We spent almost a week here with our 7 year old and it was just okay…read more
As we were traveling with our child, we booked a queen room with a roll-away bed. We called a week before to confirm that the bed would be set up upon arrival as we were flying from California and would likely want to check-in and go right to bed. At check-in, they confirmed that the bed was in the room however when we got to the room we had been supplied with a pack-and-play for a baby. We called down and they eventually brought up a roll-away bed that looked older than me (late 40s)
The room itself was tiny with limited, to no, storage. The room was also extremely hot, to the post that two in our group felt nauseated and had to go down to the street to cool down. After a few days of dealing with the heat, they sent up an engineer who by some miracle turned the AC on for us. The room felt tired and in need of a refresh.
During our stay, only two elevators were working, one being out of order. We were there during the London Book Fair so the hotel was at capacity, not an ideal time to be down an elevator. It became a standing joke when getting on and off the elevator for our fellow passengers to wish us good luck.. The day after the book fair ended, the third, and apparently fastest, elevator was repaired. Good news for people staying after us.
I will say the staff were lovely, from check-in desk to the members working the breakfast room. We all also thoroughly enjoyed the included breakfast, the selection was varied, the food delicious, and the coffee machines were a great option. I might even say that this was the best included breakfast we've had in recent memory.
All in all, it was an okay stay. Not much in the near neighborhood but there was a grocery just a short distance away, which is always a plus when traveling with kids.