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Umi London - i love umi by fasuren

fasuren — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:25:57 +0000

Review by fasuren

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7221 9131

Website: http://www.umihotels.co.uk

I recently stayed at Umi and had a wonderful stay there. I found the staff to be extremely helpful and welcoming and the concierge was able to offer me useful information and answer all of my questions. I ate a delicious breakfast every morning in the delightful Yumi Coffee Shop where they offer a variety of different English breakfasts, among other things - including all day snacks and treats. And the bar/restaurant, 1356, serves superior quality meals while providing an exceptionally pleasant dining atmosphere. Umi can accommodate small and large groups of travellers for business or leisure with rooms that have up to four single beds. The overall vibe is cool and casual and the location is trendy and fun, attracting countless younger travellers and groups of students. I very highly recommend this hotel if youâ¬"re in search of a conveniently located London hotel with spectacular service where you can have a pleasant stay for a reasonable price!

check out the website!!I recently stayed at Umi and had a wonderful stay there. I found the staff to be extremely helpful and welcoming and the concierge was able to offer me useful information and answer all of my questions. I ate a delicious breakfast every morning in the delightful Yumi Coffee Shop where they offer a variety of different English breakfasts, among other things - including all day snacks and treats. And the bar/restaurant, 1356, serves superior quality meals while providing an exceptionally pleasant dining atmosphere. Umi can accommodate small and large groups of travellers for business or leisure with rooms that have up to four single beds. The overall vibe is cool and casual and the location is trendy and fun, attracting countless younger travellers and groups of students. I very highly recommend this hotel if youâ¬"re in search of a conveniently located London hotel with spectacular service where you can have a pleasant stay for a reasonable price!

check out the website!!

Jurys Inn Chelsea - Chealsea Harbour Jury's Inn by miffy

miffy — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:03:36 +0000

Review by miffy

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7411 2200

Website: http://www.jurys.com

Tags: restaurant, internet access, bargain

Very difficult to find just past a new development of this harbour, Jury's Inn is a good, bargain hotel that, though part of a cheap hotel chain like travelodge, holiday inn etc, feels a bit more up-market. Very comfortable rooms with good sized bathrooms, big windows with panoramic views of london and a whole floor designed by laura ashley make this hotel a good place to spend the night in london on a budget. The night I went this new hotel had no hot water, instead of putting me off this brought out the friendly and helpful nature of the staff who even offered to transfer us to the heathrow branch of the hotel if we couldnt do without hot water. Moreover they were patient with us as we ordered 3 different takeaways from the surrounding area to our room. A bit out of the way but once you're there a good night's sleep.Very difficult to find just past a new development of this harbour, Jury's Inn is a good, bargain hotel that, though part of a cheap hotel chain like travelodge, holiday inn etc, feels a bit more up-market. Very comfortable rooms with good sized bathrooms, big windows with panoramic views of london and a whole floor designed by laura ashley make this hotel a good place to spend the night in london on a budget. The night I went this new hotel had no hot water, instead of putting me off this brought out the friendly and helpful nature of the staff who even offered to transfer us to the heathrow branch of the hotel if we couldnt do without hot water. Moreover they were patient with us as we ordered 3 different takeaways from the surrounding area to our room. A bit out of the way but once you're there a good night's sleep.

The Ritz - What he said by anonyimouse

anonyimouse — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:08:41 +0000

Review by anonyimouse

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7300 2308

Website: http://www.theritzhotel.co.uk

Tags: expensive, posh, restaurant

What Anotherjules said,it is a great afternoon out for Tea at the RitzWhat Anotherjules said,it is a great afternoon out for Tea at the Ritz

The Station Hotel - Dirty, Unsecure, Un-friendly by smashingbirduk

smashingbirduk — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:13:23 +0000

