I have just returned from yet another stay at the wonderful HUB at Kings Cross. I have stayed in…read morethis location for over a decade and I always look forward to returning. The people working in this location are exceptional. They are professional, kind, thoughtful. The way they treat me and other guests is a large part of my positive experience. You do not often find this kind of warmth and conviviality among employees, and their consideration extends to guests. The HUB at Kings Cross is clean, quiet, conveniently located to the train stations, to Sadler's Wells, The British Library, and much more. I am already checking my calendar for my next trip to London and the HUB at Kings Cross is at the top of my list.

Compact affordable place to stay, unlimited free coffee and tea 24/7, nice lounge area, big place…read more Staff could be way friendlier which is why they lose a star. Literal attitude from about 75% of them. Wouldn't have had to talk to them if you were allowed to fill your own water bottle

I had a nice time taking a break from walking around the city and being a tourist all day…read more We had a couple of drinks, and the seats were very comfortable. I think I spent about 2-3 hours there in total. I'm not one for an alcoholic beverage in the middle of the day, but they had these very refreshing seltzers at around $6, which we loved.

Very good location in Westminster and close to so many of the highlights of the centre of London…read more Many within walking distance at that. The rooms are small but well appointed and well kept. They are comfortable and the controls present in the walls give good control over the temperature and various lighting settings. The TVs are smart TVs and offer the ability to screen mirror from your mobile device. I found that while this worked in general it would seem to support my streaming services. The staff were very nice, welcoming and helpful.

Nice, little self-catering hotel located only 2 blocks from the West Kensington tube station. Only…read morea handful of rooms, and catering towards families and longer stays. Our friends had a 1 bedroom unit, and we had a studio. Both were very nice. The beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was very useful. Staff aren't on-site, but are easy enough to get a hold of, and very helpful. When our dryer stopped working, they immiedetely came to try and fix it, and since they had to order a new machine, instead gave us access to an empty room next door to use that dryer. It's an older building, so the showers are small, and the hot-water heaters can run out quickly. All in all though, it was adequate and I would stay here again.

A great location for people wanting to be conveniently located between Heathrow airport and the…read morecity. It's in a great, safe neighbourhood and is located 15m walk from Fulham high street or Kensington high street offering you a huge choice for restaurants and bars. It's also located 25m walk from Stamford bridge & Craven cottage (great if you're in town to catch a game). I've had friends and family stay here and they've been happy with the conditions. The only thing that's disappointing is the garbage situation as you have to often step over piles of scattered rubbish dramatically impacting on your first impressions.

Nice place to stay. As you would expect, it's a type of inn or bed and breakfast (without the…read morebreakfast), so you can live like a local. The owner/manager was great, and the area was quiet. It's right next to the South Ealing subway station, so it's very convenient to both Heathrow and to the city. The room was cozy and included a nice quilt and a kettle for tea. I would recommend it!

Where's that 3 1/2 star option?…read more What Juliette's Guest House (aka Dawson Place) has going for it are things I can't overlook: * Excellent location, in Notting Hill; * Nice, ample breakfast wheeled into your room at the time you specify; and * Charmingly authentic in-room Victorian era decor. Where Juliette's Guest House falls short is in two areas, one fixable and one not: * The mattress was like a plank. Laying in bed was the opposite of luxuriating in bed. Juliette, wherever you are, invest in new mattresses. * The house is on a corner and the side street has a good deal of car and bus noise. Bring your earplugs. With that out of the way, you should be able to decide if Juliette's is for you which likely comes down to how strongly you desire to stay in Notting Hill. A few other things to help you decide: * With no communal indoor rooms to sit in (though the garden is pleasant), Juliette's is some sort of hybrid B&B. There is always someone on-site to help but that person appears to be the hired help. This presented no problems during my 2 night stay. * There's stairs up to the front door and to your room. * Two nights, including VAT and breakfast, ran £311.22 ($378.97).

When in London, it's a bonus the you find a place that makes you feel at home. Trust me, ditch the…read moreAirbnb Millennial London entrepreneurs (a lesson we learned the hard way!), pay a little extra and feel at home. We had a downstairs room with our own bathroom. Our room was near the kitchen which we were always welcome in. They bring down a cart for breakfast. In the old days, you'd find yourself in a London BnB eating the classic English breakfast with sausages, baked beans, and a whole bunch of fatty, dense food you didn't want weighing down your stomach on a day walking around London. Instead, Juliette provides a lovely spread of toast and croissants (with FRESH butter, marmalade and jams), fresh orange juice, tea or coffee, muesli, cheeses, fruits, and a lower tier with milk and cereal ... all delivered at your morning leisure. They also have a stunning garden, where me and my travelers sat at the end of the day, relaxed, and drank our beers. An overall lovely place!

