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Reviewed by David D; Reviewed in Jun 2010
Reviewed by David D; Reviewed in Jun 2010
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Reviewed by Cécile G; Reviewed in May 2010
Reviewed by Cécile G; Reviewed in May 2010
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Reviewed by Laura S; Reviewed in May 2010
Reviewed by Laura S; Reviewed in May 2010
The room was clean with modern features and...
The room was clean with modern features, and a very clean bathroom. Breakfast was good with a choice of fruits, cereals, and juices. As we had a room onto the mews the nights were very quiet. The location is perfect because Earls Court tube station is only a five minutes walk away. Excellent value for money. For sure I will come back and stay in this hotel again.
Reviewed by Ulla K; Reviewed in May 2010
The room was clean with modern features, and a very clean bathroom. Breakfast was good with a choice of fruits, cereals, and juices. As we had a room onto the mews the nights were very quiet. The location is perfect because Earls Court tube station is only a five minutes walk away. Excellent value for money. For sure I will come back and stay in this hotel again.
Reviewed by Ulla K; Reviewed in May 2010
Whilst the reception hall is relatively bland and...
Whilst the reception hall is relatively bland and unimpressive, the bedroom was stylish and comfortable. Though the curtains were a poor fit! The bed was comfortable and the shower room very good: all that one needed for an overnight stay.Breakfast was adequate but did not contain wholemeal cereals thus proving a grave disappointment!
Reviewed by Diane HELLYER; Reviewed in May 2010
Whilst the reception hall is relatively bland and unimpressive, the bedroom was stylish and comfortable. Though the curtains were a poor fit! The bed was comfortable and the shower room very good: all that one needed for an overnight stay.Breakfast was adequate but did not contain wholemeal cereals thus proving a grave disappointment!
Reviewed by Diane HELLYER; Reviewed in May 2010
We had a lovely stay at the Avni...
We had a lovely stay at the Avni Kensington. While the rooms and bathrooms are very small, we've stayed in rooms just as small in New york City. Its the price you pay for a reasonable room in an expensive city like London. The hotel was perfectly situated approx 3 blocks from the Gloucester Tube station, a short walk to the V&A and Natural History Museums and a slightly longer walk to Hyde Park. It was really convenient to have access to the Picadilly, Circle and District lines on the tube. There were plenty of decent restaurants a few blocks up on Gloucester Road. We patricularly enjoyed the Gloucster Arms Pub. The front desk staff was not terribly friendly (welcoming you when you walked in the door, etc.), but they were happy to fulfill requests when asked. They just weren't "aggressively friendly". Maybe that's an American thing. Breakfast was quite adequate and the staff worked really hard to keep to table cleared and to refill coffee, milk, juice, bread, etc. The coffee (most important!) wasgood and strong. I missed having a little meat at breakfast, but there was plenty of cheese. The room was very clean and neat. The hotel doesn't offer any "extra" services to speak of, but we didn't need them and dion't want to pay for services we don't use like laundrey, etc. All in all, it was a great place to stay with a decent, clean room and breakfast for the money and location. Would definitely stay there again if in London.
Reviewed by Harley C; Reviewed in May 2010
We had a lovely stay at the Avni Kensington. While the rooms and bathrooms are very small, we've stayed in rooms just as small in New york City. Its the price you pay for a reasonable room in an expensive city like London. The hotel was perfectly situated approx 3 blocks from the Gloucester Tube station, a short walk to the V&A and Natural History Museums and a slightly longer walk to Hyde Park. It was really convenient to have access to the Picadilly, Circle and District lines on the tube. There were plenty of decent restaurants a few blocks up on Gloucester Road. We patricularly enjoyed the Gloucster Arms Pub. The front desk staff was not terribly friendly (welcoming you when you walked in the door, etc.), but they were happy to fulfill requests when asked. They just weren't "aggressively friendly". Maybe that's an American thing. Breakfast was quite adequate and the staff worked really hard to keep to table cleared and to refill coffee, milk, juice, bread, etc. The coffee (most important!) wasgood and strong. I missed having a little meat at breakfast, but there was plenty of cheese. The room was very clean and neat. The hotel doesn't offer any "extra" services to speak of, but we didn't need them and dion't want to pay for services we don't use like laundrey, etc. All in all, it was a great place to stay with a decent, clean room and breakfast for the money and location. Would definitely stay there again if in London.
Reviewed by Harley C; Reviewed in May 2010
I found the hotel to be very clean...
I found the hotel to be very clean and my room was a standard size. I was satisfied with the hotel itself and it was a good location. I was however very dissapointed with the hotel reception staff. There was a mix up with the payment, for our rooms and I found the member of staff to be very unhelpful with this matter and he seemed unable to do anything without calling his manager who was never actually at the hotel to help. We finally got it sorted but it was a problem that should never have occured. Overall, the hotel was fine.
Reviewed by S Siddharth; Reviewed in May 2010
I found the hotel to be very clean and my room was a standard size. I was satisfied with the hotel itself and it was a good location. I was however very dissapointed with the hotel reception staff. There was a mix up with the payment, for our rooms and I found the member of staff to be very unhelpful with this matter and he seemed unable to do anything without calling his manager who was never actually at the hotel to help. We finally got it sorted but it was a problem that should never have occured. Overall, the hotel was fine.
