London Guards Hotel Reviews

Bei diesem Hotel gibt es kaum was zu...
Bei diesem Hotel gibt es kaum was zu bemngeln.<br />Das Zimmer war gro und hatte alles, was man braucht. Zustzlich war sogar ein Wasserkocher und Tee und Kaffee vorhanden.<br />Das Zimmer wurde tglich gereinigt und das Bad befand sich in gutem Zustand(kein Schimmel, etc.)<br />Einziger "kritikpunkt", den ich persnlich aber nicht so schlimm fand, war, dass beim Frhstcksbfett die Auswahl relativ klein war(Toast, Croissant, Marmelade, Kse und diverse Cornflakessorten + Msli, pfel und Joghurt). Wenn man ein englisches Frhstck mit Eiern und Wurst und so haben wollte, musste man 8,80 zahlen.<br />
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 16 Sep 2009

No problems with the hotel it is what...
No problems with the hotel it is what you get when you want a reasonably budget hotel
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 14 Sep 2009

Very friendly staff Excellent breakfast Clean rooms Try...
Very friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Clean rooms. Try to avoid the ground floor rooms as mine was damp. Also the noise from the AC unit outside is pretty loud.

Overall though I recommend this place highly.
Reviewed by John Edwards; Reviewed in 08:39 4 Sep 2009

exactly what we wanted for an overnight stop...
exactly what we wanted for an overnight stop in london.good value ,clean ,tidy ,in a great location .would definately use again.
Reviewed by carl; Reviewed in 04:25 2 Sep 2009

The hotel staff were lovely and for the...
The hotel staff were lovely and for the money the hotel was good value. It's a bit scruffy but very clean and there were some very nice pubs within walking distance, as well as the park. Lancaster Gate tube, 3 mins walk away, provided easy access to everywhere!
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 30 Aug 2009

The hotel is in a nice location but...
The hotel is in a nice location but the place was a bit run down , could do with a lick of paint, our double room was clean but windows where misty, walls with lots of marks and a fuse box and air conditioner that made a loud noise.<br />Our TV didn't work and was only repaired after 1 1/2 days.<br />Breakfast is fresh though!
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 19 Aug 2009

Booked this hotel over the internet got my...
Booked this hotel over the internet, got my booking ref and thought everything was ok - was then called up later and told they had not updated the internet in time and we did not have a room after all. This messed up our entire weekend. Thank you very much!!! Also no apology or offer to help me to book elsewhere. Crap service - would never book this hotel again.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 19 Aug 2009

I didn't get the chance to eat in...
I didn't get the chance to eat in the restaurant but it specialised in Russain and Armenian cuisine which I'd have liked to try. Staff were helpful at breakfast time when I just wanted to grab something and be on my way. Nice building and the area is good and convenient for what I wanted.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 4 Aug 2009

I've stayed in many London hotels and at...
I've stayed in many London hotels and at the price I paid, it is amongst the better.<br />40 single room with shower and breakfast - excellent. Quiet but near Hyde Park. Would not be happy if paying full price as tv reception poor and only 5 channels, showers use mixer taps rather than power shower. Bed small but comfortable; I asked for spare pillows as they were thin. Breakfast choice was good - toast, criossant, yoghurt, a few cereals, 2 fruit juices and 2 (bland) cheeses. coffee and tea. Internet is extra and you have to use their PC's rather than connect your own ipod, laptop, PSP or whatever.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 16 Jul 2009

For the price it was good value -...
For the price (65), it was good value - you get what you pay for!<br />When we arrived, they had us down for a twin room and we had specifically booked a double, which was annoying. Not sure that is Laterooms or the hotel!<br />Room was tidy enough, but very very basic and dated - the electrics from the light fitting were hanging out.<br />Beware that a cooked full English breakfast is 8 and NOT included in the "free breakfast". Other customers got caught out.. It sounds too good to be true that this is included, and it is!
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 23 Jun 2009

I thought the hotel was adequate the only...
I thought the hotel was adequate, the only problem I had is the parking it is too far away when you havea lot of luggage to handle
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 4 Jun 2009

OK hotel fairly close to Paddington ...
OK hotel, fairly close to Paddington.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 18 May 2009

Great hotel for an overnight stay when it's...
Great hotel for an overnight stay when it's at a discounted price.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 18 May 2009

