If negative stars were an option, St. Simeon would surely be a candidate to receive them…read more Please, please, please do not stay here. Do not be seduced by a cheap rate in a nice part of town. You will be sad and disappointed. This "hotel" is basically a converted home that has seriously overestimated its charm and is depending on their location alone to attract guests. We arrived weary after a long day of travel only to find no one at the front desk or even in ear shot. After finally being helped and shown to our room, we were horrified to find that our "two person" room was merely a converted closet of sorts and should never have been allowed to be zoned as anything else. The young man who showed us to our room told us that it was because we were checking in so late that we were given such a room. We had called ahead to alert them of our late arrival and were assured we would have a 2 person accommodation. Two people and two suitcases filled the room so that we could barely move. The two beds were tiny, the one lamp had no shade on it and the bathroom had no hot water. The walls were so thin I could hear the conversation of those above us (and surprisingly, they weren't talking about how awful the hotel was!). We left minutes after checking in to get out of the room and drink enough so that we would pass out upon return and not have to think about what a mess we had gotten ourselves into. There was complementary breakfast the next day that we did not check out, instead we checked out completely and moved to another hotel up the street that was slightly more expensive and well worth it. As I already stated - please do not stay here.

It's a very basic hotel with minimum level services, but it fits a tight budget. However, it is…read morevery clean which is more than you can say for some expensive hotels. Breakfast was also generous (cooked English breakfast) for the circumstances. If you adjust your expectations to the price, you can hardly do better if you want to stay in London's SW7 with great Tube and museum access. If you're a snob, don't even consider it...

0 / 10. This place is disgusting. Upon walking into the room the first thing I noticed is poop…read morestains in the carpet. Weird stains all over the window curtains. It looks like somebody just took a shower the entire bathroom was wet and hair all over. The window was left open so Mosquitoes and gnats were flying around the room. A/C did not work. Extremely hot in the bedroom. Do not stay here. I do not recommend. Front desk person is no help. Do not stay here.

Gleaming mod cons in this gem of a small hotel, fully renovated in 2014, they gave us a rate that…read morewas fair for the area. Generously sized room was quite high tech, offering many LED lights, a desk with USB charging plus connectors to the big flat-screen smart tv, touch-screen panels instead of hanging tags to say "do not disturb," and all crowned by a very cool twinkling-light system like stars above the double-twin ("super king") bed. Also a seriously large built-in closet, a single futon where a third person could have slept quite comfortably, a little refrigerator, and a fancy remote-controlled air conditioner (that we didn't require). The free wifi was brilliant, both reliable and fast, altho I didn't try to stream any video lol. And, don't laugh at me, the place really smells good. Bathroom was tiny but also gleaming, had its own hi-tech light panel and lighted shaving mirror. The cramped shower boasted a rainfall head plus an extra hand-held wand, supplied with big thick soft towels and fancy soaps, much luxury in a confined space. The Henley lays on a super continental breakfast (not a full English) including tea, coffee, toast, rolls, juices, boil-your-own eggs, croissants, cereals, yogurt, apples, cheese and meat slices, jams, Nutella and more. Served in a wonderfully bright glass sun room (not a dark chamber) that was built new in 2015. Tucked away on a quiet street, we didn't hear much traffic, yet only a 2-minute walk to the Earl's Cross tube stop. Many pubs and restaurants by the tube also. Minor complaints only: no bedside clock, extremely few channels on that beautiful tv, the beds were a bit firm for me, toilet was unusually difficult to flush, very balky and underpowered lift.

I was referred to Barclay House by a friend and stayed three days. The location is so convenient…read more There is a Whole Foods practically next door, buses and the underground are central. I cannot say enough great things about the proprietor/owner. They were just delightful! Always giving advice which bus to take, how to get here and there, the homemade treats every morning were delicious. The amenities were superior, modern, sleek, clean and with every comfort that I am used to having in California. I am looking forward to my next visit in the Spring and definitely will make a reservation here! I just cannot say enough good things about the Barclay House!