Reviewed by S Siddharth; Reviewed in May 2010
The hotel was expecting me on the wrong...
The hotel was expecting me on the wrong night - the day before my actual booking. The receptionist would not deal with the problem despite a call from me and Late Rooms, but instead said that he would have to refer it to the manager in the morning. I was even told that I may have to pay to move my room to the next day. I therefore travelled to London with my overnight case, not knowing if I had a room or not or whether I would be charged, despite it being the hotel's mistake.The room and corridor were extremely hot and therefore uncomfortable. Although there was an electric fan next to the bed it was too noisy to leave on all night - I therefore woke at 3am and 5.15am due to the heat, although it was a normal weather day in April.My colleague had the same problem the night before and the receptionist would not move him until again consulting with the manager the next day. He was then moved to an air conditioned room. The receptionists do not seem to be given the authority to make simple decisions in order to aid the guest's stay, that in other hotels would be a matter of routine.
Reviewed by Sumit S; Reviewed in May 2010
The hotel was expecting me on the wrong night - the day before my actual booking. The receptionist would not deal with the problem despite a call from me and Late Rooms, but instead said that he would have to refer it to the manager in the morning. I was even told that I may have to pay to move my room to the next day. I therefore travelled to London with my overnight case, not knowing if I had a room or not or whether I would be charged, despite it being the hotel's mistake.The room and corridor were extremely hot and therefore uncomfortable. Although there was an electric fan next to the bed it was too noisy to leave on all night - I therefore woke at 3am and 5.15am due to the heat, although it was a normal weather day in April.My colleague had the same problem the night before and the receptionist would not move him until again consulting with the manager the next day. He was then moved to an air conditioned room. The receptionists do not seem to be given the authority to make simple decisions in order to aid the guest's stay, that in other hotels would be a matter of routine.
Reviewed by Sumit S; Reviewed in May 2010
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Reviewed by Ryan G; Reviewed in Apr 2010
Reviewed by Ryan G; Reviewed in Apr 2010
This was a small room just twice the...
This was a small room (just twice the size of the bed!), but modern and spotlessly clean. Too warm and the heating not controllable, but the street outside is not too noisy so I opened the window. Breakfast was included but pretty basic - cereal and toast. Coffee strong but strange.Good for a one night stay, and convenient - 5 mins walk from Gloucester Road Tube.
Reviewed by Stephen M; Reviewed in Apr 2010
This was a small room (just twice the size of the bed!), but modern and spotlessly clean. Too warm and the heating not controllable, but the street outside is not too noisy so I opened the window. Breakfast was included but pretty basic - cereal and toast. Coffee strong but strange.Good for a one night stay, and convenient - 5 mins walk from Gloucester Road Tube.
Reviewed by Stephen M; Reviewed in Apr 2010
La calidad- precio es aceptable Se echa en...
La calidad- precio es aceptable. Se echa en falta una poco más de variedad en el desayuno, que no es continental. Si excluimos el café, que es malísimo, el resto es aceptable. Las habitaciones muy limpias y cuidadas; eso si , un poco pequeñas. El trato es un poco frio, si lo comparamos con el que nosotros damos a nuestros turistas, en Mallorca. En general es un buen hotel en una muy buena zona
Reviewed by R Fiol Vive; Reviewed in Apr 2010
La calidad- precio es aceptable. Se echa en falta una poco más de variedad en el desayuno, que no es continental. Si excluimos el café, que es malísimo, el resto es aceptable. Las habitaciones muy limpias y cuidadas; eso si , un poco pequeñas. El trato es un poco frio, si lo comparamos con el que nosotros damos a nuestros turistas, en Mallorca. En general es un buen hotel en una muy buena zona
Reviewed by R Fiol Vive; Reviewed in Apr 2010
For a Kensington hotel located close to Knighsbridge...
For a Kensington hotel, located close to Knighsbridge, museums etc it was good value. The room was clean and nicely furnished.Breakfast, continental, basic but OK. For one night this was a good value stay.
Reviewed by Julian Smith; Reviewed in Apr 2010
For a Kensington hotel, located close to Knighsbridge, museums etc it was good value. The room was clean and nicely furnished.Breakfast, continental, basic but OK. For one night this was a good value stay.
Reviewed by Julian Smith; Reviewed in Apr 2010
The hotel was very clean and was quiet...
The hotel was very clean, and was quiet.The service was very good.
Reviewed by Tracey Turner; Reviewed in Apr 2010
The hotel was very clean, and was quiet.The service was very good.
Reviewed by Tracey Turner; Reviewed in Apr 2010
Absolutely adequate accommodation for our one-night stop over...
Absolutely adequate accommodation for our one-night stop over theatre trip to London, as mum with 2 children (12yr). Streets around Glocs Road tube felt safe and quiet at night (5 mins walk). Hotel room spotless and children thought the tiny bathroom was a novelty! High ceiling room so didnt feel too cramped. Room to sleep 3 was a double bed and single so maybe wouldn't always be ideal! Breakfast room had more of a student / mass catering feel but again fine for a family travelling. Seemed to have lot of French visitors, not so many English. Corridors/lift very clean, but entrance hall didn't have a great feel about it. Would happily recommend hotel and would stay again.
