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Blakemore Hyde Park

30, Leinster Gardens, London, England, W2 3AN
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Blakemore Hyde Park

30, Leinster Gardens, London, England, W2 3AN
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    Club Twin Room

    2 Twin Beds, Soundproofed room
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with digital channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
    Pleasure - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
    Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Eco friendly toiletries
    • Energy-saving switches
    • Grab-bar near toilet
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • LED light bulbs
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Club Double Room
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    Club Double Room

    1 Double Bed, Soundproofed room
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with digital channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
    Pleasure - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
    Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Eco friendly toiletries
    • Energy-saving switches
    • Grab-bar near toilet
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • LED light bulbs
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Executive Double Room
    Executive Double Room
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    Executive Double Room

    1 Double Bed, Soundproofed room
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with digital channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
    Pleasure - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Eco friendly toiletries
    • Energy-saving switches
    • Grab-bar near toilet
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • LED light bulbs
    • Low height counters and sink
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Junior Suite
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    Junior Suite

    1 Double Bed, Soundproofed room
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with digital channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
    Pleasure - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
    Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Eco friendly toiletries
    • Energy-saving switches
    • Grab-bar near toilet
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • LED light bulbs
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Club Suite
    Club Suite
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    Club Suite

    1 Double Bed, Soundproofed room
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with digital channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
    Pleasure - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
    Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Eco friendly toiletries
    • Energy-saving switches
    • Grab-bar near toilet
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • LED light bulbs
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Single Room
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    Single Room

    1 Twin Bed, Soundproofed room
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with digital channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
    Pleasure - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
    Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Eco friendly toiletries
    • Energy-saving switches
    • Grab-bar near toilet
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • LED light bulbs
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Executive Twin Room
    Executive Twin Room
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    Executive Twin Room

    2 Twin Beds, Soundproofed room
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with digital channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
    Pleasure - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Eco friendly toiletries
    • Energy-saving switches
    • Grab-bar near toilet
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • LED light bulbs
    • Low height counters and sink
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Triple Room
    Triple Room
    Triple Room
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    Triple Room

    1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed, Soundproofed room
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with digital channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
    Pleasure - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
    Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Eco friendly toiletries
    • Energy-saving switches
    • Grab-bar near toilet
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • LED light bulbs
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Recycling Services
    • Refrigerator
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - LCD

ABOUT THE HOTEL

About Blakemore Hyde Park Hotel

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

With a stay at Blakemore Hyde Park, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 4-minute walk from Kensington Gardens and 11 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kensington Palace and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Marble Arch.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 138 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pet Policy for Blakemore Hyde Park
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Blakemore Hyde Park, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Blakemore Hyde Park are listed below.

Pets not allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Service animals are allowed

Additional Hotel Details
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Property follows regional sanitization guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

HOTEL LOCATION

Nearest airport and around Blakemore Hyde Park
- London, England Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Kensington Gardens - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Paddington Central - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Hyde Park - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Kensington Palace - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Portobello Road Market - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kensington High Street - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Royal Albert Hall - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Imperial College London - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Marble Arch - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Park Lane - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Science Museum - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Cromwell Road - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Selfridges - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Sherlock Holmes Museum - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
London City Airport (LCY) - 21 km / 13.1 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 24.9 km / 15.5 mi
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 92.7 km / 57.6 mi
Luton Airport (LTN) - 51.3 km / 31.8 mi

The preferred airport for Blakemore Hyde Park is Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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TRAVELER SENTIMENTS

About Blakemore Hyde Park Hotel

What is the check-in policy?
The checking times for Blakemore Hyde Park are between 3:00 PM and anytime. The minimum age to check-in is 18.
What is the check-out time?
This Blakemore Hyde Park's check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What brand is Blakemore Hyde Park?
Blakemore Hyde Park is an independent hotel.
What is the street address for Blakemore Hyde Park?
The address for Blakemore Hyde Park is 30, Leinster Gardens, London, England W2 3AN
What is the price for tonight?
Based on recent averages, the price for tonight can start at 190.
What is the nightly room rate for this weekend?
Based on recent averages, the room rate for this weekend can be as low as 190 per night.
How many guest rooms are at Blakemore Hyde Park?
The Blakemore Hyde Park has a total of 138 guest rooms.
How many floors does the Blakemore Hyde Park have?
This London hotel has 6 floors.
What is the hotel theme?
Travelers find this hotel Good for Business Travelers, Conveniently near shopping options.
Recommended landmarks, attractions or things to do around BLAKEMORE HYDE PARK?
BLAKEMORE HYDE PARK is within minutes from Kensington Gardens - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi , Paddington Central - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi and Hyde Park - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Which the best airport near BLAKEMORE HYDE PARK?
The preferred airport for Blakemore Hyde Park is Gatwick Airport (LGW). The airport is conveniently located when visiting this London hotel.

