to ask for, I will recommend this place to you! You can't beat this location... And please don't get this place confused with the ruskin hotel In north England! This is the place you want to be :-)
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Cherry Court Hotel
(15 reviews)
Super great spot! Just a small walk from Victoria Station and very good price for London! Keep in…read moremind that the rooms are VERY small before booking!
We found out about Cherry Court Hotel from a Rick Steves book. We had never visited London before…read more In my research, I realized Cherry Court had a fantastic price and the location near Victoria Station made it handy. The booking process was more involved than doing a usual online booking but not difficult: I emailed the owner to request certain days (about 6 months ahead of time) and had a reply in about 10 minutes saying the days were available and we needed to call to supply a credit card to pay for our first night. We did that promptly and had a choice of first or second floor. We went with 2nd, after asking which was quieter. I didn't hear from them again in advance of our dates but everything was ready when we arrived. A quick walk up the steep, narrow stairs, and we were in our cozy room. As tight as space was, it worked out well. The bathroom is itty bitty but the shower and toilet worked great and fresh towels were supplied each day; soap was supplied, but not shampoo or conditioner. The bed takes up much of the room. The mattress is good and I liked my memory foam pillow. I asked for a hair dryer at the front desk and it worked great. There are lots of plugs, UK three-prong and USB, on two sides of the room. They supply a nice fruit basket for breakfast each day; ours had 2 bananas, 2 small apples, 2 clementines, a Nature Valley granola bar, a pack of digestive biscuits or ginger biscuits, and 2 Capri Suns. There is also a carafe of water, drinking glasses, a hot water kettle and instant coffee, and a telephone. Also, downstairs by the office they have hot and cold water on tap. Noise wasn't a problem either from the street or other rooms. Heavy rain woke me up often one night, but that's not an issue on them. The room doesn't supply much social or work space; there was a table along a stairway landing if needed. However, that was a minor issue for us, as we planned to be out adventuring all the day long. If you want a room to allow you to hang out or have guests, you had best look elsewhere. As promised, the place was very convenient to Victoria Station. That was fantastic! There's even a decently sized Sainsbury's grocery store with long hours right at the most convenient station entrance. That makes it an easy stop to get toiletries or food. I would stay at Cherry Court Hotel again. Quarters may be tight, but that's the norm for London, and the people here are nice and there are positives galore. Rick Steves was right to recommend this place.
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Came here for afternoon tea. Food was delicious and service was amazing. Special thanks to Lala who…read moretook extra care of us. Will definitely be back next time we're in London.
First solo travel trip, and to London, which has been on my bucket list forever. I am SO happy to…read morehave select The Montague on the Gardens for my 6 night stay. From the get-go, I had a wonderful experience interacting with the staff via email. I was nervous about where to go for my mandatory Day 2 Covid test upon arrival to the UK but Mustafa from Concierge immediately guided me to Zen healthcare pharmacy which is literally just around the corner, even offering to book for me should I need. Upon arrival I instantly knew I had made the right choice. Sure, it priced out pretty high compared to some others but it is located literally right next to the British Museum in a nice, safe neighborhood. I walked to and from from places like the cinema or the Tube and always felt safe even when it was close to midnight. The staff...oh the staff. The stand out of my experience. Upon arrival I was greeted with such warmth; small touches like them checking my bag for my name to get a head start on check-in did not go unnoticed. Breakfast, housekeeping, reception, door staff...you name it, I interacted with all of them and they were all so sweet and delightful. Really made an effort to get to know me. So incredibly pleased with my experience and happy I chose Montague vs. say Bloomsbury down the street which has a 'bigger' feel. This is boutique hotel energy at its finest. Room was small but cozy and exactly what a traveler like me was thinking, so happy it was spot on with the vibe I wanted.
Clean, comfortable, quiet and spacious hotel room. We stayed for 4 nights. We were lucky to be…read moreupgraded to a garden view. Staff were helpful and wi-fi worked well. The hotel is within 15 walking distance to a Tesco and if you walk down the lane about 2 miles or so, there is a great place for fish and chips. Also, this location is about 15-20 min walking distance to bus line to train station.
