"Good value accomodatioon"Posted: Mon, Nov 23 2009Value:
3The hotel is clean and nicely decorated, the rooms are small but comfortable. The ensuite was nice, with a large shower. The staff were always friendly. The complimentary breakfast is very good, a self-service buffet comprising several makes of cereal, toast and jams, boiled eggs, croissants, yoghurts, cheese and grapefruit.
The location is good for the price. The underground is a good 5 mins walk away, but there is a bus stop right outside the hotel, with a frequent service to Oxford Street and Piccadilly, amongst others. There are many small supermarkets, pubs and restaurants in the area.
Our first room was at the front of the hotel and very noisy all night. There was no double-glazing to keep out the traffic from the very busy Edgware road. After 2 nights we asked if we could move to a quieter room, which the receptionist did with no fuss. This room was at the back of the hotel and double-glazed, thus making it very quiet. There are only about 2 rooms on each of the 3 floors that are facing the front and noisy.
The air conditioning is controlled by remote control, obtained from reception for a ?10 deposit. The rooms also had radiators, which you could adjust yourself.
I would recommend this hotel if you are looking for a comfortable room at an affordable price. The hotel's website guarantees to beat other internet rates, provided you notify them 3 days before travelling, so it's worth shopping around for the best price.