Very average, stayed here from a Saturday until Wednesday. Super noisy and staff one time when I…read moregot back close to 11PM wasn't there. Some other guests were waiting already outside as well, and that was pretty inconvenient. Shower was a bit small, rooms were small too but had everything I needed. Wifi was good, no complaints there.

This was my first time in London and ABC Hyde Park Hotel was a great…read more choice! Its in a great location, making it easy to get around London and see all the attractions. Good breakfast and the staff are friendly and were always willing to help me! Great value for money and I will definitely be recommending this hotel to my friends and family!

hugely enjoyable stay & very satisfied with expectations exceeded at the cranbrook. the cranbrook…read moreis one of the best performing strongest budget/mid-range hotels in ilford. the issue is that london economical value hotels can be fully booked during high season. if you dont fancy £400/£500 hilton room rates then ilford is affordable & accessible. excellent transport links into central zone 1. bus services connect to underground gants hill or tottenham stations only a 30 minute journey away. very well situated. i had an annex room - a9-which is immediately adjacent to the main building. a-rooms are refurbished & everything worked with a continous speedy wifi signal. lovely large ensuite room with large clean shower room. all staff very friendly & polite. fresh towels everyday & plenty of hot drinks & toiletries. i couldn't fault the staff. if you are open & down to earth with housekeeping & reception then you are sure to get the same warm, attentive & professional service back. wholeheartedly recommend & a great multiple nights stay with no problems. there are basic rooms in the main building which may suit working contractors looking for home rent prices for long block booking stays only sharing facilities sometimes with one other room. rooms5.0service5.0location5.0 hotel highlightsgreat value roomsa-rooms in annex are refurbished nearby activitiesonly a short walking distance to town & strong public tranportation links making central london accessible. safetylike many urban areas including king cross & victoria it pays to be vigilant. walkabilityit's london multicultural like brixton. there can be issues & it does pay to be careful. food and drinksplenty of bars & eateries at lower prices than london. also lots of pound shops, cheaper supermarkets & a street market. noteworthy detailslots of smaller hotels & locations often acting collectively as a larger chain. may be beneficial to be sure of the facts like exact situation when booking. full english breakfast at wetherspoon pub 5 mins walk from only £3.

We stayed here to get down into London...I'd HIGHLY recommend this to friends, and we'll be back…read morehere when we want to visit London again. Flying into London Stansted and then taking the train into town was WAAAAYYYYYY cheaper/easier and more fun...plus this hotel is within walking distance to downtown Brentwood where you can find a number of family friendly restaurants/english bars/classic English feel! My wife and I with our first daughter stayed here recently and had some major changes to the reservation. The hotel staff were EXTREMELY accommodating!

Quaint & comfy place, near the station, shops & pubs. Straightforward checking in, friendly staff &…read moresimple but decent rooms.

To paraphrase what my wife said on Facebook: " I quite like this hotel. It's run by a family and…read morethey are so proud of everything. In fact, the current owner grew up in the basement of the house! The mosaic tiles around the reception window, the inspirational plaques in rustic wood focused on kindness, the small art prints of small London moments that float on the wall above the handrail that winds up the narrow staircase, the newly refurbished hotel kitchen (Try our new toasties for an afternoon snack! We will bring you your choice of breakfast to your own room! ), and the bathroom toiletries-highest London quality! It won't ever win awards for class, but on the friendly and clean scale, they are winners. Two blocks away is a grimy looking street (in all fairness, a LOT of London and Paris score extremely high on the grimy scale) full of people shopping at tiny stores of all kinds--Turkish markets, hot nuts (delivered !), locks, phones, phone repair, clothing stores, fabric stores, and more Turkish restaurants than I've ever seen. Last night's dinner was at one of those. Walking back in the dark we could see the ragged looking apartments above the commercial properties lining the street. Real life in London, away from the tourist center." When we left we left with hugs from the owner. If you're looking for a place to stay that's about 20 minutes from the center of London and won't cost you an arm and a leg, the United Lodge Hotel is a winner!

We stayed in this aparthotel next to Finsbury Park last month with two more couples. The location…read moreis as good at it can be. It is an easy 5 minutes walk to Manor House underground station and less than 5 to 15 minutes from anywhere in Central London. It is less than 10 minutes tube ride to King's Cross St. Pancras for people who want to catch Eurostar and pop out to Paris or Brussels. Similarly it is a straight Picadilly line to the Heathrow Airport Terminals making it easy for the first time visitors to London, like two of our friends who had no trouble getting to the hotel. Last but not least, the staff is brilliant and made us feel welcome by entertaining all our requests from the time we stepped inside till we stepped out. I think for a new hotel, they are doing brilliant job! Our room was very comfortable, spacious, warm, modern and had all the facilities we needed. They gave us water bottle, tea/coffee making material, breakfast cereals etc in a fully equipped kitchen with oven, stove, miscrowave, etc. The toilet/bathroom was clean. We enjoyed our stay and are returning in April for the Arsenal vs Liverpool match at Arsenal Stadium which is only 5 minutes from the hotel! We didn't get chance to explore Finsbury Park and enjoy the green spaces around the hotel as the weather was cold. Hopefully it will be better this time!

