We arrived about 2pm on a Monday. As everything had been paid in advance, check in took a matter of…read moreminutes. We were given a room in the basement, accessible via stairs off the bar. The room had two twin beds, a desk and bureau, small refrigerator, closet, TV, and a bathroom with full bathtub and shower and large medical cabinet. It was incredibly spacious by London standards. Of course, not all was glorious: the room was very warm and humid even with air conditioning cranked as low as it could go, and our window view looked upon a nasty-looking cement drainage basin between buildings. I kept the curtains closed. A minor issue, all considered, but worth noting. The room was nice and quiet. Few rooms were along that hallway so there was little foot traffic, and no street traffic near us at all. I actually slept pretty well. Everything in the bathroom worked without issue. We loved having a fridge in our room--there's a great Waitrose right across the nearest intersection, which made it easy to stash food and drinks in our room! The front desk staff was very pleasant whenever we passed through. Room service did a good job whenever they came by each day. The breakfast buffet was included with our room package. The best way to describe it is "meh," as it largely consisted of generic, made-long-in-advance foods like you'd find at a cheap motel chain breakfast buffet in the US. The only stand-out was the strawberries, which were fresh and fantastic. The staff there was nice and eager to help, but the mediocre food just didn't make it worthwhile to utilize again. The hotel's location is absolutely fantastic. It's just across the street from the Gloucester Road tube station. This was an easy connection point into the city, and on the direct Piccadilly line to Heathrow. Within walking distance are numerous restaurants of various ethnicities and price points, plus several great museums. We enjoyed the short walk up to Kensington Palace and Hyde Park. The neighborhood felt very safe.

Nice hotel, the front desk was helpful. The rooms were tight but it's London couldn't except…read moreanything extremely big. Decent location and right by the train, for sure should stay here (and for a good price)

I remember coming here for dinner with my parents in the early 80s, and seeing Mick Jagger & Lauren…read moreBacall (dining separately), and Anouschka Hempel (the then-owner) elegantly moving around welcoming people. The hotel and restaurant were the place to be. This is no longer that place. We are staying here for three nights, in a 'superior' room. The hotel is showing its age, so the dark striking decor - famous 30 years ago - is ... Less so now. We were notified that the bar is closed for renovation (more on that later), as is the restaurant, for 'a few weeks'. The room was fine, though the sophistication necessary to figure out all the different light switches is annoying. The bathroom does not have a standalone shower: it is a shower-head over the tub, with a curtain that closes in a ring around you. I hate those, as does sweetie. If you are handicapped or infirm, you may not be able to step over the 3ft high tub rim. The bathroom cosmetics are all grapefruit scented. In fact, the whole hotel smells of grapefruit. Good thing my after shave is Hermes Pamplemousse... We went to the small but elegant 'temporary breakfast room' yesterday, looking forward to it. The menu was very simple (no eggs benedict, for example), and I ordered two poached eggs on toast with salmon. Which is what I got: two poached eggs on dry toast with salmon on the side. A little too literal? Look, the staff are great, room service was exactly on time (coffee & croissants). But today, Saturday, the construction started at 8:20a.m. For $400/night, I expect more. I would have stayed at myHotel Chelsea (my usual), nearby and half the price for the same or better. But this was a birthday present from Sweetie.. I wouldn't stay here again, but I hope they're able to recapture its former glory

There is a Hotel in Chelsea, which is a true treasure. If you would ask me what a luxury hotel is,…read morethis will be it - it is small, unique and serves all your needs. Having had a drink with a group of friends there, I went downstairs where an exotic but modern looking lounge awaited me. The room was decorated out of dark wood and black walls, seats arranged in squares around tables. Sharing a table we ordered different cocktails. Next ot it there is a restaurant where dinner is served, the menu card is Asian. I was told that each room looks different and has been carefully designed. Of course the interior is voluptuous and over the top - reminding me of a Hotel designed by Christian Lacroix in Paris. I am sure it is an experience. Nonetheless the prices are sky-high - no surprise in London!

I am sharing, so that frugality does not ruin your choices of stay, as it did with me. Without…read moreinvolving emotion, I'll give the synopsis of this property, in my humble, yet discerning opinion. Pros: 1. Decent space in the room - Doesn't feel cramped. 2. Bathroom accommodates most body types, but not all heights. 3. Quiet for the most part Cons: 1. Dirty/Old carpeting. My new white socks are quite dingy. I'll be promptly discarding them. 2. Room was not set as a queen, which was requested in my reservation. I should not have to notify the front desk of this. 3. Soap is masculine-scented (Think grandfather's after shave) 4. No washcloths? In what universe does this make sense? Hygiene is of the utmost importance. 5. Linens not changed daily, only if requested. If it's not being changed daily, they should not complain when I leave my DND on for my room!! 6. Breakfast could be MUCH better. Eggs taste pre-fab. Save those funds and grab something light at one of the nearby cafés within walking distance. 7. No premium channels or ability to stream through your personal accounts. 8. Clogged drains I would not recommend staying here.