Hotel is clean and has polite staff. Be sure to get a breakfast voucher at check in for the…read morediscount, the spread is worth it. There is a small workout center and small indoor pool. I've stayed here several times for work trips to Hoddesdon. Would recommend. Walk about 10 mins for a Indian meal.
Nice place. Not too fancy but not too shabby either. GREAT location right by Tate Modern and London…read moreBridge, and the awesome Borough Market. Breakfast is only 7-9 which I think is a bit steep, but there's plenty of breakfast opportunities around the hotel. Bills need to be paid in advance, which annoyed me a bit. The pub by the Inn serves great English food.
It was fine. The…read morelocation is good, a short walk away from the Underground. It's quite difficult to find if you actually approach via 34 Park Street--I had to circle the block before I realized it's actually off a side street, tucked within a courtyard. My room was a bit cramped (I kept bumping my hip when walking between the desk and the bed, when I'd forget to turn sideways), and there was some kind of a hole in the floor, covered up by the carpet. The bath didn't drain in my first room, leaving me ankle-deep in water during my shower. On the other hand, the staff was friendly and helpful, my room was clean, and they kindly allowed me to check in at 8 AM (!) after I arrived via an overnight flight from the states. I don't regret staying here, and I wouldn't object to staying here again.
not your typical hotel but -- they have housekeeping and water in the room every day…read more room 208 was fabulous! like a nice apartment. high ceilings, huge windows and a great tub/ bathroom. there is a small room service menu. nespresso in room and i had a mini fridge. some rooms have laundry. the immediate area isn't great but you're a 10 minute walk to great stuff. and a 20 min walk to victoria park! i'd stay again for sure .
Nice hotel. Good service. Rooms are nice and the gym is very well equipped with two peloton. Only…read morereason I give it a 4 is because I couldn't find the bar and there was also an underwhelming lobby area. The location is also somewhat suboptimal being 20-30 min from main London. Otherwise it was spacious and recommended
Very pleased with our stay at the NH Hotel Kensington!…read more What were the pros? Location - it is within walking distance to Earl's Court Underground Station and tons of restaurants Clean, decently sized room Free wi-fi No washcloths but they did provide a sponge Hairdryer - use the one in the closet, it works better than the one in the bathroom Minibar is available with snacks and beverages, we did not use anything but were to keep our waters cold with the additional space in the refrigerator The hotel will store your luggage since they do not do early check-in What were the cons? Air conditioning is available but they turn the heat on in October and the room was a tad toasty, luckily we were able to open the window If you are looking for a place to stay in London, I recommend this hotel!
Totally loved staying here, even though: Out of the 5 front…read moredesk staff I interacted with only 1 was warm. Housekeeping didn't seem to auto-clean a place until I hung the card on the door saying, "yes please come in". They totally went above and beyond w/ room service when we got back to the hotel rather late. Catching taxis was never an issue. So, all that considered, I would (and plan to) stay here again.
Great location, we got a reasonable price for a London proper hotel. Room was large, only downside…read morewas we looked at another office building. Cafe was solid and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Overall good value but keep in mind this location is fairly far out from tourist sights. However…read morethe Tower of London and St Paul's is super accesible and within a 15 min walk. The room itself was clean and comfortable. The AC system was a little dated but worked! What was not so great was customer service. Everyone was fairly rude or short. We walked in for check in and practically had to ask for a look our way. They asked for my name and zip code and then literally just said "card". If you're looking to rest your head this might be it but don't expect a grand experience
Went to this beautiful hotel with 2 girlfriends for Sunday lunch and was pleasantly surprised. A…read moreclassy, traditional hotel meal with great service. 3 courses for £30 and it was well worth it. Had the roast pork, which was above average, but not amazing. Ordered the chocolate pecan tart for dessert and it was perfection! ORDER IT. You're welcome. Overall a lovely retreat for a girly Sunday lunch accompanied with a wine.
I went with a work colleague and our spouses, and we had a wonderful evening. I highly recommend…read morefor a meal when you feel like treating yourself.
Stayed the weekend as our center of operations while exploring London and attending the Chelsea…read moregame - Go you Blues. Friendly, helpful staff. Clean rooms and clean facilities with Stamford Bridge security on site.