Review by smashingbirduk

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7834 2751

Tags: televisions

We stayed there last night and we're disgusted. we paid Â£75 for a triple room which was a case of cramming a double and single bed into a tiny room. Upon arrival we were starred at by a foreign sounding man at reception who clearly did nt want to be there. he shoved a piece of paper at me to fill in to check in. He then said we were in the other building so taken outside and pointed in the direction of a wooden door next to some sort of kebab house. we were warned to be careful as they accept no responsibility for any loss which set alarm bells ringing. we got inside where it was just 3 floors of corridors and went down to the basement where our room was. once inside, we found the smoke detector was stuffed with toilet roll, the last guests rubbish was left on the dressing table, the beds didnt match and the window didnt lock. the plug was clogged in the shower so kept having to turn it off to avoid completely flooding the bathroom. the tv had 1 channel which played across numbers 1-4 and 5 didnt work. outside the window was masses of rubbish, disgusting. amazingly when we came back from our night out we still had all our belongings which we really did not expect. the room was freezing though and the only bed covers were a sheet and a felt blanket so no good nights sleep. i would not recommend staying here...We stayed there last night and we're disgusted. we paid Â£75 for a triple room which was a case of cramming a double and single bed into a tiny room. Upon arrival we were starred at by a foreign sounding man at reception who clearly did nt want to be there. he shoved a piece of paper at me to fill in to check in. He then said we were in the other building so taken outside and pointed in the direction of a wooden door next to some sort of kebab house. we were warned to be careful as they accept no responsibility for any loss which set alarm bells ringing. we got inside where it was just 3 floors of corridors and went down to the basement where our room was. once inside, we found the smoke detector was stuffed with toilet roll, the last guests rubbish was left on the dressing table, the beds didnt match and the window didnt lock. the plug was clogged in the shower so kept having to turn it off to avoid completely flooding the bathroom. the tv had 1 channel which played across numbers 1-4 and 5 didnt work. outside the window was masses of rubbish, disgusting. amazingly when we came back from our night out we still had all our belongings which we really did not expect. the room was freezing though and the only bed covers were a sheet and a felt blanket so no good nights sleep. i would not recommend staying here...

Claridge's Hotel - Best hot chocolate in London? by Hugo

Hugo — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:07:59 +0000

Review by Hugo

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7629 8860

Website: http://www.claridges.co.uk

Tags: posh, tea room, restaurant

Claridge's oozes old school luxury and is a fun place to have go for tea or meet up with people.

I met there yesterday and feel compelled to share the extra-ordinary sight of their hot chocolate. Here we go:

A Claridge's hot chocolate:
- 1 jug of thick, luxurious & hot chocolate
- 1 jug of warm milk
- A skewer of lightly flame-toasted marshmallows (bit of a bonus - dip away...)
- A few delicated looking biscuits thrown in for good measure

I am not a hot-chocolate fiend but I cannot imagine a more pucca or tasty hot chocolate in London or on the ski-slopes for that matter.

Luxury doesn't come cheap though...Claridge's oozes old school luxury and is a fun place to have go for tea or meet up with people.

I met there yesterday and feel compelled to share the extra-ordinary sight of their hot chocolate. Here we go:

A Claridge's hot chocolate:
- 1 jug of thick, luxurious & hot chocolate
- 1 jug of warm milk
- A skewer of lightly flame-toasted marshmallows (bit of a bonus - dip away...)
- A few delicated looking biscuits thrown in for good measure

I am not a hot-chocolate fiend but I cannot imagine a more pucca or tasty hot chocolate in London or on the ski-slopes for that matter.

Luxury doesn't come cheap though...

Strand Palace Hotel - A bit down at heel, but ok by coldclimate

coldclimate — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:31:04 +0000

Review by coldclimate

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7836 8080

Website: http://www.strandpalacehotel.co.uk

Tags: restaurant, air conditioning, safe

Sitting right in the middle of the Strand, just across the road from the Savoy, The Strand Palace is an eight floor hotel which is about as close to the theaters as it's possible to be (so long as that theater is the one currently showing Joseph).

Despite the very shiny reception area, and the coated doorman opening the unfeasibly heavy front doors, it is however far from a palace. The hallways are quite shabby, with the plywood panel doors being badly scratched and the carpets looking pretty tired. The rooms are densely packed, and it's quite noisy.

My room is a "deluxe double" and is about twelve square with a small bathroom attached. It does have proper wooden shutters through which help keep out the noise of the street below more than curtains would be.

So, its far from a luxury stay, and for the same money you could stay in some much nicer places, but probably not quite as handy for the city centre.

So basically it's OK, just a bit shabby.Sitting right in the middle of the Strand, just across the road from the Savoy, The Strand Palace is an eight floor hotel which is about as close to the theaters as it's possible to be (so long as that theater is the one currently showing Joseph).

Despite the very shiny reception area, and the coated doorman opening the unfeasibly heavy front doors, it is however far from a palace. The hallways are quite shabby, with the plywood panel doors being badly scratched and the carpets looking pretty tired. The rooms are densely packed, and it's quite noisy.