We chose this hotel because of its proximity to Paddington Train station -- our plans included a…read morequick trip on the Heathrow Express that departs from Paddington. This hotel was easily within walking of the Paddington Train station and the Paddington tube station. We arrived early to max out our London time and to take the kids to the nearby Hyde Park to play in Princess Diane's Memorial Playground. Not all of our group was staying at the hotel, but we were traveling together. The early arrival was fine with them -- they not only offered to stash the suitcases, but also to place them in our room. Knowing that many London hotels do not always have elevators to the room, I was pretty happy with this arrangement. There was a breakfast promotion going on, but we did not participate. We did enjoy a stellar dinner one evening in the small restaurant. Our room was an Executive Twin -- 2 twin beds pushed together under one beautiful canopy. It made me wonder if the same room was marketed as an Executive King. The room was very luxurious for what we paid -- perhaps we hit a seasonal low. I have stayed at other places in the Paddington area. This was really nice. Bathroom was new-ish, white and cream in colour, and had a tub. Beside each bed was a linen foot cloth with slippers. White bathrobes were hung on the back of the bathroom door. Coffee service was provided with a Nespresso machine. Pretty posh. Pillows included 1 feather pillow per bed. The bed was very comfortable. Wi-fi was excellent. This is an old building, so you will need ear plugs if walking overhead disturbs your sleep. We could hear every step. Minor negs: I was taught to clean by German nuns, so take that fact under consideration. (1) The tub appeared clean, but in reality it had a ring from the prior user. Not dirt, since most of us bathe/shower daily, but a ring nevertheless. A quick wipe with Ivory liquid and we both enjoyed baths in an immaculate tub. The next evening, we had to remove our own rings from the prior day. (2) The tub drain also had hair in it from prior occupants. (3) I moved the Nespresso machine to a more convenient location -- about a foot closer to the edge of the small table. That's when I noticed enough dust to write in. When we arrived back the next evening, it had been moved back to sit perfectly within the dust. I have vision problems and even I could see the dust. (4) The hotel participates in not changing sheets daily. (5) The bathroom light over the sink was either broken or simply something on display.

Great vibe and location But…read more. No places where to buy your stuff in the room or bathroom Tiny bathrooms No night lights just the huge ceiling light No fresh smell in the room do needed to keep the window open through the night And yes the walls are made of paper Great location tough 2.5 stars

No more than 10 minute walk from Highbury/Islington tube station, this is a very nice and…read moreaffordable option still within a quick tube ride into Central London. This is a "guest house" so your experience will be more like a hostel than a hotel. To stay here you have to make a reservation, no walk ins are accepted, but do not worry as the process to get a reservation is very easy and unless there are a couple of groups staying getting a room shouldn't be too much of a problem. There are a few different options as to what kind of room from single rooms with community toilets and showers to en suites to family rooms if you are sharing a room with your family. Personally, I don't mind not having an en suite because there are plenty of bathrooms and toilets for use that it has never been an issue. There are a couple of common areas where are not only a good place to hang out with friends, but if you are on your own it is a great place to meet others. In addition, a fresh and plentiful breakfast is provided in the morning and with assigned seating, if you don't come with a group, this is another chance to meet other travelers. Overall, this is a really nice place that is affordable and with easy access to not only Central London, but a wide variety of different shops, pubs, and restaurants. I have been here a couple times now and one time for over a week and had a great experience.

Privacy violation, intimidation and illegal practices disguised as "supervision"…read more Our experience was extremely disappointing and completely unjustified for the price we paid. We were assigned a basement room with a window facing scaffolding and no actual view. While this was stated in the booking, the value for money was awful: the room was tiny, had no fridge, the TV didn't work, the bathroom was fully transparent with no privacy, and the shower gel dispenser didn't last even two showers. The worst part was the treatment we received. One day we returned to the hotel and found that our key card had been blocked without any prior notice. At reception, we were handed a £100 penalty notice for allegedly smoking in the room -- along with a printed photo of the inside of our trash bin, taken without our knowledge or consent, while the "Do Not Disturb" sign was clearly hanging on our door. A few minutes later, a manager came down to our room with the same photo and notice. When we asked for an explanation, she told us they had entered the room to "supervise" because the Do Not Disturb sign had been up for two days, and they had "had bad experiences with other guests". In other words, they entered without permission, took photos of our personal belongings, blocked access to our room and treated us as guilty based on assumptions and past incidents involving other people. My partner expressed our outrage and asked how it was even possible to enter our room, take pictures of our belongings and penalise us without warning or proof. He also explained that the Terea cartridges found in the bin had not been used inside the hotel, but had been carried in his coat pocket after use in the street to avoid littering, and thrown away once back in the room. At that point, the manager had nothing else to say, and her only response was: "please don't do it again." To make things worse, the day before checkout we left the room ready to be cleaned -- and nobody came to clean it. This experience was not only humiliating, it was also a clear violation of our rights as guests and consumers, and could even be considered illegal under UK law: * Consumer Rights Act 2015 - Section 49: services must be provided with reasonable care and skill. * Data Protection Act 2018 - Sections 2 & 170: prohibits the collection and use of personal data (like photos of private belongings) without consent. * Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 - Regulation 7: bans aggressive or intimidating practices towards consumers. We would not recommend this hotel to anyone who values their privacy, peace of mind, or professional treatment as a guest.

This place is an affordable place centrally located near shops and transportation. It's clean and…read morethe staff is very friendly and helpful. I upgraded to a king club room for the price of breakfast. And they allow you to get snacks/drinks 24/7. The room is quite small and while the bathroom is quite spacious there is no shelf in the shower so if you have your little bottles you have to put them on the floor - ridiculous! The only other annoying thing is that they have no luggage holder so you have to put your suitcase on the floor - yet the closet is pretty large. One thing I should mention - is that the bed is really HARD. Like a board -