Reviewed by J Connaughton; Reviewed in Apr 2010
Absolutely adequate accommodation for our one-night stop over theatre trip to London, as mum with 2 children (12yr). Streets around Glocs Road tube felt safe and quiet at night (5 mins walk). Hotel room spotless and children thought the tiny bathroom was a novelty! High ceiling room so didnt feel too cramped. Room to sleep 3 was a double bed and single so maybe wouldn't always be ideal! Breakfast room had more of a student / mass catering feel but again fine for a family travelling. Seemed to have lot of French visitors, not so many English. Corridors/lift very clean, but entrance hall didn't have a great feel about it. Would happily recommend hotel and would stay again.
Reviewed by J Connaughton; Reviewed in Apr 2010
Only problem room was very hot similar to...
Only problem room was very hot....similar to sleeping in Spain even with window open in April.Rooms are small but very clean and newly furnished. Shower lacked a bit of pressure
Reviewed by M O'Keeffe; Reviewed in Apr 2010
Only problem room was very hot....similar to sleeping in Spain even with window open in April.Rooms are small but very clean and newly furnished. Shower lacked a bit of pressure
Reviewed by M O'Keeffe; Reviewed in Apr 2010
The Avia Kensington is not a hotel i...
The Avia Kensington is not a hotel i will stay at on another trip to London.Rooms are clean, service and breakfast are pooer value for money
Reviewed by R Disdle; Reviewed in Apr 2010
The Avia Kensington is not a hotel i will stay at on another trip to London.Rooms are clean, service and breakfast are pooer value for money
Reviewed by R Disdle; Reviewed in Apr 2010
Hotel is newly re-furbished Bathroom clean and and...
Hotel is newly re-furbished. Bathroom clean and and wih all good facilities. Self-service breakfast was first class. We askedfor quiet room and got one as requested. Hotel very handy for tube stations - short ride to West End. All round cannot fault it for a very reasonable priced hotel.
Reviewed by keith g; Reviewed in Apr 2010
Hotel is newly re-furbished. Bathroom clean and and wih all good facilities. Self-service breakfast was first class. We askedfor quiet room and got one as requested. Hotel very handy for tube stations - short ride to West End. All round cannot fault it for a very reasonable priced hotel.
Reviewed by keith g; Reviewed in Apr 2010
You could swing a cat in these rooms...
You could swing a cat in these rooms. The hotel appears to be have been refurbished recently and is well appointed. Very good value for accommodation of this standard in this location.
Reviewed by A Clark; Reviewed in Mar 2010
You could swing a cat in these rooms. The hotel appears to be have been refurbished recently and is well appointed. Very good value for accommodation of this standard in this location.
Reviewed by A Clark; Reviewed in Mar 2010
Having stayed in London many times over the...
Having stayed in London many times over the last few years, I have experienced many different types of "budget" accommodation. The Avni Kensington is certainly one of the best hotels around for the price. The location is superb and is only 5 minutes walk from Gloucester Road tube station, there are plenty of restaurants and shops in the immediate area, which itself is very pleasant. The hotel is immaculate, nicely decorated in a modern style and the rooms are well equipped and of a good size. The breakfast is good but basic, there are no cooked options (except toast). If I was being picky the only complaint I had was the TV didn't have freeview, although I guess this will change after the switch over. (But who's goes to London to watch television?!) I'd recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a good location to stay and explore London from.
Reviewed by J Roberts-Mudge; Reviewed in Mar 2010
Having stayed in London many times over the last few years, I have experienced many different types of "budget" accommodation. The Avni Kensington is certainly one of the best hotels around for the price. The location is superb and is only 5 minutes walk from Gloucester Road tube station, there are plenty of restaurants and shops in the immediate area, which itself is very pleasant. The hotel is immaculate, nicely decorated in a modern style and the rooms are well equipped and of a good size. The breakfast is good but basic, there are no cooked options (except toast). If I was being picky the only complaint I had was the TV didn't have freeview, although I guess this will change after the switch over. (But who's goes to London to watch television?!) I'd recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a good location to stay and explore London from.
Reviewed by J Roberts-Mudge; Reviewed in Mar 2010
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Reviewed by K Macdonald; Reviewed in Mar 2010
The room was very small even though described...
The room was very small even though described as an executive room. The heater did not work therefore the room was freezing and we only had one pillow each and one thin blanket, no duvet. No bath either only a shower. Stayed in many hotels in London around the same price £100 per night which were far superior.
Reviewed by Wendy A; Reviewed in Mar 2010
The room was very small even though described as an executive room. The heater did not work therefore the room was freezing and we only had one pillow each and one thin blanket, no duvet. No bath either only a shower. Stayed in many hotels in London around the same price £100 per night which were far superior.
Reviewed by Wendy A; Reviewed in Mar 2010
The room was modern and clean comfortable with...
The room was modern and clean, comfortable with TV .Plenty of tea , coffee and chocolate. The lifts(2) were working and clean ,going to all floors.The breakfast was diy but you could eat what you want. The food was fresh and plentiful. In all I enjoyed my stay and would stay again .