My room is a "deluxe double" and is about twelve square with a small bathroom attached. It does have proper wooden shutters through which help keep out the noise of the street below more than curtains would be.

So, its far from a luxury stay, and for the same money you could stay in some much nicer places, but probably not quite as handy for the city centre.

So basically it's OK, just a bit shabby.

Hilton London Islington - Hilton Hotel - Islington by HORSCHECK

HORSCHECK — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:47:32 +0000

Review by HORSCHECK

Rating: 4.00

Phone: +44 2073547700

Website: http://www.hilton.co.uk/islington

In February 2007 and 2008 I stayed in the Hilton Hotel Islington on business. It offers all amenities which you expect from this class of hotels: Friendly staff and large fully equipped rooms.

Rooms can be booked with or without the excellent buffet style breakfast. Also dinner at the Hilton Restaurant can be included in your room booking. However, plenty of restaurants such as Thai Sqaure, ASK Pizza or Pizza Express can be found in the neigbourhood.

You probably get the best rates when booking online, but be prepared that your credit card will be charged directly once the room is confirmed.

Be prepared that the room rates can be quite expensive when a fair or similar event takes place in the adjacent Business Design Centre.

DIRECTIONS:
The Hilton Hotel Islington is located in London's fashionable Islington district. The nearest tube station is Angel (Northern line) which can be reached in about 5 minutes on foot from the Hotel.
In February 2007 and 2008 I stayed in the Hilton Hotel Islington on business. It offers all amenities which you expect from this class of hotels: Friendly staff and large fully equipped rooms.

Rooms can be booked with or without the excellent buffet style breakfast. Also dinner at the Hilton Restaurant can be included in your room booking. However, plenty of restaurants such as Thai Sqaure, ASK Pizza or Pizza Express can be found in the neigbourhood.

You probably get the best rates when booking online, but be prepared that your credit card will be charged directly once the room is confirmed.

Be prepared that the room rates can be quite expensive when a fair or similar event takes place in the adjacent Business Design Centre.

DIRECTIONS:
The Hilton Hotel Islington is located in London's fashionable Islington district. The nearest tube station is Angel (Northern line) which can be reached in about 5 minutes on foot from the Hotel.

202 Modern Service Apartments - Oh Well by thanatos

thanatos — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:54:21 +0000

Review by thanatos

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7229 5371

Website: http://www.202apartments.com/

This looked like a great deal until we saw that we can't reserve a 2-night stay (or any less than 7!) until a week before our visit. As we're coming from the US and don't really relish the potential of being homeless for 2 nights, this just doesn't cut the mustard.This looked like a great deal until we saw that we can't reserve a 2-night stay (or any less than 7!) until a week before our visit. As we're coming from the US and don't really relish the potential of being homeless for 2 nights, this just doesn't cut the mustard.

City View Hotel - Corrupt Hotel! by Travelbee08

Travelbee08 — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:58:07 +0000

Review by Travelbee08

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7033 9393

Actually I thought City View Hotel was a rather affordable and good choice for my stay in November in London just until today when I checked by savings account. I turns out that just two days after salary three transactions were made that Im confident I know nothing about. Thinking back, this hotel required full information on my card details to fullfill the booking and I am totally sure that the employees of this hotel took advantage of this for their own bookings of flight tickets over X-mas. Totally unacceptable. My 4 cheap hotel nights ended up not being so cheap after all. Using 675 pound extra I could have upgraded to a luxury hotel instead. How fooled I was!
Please boycott this hotel!
Actually I thought City View Hotel was a rather affordable and good choice for my stay in November in London just until today when I checked by savings account. I turns out that just two days after salary three transactions were made that Im confident I know nothing about. Thinking back, this hotel required full information on my card details to fullfill the booking and I am totally sure that the employees of this hotel took advantage of this for their own bookings of flight tickets over X-mas. Totally unacceptable. My 4 cheap hotel nights ended up not being so cheap after all. Using 675 pound extra I could have upgraded to a luxury hotel instead. How fooled I was!
Please boycott this hotel!

The Colonnade Townhouse - the e bar by david_2001

david_2001 — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:44:14 +0000

Review by david_2001

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7286 1052

Website: http://www.theetoncollection.com

Tags: mediterranean, air conditioning, rare finds

The e bar is the basement provision of The Colonnade Townhouse (part of the Eton Connection Group) which provides superior (yet relaxed) amenities for a discerning clientele.