From the owner: Just named one of Britain's Best 50 B&Bs by The Times. Our guests want 5-star style at a reasonable…read moreprice in expensive London. We offer two design-led, five-star styled guest rooms each with its own bathroom inside the room, i.e. 'en suite'. Guest rooms exude award-winning British design, super comfort and convenience: Phillipe Starke bathrooms, R.Langford beds with hotel-style high headboards, secure highest-speed WiFi, excellent lighting, large desks by ChannelsDesign, LED flattest screen tvs, guest breakfast bar; all in one area of an 1872 Victorian terraced house with all modern amenities. Barclay Road is a peaceful, tree-lined road off the fashionable Fulham Road. Friendly neighborhood (Fulham) in central, southwest London, north of the River Thames, i.e. on the side where most of the attractions are. 2-Min walk to tube/buses. Fulham Broadway tube (District Line/green). 14/414 Bus up Fulham Road to Harrods and 3 of London's major museums. We pay attention to your travel needs - free, secure highest-speed WiFi, luggage racks, salon grade 2200 watt hair dryers, bathrobes, slippers, self-serve 'breakfast on the go', best maps and advice to make the most of your stay. Designed with the needs of experienced travellers in mind; large desks and contemporary wardrobes, firm beds, granite/mirrored bathrooms with powerful Hans Grohe Airpulse rain showers - plenty of hot water (not always so at London B&Bs). Your hosts live on the premises and can help with any enquiries.

Hands down - the best B&B in London. My family and I have stayed there many times and each time was…read morewonderful - it is a real English B&B - no pretences - no phony "decorations" - Great English breakfast downstairs in the dining room. I highly recommend it - Cheers!

Super great spot! Just a small walk from Victoria Station and very good price for London! Keep in…read moremind that the rooms are VERY small before booking!

We found out about Cherry Court Hotel from a Rick Steves book. We had never visited London before…read more In my research, I realized Cherry Court had a fantastic price and the location near Victoria Station made it handy. The booking process was more involved than doing a usual online booking but not difficult: I emailed the owner to request certain days (about 6 months ahead of time) and had a reply in about 10 minutes saying the days were available and we needed to call to supply a credit card to pay for our first night. We did that promptly and had a choice of first or second floor. We went with 2nd, after asking which was quieter. I didn't hear from them again in advance of our dates but everything was ready when we arrived. A quick walk up the steep, narrow stairs, and we were in our cozy room. As tight as space was, it worked out well. The bathroom is itty bitty but the shower and toilet worked great and fresh towels were supplied each day; soap was supplied, but not shampoo or conditioner. The bed takes up much of the room. The mattress is good and I liked my memory foam pillow. I asked for a hair dryer at the front desk and it worked great. There are lots of plugs, UK three-prong and USB, on two sides of the room. They supply a nice fruit basket for breakfast each day; ours had 2 bananas, 2 small apples, 2 clementines, a Nature Valley granola bar, a pack of digestive biscuits or ginger biscuits, and 2 Capri Suns. There is also a carafe of water, drinking glasses, a hot water kettle and instant coffee, and a telephone. Also, downstairs by the office they have hot and cold water on tap. Noise wasn't a problem either from the street or other rooms. Heavy rain woke me up often one night, but that's not an issue on them. The room doesn't supply much social or work space; there was a table along a stairway landing if needed. However, that was a minor issue for us, as we planned to be out adventuring all the day long. If you want a room to allow you to hang out or have guests, you had best look elsewhere. As promised, the place was very convenient to Victoria Station. That was fantastic! There's even a decently sized Sainsbury's grocery store with long hours right at the most convenient station entrance. That makes it an easy stop to get toiletries or food. I would stay at Cherry Court Hotel again. Quarters may be tight, but that's the norm for London, and the people here are nice and there are positives galore. Rick Steves was right to recommend this place.

I don't like writing reviews like this. I try to find the good in all the businesses I visit, but…read morethis hotel was down right awful. The hotel is in a shady part of town (not their fault, but definitely didn't help their case). The lobby was incredibly small. The staff seemed like they genuinely didn't care and didn't want us there. The whole set up of the hotel was just messed up. Has to go through a minimum of 20 doors to get to the creepy hallway that housed our room. The room Was tiny and gross. The A/c didn't work. It was extremely loud and smelt bad. The bathroom smelt like mold and the carpet in the room was damp. The tub was extremely deep. Lovely for a bath, but a pan in and tripping hazard for the showering. The worst part was the visitor trying to get in (yes, a roach) and the mold causing me to have allergies the whole day after. Disgusting hotel. STAY CLEAR! HEED THE WARNINGS!