Reviewed by ian booth; Reviewed in Mar 2010
The room was modern and clean, comfortable with TV .Plenty of tea , coffee and chocolate. The lifts(2) were working and clean ,going to all floors.The breakfast was diy but you could eat what you want. The food was fresh and plentiful. In all I enjoyed my stay and would stay again .
Reviewed by ian booth; Reviewed in Mar 2010
Avni is very clean and staff very polite...
Avni is very clean and staff very polite and courteous. No complaints.
Reviewed by G Smith; Reviewed in Mar 2010
Avni is very clean and staff very polite and courteous. No complaints.
Reviewed by G Smith; Reviewed in Mar 2010
Trying to pick a decent hotel in London...
Trying to pick a decent hotel in London, within a set budget, will never be easy, but the Anvi is in a good area, convenient for Gloucester Rd tube station, has a modern interior, is very clean, room was quite adequate with a nice shower room, though an electric shaver point would be useful. Continental breakfast had a good choice, but perhaps needs a little more serve yourself space, a bit of a scramble to collect your things and do your toast. Overall very acceptable as we didn't really know what to expect from London hotels.
Reviewed by R Walker; Reviewed in Mar 2010
Trying to pick a decent hotel in London, within a set budget, will never be easy, but the Anvi is in a good area, convenient for Gloucester Rd tube station, has a modern interior, is very clean, room was quite adequate with a nice shower room, though an electric shaver point would be useful. Continental breakfast had a good choice, but perhaps needs a little more serve yourself space, a bit of a scramble to collect your things and do your toast. Overall very acceptable as we didn't really know what to expect from London hotels.
Reviewed by R Walker; Reviewed in Mar 2010
Pleased at the standard Renovated a year ago...
Pleased at the standard. Renovated a year ago but looks and feels more recent than that. Clean and fresh, much better than many hotels of this standard in this area. Comfortable bed. Quiet position at the side of the hotel. Well tiled and adequate bathroom with a modern walk-in shower. Had a double room; not big, but a reasonable amount of space and suitable for a couple of nights. Adequate continental style breakfast. 5 minute walk to Gloucester Rd. tube. Would definitely use this hotel again.
Reviewed by P Barton; Reviewed in Mar 2010
Pleased at the standard. Renovated a year ago but looks and feels more recent than that. Clean and fresh, much better than many hotels of this standard in this area. Comfortable bed. Quiet position at the side of the hotel. Well tiled and adequate bathroom with a modern walk-in shower. Had a double room; not big, but a reasonable amount of space and suitable for a couple of nights. Adequate continental style breakfast. 5 minute walk to Gloucester Rd. tube. Would definitely use this hotel again.
Reviewed by P Barton; Reviewed in Mar 2010
The hotel was perfect for a one-night business...
The hotel was perfect for a one-night business stay in london. The hotel is nice on arrival, however the staff at the main desk aren't very helpful. My room was incredibly clean, however I would advise asking for an extra pillow and turning the heating down if you leave your room for a night-out, as the heat on my return was unbearable and with the noisy street outside opening a window whilst getting to sleep isn't ideal. The hotel is in a relatively safe area if you are travelling alone and is just two minutes walk from the tube station (which has a Tesco express directly opposite). My room was an ideal size for a single, there is a in-room safe, wardrobe with hangers and the en-suites are all modern. There was also a TV with channels 1-5 with okay reception. I would not advise the hotel for a relaxing trip, business only.
Reviewed by C Bibby; Reviewed in Feb 2010
The hotel was perfect for a one-night business stay in london. The hotel is nice on arrival, however the staff at the main desk aren't very helpful. My room was incredibly clean, however I would advise asking for an extra pillow and turning the heating down if you leave your room for a night-out, as the heat on my return was unbearable and with the noisy street outside opening a window whilst getting to sleep isn't ideal. The hotel is in a relatively safe area if you are travelling alone and is just two minutes walk from the tube station (which has a Tesco express directly opposite). My room was an ideal size for a single, there is a in-room safe, wardrobe with hangers and the en-suites are all modern. There was also a TV with channels 1-5 with okay reception. I would not advise the hotel for a relaxing trip, business only.
Reviewed by C Bibby; Reviewed in Feb 2010
Paid for a double room with Kingsize bed...
Paid £80 for a double room with Kingsize bed. Nicely furnished and appointed. Looks to have been refurbished very recently. At front of hotel but nice quiet street. Bathroom small but spotlessly clean. Comfortable place to stay for a night or two. Guy on reception needs a stint in charm school but the lady on in the morning was fine.
Reviewed by Alex C; Reviewed in Feb 2010
Paid £80 for a double room with Kingsize bed. Nicely furnished and appointed. Looks to have been refurbished very recently. At front of hotel but nice quiet street. Bathroom small but spotlessly clean. Comfortable place to stay for a night or two. Guy on reception needs a stint in charm school but the lady on in the morning was fine.
Reviewed by Alex C; Reviewed in Feb 2010
El hotel tiene como todos sus cosas buenas...
