We needed a hotel as close as possible to the US Embassy (appt at 8am for replacement passport). The internet suggested that this was it. At the end of the day it fit the bill in that regard, plus the family that runs/owns it (since 1980) from Mom and Dad to their sons were wonderful. Mrs G shared that this was one of the cleanest hotels she has seen in a long time. We felt safe and welcomed. Two thumbs up!!!! read more

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Top class stay. Hospitality was incredible. The room was cleaned well every day. Breakfast was very appetizing and a great start to the morning. Pimlico area was so nice. It's clean and safe with some great pubs close by. Can't speak highly enough about this hotel. Owners are really good guys who treated us like family. read more

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I decided pretty quickly on this small family run establishment for my two nights in London (Thank you, Rick Steves!:) Random side note I learned while looking this place up: Luna Simone is also the name of John Legend and Chrissy Teigen's daughter.) For about 90 us dollars it included breakfast and was a great deal. To keep in mind, it's a 5 (well seemed like 6 if I'm honest) story building in a row of what looks like Georgian houses converted into mainly hotels. I had booked the last full bed room on the top floor and theres no elevator (still want to call it a lift:) Thankfully within 10 min of my reservation they emailed me letting me know the situation and wanted to know if I was ok with that. They also immediately sent me detailed instructions on how to get to the hotel on the underground when I emailed them and asked. It was a basic hotel room but there was a large wardrobe with safe, hair dryer, "kettle" for heating water in your room with lots of coffee and tea provided. There were only two pillows on the bed but I found two extra in the closet since I'm a pillow person. The breakfast served in a couple rooms in the lower level was table service and included a full English breakfast, hard boiled eggs, or yogurt, cereals and fruit. You got juice, toast, and coffee or tea with each meal. it was alot of food for the morning! The two brothers who run the place were on hand to efficiently keep things moving and chat up guests. I didn't interact with them much but for example, a young boy who was into soccer and his mom were saying bye and they asked him if he'd come back when hes a famous footballer. It was cute. Theres also a huge funny picture of the brothers in the dining area. The area around is very safe and close to pimlico and Victoria stations. I walked to the Theaters showing Hamilton and Wicked. Buckingham palace is ajust under a mile walk, and you can make it to the area with big ben and the eye probably in 20 min or so on foot. Great choice when in London! read more

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This place if fantastic, a "Rick Steves" favorite. Run by local twins and one son. Great hospitality. Convenient location with bus stop right out front. Clean and comfortable! read more

We just stayed here for nine nights and it was another very positive experience. The brothers & the son of one of them were as wonderful as previously and we really enjoyed seeing them again. We stayed in the same room as the last time - and the bathroom had been renovated (attractively), although the shower is minuscule. Also, the breakfasts were more filling than previously and the WiFi is no longer slow. read more

It was my first trip out of the USA, a gift from my husband to me as three years earlier I almost died from Cancer. He sent me and our two adult children. My son, Seth, age 19 had not even flown on a plane before. So this trip was a big deal to us. Well, I can't say enough good about Luna & Simone. The owners, Peter and Bernie(brothers) greeted you every morning at breakfast to see if there is anything they can do for you. They both answered all my questions about where to go, how to get there and made sure we had enough to eat before we set off for a day of touring. We were able to walk to Victoria station within minutes and got around easily. The breakfast was delicious every morning. We had scrambled eggs, bacon, baked beans with toast and muffins and the most delicious coffee I have ever tasted. And my son had hot tea with milk in it the first time. The room was spotless with three beds and plenty of room in the bathroom along with having coffee and tea available in the room. Unfortunately the second day my son got sick. Enough that he was running a fever and couldn't get out of bed. Mariam, Bernie's wife, who was at the desk when I went down to explain what was going on with my son, did the most amazing thing, she called a local doctor that they knew who came to the hotel to see my son within an hours of calling him. He was able to give a prescription and medicines to my son and was very kind and then left. Mariam, offered to bring my son more food drinks water anything he needed. We said he's fine and my daughter and I set out to finish the day touring. When my daughter and I returned with dinner for my son and to see how he was doing, as soon as we walked in Peter asked us how my son was. They continued to see how he was doing and offered any food and drinks to help him feel better for the rest of our stay. If I ever return to London, I will stay at the Luna & Simone. They treated us like family, made us feel safe, were accommodating in so many ways to help make this special trip even more wonderful. Thank you Peter, Bernie and Mariam. read more