We booked an ensuite double at the very...
We booked an ensuite double at the very last minute for 50, well below the full price of 138 per room. For 50, we could not complain - we had a bed, toilet and shower in central london. I would have not been happy to pay much more however - the room was small and very dated, the wall paper coming away from the walls and bed spread older than the both of us put together. The shower was hot, but flooded the bathroom and the tv reception was poor at best. To summarise, for a 50 room - ok value for our needs, but i would probably not pay that much to stay again, let alone the standard cost of 138.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 12 May 2009

I was scheduled to go to this hotel...
I was scheduled to go to this hotel having read the reviews, but when I arrived I was bumped to the Paddington Apartments as the hotel was full. I had tried to avoid the Padd Apartments as the reviews were bad. The room at Paddington Apartments was desperatley in need of an update. Very tatty. Not good at this price. Would not go again to either place.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 5 May 2009

A quiet comfortable hotel Somehow they had no...
A quiet, comfortable hotel. Somehow they had no record of my booking, but thankfully had a room free.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 4 May 2009

Stayed in a few hotels in bayswater area...
Stayed in a few hotels in bayswater area, this was one of the best. Paid 35.00 for a single & recieved a larke twin room.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 24 Apr 2009

Very good value pleasant helpful staff ...
Very good value, pleasant, helpful staff
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 22 Apr 2009

Needed a one night stop over and found...
Needed a one night stop over and found the hotel on 'Late Rooms' for 30. Expecting an en-suite single but on arrival was given a family suite the size of a London flat. Everything absolutely spot on - clean, bath and shower with plenty of hot water, television, very quiet and enough room to play a 5-a-side football match. Plus a fabulous breakfast. What not to like??? Apart from being lucky enough to land a bargain price, this is a very good hotel for its price, location and market position. Would definitely stay again and pay up to 120 per night quite happily
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 29 Mar 2009

a lovely hotel in quiet surroundings located very...
a lovely hotel in quiet surroundings located very near to the tube station. dead handy for bond street, oxford street, and bayswater. decor is a bit dated but customer service is excellent, and the continental breakfast isn't bad at all.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 24 Mar 2009

Travelling to London and back on a weekday...
Travelling to London and back on a weekday is expensive. Travel the night before and stay over at London Guards. Similar total price, and much less hassle on morning of course. Excellent position. Continental breakfast more than adequate. Basic but clean room. Comfortable bed. 24 hr reception.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 11 Mar 2009

The Guards Hotel is situated in a quiet...
The Guards Hotel is situated in a quiet square set back from the Bayswater Road. We stayed in room 106 on the first floor, the room was a little on the small side with the double bed up against the wall on one side. The room was clean and even had its own fridge.The bathroom was perfectly adequate. Breakfast was served in the basement which also doubles up during the daytime and evening as a small restaurant although we did not try it. Breakfast was continental with the usual cereals, toast, croissants, jam cheese, yoghurt and fruit, the tea and coffee left a little to be desired! It was possible to have a cooked breakfast for 3.00 or one with Marks And Spencer ingredients for 4 .75. The staff in the breakfast room and in the rest of the hotel were always pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 4 Mar 2009

Adequate for a one night stay but there...
Adequate for a one night stay, but there are better quality rooms available at this price in London
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 1 Mar 2009

Room Double plus single bed lt br gt...
Room 203 (Double plus single bed)<br />Small room- backs onto the lift: deep hums and vibration! - did have extra bed in, which was necessary otherwise there would be absolutely no room to move at all!<br />No storage apart from a tiny cupboard - 3 hangers for 3 people???<br />Heating was all over the place - radiators on at very strange times. Old fashioned air-con, which pumped out 'warm' air....<br />Breakfast food was limited and they ran out of croissants on the first day.<br />However, the staff in the restaurant were very very friendly and kind. They made our stay worthwhile - thank you to you all (especially for the egg!)<br />Not bad location: Hotel is a stones throw from Hyde Park and a 10 minute walk from Queens Gate.10-15 minute walk to Oxford street. Great little pub on corner for beer, food and live music.<br />Might consider staying here again, (but definitely not Room 203) and definitely not at 60 per night which was certainly over-priced: there are better places to stay for the same/ less price.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 26 Feb 2009