The service is attentive, personable and discrete in equal measures.

The facilities are all, and more than you would anticipate.

No surprises here to the current band of satisfied customers.
The e bar is the basement provision of The Colonnade Townhouse (part of the Eton Connection Group) which provides superior (yet relaxed) amenities for a discerning clientele.

The service is attentive, personable and discrete in equal measures.

The facilities are all, and more than you would anticipate.

No surprises here to the current band of satisfied customers.

St. Giles Hotel - great location by barbeta

barbeta — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:58:27 +0000

Review by barbeta

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7300 3000

Website: http://www.stgiles.com/london

Tags: wifi, hotel

St Giles is located near almost everything you need to get around.

The rooms arenÂ´t very big, and also donÂ´t have snack bars.
The only place where you can use wifi is on the reception floor... and isnÂ´t free!!

breakfast is ok, but you have to go and get it early or you will find just the basicsSt Giles is located near almost everything you need to get around.

The rooms arenÂ´t very big, and also donÂ´t have snack bars.
The only place where you can use wifi is on the reception floor... and isnÂ´t free!!

breakfast is ok, but you have to go and get it early or you will find just the basics

Novotel London Waterloo - Disappointing by betageek

betageek — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:35:59 +0000

Review by betageek

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7793 1010

Website: http://www.novotel.com

Tags: restaurant, bar / lounge bar, safe

I was booked into the Novotel London Waterloo for an overnight business trip. On the plus side, the room was spacious and comfortable. However, both checking in and checking out took an unconscionable length of time - check in was delayed by missing information, and check out by a graceless member of staff who denied knowledge of the arrangements that I had made less than eight hours earlier. Worse yet was ordering a room service breakfast, knowing that I had to leave early, and it never turning up, despite a phone call to query. When I raised this at check out, I was told that these things happen, and was offered no apology. Walking out of a hotel hungry and irritated is a poor start to the day, and I would not recommend this hotel.I was booked into the Novotel London Waterloo for an overnight business trip. On the plus side, the room was spacious and comfortable. However, both checking in and checking out took an unconscionable length of time - check in was delayed by missing information, and check out by a graceless member of staff who denied knowledge of the arrangements that I had made less than eight hours earlier. Worse yet was ordering a room service breakfast, knowing that I had to leave early, and it never turning up, despite a phone call to query. When I raised this at check out, I was told that these things happen, and was offered no apology. Walking out of a hotel hungry and irritated is a poor start to the day, and I would not recommend this hotel.

City Inn Westminster - Excellent, affordable boutique hotel by betageek

betageek — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:12:15 +0000

Review by betageek

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7630 1000

Website: http://www.cityinn.co.uk

Tags: restaurant, bar / lounge bar, free wifi

We booked a weekend package at the City Inn Westminster to spend a couple of days Christmas shopping. I was extremely impressed. The hotel was clean and stylish, and though the room was certainly on the small side of cosy, it was perfectly appointed and very comfortable. Our weekend package included bed and breakfast (extremely good), along with complimentary champagne and canapes on the first night, plus a free drink each for every day we stayed, and a few other extras such as newspapers. However, one of the main attractions was a late checkout (4pm) on Sunday which meant that we could make the most of the day. The staff were extremely helpful at all times. It's also extremely convenient for Waterloo, the Tate and other local attractions, and Pimlico and Westminster offer good Underground links. I'd recommend this hotel to anyone - it's head and shoulders above competitors in a similar price bracket.We booked a weekend package at the City Inn Westminster to spend a couple of days Christmas shopping. I was extremely impressed. The hotel was clean and stylish, and though the room was certainly on the small side of cosy, it was perfectly appointed and very comfortable. Our weekend package included bed and breakfast (extremely good), along with complimentary champagne and canapes on the first night, plus a free drink each for every day we stayed, and a few other extras such as newspapers. However, one of the main attractions was a late checkout (4pm) on Sunday which meant that we could make the most of the day. The staff were extremely helpful at all times. It's also extremely convenient for Waterloo, the Tate and other local attractions, and Pimlico and Westminster offer good Underground links. I'd recommend this hotel to anyone - it's head and shoulders above competitors in a similar price bracket.

