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Mar 20, 2008 by Michael from Dallas, TX

Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Hotel was nicer than expected, fairly new, clean, all in all a good hotel.
• Location is not the greatest.

“I stayed in London for 4 days and the hotel was much nicer than expected. The rooms are very comparable to Holiday Inns in the US in both size and quality. I have been to Europe and England many times and would say the room was larger than most and nicer than most. Although I was expecting two twin beds, I was surprised to receive a corner room with two double beds. I am not sure if this is standard or we were upgraded, but it was nice. The common areas were much nicer than the average London 3 star hotel. The only complaint I had about the room is the caulk around the top of the tub was pealing away and you could see a little evidence of mold. Otherwise, the bathroom was very clean, the shower was always hot and water pressure was great. Beds were comfortable, the rooms and hallways did not smell like smoke, the elevators worked, and all in all it was a good hotel. The only downside of the hotel is the location. It is a good 10-15 minute walk from the Kings Cross station, which wasn't horrible, but I wish the hotel was a little closer to the tube. There is a bus stop nearby, but the bus system in London is a little confusing so I couldn't figure out which bus to catch. I'm sure if I wanted to spend a few minutes figuring it out I could have, but I prefer the tube and didn't mind the walk. The staff was very adequate to handle my check in and check out and although foreign, could speak and understand enough English to get me checked in and out, and give directions to where I needed to go. They were also very polite and helpful. I did make a few 0-800 # phone calls and called down to the desk to make sure they were free of charge. The desk told me they were, but when I went to check out, they tried to charge me for them.”

Jan 16, 2008 by Michelle from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[2]

• The staff was very friendly other than room service.
• The breakfast was awful. The location was not where I requested. Not near the tube either. No 24 hour room service.

“Very friendly staff. Rooms were ok but the TV was old and poor quality. Food was not good. The downstairs breakfast was awful. Room service was not 24 hour. They were not very accommodating and they did not understand English very well. Location not very convenient to town or tube.”

Nov 5, 2007 by Grant from Mississauga, ON CA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[3]

• Price.
• Location.

“The hotel is a 10 minute walk from the local tube station and is not conveniently located for any of the restaurants or sights typically frequented in London. Consequently, what you save on the room is used up in taxi charges.”

Oct 25, 2007 by Paul from Miami Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[4] • Location:[1]

• I was quit upset with the price I pay for this hotel.
• Amenities and location.

“This hotel is far from the location they advertise to be in Bloomsbury. It's more than 15 minute walk from the hotel to the heart of Bloomsbury. It's a suppose 4 star hotel but the mattress were not firm and the room is unmemorable. I don't not recommend this hotel for anyone expecting a 4 star service. 2 to 2.5 star, yes but not 4.”

Oct 13, 2007 by Phil from New York, NY
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[3] • Location:[3]

• Nothing.
• Everything is below standard.

“Crappy rooms, crappy service, crappy food, overpriced for what it is.”

Sep 27, 2007 by Ravi from West Orange, NJ
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[4] • Location:[4]

• The rooms were nice and clean with all necessary facilities.
• Some of the staff at the reception of the hotel in very rude. The location of the hotel is not close to central London.

“Nice and clean rooms in the hotel with all the necessary facilities and services. Hotel is far from central London. However, there is a bus stop close to the hotel from where one can take a bus to central London.”

Jul 30, 2007 by Margaret from Boca Raton, FL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Nothing!
• Location was horrible! Expensive to eat there! Uncomfortable beds!

“Do not stay here! Location is far from any public transportation and the cabs the hotel calls for you are double the price of Black Cabs. To get to a bus, you have to walk about 1 mile up a steep hill or go the other way through a very sketchy area. The beds were very uncomfortable and the sheets were itchy. Also, the TV did not work. This is no four star hotel!”

Jul 6, 2007 by Tazeen from Marlborough, MA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[5] • Location:[2]

• The concierge was helpful.
• The toilet seat was broken. The comforter on the bed was torn in places. Very shabby indeed!

“Poor location. Old and shabby room. Hotel smells like curry. More like a 2 star hotel at best. Needs major improvement.”