The Chilworth is literally around the corner from the Paddington Tube station, but can be easy to…read moremiss since London is a city notorious for poor signage (get used to using navigation mode to walk around streets if you're not familiar!). It's sandwiched between what looks like some private residences so it's easy to miss. The hotel itself is quite compact, but its doable for a solo traveller. I got the chamber club double room, which was small (as I expected), but doable. I think it's a bit tight for a couple, so I'd look for a bigger room if you need the space. Overall, the room was quite clean and did the job. The bed wasn't the best, but I could live with it as I spent the bulk of my 2 days here walking around quite a ton. There is a bag stand, but there isn't as much space when you open it up. It may just be easier putting it on the floor. Just be mindful not to have those super big bags as it may make things a bit too tight. The bathroom was small, but it did the job for me. They have an enclosed shower, which is tight but helped ease any concerns of having a high tub or water spilling over with the half glass showers. Shower intensity was pretty good. The one cool thing is the heated tiles. I wish more hotels had that. I enjoyed it. Lot of lighting and plenty of areas to charge devices. As mentioned in another review, they'll need to replace those USB-A ports at some point. This place apparently has breakfast options, but I passed on that because I only was there two nights (Sunday, Monday) and was heading straight to Heathrow early Tuesday morning. I ended up getting a quick breakfast nearby. I did enjoy the refill of complimentary water. There's also an Indian restaurant attached, but I passed on it. I don't think this place is a 5 star hotel per Google, but it's a solid option. The biggest selling points were the proximity to the Paddington tube (so I can get anywhere, especially back to Heathrow in the AM) as well as the general peace and quiet.

I came to London for work in December. I really enjoyed my stay at The Rosebery. I was upgraded…read moreto a bigger suite. It was very spacious, clean, and quiet. Rooms have modern decor and heater works great. Had a huge bathroom. The kitchen is well supplied. I used the washing machine and it washed and dried my clothes within a reasonable time. Staff was friendly and helpful. The location is close to many great restaurants and very safe. When you walk out to the street and head left, there's a street a few minutes away with a variety of restaurants and bars. Pretty active night life when I walked down that area on a Thursday night. Would highly recommend this hotel when in London.

If you are a business traveler or are traveling with a small child, the Rosebery Supercity Limited…read moreis perfect for you. Plus, neighbouring Exmouth Market is adorable. Like, seriously adorable. Lots of lunch stalls, pubs and restaurants with patios and quirky little shops and services. Barber Streisand will forever stand out as one of the best biz puns I've ever come across. Hotel amenities include: +Super fast wifi +Once a week cleaning (but you can ask for more and more linens) +Cable TV +Fully equipped kitchenette, blow dryer and ironing things +Cute Clerkenwell views

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.

With this hotel, in my case you get what you pay for. On the plus side, the staff are very…read moreprofessional and polite, the room is spotlessly clean and it has the typically lovely Hilton bedding and decent quality toiletries. The buffet breakfast is okay to good, not the best I've seen in London but better than you would get at a typical US Doubletree. And the restaurant was clean, the tables being cleared frequently. On the downside, the air-conditioning in my room had little effect and since it was south facing, the room was uncomfortably warm. The toilet struggled to flush and the shower pressure is definitely low by American standards, and frankly low by modern UK hotel standards, but just about adequate. Convenient to the hotel is a Tesco express supermarket located just across the street. Unfortunately, the rooms do not have fridges, which would've been very useful as I really needed a cold drink to compensate for the lack of air-conditioning! That said, I was able to stay for £91 including breakfast, which is definitely fair value for what I received. But if they are asking more premium rates, I would suggest looking at the more modern Hilton properties nearby.

