The 25-room London Visitors Hotel doesn't stand out from the many other small value properties in the area of Kensington, but it offers an affordable stay in an attractive and relatively central part of London. Nearby busses and tube stations make it a good sightseeing pick, while proximity to exhibition centers attracts business travelers. The tiny, no-frills rooms are clean and have comfy beds and free Wi-Fi, but TVs, desks, and en-suite bathrooms aren't guaranteed. A charming lounge outfitted in Victorian woods and leathers offers hot drinks and cookies free of charge, as well as free continental breakfasts. With larger rooms and more features, the Premier Inn London Kensington is a good, but pricier alternative.
The 25-room London Visitors Hotel doesn't stand out from the many other small value properties in the area of Kensington, but it offers an affordable stay in an attractive and relatively central part of London. Nearby busses and tube stations make it a good sightseeing pick, while proximity to exhibition centers attracts business travelers. The tiny, no-frills rooms are clean and have comfy beds and free Wi-Fi, but TVs, desks, and en-suite bathrooms aren't guaranteed. A charming lounge outfitted in Victorian woods and leathers offers hot drinks and cookies free of charge, as well as free continental breakfasts. With larger rooms and more features, the Premier Inn London Kensington is a good, but pricier alternative.
The 399-room Park Plaza County Hall London is an upscale, centrally located hotel set between Waterloo Station and the River Thames. Location is its main strength, and many of the capital's main landmarks are within easy walking distance. Rooms are contemporary and bright with floor-to-ceiling windows and amenities including flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, microwaves, and mini-fridges. Bathrooms are modern and sleek; some have separate walk-in showers and soaking tubs. Property highlights include an Italian restaurant, bright cafe bar, an impressive central atrium, and a spa but the windowless fitness room is on the dark side. Kid-friendly activities such as pizza-making classes make this hotel a popular choice with families, though for an option with a pool, compare rates with the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge opposite.
The 399-room Park Plaza County Hall London is an upscale, centrally located hotel set between Waterloo Station and the River Thames. Location is its main strength, and many of the capital's main landmarks are within easy walking distance. Rooms are contemporary and bright with floor-to-ceiling windows and amenities including flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, microwaves, and mini-fridges. Bathrooms are modern and sleek; some have separate walk-in showers and soaking tubs. Property highlights include an Italian restaurant, bright cafe bar, an impressive central atrium, and a spa but the windowless fitness room is on the dark side. Kid-friendly activities such as pizza-making classes make this hotel a popular choice with families, though for an option with a pool, compare rates with the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge opposite.
PubLove at The Great Eastern Hotel is a solid budget choice for travelers willing to share a dorm room and stay in the Isle of Dogs well away from central London attractions (Westminster is a half-hour away by public transportation). A DLR train station and the Greenwich foot tunnel are within a five-minute walk. The hostel serves a limited free continental breakfast and has an English pub. Most of the eight mixed and female-only dorm rooms share bathrooms, all beds are of the bunk variety, and there are some cleanliness and maintenance issues with both rooms and bathrooms. In addition, guests must bring their own towels. Note that kids are not allowed. Travelers who want to stay in this area at a hotel with en-suite bathrooms might consider the Ibis London Greenwich across the river.
PubLove at The Great Eastern Hotel is a solid budget choice for travelers willing to share a dorm room and stay in the Isle of Dogs well away from central London attractions (Westminster is a half-hour away by public transportation). A DLR train station and the Greenwich foot tunnel are within a five-minute walk. The hostel serves a limited free continental breakfast and has an English pub. Most of the eight mixed and female-only dorm rooms share bathrooms, all beds are of the bunk variety, and there are some cleanliness and maintenance issues with both rooms and bathrooms. In addition, guests must bring their own towels. Note that kids are not allowed. Travelers who want to stay in this area at a hotel with en-suite bathrooms might consider the Ibis London Greenwich across the river.
There are 610 guest rooms at this three-and-a-half-pearl property set in London’s South Kensington neighborhood. It’s on a bustling street and only a short stroll from business destinations, tourist sights, and the Gloucester Road Tube station. Guest rooms are spacious, but dated, and don’t live up to the elegance of the property’s public areas or the modern notions inspired by the hotel's name. There are some good facilities on-site, including a bar and four restaurants, as well as fitness and business centers. Expect to pay extra for Wi-Fi, parking, and breakfast. It’s worth comparing with the nearby NH Harrington Hall Hotel, though, where the guest rooms are more modern and stylish.