OMG this place was a dive!! We knew it was cheap, but it was really REALLY basic for the money. The…read morecorridors were either lined with old mattresses or carpet samples, the beds were broken, the tiles on the walls were smashed in the bathroom, the toilet seat was cracked The breakfast was supposedly continental, but consisted of cold toast, cheapo cornflakes, marmalade on a saucer and marj, plus tea and indeteminate flavoured juice! It was odd. If you are desperate and need somewhere cheap then it's ok, but otherwise STEER CLEAR!!

If you like trains going by every five minutes, this place is for you. If you like hitting the bed…read moreas you open the door, this place is for you. If you don't have any need for space or room of any kind except for a cheesy door that may keep others out, but you like to hear their conversations and other activity, this place is for you. Minus five stars. For what you pay at this place, you can get a decent room elsewhere. Clue, they will provide pictures of the room. Another clue, if the room doesn't have a fridge, don't bother. That tells you what the rest of the amenities are going to be. If you just need a room long enough to do the Deal with your temporary boyfriend, this is the place for you. Obviously wouldn't recommend it. Sleep in the streets.

Fairly long stay. I checked in on a Saturday - stayed the whole week, checking out the following…read moreSunday. VERY cordial staff! Always welcoming, treated me like a long time friend. At one point I had an issue with the TV (my fault as I believe my iron tripped a breaker) and they QUICKLY resolved the problem but were willing to move me to another room if need be. The ONE suggestion I might have is for the hotel to consider getting a table a chairs for their lower patio in front of the hotel. There is no real smoking location. On those few occasions where I would have liked to enjoy a fine cigar I had to stand on the stoop in front of the hotel. It would have been more relaxing to sit on their lower patio, just below street level, and be out of the wind with less road traffic noise.

This is a great value and well situated hotel in London. Located a stone's throw away from…read moreGloucester Road tube station it was really easy to get to and find. We stayed here in September for one night, the room we had was very small and a little dated in furnishings but perfectly adequate for a short stay. Breakfast is a little misleading on the website, they advertise it as a healthy and organic breakfast but unfortunately the definition of organic as in no pesticides etc isn't the one they are using!!! It was in fact a very limited continental breakfast with little choice at all and nothing organic!

We stayed here over Thanksgiving in 2006. It was a small hotel but the rooms were a nice size from…read morewhat we thought they would be. The lift wasn't very big though which made 4 people with luggage a bit hard. Was a quick walk to Gloucester tube station which was the main reason we stayed here. Free cereal and toast in the mornings with an additional charge for a British breakfast. Helpful staff, there is a computer in the lobby for a fee but it wasn't that fast when we were there.

Absolutely incredible! The location is only a few minutes away from Victoria Station, making it…read moreextremely easy to move around. The room was cozy, with a beautiful chandelier above the bed. The breakfast was delicious, and the staff was top. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. For me, it was a 10/10 experience, and I'm looking forward to staying here for my next trip to London.

This hotel pisses me off. Sure it's "quaint" and "charming," but claiming to be a "4 star hotel"…read morewhile running out of hot water for a bath (when there is ONLY a bathtub in the room, no shower), when the staff forgets to clean the room on the first day and the only day it actually needed to be cleaned for our stay, and the hotel has apparently been undergoing renovations for the past 4 years (the reviews from 4 years ago are also complaining about repair and painting noises all hours of the day...personally, I was awoken multiple times by the sounds of drilling and hammering next door 2/2 of the days I stayed here), and being subjected to the sounds of EVERY single person staying in the hotel walking up and down the stairs and opening and closing doors, and being able to hear a cell phone phone buzzing from the room next door....was a lot of sh** to have to put up with. Keep in mind that we were staying in one of the nicer rooms of the hotel. Sure there are other rooms with showers, but having even ONE room with ONLY a bath and not enough hot water for ONE BATH is unacceptable.