25-26 Craven Terrace, Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom | (618) 248-8274
Reasonable rates for a central London location
Next to Hyde Park and near Paddington Station
Bright rooms equipped with AC, flat-screen TVs, and kettles
Full English and buffet breakfast available (for a fee)
On-site
bar and cafe
Computers available for guest use
Free
Wi-Fi throughout
Complaints of dirty carpets, tired decor, and thin walls
Guest
rooms and bathrooms are small
Decor is generic and lacks character
No gym or business center
This
mid-range hotel is located right in central London on the edge of
Hyde Park, convenient to buses and tube stops. Its 55 guest rooms are
bright and comfortable, and all are equipped with
air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities,
free Wi-Fi, and safes. That said, rooms and bathrooms are small and cramped, typical of London. Apart from a
small bar and cafe located on the ground floor, the hotel doesn't
have many extras, and there's a fee for breakfast. A more fashionable option could be The Z Hotel Victoria, which also includes free wine and cheese in the evenings, though rates are a bit higher.
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Scene
Simple hotel located in a Victorian townhouse
The
Elysee Hotel occupies an attractive four-story redbrick Victorian
townhouse, enhanced by several hanging plants. The reception area is
small and cluttered, with several faux leather armchairs and sofas, a
vending machine selling soft drinks, a long desk with two computers,
and stands displaying tourist brochures. Large windows and a few
plants brighten up the space, but the overall decor of the hotel is generic and lacking character. It's popular
with budget travelers looking for a basic and relatively cheap place
to stay in the center of London, close to the city center. During the
summer months, rooms book up quickly.
Location
In central London, next to Hyde Park and near Paddington Station
Elysee
Hotel is located in central London near Hyde Park, on a
street lined with shops, restaurants, and pubs. There's plenty within walking distance, and most of London's major attractions are within a short bus or tube ride away. - Three-minutewalk to Hyde Park
Rooms
Basic, comfortable rooms with electric kettles and flat-screen TVs
Elysee's guest rooms are comfortable but small, with little floor space to store luggage. Not surprisingly, the bathrooms are small too, fitted with pedestal sinks and cramped shower stalls. Decor is simple, with beige walls and plain furniture. Crimson-colored bed runners and cushions add bursts of color. Some rooms have newer-looking, light-colored furniture, and tasteful graphic prints on the
walls, and they look as if they've been renovated more recently. However, many
rooms show signs of wear and tear, like scratched furniture, and
stained carpets. The basement rooms can be dark and stuffy, and past
guests have complained about thin walls and insufficient
sound-proofing. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles for coffee and tea (provided), safes, and hairdryers. There are no mini-fridges, but irons and ironing boards are available on request.
Features
Breakfast available for a fee, on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi
The Elysee Hotel offers very few extras. An
English-style and buffet breakfast is on offer in the dining area
each morning for a reasonable fee. There's also an on-site
bar and cafe area open to guests. A vending machine selling soft drinks is located in
the reception area, and two computers are available for guest use. Wi-Fi is free throughout the
hotel.