Excelsior Hotel - Kings cross by zeropercento

zeropercento — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:46:56 +0000

Review by zeropercento

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7837 0571

Tags: hotel

clean and modern hotel very close to the New St Pacras international train station.clean and modern hotel very close to the New St Pacras international train station.

Hotel Russell - Fine stay but not chic enough by AlexHung

AlexHung — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:52:25 +0000

Review by AlexHung

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7837 6470

Website: http://www.principal-hotels.com

Tags: restaurant, air conditioning, safe

Amazing nice bathroom. Can't say the same for the bedroom, unfortunately. The staff were very friendly and helpful though they weren't able to resolve my issue with the heating (the remote control was missing). I had only eaten in the breakfast/dinning room and while the breakfast was good, I won't have paid for it if it weren't company expensed. Room service was fast but not enough choices.

All in all, fine hotel to stay in but the building/decor isn't my style.Amazing nice bathroom. Can't say the same for the bedroom, unfortunately. The staff were very friendly and helpful though they weren't able to resolve my issue with the heating (the remote control was missing). I had only eaten in the breakfast/dinning room and while the breakfast was good, I won't have paid for it if it weren't company expensed. Room service was fast but not enough choices.

All in all, fine hotel to stay in but the building/decor isn't my style.

City Hotel London - bargain! by ruthyliscious

ruthyliscious — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:03:38 +0000

Review by ruthyliscious

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7247 3313

Website: http://www.rcahotels.co.uk

I got this room for Â£49, so i wasn't really expecting much! I couldn't believe the size of the room we were given, it had two rooms, five bads, a three piece suite a tv with dvd player and full sized fridge. I had read some reviews saying that there were cockroaches, but it was scrupulously clean, not a speck of dust! There was also a bar, which is open till 3 in the mornings, (but not on Sunday when we went), which looked lovely from the pictures. They also had a laundry service, and lobster on the room service menu. We got the Â£49 deal on last minute.com. The actual cost of the room was Â£190. I would definitely recommend staying here. I will be going back. I got this room for Â£49, so i wasn't really expecting much! I couldn't believe the size of the room we were given, it had two rooms, five bads, a three piece suite a tv with dvd player and full sized fridge. I had read some reviews saying that there were cockroaches, but it was scrupulously clean, not a speck of dust! There was also a bar, which is open till 3 in the mornings, (but not on Sunday when we went), which looked lovely from the pictures. They also had a laundry service, and lobster on the room service menu. We got the Â£49 deal on last minute.com. The actual cost of the room was Â£190. I would definitely recommend staying here. I will be going back.

Sanderson Hotel - How much??? by a_female

a_female — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:30:02 +0000

Review by a_female

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7300 9500

Website: http://www.ianschragerhotels.com

Tags: expensive, pretentious, restaurant

Ok so I've heard all the blah blah about this place. I've seen Britney and co falling out the door to the waiting paps. And Iâ¬"ve seen the many magazine mentions the place has got. So as you can imagine I had high hopes.

Maybe too high?

Got to the front door and all was well. The usual snobby front of house staff. Can't imagine why. They look like they were dressed at DP's? All cheap black clothes ok Iâ¬"m the snob now, but a girl has high standards.

Next came the walk to my room...make that the looong walk. After the third turn it felt like the opening credits of prisoner cell block H. Get me to the safety of my room quick.

Finally got to a small all white room (still have the prison cell feeling. hmmm) Ok so they laid out the place well. But does the price tag justify this? Me thinks not.

Good if - you're not paying the bill, fancy a light breezy room for a hot summer in the city, need somewhere in the centre of town.

Bad if - you want bags of luxury style, looking to impress, save a bob or three.

All in all 8/10.
Ok so I've heard all the blah blah about this place. I've seen Britney and co falling out the door to the waiting paps. And Iâ¬"ve seen the many magazine mentions the place has got. So as you can imagine I had high hopes.

Maybe too high?

Got to the front door and all was well. The usual snobby front of house staff. Can't imagine why. They look like they were dressed at DP's? All cheap black clothes ok Iâ¬"m the snob now, but a girl has high standards.

Next came the walk to my room...make that the looong walk. After the third turn it felt like the opening credits of prisoner cell block H. Get me to the safety of my room quick.

Finally got to a small all white room (still have the prison cell feeling. hmmm) Ok so they laid out the place well. But does the price tag justify this? Me thinks not.

Good if - you're not paying the bill, fancy a light breezy room for a hot summer in the city, need somewhere in the centre of town.