El hotel tiene, como todos, sus cosas buenas y menos buenas. La habitación es pequeñita pero suficiente. La mayoría de la gente sólo la usa para dormir, así que... Está recién reformado, y es confortable: ningún problema con el agua caliente y con la calefacción, que regulas a tu gusto. Además, nada de ruidos de otras habitaciones. Lo malo son las ventanas, que no han cambiado. Son de madera, antiguas y de guillotina, y se cuela un viento helador por ellas, así que al que le toque dormir al lado de la ventana se muere. Además de que se oye mucho ruido de tráfico y de aviones. Es una pena, pero solo por esto creo que no repetiría. Desde luego nunca en invierno. Respecto al desayuno es bastante pobre de surtido pero para el que esté acostumbrado a las tostadas con mantequilla y mermelada es suficiente.Y por último, el metro está a menos de 5 minutos de la puerta del hotel. Se puede ir andando a algunos sitios como los museos de Ciencias y de Historia Natural, el Victoria and Albert y los almacenes Harrods.
Reviewed by Miriam B; Reviewed in Feb 2010
El hotel tiene, como todos, sus cosas buenas y menos buenas. La habitación es pequeñita pero suficiente. La mayoría de la gente sólo la usa para dormir, así que... Está recién reformado, y es confortable: ningún problema con el agua caliente y con la calefacción, que regulas a tu gusto. Además, nada de ruidos de otras habitaciones. Lo malo son las ventanas, que no han cambiado. Son de madera, antiguas y de guillotina, y se cuela un viento helador por ellas, así que al que le toque dormir al lado de la ventana se muere. Además de que se oye mucho ruido de tráfico y de aviones. Es una pena, pero solo por esto creo que no repetiría. Desde luego nunca en invierno. Respecto al desayuno es bastante pobre de surtido pero para el que esté acostumbrado a las tostadas con mantequilla y mermelada es suficiente.Y por último, el metro está a menos de 5 minutos de la puerta del hotel. Se puede ir andando a algunos sitios como los museos de Ciencias y de Historia Natural, el Victoria and Albert y los almacenes Harrods.
Reviewed by Miriam B; Reviewed in Feb 2010
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Reviewed by ANGEL G; Reviewed in Feb 2010
Reviewed by ANGEL G; Reviewed in Feb 2010
Clean warm plenty of tea and coffee in...
Clean, warm, plenty of tea and coffee in room, polite and efficient welcome. We had a room for three. Big enough for one night. We were very pleasantly surprised. Great value for money. Did not stay for breakfast but would definately come again
Reviewed by j wykes; Reviewed in Feb 2010
Clean, warm, plenty of tea and coffee in room, polite and efficient welcome. We had a room for three. Big enough for one night. We were very pleasantly surprised. Great value for money. Did not stay for breakfast but would definately come again
Reviewed by j wykes; Reviewed in Feb 2010
Room tiny and like a sauna with the...
Room tiny and like a sauna (with the radiator off) One flat pillow on the bed (for 2 people). Was told by very rude man on front desk that they have no spare pillows. We ended up leaving and moving to the Millenium Gloucester down the road (far, far, far better place).
Reviewed by James D; Reviewed in Feb 2010
Room tiny and like a sauna (with the radiator off) One flat pillow on the bed (for 2 people). Was told by very rude man on front desk that they have no spare pillows. We ended up leaving and moving to the Millenium Gloucester down the road (far, far, far better place).
Reviewed by James D; Reviewed in Feb 2010
An English breakfast option is needed and the...
An English breakfast option is needed and the rooms were a little too hot. The shower was really good and the rooms were a comfortable size and very clean.
Reviewed by Danny C; Reviewed in Feb 2010
An English breakfast option is needed and the rooms were a little too hot. The shower was really good and the rooms were a comfortable size and very clean.
Reviewed by Danny C; Reviewed in Feb 2010
Good value basic business accommodation Very suitable for...
Good value basic business accommodation. Very suitable for those who need to be central and need a decent bed. Not really suitable for holiday travellers who might need somewhere to sit and relax
Reviewed by julian d; Reviewed in Jan 2010
Good value basic business accommodation. Very suitable for those who need to be central and need a decent bed. Not really suitable for holiday travellers who might need somewhere to sit and relax
Reviewed by julian d; Reviewed in Jan 2010
Hote renovated to a very good modern quot...
Hote renovated to a very good modern "Minimalist" standard. Very Clean but rooms small cramped. Avoid rooms on 5 floor under the roof - mine 507 had no air flow - at -2 outside, radiator off and small roof window open the room was stuffy and too hot to sleep. THe cold air from outside just could not flow into the room. I changed because a colleague was leaving to a room on the ground floor - better. Breakfast is very basic, minimalist. Wifi OK in the roof - could not connect in the ground floor room with any strength
Reviewed by Phillip B; Reviewed in Jan 2010
Hote renovated to a very good modern "Minimalist" standard. Very Clean but rooms small cramped. Avoid rooms on 5 floor under the roof - mine 507 had no air flow - at -2 outside, radiator off and small roof window open the room was stuffy and too hot to sleep. THe cold air from outside just could not flow into the room. I changed because a colleague was leaving to a room on the ground floor - better. Breakfast is very basic, minimalist. Wifi OK in the roof - could not connect in the ground floor room with any strength
Reviewed by Phillip B; Reviewed in Jan 2010
Compact contemporary comfortable Just great ...
Compact, contemporary, comfortable. Just great.
Reviewed by S Johnston; Reviewed in Jan 2010
Compact, contemporary, comfortable. Just great.
Reviewed by S Johnston; Reviewed in Jan 2010
Very impressed with this hotel Great value Recently...