Not as nice as other Doubletrees we stayed at. Not sure if it's a London thing or just this…read morelocation. In the US, Doubletrees are known to be very upscale and employees are very polished and bend over backwards to make you feel at home. Here, it felt like management is extremely stingy and frugal. Towels are reluctantly. Can we please have more than two? Amenities like shampoo and conditioner are not replaced. But they'll give me two body washes though! During our stay, they didn't stock bar soap for the body, only facial soap. I took it as the owners being cheap and just ordering one kind of soap for their guests. They'll give you ONE cookie upon check in. (Hello, there are two of us?) I guess I'm just used to Doubletrees in California where they'll give you two every time you ask! Okay, that's fine. We don't need to eat too many cookies anyways. :P Rooms are small but that's probably a European thing. Us Americans can be spoiled with big rooms in the US. My husband's Hilton Honors status got us free breakfast in the mornings. Breakfast was good but the dining area and the lack of bussing tables was appalling. Of the 2-3 days we had breakfast, there was always about 10 tables filled with dirty dishes. The three employees we saw working just didn't seem to care. I think part of the problem is they try to clear a table and carry as many dishes as they can with their two hands. Don't they have some kind of plastic container or cart to help them clear tables like we see in other establishments? The lack of bussing tables in this dining room was totally unprofessional. The location of the hotel is pretty good. Close to the Heathrow Airport. There's a bus stop a few steps outside that will take you to the Underground (subway) system to get on the Picadilly line. There's a Domino's and a Kebab restaurant nearby. Our favorite was the Tesco Express supermarket across the street. Such a cute grocery store to stock up. Great prices too. Meh. Maybe under different management this place would be better.

My husband and I stayed here for 8 days during our second trip to London, which was also a bit of a…read morebelated honeymoon, and I truly cannot praise this hotel enough. From the staff and location to the atmosphere and overall experience, everything was wonderful. Our room had the most stunning view of St Pancras. It was genuinely magical, especially at night. The room itself was perfectly sized and had such a cool aesthetic--very '60s mod meets the new millennium. The location was also the best we've experienced in London. We stayed at two other hotels during our previous trip, and having St Pancras/King's Cross station literally steps away made getting around the city incredibly easy and manageable. The hotel is slightly removed from the busiest tourist areas, which we loved, but the neighborhood still had plenty of energy and gave us that ideal London atmosphere. And then there is the lovely staff. Not a single day went by when we didn't feel completely welcomed. We were always greeted with genuine smiles, and everyone was incredibly accommodating with any needs or preferences we had. I especially loved getting to know Jack at the front desk. He was absolutely fabulous in every sense of the word--a true treasure and such a memorable part of our stay. He knew the area incredibly well, and when I mentioned that my local friends and I were going to a West End show, he had so much insight to share. Chatting with him was genuinely one of the highlights of our stay This hotel became such a special part of our London trip. We were already talking about returning before we had even left, and I truly hope this was only the first of many stays.

When I booked The Standard, I was not aware that the default appeared to be a "no change, no…read morecancellation" policy. Apparently once they have your money, they aren't giving it up. Anyway, my flight was set to get in one day later than planned, so I approached them to reduce my stay by one day. They were uncooperative to say the least. Didn't answer the phone; when they did, they left me on hold for extended times and generally did everything they could to be uncooperative. When I took my concern to Hotels.com, they got the same treatment, trying several times to get The Standard to engage and end up with a satisfied customer. As I get to the UK once or twice a year, and in fact, I was returning back to London in a few days, they could have doubled their sale on me. Instead, I returned to my longtime favorite, the Crown Plaza, and am making this post to warn other travelers. If you need to communicate with these folks once you have booked, good luck. That's why my next and future trips to London I will be staying elsewhere.

We stayed in a newly renovated Signature King room on the 5th floor of this very pleasant hotel…read more I was nervous because there are some bipolar reviews of this place, but we had a very good experience. Yes, it's expensive (we stayed there in August), but the location is superb if you want to visit museums, walk to the subway, bike around Hyde Park, and wander around the city. It's not perfect, and I could nit pick little things, but I think the most important thing is to tell the staff if something's not to your liking - they were most helpful and friendly. Our bathroom was spacious and the room had A/C. We didn't have much of a view, but we really only slept there - too much to do! There seems to be confusion about the attached spa, pool, and fitness center. Let me help clear this up: this is not the kind of place for you to bring your kids to swim in the pool. There are limited hours, and most of them are either for adults or swimming lessons. Pretty much the only time kids are welcome is on the weekends. And if you're planning on doing lots of sightseeing, you probably won't have time to lounge in the pool anyway. The breakfast was more than adequate - fresh food and many selections every morning. Service in the bar could be on the slow side in the evenings, but the food was quite good. It doesn't feel quite luxurious or 5 star, but I'd say it's very nice, and we'd stay there again!

Helpful and courteous staff; great location! Would stay again, highly recommend! A+A+read more