Jun 22, 2007 by Vikram from Chennai, MI
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[5] • Location:[1]

• The staff was the saving grace.
• Everything else.

“Just not worth my time.”

Jun 18, 2007 by Bill from Atlanta, GA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[2]

• Clean rooms.
• Location is too far from tube.

“No hot water on the last morning.”

Dec 10, 2006 by Michael from Chapel Hill, NC
Overall Rating: 2
Staff:[3] • Location:[2]

• Not much.
• Pretty much everything.

“Described as a 4-star hotel, this is more like 2 stars--poor location, cheap fixtures, chair in the room broken, outrageous charges for internet ($16/hr, when purchased by the hour--the internet cafe across the street was $2/hr). Nice lobby, but the veneer of sophistication was very thin, down to the plastic cups in the rooms.”

Dec 8, 2006 by David from Jackson Heights, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[4]

• The room was large, bed large and firm and even had a sofa in the room.
• It was about a 12 minute walk to rustle square or kings cross.

“After staying in a more upscale 4 star Kensington hotel prior to the holiday inn, I frankly preferred the room in the holiday inn better. The Kensington hotel had small narrow, soft, single beds. The large firm queen-size mattress and decor of the holiday inn was much nicer. With larger TV and more channels, also!”

Dec 7, 2006 by Marc from Oakland Park, FL
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[6] • Location:[5]

• Large rooms for London.
• A bit far from tube stations (10 minute walk).

“Overall this hotel was a good deal for London, the rooms were the largest I have ever seen in the city (American hotel size). The hotel was clean, and modern. The only drawback was that it was about 10 minutes from either nearby tube station (Russell square or kings cross). If you get a good deal, I would recommend staying here. I would stay again.”

Dec 7, 2006 by Israr from Birmingham, AL
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[10] • Location:[1]

• Staff tries so hard to cover it up.
• Location.

“This is a 2.5 star hotel as per American stander in a bad location, unsuitable for the traveler to see London. The tube is far away, you have to walk to tube through rough area which can be dangerous for the visitors because they always have something with them. The good thing about this hotel is the staff, they work so hard to do anything to make your stay comfortable, but they have limits.”

Oct 31, 2006 by Kelly from Traverse City, MI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[5] • Location:[6]

• Very clean, nice room- spacious and modern.
• Hard to locate from the train station, took us about 2 or 3 wrong turns.

“Clean, modern, close to the underground and train station, fairly safe neighborhood. Fairly expensive, but average for London, I suppose.”

Oct 31, 2006 by Rick from Concord, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[6]

• Nice size room and very clean.
• The location was not convenient.

“I found the hotel to be very clean with a nice size room. It is located in a quiet neighborhood. The location was not easily accessible from a tube station. The hotel is very well kept.”

Sep 12, 2006 by Robert from San Diego, CA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[5] • Location:[5]

• Cheap price.
• This is not a 4 star hotel. take it off your 4 star list!

“This hotel is a 10 minute walk to kings cross station. There is nothing around it much to see unless you like to look at the large postal sorting facility across the street. we had a great view of all of the postal trucks. This is not a 4 star hotel. no amenities in the room such as individual soaps, shampoo, and conditioners. no mini-bar.”

Sep 7, 2006 by Carlin from Scottsdale, AZ
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Large rooms; good value; clean.
• Expensive breakfast buffet; long walk to tube station.

“This is a good business or leisure travel hotel. The rooms are large, clean and comfortable. There is an indoor pool. The area is safe, but about a 15-minute walk from the nearest tube stations. The breakfast buffet is expensive, crowded and has a limited selection. There are a few breakfast alternatives within a 5-minute walk.”

Aug 15, 2006 by Ana from Beebe Plain, VT

Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location , pool for the kids.
• Nothing to criticized.

“Good and convenient very will located.”

Jul 20, 2006 by Edward from Tewksbury, MA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[2]

• Rooms were clean and roomy.
• The location was not convenient in regard to its location and public transportation.

“For a hotel that you listed as a three star it was located in a less than desirable Bloomsbury area. Location, breakfast, which was costly, was not included and I was not told about that. Perhaps I was not knowledgeable enough and that will certainly be a factor in future decisions about booking rooms.”

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