Very impressed with this hotel. Great value. Recently refurbished. Room larger than expected. Breakfast was fine, toast, cheese, yoghurt, fruit, hot beverages. Quiet. 5 mins from tube. Staff friendly. Would definitely use again.
Reviewed by julie t; Reviewed in Jan 2010
Very impressed with this hotel. Great value. Recently refurbished. Room larger than expected. Breakfast was fine, toast, cheese, yoghurt, fruit, hot beverages. Quiet. 5 mins from tube. Staff friendly. Would definitely use again.
Reviewed by julie t; Reviewed in Jan 2010
Small but clean room quiet bar a bit...
Small but clean room, quiet, bar a bit of noise from the street. Food was acceptable but it wasnt a breakfast you'd be upset about missing. Only real complaint was that the telly reception was awful, I could hardly get a picture.
Reviewed by Ed M; Reviewed in Jan 2010
Small but clean room, quiet, bar a bit of noise from the street. Food was acceptable but it wasnt a breakfast you'd be upset about missing. Only real complaint was that the telly reception was awful, I could hardly get a picture.
Reviewed by Ed M; Reviewed in Jan 2010
For a central London hotel I was pleasantly...
For a central London hotel , I was pleasantly surprised to find a clean and spacious double room with a roomy en-suite (having stayed in some cramped closets for similar prices in the past). Everything was clean and in good repair, except perhaps for some stained blankets. The area was quiet and within easy reach of the tube station. Reception was a rather impersonal experience however, and breakfast a little limited in its selection. I would stay again, though, assuming all rooms are of the same calibre.
Reviewed by Philip B; Reviewed in Jan 2010
For a central London hotel , I was pleasantly surprised to find a clean and spacious double room with a roomy en-suite (having stayed in some cramped closets for similar prices in the past). Everything was clean and in good repair, except perhaps for some stained blankets. The area was quiet and within easy reach of the tube station. Reception was a rather impersonal experience however, and breakfast a little limited in its selection. I would stay again, though, assuming all rooms are of the same calibre.
Reviewed by Philip B; Reviewed in Jan 2010
At per night including continental breakfast this hotel...
At £75 per night including continental breakfast this hotel which is a few minutes walk from the tube is perfectly adequate. Clean but small room with a very clean bathroom. TV didn't work and reception staff weren't particularly welcoming but I guess you get what you pay for.
Reviewed by Ryan P; Reviewed in Dec 2009
At £75 per night including continental breakfast this hotel which is a few minutes walk from the tube is perfectly adequate. Clean but small room with a very clean bathroom. TV didn't work and reception staff weren't particularly welcoming but I guess you get what you pay for.
Reviewed by Ryan P; Reviewed in Dec 2009
per night for a nice hotel in London...
60 per night for a nice hotel in London is hard to beat I would stay again.
Reviewed by P Burroughes; Reviewed in Dec 2009
60 per night for a nice hotel in London is hard to beat I would stay again.
Reviewed by P Burroughes; Reviewed in Dec 2009
We thought te hotel was extremely good value...
We thought te hotel was extremely good value for money. It was convenient fot thr tube and cental london. The hotel had obviously been recently refurbished in a modern style. The room was very clean, the linen was of good quality as was the bed. I would recemend the hotel to others.
Reviewed by June D; Reviewed in Dec 2009
We thought te hotel was extremely good value for money. It was convenient fot thr tube and cental london. The hotel had obviously been recently refurbished in a modern style. The room was very clean, the linen was of good quality as was the bed. I would recemend the hotel to others.
Reviewed by June D; Reviewed in Dec 2009
Smoothly run hotel well located near Royal Albert...
Smoothly run hotel, well located near Royal Albert Hall, Victoria and Albert Museum, The Natural History Museum. Had no hassles for our stay, we were able to store our luggage after we checked out so as to enjoy our stay without carting it around, the room was clean, reasonably quiet & appeared secure. For the cost, I was totally happy. If they charged more I would want more shower gel (only 1 small sachet between 2 of us), a bath (only a shower), & better layout of the dining area (was really difficult to get to breakfast things when the room was busy and the toasters were slow & ineffective). I definitely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed by Michael Fosbrooke; Reviewed in Dec 2009
Smoothly run hotel, well located near Royal Albert Hall, Victoria and Albert Museum, The Natural History Museum. Had no hassles for our stay, we were able to store our luggage after we checked out so as to enjoy our stay without carting it around, the room was clean, reasonably quiet & appeared secure. For the cost, I was totally happy. If they charged more I would want more shower gel (only 1 small sachet between 2 of us), a bath (only a shower), & better layout of the dining area (was really difficult to get to breakfast things when the room was busy and the toasters were slow & ineffective). I definitely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed by Michael Fosbrooke; Reviewed in Dec 2009
The staff were polite and efficient and friendly...
