Royal Court Apartments - London, United Kingdom 

great value
Posted: Fri, Aug 10 2007
For the money it was a great place. We cooked all of our meals in the cozy kitchen. The one bedroom was very roomy for 2 people (double bed and a twin bed). Bathroom was cozy and odd but we did not run out of hot water and had fresh towels daily. Kitchen was small and lacked drinking glasses but had wine glasses, had a nice table and 3 chairs! Living room had a love seat , chair and a tv with a few stations. Ask for a room in the back the street noise could be a problem.Room was clean and staff was helpfull. We felt safe! We will stay here again.

Great location!
Posted: Fri, Aug 10 2007
This was our first London hotel and it had plenty of room for the two of us. It is not a luxury hotel by US standards, but we were looking for a place to crash after taking in as many of the London sights and attractions as possible in the 5 days we were there. This really filled the bill! The bath was small, as expected, and so was the bedroom, but the beds (we had 2 twins) were exceptionally comfortable and the whole place was clean with daily cleaning service. There were fresh towels and the bedding was changed daily. The big advantage is that there was another room with a small refrigerator and microwave so we could store milk, juice, ham, cheese, etc. for breakfast and small meals and picnics in very nearby Hyde Park. This was a huge savings because London is extremely expensive. We also used this room to store our empty suitcases since the bedroom was small. We made several local phone calls for various types of information and they were free. There are also a couple of Internet cafes on the way to Paddington tube and train station which are relatively inexpensive and convenient. At Paddington there is a grocery store that has all the essentials if needed. The hotel staff is happy to help, but English is not their first language. For most questions, however, they can look up info on the Internet, print it out and give it to you. They were happy to help in this way every time. It is in a safe neighborhood and VERY conveniently located near 2 different subway (tube) lines (Leicaster Square- at the gate of Hyde Park, and Paddington) as well as Paddington Train Station. Getting almost anywhere is Central London was a breeze. We would definitely return to this hotel!

Superb Staff - Great Neighbourhood
Posted: Wed, Aug 08 2007
We chose this hotel because of the reviews and price (through Holiday Rooms, very efficient). The location is very convenient, just minutes from Lancaster Gate on the Central Line. Registration was quick and our Receptionist was adorable, helpful and competent. At all times we saw 2-3 people at Reception. From the reviews we expected our room to be more worn out, but were pleasantly surprised to find it very, very clean and as if just painted. Our room had a stand alone fan which was welcome as it was hot during our time in London and during the night. The kitchen had all the basic utensils (hob, microwave, fridge, sink, table, chairs, cutlery, plates, pans) to prepare a meal. Tin-opener and cork screw/bottle opener were missing. Though with the Colbeh Restaurant just a short walk away (Porchester Terracce), we did not bother eating in. There are loads of restaurants nearby, from pizza to chic. The hotel lounge was adequate. We heard that WiFi is provided and then the generous seats would be a pleasure while surfing the web. Unfortunately the floors in the corridors cracked and we could hear each step above us, though no voices. The next day I asked how to get to the Indian High Commissioner and Rupi, the Receptionist, had all the info printed out, a map prepared and how to get there plus...send to the room. Now, if this is not service, then I don't know what is! The staff were at all times nice, welcoming and ready to give 300%. Would we return? Certainly yes.