ADDITIONAL HOTEL REVIEWS

Blakemore Hyde Park Reviews Summary

  • Hotel review by Aysha

    Aysha

    Wonderful

    Very relaxing

    Pros: Easy and staff very helpful
    Cons: Close to park and train station

  • Hotel review by Keenan

    Keenan

    Wonderful

    Superb

    Pros: Location and cleanliness

  • Hotel review by Ecclestone

    Ecclestone

    Exceptional

    Exceptional

  • Hotel review by Tal

    Tal

    Wonderful

    Superb

  • Hotel review by Sylvia

    Sylvia

    Good

    Great location next to Kensington...

    Pros: Friendly clean and convenient location

  • Hotel review by Hailemariam

    Hailemariam

    Exceptional

    Exceptional

    Pros: The hotel was really nice and the location was excellent!
    Cons: The breakfast could have included more fresh fruits and vegetables.

  • Hotel review by Geetarti

    Geetarti

    Wonderful

    The stay was lovely and...

    Pros: The location, the room, and the staff - it was all welcoming and inviting.
    Cons: The carpets and the spaces outside of the rooms could be modernised and updated.

  • Hotel review by Valentina

    Valentina

    Exceptional

    Lovely hotel and helpful staff

    Pros: staff, location, room

  • Hotel review by Patrik

    Patrik

    Good

    Friendly staff and decent hotell...

    Pros: Nice staff, good size room for being a London hotell. The location is spot on.
    Cons: You can hear the constant noise from the subway running just underneath the hotel. Busy breakfast area that makes you cue for a table.

  • Hotel review by Kelly

    Kelly

    Wonderful

    10/10

    Pros: Very friendly staff, beautiful room

  • Hotel review by Georgios

    Georgios

    Exceptional

    Exceptional

    Pros: Very good location nice and clean very good breakfast

  • Hotel review by Nathalie

    Nathalie

    Exceptional

    The staff were extremely friendly,...

    Pros: Breakfast was lovely. Croissants were delicious…there just were none on the buffet table when we arrived. My son was really hoping for pancakes…could be a nice option.

  • Hotel review by Vanessa

    Vanessa

    Wonderful

    Superb

    Pros: Amazing staff!! Great breakfast and location

  • Hotel review by Eglinor

    Eglinor

    Exceptional

    Exceptional

  • Hotel review by Michael

    Michael

    Wonderful

    It was good.....Location good, breakfast...

    Pros: The room was lovely.....It was quiet & the breakfast was nice. Hotel location was good too.
    Cons: The queue for a seat for breakfast in the mornings, as if the breakfast area wasn't big enough for the amount of people who wanted to dine at the time. You could hear the people in the room right above our room on the next floor.

  • Hotel review by Ivana

    Ivana

    Exceptional

    Would book again!

    Pros: The hotel is fantastic, the room was cosy and as described on Booking. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Location is near two metro stations, so it's easy to travel around the city.

  • Hotel review by Alison

    Alison

    Very Good

    Positive experience

    Pros: Location great, hotel modern, comfy bed, staff very helpful and friendly
    Cons: Not enough room for breakfast so had to queue. Buffet didn’t seem to be replenished and wasn’t great quality given the price.

  • Hotel review by Catherine

    Catherine

    Very Good

    Very good

    Pros: Breakfast was fabulous.

  • Hotel review by Jolene

    Jolene

    Very Good

    Great value for money!

    Pros: Good location and close to few underground as well as Paddington, direct access to Heathrow! Quiet and peaceful neighbourhood. Close to restaurants and convenience shops. Room is comfortable and toilet was clean and quite spacious.
    Cons: Room is rather small.

  • Hotel review by Daniel

    Daniel

    Pleasant

    Pleasant

    Cons: No water in rooms had to go to the shop. Breakfast was poor lucky to get a seat and staff were inexperienced. For the price paid it was disappointing overall.