The staff were polite and efficient and friendly. Room was much better than anticipated, very pleasantly surprised. Breakfast - restaurant was difficult to find a bit souless, whilst I don't mind it not being a 'hot' breakfast there really should have been croissants and danish pastries - on the day I was there there were none. The coffee was dreadful, the rest of the selection was satisfactory. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed by Nicholas Gale; Reviewed in Nov 2009
The staff were polite and efficient and friendly. Room was much better than anticipated, very pleasantly surprised. Breakfast - restaurant was difficult to find a bit souless, whilst I don't mind it not being a 'hot' breakfast there really should have been croissants and danish pastries - on the day I was there there were none. The coffee was dreadful, the rest of the selection was satisfactory. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed by Nicholas Gale; Reviewed in Nov 2009
The Avni Kensington Hotel was excellent as to...
The Avni Kensington Hotel was excellent as to location and facilities. Breakfast was included so we did not have to waste time finding a cafe for breakfast in the morning. Modern bathrooms, bedding comfortable and location of Hotel close to tube station was excellent.Would recommend and stay again when next visiting London.
Reviewed by adriana c; Reviewed in Nov 2009
The Avni Kensington Hotel was excellent as to location and facilities. Breakfast was included so we did not have to waste time finding a cafe for breakfast in the morning. Modern bathrooms, bedding comfortable and location of Hotel close to tube station was excellent.Would recommend and stay again when next visiting London.
Reviewed by adriana c; Reviewed in Nov 2009
the accomodation and staff friendliness cannot be faulted...
the accomodation and staff friendliness cannot be faulted, everything was excellent, dissapointed with the quality of the breakfast area,also not impressed with the so called breakfast.
Reviewed by Phyllis Ryan; Reviewed in Nov 2009
the accomodation and staff friendliness cannot be faulted, everything was excellent, dissapointed with the quality of the breakfast area,also not impressed with the so called breakfast.
Reviewed by Phyllis Ryan; Reviewed in Nov 2009
A great little hotel smart tidy clean quiet...
A great little hotel: smart, tidy, clean, quiet and in a great location near Gloucester Road. Yes, the room was smallish, but all I ask is a nice, warm, clean and quiet room to sleep in with a clean warm shower that works. This hotel met and surpassed my requirements. The decor was fresh and felt new; so much better than others in this price bracket. It looks and feels very nice indeed. The staff were very helpful and ensured my stay was comfortable. I didn't have breakfast as I left for work by 7.30am so cannot comment on this. I look forward to staying there again until I find a flat in London (new job)
Reviewed by W Khammo; Reviewed in Nov 2009
A great little hotel: smart, tidy, clean, quiet and in a great location near Gloucester Road. Yes, the room was smallish, but all I ask is a nice, warm, clean and quiet room to sleep in with a clean warm shower that works. This hotel met and surpassed my requirements. The decor was fresh and felt new; so much better than others in this price bracket. It looks and feels very nice indeed. The staff were very helpful and ensured my stay was comfortable. I didn't have breakfast as I left for work by 7.30am so cannot comment on this. I look forward to staying there again until I find a flat in London (new job)
Reviewed by W Khammo; Reviewed in Nov 2009
Hotel was very clean and while the rooms...
Hotel was very clean and while the rooms are minimalistic, they are of high quality. Would stop again.
Reviewed by C Bates; Reviewed in Nov 2009
Hotel was very clean and while the rooms are minimalistic, they are of high quality. Would stop again.
Reviewed by C Bates; Reviewed in Nov 2009
The room I stayed in did what it...
The room I stayed in did what it said on the tin. Cleanliness was excellent, and the rest was very good.Can't comment on the food as I never had any.
Reviewed by C Bates; Reviewed in Nov 2009
The room I stayed in did what it said on the tin. Cleanliness was excellent, and the rest was very good.Can't comment on the food as I never had any.
Reviewed by C Bates; Reviewed in Nov 2009
Great little hotel in cool area of London...
Great little hotel in cool area of London. Easy access to tube and main bus routes but walking is also a pleasure on a Sunday afternoon. Natural History museum is 10 mins away ... Christies auctioneers is also worth the 10 mins walk for a look and there is a great choice of restaurants/bars within 5 mins in either direction. I will stay at this hotel again and will recommend it without hesitation.
Reviewed by S Fisher; Reviewed in Nov 2009
Great little hotel in cool area of London. Easy access to tube and main bus routes but walking is also a pleasure on a Sunday afternoon. Natural History museum is 10 mins away ... Christies auctioneers is also worth the 10 mins walk for a look and there is a great choice of restaurants/bars within 5 mins in either direction. I will stay at this hotel again and will recommend it without hesitation.
Reviewed by S Fisher; Reviewed in Nov 2009
My stay was perfect except for the late...
My stay was perfect except for the late timing of breakfast at 7.30am. This isn't really suitable for business people needing to get away early.
Reviewed by Paul S; Reviewed in Nov 2009
My stay was perfect except for the late timing of breakfast at 7.30am. This isn't really suitable for business people needing to get away early.
Reviewed by Paul S; Reviewed in Nov 2009
A good location just a minute walk from...
A good location, just a 5 minute walk from Gloucester Rd Tube.Area was quiet and a short walk to restaurants and coffee shops.A 10-15 minute walk to the Natural History museum.Room was spotlessly clean and cleaned every day.Our room was set-up as two singles, and more than adequate.Service at reception was polite and efficient.Breakfast was a definite anti-climax, but im sure eating cereal and toast is a lot more healthy than a fried breakfast anyway!No complaints and would stay here again.