There are 610 guest rooms at this three-and-a-half-pearl property set in London’s South Kensington neighborhood. It’s on a bustling street and only a short stroll from business destinations, tourist sights, and the Gloucester Road Tube station. Guest rooms are spacious, but dated, and don’t live up to the elegance of the property’s public areas or the modern notions inspired by the hotel's name. There are some good facilities on-site, including a bar and four restaurants, as well as fitness and business centers. Expect to pay extra for Wi-Fi, parking, and breakfast. It’s worth comparing with the nearby NH Harrington Hall Hotel, though, where the guest rooms are more modern and stylish.
The upper-middle-range Dolphin House Serviced Apartments offers residential-style apartments and on-site features that include a full-service spa, large fitness center, pool, restaurant, bar, and free laundry facilities. It’s located in a quiet residential neighborhood, yet it’s only a five-minute walk to the Pimlico underground station. There’s a variety of units -- most of them spacious except for the budget singles, and all include kitchenettes or full kitchens. Some also include washer/dryer units. Guests have reported some problems in getting the rooms they booked (certain units can’t be guaranteed in advance), and rooms are not air-conditioned. Rates are competitive, but it pays to shop around. The upscale Staybridge Suites London-Vauxhall, with comparable rates, is right across the Thames River. It opened in 2015 and has a fresh look plus free breakfast and evening receptions.
The upper-middle-range Dolphin House Serviced Apartments offers residential-style apartments and on-site features that include a full-service spa, large fitness center, pool, restaurant, bar, and free laundry facilities. It’s located in a quiet residential neighborhood, yet it’s only a five-minute walk to the Pimlico underground station. There’s a variety of units -- most of them spacious except for the budget singles, and all include kitchenettes or full kitchens. Some also include washer/dryer units. Guests have reported some problems in getting the rooms they booked (certain units can’t be guaranteed in advance), and rooms are not air-conditioned. Rates are competitive, but it pays to shop around. The upscale Staybridge Suites London-Vauxhall, with comparable rates, is right across the Thames River. It opened in 2015 and has a fresh look plus free breakfast and evening receptions.
The Best Western London Highbury is a budget chain hotel on a busy street across from Finsbury Park in North London, about a 30-minute ride on the London Underground to the city's center. The three-story, 45-room property, in a putty-gray row house, is tidy with predictable, charmless decor in its rooms, which can feel cramped, though they do come with flat-screen TVs and thoughtful treats (English biscuits and pillow chocolates). The lobby with its bay window and leather seats gives a cozy spot to linger, and drinks can be ordered at the small reception bar, plus a free continental breakfast is served in the hotel's dining room. If the Best Western is booked, the Queens Hotel is a similarly reliable property on the same street.
The Best Western London Highbury is a budget chain hotel on a busy street across from Finsbury Park in North London, about a 30-minute ride on the London Underground to the city's center. The three-story, 45-room property, in a putty-gray row house, is tidy with predictable, charmless decor in its rooms, which can feel cramped, though they do come with flat-screen TVs and thoughtful treats (English biscuits and pillow chocolates). The lobby with its bay window and leather seats gives a cozy spot to linger, and drinks can be ordered at the small reception bar, plus a free continental breakfast is served in the hotel's dining room. If the Best Western is booked, the Queens Hotel is a similarly reliable property on the same street.
The 283-bedroom Corinthia Hotel London is a luxury property in London’s Westminster neighborhood. It’s an opulent spot with regal views overlooking London’s skyline and the London Eye. The 238 rooms are grand while still being peaceful and relatively traditional. High-end amenities include Loewe HD TVs, touch-screen telephones, marble bathrooms, and ESPA toiletries, as well as stunning terraces in some. There are a few restaurants here as well as a garden lounge and bar -- all are impeccably styled and receive rave reviews, but expect steep prices. The award-winning ESPA spa spans four floors and is particularly impressive. It has 17 treatment pods, a 24-hour gym, and cutting-edge design. There’s no denying that rates are extremely high and there are plenty of cheaper options nearby -- like The Z Hotel Victoria -- but don't expect the same caliber of facilities.