Well appointed rooms, quality showers, and a lovely balcony made our stay and Luna Simone a pleasant and enjoyable experience. I have never reviewed a hotel before, so I'm not entirely familiar with the metrics one may find informative. For me, Luna Simone was exactly what I was looking for in a London hotel. It is located just 10 minute walk from Victoria Station where the Gatwick Express dropped us off, and within walking, busing, or "undergrounding" distance from everything you'd want to visit. The rooms are certainly not huge, but the bed was quite comfortable and came with a lockbox and flat screen TV. The shower was of good size with excellent water pressure, and towels were changed every day. Perhaps the most pleasant surprise was a small balcony overlooking the front entrance. Once I figured out how to work the door handle, we were able to take some charming balcony photos and let in a gentle breeze. The complimentary breakfast was efficient and convenient, but not the sort of thing for which you'd chose the hotel. Just a handful of traditional British breakfast items and tea with milk. Can't ask for much more, couldn't expect much less. The best part of breakfast was the hotel staff, two brothers and what we assume are their families... all seeming to have a lot of fun running their hotel. Overall it was a lovely experience. If you're looking for something centrally located, this probably isn't the place for you. But if you want something within walking distance of the Gatwick Express that is on a quiet street, the Luna Simone Hotel is for you. read more

This was our second trip to London so I knew that rooms in London are generally on the shoebox side. It's ok because you aren't spending much time in your room anyway. The hotel is very close to the Pimlico station-about a 7 minute walk. There are some restaurants a few blocks up so you don't have to go very far if you don't want to make a huge effort to find a place to eat. Staff are extremely friendly-some of the nicest people at any hotel EVER (well so far anyway). They serve a free breakfast in the morning-you have a choice of juice and cereal, eggs and baked beans, or cold ham with tomato slices. Probably not my favorite breakfast ever but since it's included you can't really complain..I mean, it's table service too! One thing-if you're taking a cab back to the hotel...cab drivers tend to be a bit tricky if they see you are staying at a hotel. I had a few of them ask if we were going to a house or one of the hotels-does it matter? No it does not except that the meter is ticking as they take you the extra long route. One night we had a reservation at Cinnamon Club. Found out later it should have been a quick cab ride but the driver took us all over the place and we ended up spending about 20 pounds on that one way cab ride. We'll know better next time but really, shame on London cab drivers for pulling that crap. You might want to pretend you live in one of the neighboring houses if you do take a cab back to the hotel. read more

This is such an awesome hotel that feels homey and a little like a bed and breakfast inn -- rooms are clean, and affordable, staff (owner brothers) are super nice and helpful, location is a convenient 5-6 min walk from the Pimilco underground station. My friend found this hotel in her Rick Steves guide book and it was great-- highly recommend! read more

This small hotel in an old mid 19th century row house is one of many along Belgrade road. It is distinguished from the others by its central London location and relatively easy access to local pubs and transportation for a reasonable price. The included breakfast (served downstairs) is not to be missed - especially as it is usually served by the twin brothers who are co -owners. They are delightfully funny and conversational hosts with advice beyond the usual perfunctory touristy inquiries. The rooms and baths ( shower) are small but clean and well maintained. But most visitors do not come to London to spend time in their hotel room, do they? Rooms are mostly upstairs with no lift, so a challenge for the mobility impaired. We met people who have been returning to stay here @ Luna Simone for years and years. We would definitely stay here again on our next trip to London. read more

This hotel was in the West End and very close to the theater where they play Wicked, which we saw, and was wonderful. Nice place but no elevator so if you have an issue with stairs make sure you are on the lower levels. We had to carry luggage up four floors and it was a lot of steps from the room to the free breakfast and back to the room and then out again...God forbid you forgot something!! One of the better free breakfasts with a very friendly staff. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. 4 stars and recommended. read more

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We booked a last minute trip to London, we were on a budget and was looking for some budget hotel with good reviews and close to proximity of tourist spots and transportation. I am so glad I found this boutique hotel... one of the reason we picked this hotel is because of the free breakfast, since we were on a budget for this travel we want to save some money. Eating out for breakfast will end up paying extra $30 bucks or so... we stayed for 2 nights before heading to Paris. The check-in was fast and easy, there is no elevator (lift) on this hotel, we have our room all they way on the top floor so it was a little hike going up, they will email you though after you book letting you know about that situation, if your knees and health is not that good i guess you can ask for rooms in the lower level. The owners are so helpful, they gave us tips on how to get to the train, tourist spots etc... and some pointers on what to expect in paris since it will be our first time. read more

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Nice clean hotel in a quiet neighborhood. We stayed in a quad room which had sufficient room for us and luggage. Bus 24 which covers the main tourist sights picks up right across the street. Breakfast is a basic English breakfast of egg, bacon and beans or 2 hardboiled eggs or a healthy choice of muesli, yogurt and banana. Plenty of tea, coffee or hot chocolate include. Served by the friendly owners who are more than happy to answer your travel questions. read more

This is the first place I ever stayed in outside of North America. My room was small, but the staff was friendly. It wasn't terribly expensive, and was fine for what I needed it for. I mean, I hardly spent any time in the hotel room except for sleeping and showering, so as long as it was clean (which it was) I was happy. The complimentary breakfast hit the spot in the morning, and I made my way to Belgium. My only issue was finding the place, but that's just because the map I had was wrong and I didn't realize that streets make no sense in London. Even when I asked people for help, nobody seemed to know where the hotel was. Oh well. I eventually found it and all was good. If you need a decent place to crash and don't want to spend an arm and a leg, you could certainly do a hell of a lot worse than Luna Simone. read more