Reviewed by FIONA R; Reviewed in Nov 2009
A good location, just a 5 minute walk from Gloucester Rd Tube.Area was quiet and a short walk to restaurants and coffee shops.A 10-15 minute walk to the Natural History museum.Room was spotlessly clean and cleaned every day.Our room was set-up as two singles, and more than adequate.Service at reception was polite and efficient.Breakfast was a definite anti-climax, but im sure eating cereal and toast is a lot more healthy than a fried breakfast anyway!No complaints and would stay here again.
Reviewed by FIONA R; Reviewed in Nov 2009
Our rear facing room was modern clean and...
Our rear facing room was modern, clean and quiet. However it was small which for us staying for one night was fine but may prove too cramped if staying for more than two or three nights. Also the room was very very hot, dispite the radiator being switched off with the window open and it was October! Breakfast was rather bland but adequate. Overall a comfortable hotel for a short stay.
Reviewed by michelle c; Reviewed in Oct 2009
Our rear facing room was modern, clean and quiet. However it was small which for us staying for one night was fine but may prove too cramped if staying for more than two or three nights. Also the room was very very hot, dispite the radiator being switched off with the window open and it was October! Breakfast was rather bland but adequate. Overall a comfortable hotel for a short stay.
Reviewed by michelle c; Reviewed in Oct 2009
The room was very small but perfectly clean...
The room was very small but perfectly clean with everything from towels, shampoo...etc provided. Only downside is there is no lounge area/bar to sit with collegues and breakfast was hostel style self service, but given the price paid for Central London it was very good value for money.
Reviewed by S L; Reviewed in Oct 2009
The room was very small but perfectly clean with everything from towels, shampoo...etc provided. Only downside is there is no lounge area/bar to sit with collegues and breakfast was hostel style self service, but given the price paid for Central London it was very good value for money.
Reviewed by S L; Reviewed in Oct 2009
Good value recently refurbished but breakfast too late...
Good value, recently refurbished but breakfast too late to be of any use.
Reviewed by Keith McMillan; Reviewed in Oct 2009
Good value, recently refurbished but breakfast too late to be of any use.
Reviewed by Keith McMillan; Reviewed in Oct 2009
A good quality budget hotel in South Kensington...
A good quality, budget, hotel in South Kensington. 3* is probably a little generous. Excellent base to see the city from with good tube and bus links nearby. Helpful staff. Clean room, even if a little small. Breakfast is quite basic and breakfast room can be busy at weekends but was never a problem during our stay. For the price paid, overall a fair deal. Would stay again.
Reviewed by John M; Reviewed in Oct 2009
A good quality, budget, hotel in South Kensington. 3* is probably a little generous. Excellent base to see the city from with good tube and bus links nearby. Helpful staff. Clean room, even if a little small. Breakfast is quite basic and breakfast room can be busy at weekends but was never a problem during our stay. For the price paid, overall a fair deal. Would stay again.
Reviewed by John M; Reviewed in Oct 2009
My daughter and I were attending the wedding...
My daughter and I were attending the wedding show at Earl's court. The hotel was ideally placed for this. A ten minute walk on Saturday morning and we were there. We enjoyed the informality of the continental breakfast. The food provided was adequate for a very energetic day! The room was a good size and very clean. The bathroom was also squeakily clean and of a good size. The shower was powerful.
Reviewed by A Wilson; Reviewed in Oct 2009
My daughter and I were attending the wedding show at Earl's court. The hotel was ideally placed for this. A ten minute walk on Saturday morning and we were there. We enjoyed the informality of the continental breakfast. The food provided was adequate for a very energetic day! The room was a good size and very clean. The bathroom was also squeakily clean and of a good size. The shower was powerful.
Reviewed by A Wilson; Reviewed in Oct 2009
I've never felt the urge to write a...
I've never felt the urge to write a review before, but felt compeled. The reason is simply that the hotel gets everything right, simple clean rooms, breakfast included, reasonable location tube wise but the rooms are so hot they are quite uncomfortable. Despite the small window being left open all day still too hot. A small fan attached to the small desk indicated this was a longstanding problem. I overheard other guests expressing similar dissatisfaction because of the heat. Fix this and I'd give you a 9/10 score. As it stands I would probably not return because of this issue.
Reviewed by m healey; Reviewed in Oct 2009
I've never felt the urge to write a review before, but felt compeled. The reason is simply that the hotel gets everything right, simple clean rooms, breakfast included, reasonable location tube wise but the rooms are so hot they are quite uncomfortable. Despite the small window being left open all day still too hot. A small fan attached to the small desk indicated this was a longstanding problem. I overheard other guests expressing similar dissatisfaction because of the heat. Fix this and I'd give you a 9/10 score. As it stands I would probably not return because of this issue.
Reviewed by m healey; Reviewed in Oct 2009
Good location clean room new bathroom and ok...
Good location, clean room, new bathroom and ok breakfast (a little too busy in weekend days) Cold in nights. Would defently stay there again and recommend it for friends ;-)
Reviewed by Pia Kjær; Reviewed in Oct 2009
Good location, clean room, new bathroom and ok breakfast (a little too busy in weekend days) Cold in nights. Would defently stay there again and recommend it for friends ;-)
Reviewed by Pia Kjær; Reviewed in Oct 2009
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