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Shame About the Roadworks
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4.4 |
Guest name: jbcumbria, Ambleside, United Kingdom
Guest type: Honeymoon
stayed in Jul 2008
The taxi couldn't get into the street because of road works and one way system so we had to walk the last bit, however, once we arrived we were warmly welcomed by very attentive staff.
We were given a quiet room at the back on the 5th floor with iron and board, tea making facilities and a well stocked mini bar. The room was comfortable with air conditioning, adequate storage, plasma TV etc, although I found the bed and pillows rather hard.
The great thing about the hotel is the location! Easy walk up to Oxford Street, Covent Garden etc and a tube station on the doorstep. There are numerous eateries within walking distance, but we chose to eat in the hotel on the second night due to fatigue. We had a lovely 3 course meal, couldn't fault the food or service, and used the ?5.00 discount vouchers they had given us when we checked in. We thought it a shame that most guests had chosen to dine elsewhere and perhaps the passing trade was put off by the roadworks, because the restaurant was very quiet for a Saturday night. Oh and the barman makes an excellent mojito.
I would definately stay here again when visiting London.
My ratings for this hotel are:
5.0 Check in / front desk
4.0 Business service
4.0 Value
4.0 Rooms
5.0 Location
4.0 Cleanliness
Very central - great for British museum and Covent Garden & Theatres
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4.5 |
Guest name: Bristol_UKBristolboy, Bristol, UK
Guest type: Family with children
stayed in Jul 2008
Booked 2 nigts after reading TA reviews. Excellent central position, v clean rooms with comfortable beds. Took advice from a review and booked rooms at back of hotel so no noise at night from nightclub next door and that worked well. Air con was good and not too noisy. Staff v helpful and unobtrusive. Breakfast buffet very good. Only 5 min brisk walk from the best museum in Britain, the British Museum - fantastic ! Wife and daughters x 2, (18th birthday celebration for 1) hit the shops in CG and enjoyed the buzz there, ate in some good places in CG. We drove to the hotel (thank God for Sat Nav!) and parked in the NCP 3 mins away, ?27 per day but safe and underground. We paid ?159 for B&B per night and given the position and quality thought this was good for Central London. Nice steam room and whirlpool. Stay there again - yes. Only moan was a mini bar charge for ?6 for a bottle of wine we did not have, but this was removed with the comment, "it automatically charges if you open the fridge" - Excellent!!!
My ratings for this hotel are:
5.0 Check in / front desk
4.0 Value
4.0 Service
4.0 Rooms
5.0 Location
5.0 Cleanliness
Fantastic location
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4.6 |
Guest name: LinnyhPortchester, Portchester
Guest type: Honeymoon
stayed in Jun 2008
We have just returned from a great weekend staying at this lovely hotel. It is superbly located as we had theatre tickets booked for the Friday & Saturday night & we were able to walk to both as well as having a lovely pre theatre dinner which was also within walking distance.
Our room was lovely & we had Moulton Brown toiletries which were replaced with new every day. Our room was kept very clean with fresh new bedding each day too.
The food & drinks were expensive but this is London & it is no different to any other city centre hotel.
Their customer service was exceptional & we had our breakfast in our room both mornings. It was delivered when we had requested it & was piping hot & as we had ordered the night before. We also ordered room service one afternoon & this too was lovely & delivered to our door in 15 minutes.
We stay in many hotels for work & leisure & this one was lovely. We would definitely stay here again when we come to London.
My ratings for this hotel are:
5.0 Check in / front desk
3.0 Business service
4.0 Value
5.0 Service
5.0 Rooms
5.0 Location
5.0 Cleanliness
Good hotel
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3.7 |
Guest name: Joolsleeds, Leeds, England
Guest type: Young single
stayed in Jun 2008
I have stayed at the Kingswood a couple of times now.
This rates for me at least, as one of the best mid-range hotels I have stayed at in London.
The location of the hotel is good, about 5 mins walk from Covent Garden.
The rooms are average sized for London, but are clean, and well appointed with big bed and 440 satellite TV channels to view.
I had only a snack in the bar (at very expensive London prices) and breakfast - both of which were fine.
I look forward to returning to there shortly!
My ratings for this hotel are:
4.0 Check in / front desk
3.0 Value
3.0 Service
4.0 Rooms
4.0 Location
4.0 Cleanliness
great location excellent staff
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4.4 |
Guest name: janep1, Yorkshire
Guest type: Honeymoon
stayed in Jun 2008
We have stayed in a number of London hotels but this was probably the best location for Christmas shopping convenience it was close to Covent Garden and a jump on a very close tube to any of the other shopping districts. We asked for a quiet room and got one at the back, rubbish view( office block) but no noise. The rooms were extremely clean, a little snug, but well appointed.
The staff were excellent attentive and welcoming but not intrusive.
The only negative comment we had was the length of the beds which I know a couple of others had mentioned, we are not tall so didn't think it would be an issue but unless I had my head up against the headboard my feet were at the end of the bed. I would hate to be a 6 footer in the bed
My ratings for this hotel are:
5.0 Check in / front desk
3.0 Value
5.0 Service
4.0 Rooms
5.0 Location
4.0 Cleanliness