Bad if - you want bags of luxury style, looking to impress, save a bob or three.

All in all 8/10.

Goodenough Club - more than Goodenough by mazphd

mazphd — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:16:38 +0000

Review by mazphd

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7837 8831

Website: http://www.goodenough.ac.uk

Tags: rare finds, exclusive boutique, helpful staff

This place is a real 'gem' - a home away from home and when i stay in london one of the few places that offers centrality, proximity to Waitrose (which lets face it IS important!), trendy bars and the like of Russel Square, and all on the Piccadilly line and walking distance of Covent Garden, the British Museum and Oxford Street.

As a postgraduate student the value for money for a place to stay in london is really rather good. Ok not the cheapest compared to hostels , but for a space that is in central london, safe , clean , hospitable and a mere stumble from the British library and decent night life you can't go wrong.

Rooms are always clean, with fresh towels, free wireless, access to private gardens opposite the town houses of the Good Enough and more than enough room to swing a cat. Only once have i been 'disappointed' by the room selection with a room that was on the small side of tiny, but still with its own ensuit and fresh linen i'm splitting hairs.

In short if you are looking for convenience that does not cost the earth this is the place to stay. book in advance though as room seem to be booked way ahead , espcially during the week. If you have the opporutnity to go on the 'wait list' for a room its well worth a shot as conference goers tend to book far in advance and en mass and so there are often mass cancellations that one can take advantage of.

There is a slightly annoying phone system to navigate to get to talk to the front desk and reservation line, but persevere you will not be disappointed! This is a classy and cleanly establishment well worthy of the name 'good enough'. Stay and enjoy! This place is a real 'gem' - a home away from home and when i stay in london one of the few places that offers centrality, proximity to Waitrose (which lets face it IS important!), trendy bars and the like of Russel Square, and all on the Piccadilly line and walking distance of Covent Garden, the British Museum and Oxford Street.

As a postgraduate student the value for money for a place to stay in london is really rather good. Ok not the cheapest compared to hostels , but for a space that is in central london, safe , clean , hospitable and a mere stumble from the British library and decent night life you can't go wrong.

Rooms are always clean, with fresh towels, free wireless, access to private gardens opposite the town houses of the Good Enough and more than enough room to swing a cat. Only once have i been 'disappointed' by the room selection with a room that was on the small side of tiny, but still with its own ensuit and fresh linen i'm splitting hairs.

In short if you are looking for convenience that does not cost the earth this is the place to stay. book in advance though as room seem to be booked way ahead , espcially during the week. If you have the opporutnity to go on the 'wait list' for a room its well worth a shot as conference goers tend to book far in advance and en mass and so there are often mass cancellations that one can take advantage of.

There is a slightly annoying phone system to navigate to get to talk to the front desk and reservation line, but persevere you will not be disappointed! This is a classy and cleanly establishment well worthy of the name 'good enough'. Stay and enjoy!

Nell Gwynn House - Not bad by Dimitrios

Dimitrios — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:12:51 +0000

Review by Dimitrios

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7584 8317

Website: http://www.nellgwynnhouse.com

I ve been staying here since 20 Aug. The apartment is cosy and spacious. The maid service is satisfactory. Main disadvantage: It does nt have wireless in the apartments. It has ethernet but the hotel does not provide u with a cable and the connection is some times unreliable. Also the plugs are a little bigger than the adaptors and they do not fit. The neighborhood is one of the best and safest in London. The transportation towards the City is very good.
I ve been staying here since 20 Aug. The apartment is cosy and spacious. The maid service is satisfactory. Main disadvantage: It does nt have wireless in the apartments. It has ethernet but the hotel does not provide u with a cable and the connection is some times unreliable. Also the plugs are a little bigger than the adaptors and they do not fit. The neighborhood is one of the best and safest in London. The transportation towards the City is very good.

Charlotte Street Hotel - Media hangout by amandaharrison

amandaharrison — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:49:39 +0000

Review by amandaharrison

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7806 2000

Website: http://www.firmdale.com

Tags: young professionals, cool & smart, lively

Not eaten here unless you count mounds of nuts whilst hanging out at the bar. It's always packed when I've been here, uncomfortably so, but it is great for people watching the media crowd. Expensive.Not eaten here unless you count mounds of nuts whilst hanging out at the bar. It's always packed when I've been here, uncomfortably so, but it is great for people watching the media crowd. Expensive.