Booking made only about pm on the day...
Booking made only about 5.00pm on the day, so very pleased with hotel, at 30.00. for a single, which was in fact a twin, it was excellent. Room was clean, and fully supplied.<br />It took a bit of finding in the dark and heavy rain. Be aware it is in the corner of a square, and the street numbers run consecutively.<br />Very good staff at breakfast, (continental only). I would stay again, and even pay a bit more.<br />There are limited options for food locally unless you walk some 10 to 15 minutes, so if arriving late, eat before you arrive.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 12 Feb 2009

rooms clean and comfortable continental breakfast excellent good...
rooms clean and comfortable,continental breakfast excellent good variety to eat,staff friendly,<br />decoration a little dated,excellent value for money,would stay again.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 4 Feb 2009

Clean fresh room with good bathroom Everything works...
Clean, fresh room with good bathroom. Everything works, the bed was comfortable and the area mouse quiet. Got three nights for 100 - an absolute bargain. I liked this hotel the last time I stayed and it was even better this time. Staff friendly and helpful even though breakfast was delayed because of snow and transport difficulties.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 2 Feb 2009

Very friendly and helpful staff Clean spacious room...
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean, spacious room only a bit cold since the heating was not on. Very good value for money and excellent location. Would definitely stay here again .
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 31 Jan 2009

Helpful friendly comfortable and very conveniently placed ...
Helpful friendly, comfortable, and very conveniently placed.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 29 Jan 2009

Great value at Laterooms price Friendly check in...
Great value at Laterooms price. Friendly check in and breakfast service. Lift a godsend in a tourist B&B. Great continental breakfast. Already booked to stay again
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 25 Jan 2009

For the rate I paid this was extremely...
For the rate I paid this was extremely good value, better than anything else I have stayed in at the price bracket. If this rate was available I would always use the hotel. The only other thing I was ask for is WiFi access.
Reviewed by Mr Danson; Reviewed in 08:21 19 Jan 2009

The staff were all extremely friendly We had...
The staff were all extremely friendly. We had booked a double room but actually stayed in a huge room with 2 double beds & 1 single. Breakfast was a well supplied, good continental buffet & served until 10.30am, so was great for a lie-in. Great location. The square the hotel is in, is lovely. Is really near to the tube stops, especially Lancaster Gate (less than 5 mins). Also there's a good pub just around the corner which had live acoustic music the night we stayed. Was a bargain at the dicounted price we paid. Being picky, if you had paid full price then you may think the decor of the room was slightly worn. Would definitely stay here again when I'm next in London, we really enjoyed every aspect of our stay here.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 8 Jan 2009

Very good value at laterooms price ...
Very good value at laterooms price
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 5 Jan 2009

The staff were quite abrupt and uncompromising The...
The staff were quite abrupt and uncompromising. The room was sub basement, near to the breakfast room so pretty noisy from early morning. The room was a good size, the shower good and plentiful hot water. The heating was hit and miss and the twin beds were comfy. The walls though were paper thin and we could hear conversations from next door and upstairs! The breakfast was good, timings were good too, lots of choice and for an extra 3pounds you could have full English. All in all good value for money to the rack rate but the staff need to be a little more open and helpful.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 30 Dec 2008

Very good value for money we stayed for...
Very good value for money, we stayed for 2 nights and it was very clean and perfect for a short stay/ weekend in London. The staff where friendly and the breakfast was good.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 16 Dec 2008

Had requested a non-smoking room buut got one...
Had requested a non-smoking room buut got one that reeked of stale cigarrett smoke. Not pleasant! Other than that good value hotel.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 13 Dec 2008

Excellent location right next to Hyde Park Very...
Excellent location right next to Hyde Park, Very big rooms. Good service and very friendly staff. Bathroom a little "tired" and a bit musty smelling. Plenty of hot water for showers at anytime. Overall very good value for money.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 29 Nov 2008

Staff polite and helpful room spacious clean and...
Staff polite and helpful, room spacious, clean and well stocked with coffee/tea facilities. Really missed those (I feel) essential facilities that were not available in lots of other European hotels. <br />Furnishings were nice, bathroom more than adequate, though not large. My friend was also very impressed with the room and the price.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 26 Nov 2008

Great value for money in a good area...
Great value for money in a good area of London. Only disappointment was the very basic breakfast and the additional charge for a cooked breakfast that was not mentioned. Overall very good location and would recommend.
Reviewed by Neil; Reviewed in 08:12 20 Nov 2008