The 283-bedroom Corinthia Hotel London is a luxury property in London’s Westminster neighborhood. It’s an opulent spot with regal views overlooking London’s skyline and the London Eye. The 238 rooms are grand while still being peaceful and relatively traditional. High-end amenities include Loewe HD TVs, touch-screen telephones, marble bathrooms, and ESPA toiletries, as well as stunning terraces in some. There are a few restaurants here as well as a garden lounge and bar -- all are impeccably styled and receive rave reviews, but expect steep prices. The award-winning ESPA spa spans four floors and is particularly impressive. It has 17 treatment pods, a 24-hour gym, and cutting-edge design. There’s no denying that rates are extremely high and there are plenty of cheaper options nearby -- like The Z Hotel Victoria -- but don't expect the same caliber of facilities.
The 380-room Langham Hotel is a historic Victorian luxury property with classically elegant decor and modern amenities. The hotel is host to an honored cocktail bar, an elegant restaurant, and Palm Court, which supposedly invented and still serves traditional afternoon tea. It also features a gorgeous spa, a 16-meter (52-foot) swimming pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Concierge, butler, and 24-hour room service are available. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with amenities like flat-screen TVs with laptop connections, bathrobes, and minibars. Though entry-level rooms can feel bland compared to common areas, there is a huge range of room types from apartments with kitchens to enormous, luxe suites. As an alternative, the nearby Courthouse Hotel may not be quite as opulent, but it's a more intimate property, and can be less pricey.
The 380-room Langham Hotel is a historic Victorian luxury property with classically elegant decor and modern amenities. The hotel is host to an honored cocktail bar, an elegant restaurant, and Palm Court, which supposedly invented and still serves traditional afternoon tea. It also features a gorgeous spa, a 16-meter (52-foot) swimming pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Concierge, butler, and 24-hour room service are available. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with amenities like flat-screen TVs with laptop connections, bathrobes, and minibars. Though entry-level rooms can feel bland compared to common areas, there is a huge range of room types from apartments with kitchens to enormous, luxe suites. As an alternative, the nearby Courthouse Hotel may not be quite as opulent, but it's a more intimate property, and can be less pricey.
This property has everything one might expect from a central London Hostel. Fun and friendly vibe -- check. Walking distance to center -- check. Cheap dorm-based accommodation -- check. Great self-catering facilities are a standout and the bar/café is a real social hub. Some of the bunk bed style rooms have en suite bathrooms. Poor Wi-Fi is a let down, however, and communal bathrooms can get busy in the morning. Rates are cheap for the location, and similar to the funkier Generator Hostel a little further out.
This property has everything one might expect from a central London Hostel. Fun and friendly vibe -- check. Walking distance to center -- check. Cheap dorm-based accommodation -- check. Great self-catering facilities are a standout and the bar/café is a real social hub. Some of the bunk bed style rooms have en suite bathrooms. Poor Wi-Fi is a let down, however, and communal bathrooms can get busy in the morning. Rates are cheap for the location, and similar to the funkier Generator Hostel a little further out.
There are 94 rooms in total at the budget Point A Hotel, London Westminster, which keeps costs down by nickel-and-diming guests for many amenities. There are extra fees for everything from early check-in to luggage storage. Even in-room amenities such as TV, toiletries, hairdryers, and towels are surcharged -- but at least rooms are clean and have high-power showers and great mattresses. There's no restaurant, but there is a Costa Coffee on the ground floor of the property. And while the surcharges and lack of amenities can be frustrating, rooms this cheap are hard to come by in London. Guests willing to shell out a bit more could try the Best Western The Cromwell, a short tube ride from Westminster.
There are 94 rooms in total at the budget Point A Hotel, London Westminster, which keeps costs down by nickel-and-diming guests for many amenities. There are extra fees for everything from early check-in to luggage storage. Even in-room amenities such as TV, toiletries, hairdryers, and towels are surcharged -- but at least rooms are clean and have high-power showers and great mattresses. There's no restaurant, but there is a Costa Coffee on the ground floor of the property. And while the surcharges and lack of amenities can be frustrating, rooms this cheap are hard to come by in London. Guests willing to shell out a bit more could try the Best Western The Cromwell, a short tube ride from Westminster.