Alright, I have to admit that I am very partial to this hotel. First and foremost, it's on…read morehallowed ground. Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea Football Club. I had stayed here 4 years ago at the Copthorn and this trip I stayed at the Millennium. So, this review is for the Millennium Hotel. One item of note is that I happen to be a True Blue member of the Chelsea Football Club and this did afford me some upgrades because of the membership. However, I did notice that they offer the free breakfast for similar packages. The hotel itself is very nicely appointed with comfortable beds and amenities. The complimentary breakfast was huge. Buffet style, bangers, rashers, potato cakes, beans, tomatos and a varity of pastries and breads. Eggs were to order. They also include cereals and freshly made coffee with each cup. Many types of juices to choose from as well and fresh fruit to grab for a mid morning snack. Best to get in early for the breakfast, since the dining room is not extremely large, but on the day we couldn't be seated they directed us across to the Copthorn where we were provided with the same offerings in the 55 Restaurant complimentary as well. Service was prompt and polite. We saved a bucket by porking out on breakfast to fuel our day for walking around London doing all the things we had planned. Our rooms were turned down each evening and cleaned up nicely for our return. One item of note is that I would definitely bring an alarm clock, since their wake up service is a personal phone call and often it was later then we requested. On the last day, they actually came to our door to knock rather than a phone call, about 10 mins late. We requested internet as it was part of our package we booked. We had no service for one day, and the engineers took most of the day to fix it. Not a huge inconvenience for us, but it could of created havoc for anyone who was on business and was relying on this service to do their job. Everyone we came in contact with at the hotel was very polite and pleasant. Another item of note.. if you happen to stay at the hotel during game day, be prepared. You are not allowed to "hang out" in the lobby to see the players.... that was our plan so that was a bit of a bummer. However if you go across the courtyard to the Copthorn, you will be able to hang and even be able to get an autograph as the players come up from the parking garage. You must be a guest or at least have a friend who is staying since they will not let you in unless you have a key card. At the Copthorn bar I was able to meet and chat with Chopper Harris and Peter "The Cat" Bonetti, two Chelsea Legends who I watch play as a young lad. I will continue to stay here when I travel to London, it's has always been affordable to me and a nice restful place to stay.
Incredibly restored 18th century time capsule hotel. Absolutely stunning. Every corner is filled…read morewith sweet decor. Hard to believe it's steps away from Soho bustle. So tastefully curated. The room was perfect. Bathroom about as big as the guest room. My only issue was the noise from guest above which woke me up throughout the night. But comes with the territory in this type of property. Staff were so gracious and kind. I'm a huge fan and will definitely stay again when I'm in London.
I couldn't have picked a better hotel for the London leg of our honeymoon trip! I love hotels with…read morecharacter and charm, where I wake up and feel like "I'm in f**king London!" as opposed to chains that could be anywhere in the world. This has charm, history, comfort, service, and a resident cat in the lobby! I LOVE that this hotel is 300 years old with a storied history, that you can read about in the hotel room's guest book. Each room is named after a famous literary figure or guest who stayed there or has some sort of affiliation with the hotel. We were on the top floor, in the Duncombe room. No elevators, but staff offered to bring all of our bags upstairs and then back down when we left. Our room was beautifully furnished in period-specific pieces, with a view overlooking the street of Soho. The bathroom had vaulted ceilings, a skylight, and was well-ventilated. Plumbing wasn't great or super strong, and the floors creaked and slanted in some places, but that's a 300-year-old building. You could also order breakfast on a card to be delivered at a time of your choosing the next morning. I loved all of the hotel's amenities, including the classy lounges and "honor system" bar. You make yourself cocktails and then write down what you took, to be charged at the end of your stay. The staff was all super nice. Best location ever; it was a few blocks away from the Leceister Square tube station, all of the theaters, and tons of bars and restaurants right outside. We could do so much within a short walk. I loved this hotel!
A house full of character in just the right spot opposite the Cathedral, of which my room had a…read moresplendid view. Excellent accommodation & breakfast and a wonderful atmosphere. I look forward to returning some day.
Lovely place to stay in St Albans. Small place (only has three rooms) but my room was spacious and…read morethe landlady was very welcoming. I come to St Albans on business quite a lot and this is a great place to stay (I can walk to the offices in the town centre).