Good location Not the fanciest of rooms but...
Good location. Not the fanciest of rooms but you get what you pay for. The most important thing was that it was quiet and we had a good nights sleep. Continental breakfast was very good and all the staff were very helpful and friendly. <br />
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 16 Nov 2008

Stayed in Rm which is a basement room...
Stayed in Rm 506 which is a basement room, however as we were just sleeping over that was not an issue. For the price point the room is spacious, well equiped and comfortable with large power shower, air con and fridge etc. The only niggle was that the room was too hot and required the air con left on overnight which resulted in sore throats in the morning as the air was so dry (air con blamed) The breakfast was continental by default but could have been upgraded for a reasonable 4 per head IF we had known about it (Has to be pre ordered the night before) - Otherwise position just off Hyde park can't be beaten for visiting London
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 13 Oct 2008

I stay here a lot I like the...
I stay here a lot. I like the place. It has so many different types of rooms, and different designs. It does get a bit noisy though (there are loud gossiping workmen up the street), and last night there was some riffraff there annoying me outside my door and the room above.<br />I liked the room they gave me in the basement, large, very different to the others, and more digital TV channels, but it was very noisy from the restaurant and elevator.<br />I always love the bran flakes when I take breakfast, but I'd love it if you had skim or soya milk.<br />Always good and nice staff at reception and breakfast.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 13 Oct 2008

Hotel room basic but adequate and very clean...
Hotel room basic but adequate and very clean. Hotel is ideally situated next to Lancaster Gate tube station (nice small station) and just off Kensignton Gardens. Quiet night's sleep except when restaurant downstairs closes (we were on ground floor). Great location for an amazing price. Asked for a full english breakfast which did not materialise but other than that fine. Russian restaurant downstairs interesting but very expensive for not amazing food.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 5 Oct 2008

Large airy room staff pleasant ...
Large airy room, staff pleasant
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 26 Sep 2008

very good value for money the hotel was...
very good value for money, the hotel was easy to find, the room was clean and everything worked.. breakfast was good and times were flexible :)
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 11 Sep 2008

Brilliant - spacious room very friendly amp helpful...
Brilliant - spacious room, very friendly & helpful staff. Good to find somewhere so good at this price ten minutes from Paddington station.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 10 Sep 2008

The hotel was very convenient to places and...
The hotel was very convenient to places and the underground. The room, although quite small was adequate and clean except for the carpet which was in need of cleaning. The breakfast provided could be improved with more of a variety of choices such as muffins and hot cereal and a fruit salad would be nice. Staff was friendly and helpful and having access to internet use was also a plus.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 8 Sep 2008

On Monday it was Bank Holiday and our...
On Monday it was Bank Holiday, and our room was not made!!! They changed the towels, but they did not make de beds, saying that it was a bank holiday. This is the first time in may life, that the room is not mad!! We obtained a discount for the price of that day, but I think that even with the discount, is not possible that this kind of things happen!
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 2 Sep 2008

Really friendly and helpful staff clean comfortable room...
Really friendly and helpful staff,clean comfortable room,nice bathroom with really deep bath and lots of hot waterand clean towels.Full breaktast great,reccomend order it,very substantial choice for continental anyway,best b&b we have tried in London much better than the last one we tried(not through laterooms.com) ,I had a bad B&B experience in the past and was weary so I read the reviews,great value for money,really good location and easy to get to as not far from bus routes or tube,everything you needed was there for a stopoverand I had a 10 year old child with me who loved it .Best thing was it was a hassle free stopover,definately reccomend .
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 27 Aug 2008

Two consecutive nights here first night the next...
Two consecutive nights here; 45 first night, 35 the next; I did check out the first night and checked back in the second evening after going back to late rooms.com for the great price of the room. Pity there's nothing available there tonight nor last night. As usual, the hotel is a RELIABLE. Still not keen on their continental breakfast, but not bad enough to skip like most places in London. I discovered they have a restaurant there (Russian cuisine) I'd like to try, but it's momentarily closed. Room which was a little smaller than my usual was in a nook and cranny with another and very sufficient. Staff very nice and more smiles than before. Naughty me; it's becoming more and more a relaxing place to spend a night or two that they're patient enough to let me check out 1/2 hour after the noon checkout!! I'm usually great with time, unlike so many in Britain, but after my run/power walk in the mornings, I tend to let the time slip away. Please add soya milk or AT LEAST skim milk to the breakfast; I cannot stomach anything more fatty than skim. I love the Bran Flakes; very healthy.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 24 Aug 2008