My wife and I stayed at the Luna for 5 days on a recent trip to London. We could not have been happier with the accommodations. The location, about a 5-10 minute walk to the Victoria Station, couldn't be more convenient. Having a major train, bus and underground hub so close by is a real plus. The area is also very safe at night. While the rooms are small by American standards, they are very comparable to other European hotels that we have stayed in and this place is absolutely spotless. We asked for a quiet room and were given #9 which didn't disappoint. Our window opened to the courtyard so the room was quiet at night. Not a lot of plumbing noise that you sometimes get with the boutique hotels. Free Internet service and a number of free options for breakfast make this a great choice when you're staying in London. We have recommended the Luna to family and friends without hesitation. Turns out it's a favorite of Rick Steves and his travel consultants as well. read more

We visited this hotel in October of 2012. Let me say this was after a visit to a hotel that was almost 3 times as expensive a mile away, and Luna Simone blew them out of the water!!! The brothers who work here clearly pour their heart and soul into making every customer happy. We felt like our every wish was taken care of and with a smile too. The only knock for me was that I am 6'6 and in a twin bed I was fairly challenged, but this should not be a knock on the hotel and will not affect 99% of their customers. Very pleased do not hesitate to book here! read more

This the perfect hotel for London visitors. It's in a terrific neighborhood with pubs and restaurants galore. Transportation is easy, there is a bus stop in front of the hotel, and underground stations nearby. The neighborhood feels safe and there are people out and about. The hotel is wonderful, the owners (brothers) are charming and witty. Our room was spotless and comfy. There are USB ports by the bed/ so handy! Stay here! You will have a great time. read more

Really lovely. The rooms are quite small, but very clean. The bathroom was very clean and obviously recently updated. Breakfast was good, especially once we realized you can substitute from what is on the "menu". The brothers who run this hotel are the nicest hoteliers I have ever encountered. The neighborhood is quite nice, there are many excellent restaurants nearby, and the tube is only 5 minutes away. Rooms in the back are much quieter than those on the street. read more

For a first experience with an English hotel, my wife and I lucked out with the Luna Simone. It is not always easy to find the right place to stay when you are visiting a foreign country, especially for first time travellers like us, but we are very glad that we chose the Luna Simone. Nice rooms, good pressure in the showers, very helpful staff, and walking distance to the Victoria station. What more do you need? I would highly recommend the Luna Simone to anyone visiting London, and we will definitely stay there again next time we come to England. read more

Highly recommended for clean and friendly hotel in a beautiful and safe neighborhood. We've been to London around 10 times and we will only stay here now. Close to two tube stations Victoria and Pimlico. Victoria station has an express train to Gatwick airport. Walking distance to Buckingham palace and a variety of pubs and restaurants. Not luxurious rooms, but perfect for people who get out during the day and just need a nice place to sleep and an English breakfast. Owners are funny and friendly. read more

TOP VALUE-IMPECCABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE They were kind and even anticipatory when travel haze left me unusually muddled. I saw this same patience and courtesy extended to patron after patron. My room was wonderful, light-filled, quiet and on a lower floor than originally assigned after I let them know stairs were possible but challenging. Their suggestion of the door-front #24 bus provided its own marvelous tour of London sites and proved a highlight of its own. I highly recommend this central, comfortable, customer-centric hotel as a top value in one of the world's great, but most hideously expensive, cities. read more

When 10,000 miles from home, sometimes all you need more than posh and cush is a home away from home. And at affordable pricing, it doesn't get any better than that here. Conveniently located, a 10min walk from Victoria Station, the clean efficient room combined with a fulfilling English breakfast to kickoff the day, plus helpful friendly staff, was just what we needed. The owners/brothers Peter and Bern greeted us at breakfast the first morning (and almost every morning), kept us laughing so hard that all the weariness from jet lag effortlessly dissipated. Insightful and helpful, these two bright souls are a joy to be around. The rooms are in two adjacent buildings; ours faced the back and was very quiet. Will definitely stay here again if we return to London. There's a little grocery at the corner for convenient water and necessities. read more

Great hotel, conveniently located to Victoria and Pimlico stations. N24 bus picks up right outside the door. Friendly staff. Tidy, small rooms. Good breakfast. Beware the steps if you have limitations or a ton of luggage - there is no lift. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. read more

My wife and I recently spent 7 nights at Luna Simone. Two months previously, when we made our reservations, we had spoken to Peter asking for a quiet room in the rear. When we checked in, Mark, his nephew, knew about the request and had us set up in the ideal room. The room was clean, comfortable and modern. We were able to open the window at night and adjust the heat in the morning when we woke up. Breakfast was delicious and hot, and the coffee was wonderful. I happen to like cream in my coffee, so when my wife mentioned this to Peter, I had cream on the table every morning even though I protested that I did not need it. Bus # 24 was just outside the door to take us to most tourist sights. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the hotel. read more