Reasons for being in Bishop's Stortford are few and far between. Reasons for staying there…read moreovernight are practically unheard of. However, if for some reason you do find yourself with a need to crash in the area and are not troubled by money matters - then the Down Hall Hotel is for you. The Down Hall Hotel is pretty amazing. I found it by mistake. Me and a friend of mine like to go for drives at 2am when the rest of the world is sleeping. We were driving around in the middle of nowhereville and saw this sign that was almost entirely hidden by hedges and looked as if it was made in 1842. It pointed out the direction to a hotel. We decided to follow it, hoping we'd be able to find a cup of tea. So we stumbled our way through the tiny country streets until eventually we came across the hotel. The Down Hall hotel doesn't look like your regular Holiday Inn. This place is a mansion. You feel like royalty in this place. Especially after you get a pot of tea and it costs you the same as a flight to Eastern Europe. I tend to not like places for the rich; as they tend to be pretentious. But this place was just kind of lovely. The rooms where you eat and drink look like places in 'The West Wing' where people used to have meetings. Just pure class, and great service. I've not stayed here - but we did go for a wander and managed to find a room that wasn't locked. It was pretty great. Spacious, comfortable and colourful. If you need to get away, then maybe this little place in Bishop's Stortford is just for you. The setting is idyllic and they even have some lovely grounds you can walk in. In fact, this place isn't too far from Stansted if you're looking for somewhere to stay the night before your flight (to Eastern Europe or otherwise)

Huge fan of the hotel. Simply a stunning venue that we didn't take full advantage of…read more Price: I don't know why this has 4 dollar signs. We went economical through a 3rd party booking agency and it came out to about $125USD/night. By far one of the better decisions all trip. For the price alone this should be a 5 Yelp star hotel. Sure it's an hour and a half outside of London but transportation was easy. I'll get to that later. Room: We were given a great spot overlooking the entrance. It was a great view. Size wise it was bigger than expected with little added amenities that were extremely thoughtful (think heated towel rack and bath robes). Transportation. It's easy. We didn't have a car but... 1. A short taxi ride to Sawbridgeworth Train Station was $13USD each way and... 2. A Day Pass (for the overground/train, the underground/The Tube, and the buses) was about $40 USD/person each day. Transportation runs until midnight each night and was surprisingly easy (save for a 3 hour delay on the train when it broke down one night). *Go to Sawbridgeworth instead of Bishop Stortford to save $8USD per taxi ride. **Leave after 9:45am (peak time) to get cheaper Day Passes Staff: Very good. Had a few hiccups but it's expected. I was also told by one chap that I could use a microwave to heat up some pizza (it was 1am) while another chap firmly put him down and said that microwave use was not allowed. Awkward exchange right there but the night audit's job is tough to begin with. Note: Local calls from your hotel room aren't free. Had to learn this upon checkout but no biggie. Buy a SIM for your unlocked phone and use it.

The Holiday Inn Brent Cross is conveniently located directly across from Brent Cross Shopping…read moreCentre, and makes it a convenient place to stay if you're a shop o'holic. The hotel is also well positioned close to the M1 for those travelling up north. The rooms are as you would expect from a Holiday Inn, clean and comfortable. The check in and reception were friendly and helpful with directions and getting to Brent Cross Shopping Centre. It can be a bit tricky getting their on foot as there is a motorway and many bridge crossing to overcome to get there. However it is very close to the Brent Cross Retail park which has a Borders, NEXT, TK Maxx and Sports World. Overall a pleasant stay, however the price I paid per night I felt was overpriced!

This hotel is very conveniently located to a whole load of transport intersections. It's clean ,…read moreneatly decorated, reasonably priced for London and the restaurant is not bad at all. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating. The bathroom in my room was a bit tired looking but very clean with 2 massive fluffy towels. And there is a choice of firm and soft pillows. It's a shame that in 2013 WiFi is seen as an optional extra.

The name is now Crowne Plaza London - Kingston. We stayed here for a night. Parking is in a parking…read morestructure at the end of a driveway. Liked the check in area and the lobby. We chose a room that did not face the river because it had less traffic noise and was quieter. Put your hotel key card in a reader by the door to switch on the electrical equipment. The room had a good kettle and selection of tea/coffee but was somewhat cramped. To reach the bathroom, I had to twist my shoulders to walk through the small space between the bed and the wall. At six feet tall, I am not the biggest guest! There was no free coffee downstairs, but the bar made me a coffee for four pounds. No guest laundry, but guests can send their laundry out for cleaning. We saw other people charging their electric vehicles at the 40-kW chargers outside the hotel in the driveway. There was always at least one charger available.

I attended the wedding evening reception for one of my hockey friends here yesterday. It appears on…read moreGoole Maps as Holiday Inn Wedding Venue, so I'm not sure if this particular hotel is being marketed specifically as a wedding venue. Trying to be polite, this Holiday Inn isn't like a Holiday Inn. It has a very futuristic design and must be one of the newest hotels in this chain. The interior is in good repair and the modern feel extends to the decor inside as well. The room we were in had some very chic light fittings and ceiling uplighters. The toilets had automatic fittings and the Dyson Airblade to dry your hands. The event ran smoothly with the staff efficiently blending into the background but there to facilitate matters as and when necessary. The room was a good size and the dancefloor was big enough to accommodate the revellers as they strutted their stuff. Overall, it was a nice venue for the reception.

This is a great little hotel with very friendly staff. Are the rooms small - yes, especially…read morecompared to US rooms. But they are very creative with their space and for the price it is definitely comfortable. And they also offer a nice continental breakfast. The hotel is very clean and about a 5 min walk to Kings Cross station

I made a reservation at The House of Toby for a trip I booked from Paris to London. Unfortunately,…read moreFrench civil servants went on strike causing the Eurostar to cancel trains the day of my trip. I called the hotel to ask to change the date of my reservation and they refused. I asked for a refund, which they also refused. I explained the unique circumstances. (Eurostar does not normally offer refunds but was going against their own policy given what was going on.) The staff remained unmoved. In the end, I was forced to pay for the stay and I didn't make it to London. The staff's inflexibility and unfriendliness were very unhelpful in an already stressful situation. I would not recommend booking here.