This is my third review of this hotel...
This is my third review of this hotel. I like it for its location. It's away from neighbouring low-class Paddington and Bayswater Queensway. The noise outside the hotel at night comes from the hostellers at the London Hostel a couple of doors down. They hang around on the sidewalk, and loudly. The next morning, there's always a workman disturbing the peace with his loud comments; typical. The staff this time were not as efficient, and the maids were very rude in the corridor (about me) for no intelligent reason. The front desk staff rarely smile and are quite unwelcoming, although the person who greeted me when I checked in was very nice. The breakfast staff were nice and helpful; they need to change the breakfast, though - some fruit and light yoghurt and skim milk needs to be added. I didn't like the room as much this time and I've stayed in this upgraded room before. The blankets need a wash and the room didn't seem as clean. The saucers were had food stuck to them.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 31 Jul 2008

I stayed at this hotel not long ago...
I stayed at this hotel not long ago, for it's amazing price for that standard of hotel in London from laterooms.com website. Loved my upgraded room the first time. I stayed two nights this week; 21 and 22 July. First night good room with a closed off entrance to the room. Good facilities, including a fridge if needed. Bathroom was a good size and 95% spotless. A valid and important point to make, however, is when a guest arrives at a hotel, the concierge staff should be warm and friendly and welcoming. The girl at the desk was none of these. The first time I stayed here, Cristiano from Italy, was working there (helping out as a favor, he said) and he was charming and exactly how a concierge should be. The breakfast girls were lovely to me and very sweet. Breakfast was okay, too many carbs (but a lot of people don't mind that). Some fruit would have been nice, and low fat or fat free yoghurt not full fat and a better choice of milk than full-fat, perhaps skim or soya or at least semi-skim. Their check out is at noon and they've been flexible with this, and they have a good luggage storage concept. I like the location too. My room was behind the Greek Orthodox Monastery; it's nice to have good and quiet neighbors! I checked in again the following night after discovering the same price (actually US90dollars) but for London it was reasonable. My room G4 wasn't as good a location and quite noisy; sounds of thundering feet above and the people in the room next to mine in the enclosed area of two rooms were a little noisy. The next morning, the girls offered to stay around after the breakfast time when I came down to grab my small box of Bran Flakes and a juice, but I wouldn't expect it and ate in my room. I would stay here again definitely. I'm not a big TV watcher (depends, I suppose) but it is always nice to have UK Digital or Sky. They only had a few extra channels. Overall, I really like this hotel. The housekeeping staff were very nice and helpful too.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 24 Jul 2008

Good hotel for price ...
Good hotel for price
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 21 Jul 2008

Good hotel for price ...
Good hotel for price
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 21 Jul 2008

Great position for Hyde and Kensington parks min...
07/2008
Great position for Hyde and Kensington parks, 10 min walk to the Albert Hall,a great Italian restaurant just round the corner, room was ok, decoration a little tired.
Reception staff were friendly and helpful. However I found the bar in the evening to be uninviting and the staff were unfriendly. Breakfast was a disaster, cold croissants, UHT milk, not enough tables and coffee that was stewed to death.
Reviewed by Nigel; Reviewed in 06:29 16 Jul 2008

Hotel was easy to reach and only a...
Hotel was easy to reach and only a short walk into Bayswater area to get food. For what I paid, it was a bargain. Room was clean enough and as they gave me a family room then it was huge.<br />Only downside was the breakfast, which was a very poor offering (self-serve) without much choice and in grim surroundings. There were a few staff around, but they just sat chatting and ignored everyone in the room. So, don't put any value on for the breakfast.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 28 Jun 2008

I read the reviews of a number of...
I read the reviews of a number of hotels located on or near Lancaster Gate where I wanted to stay for my trip and London Guards Hotel had the best out of all the similarly priced hotels so I plumped for it and I am glad I did. I was lucky and had an unrequested upgrade on arrival to a bigger room than the single I booked, so I appreciated that for a start. Service was good and all the staff were very polite. The room more than met my requirements and I had a great night's sleep. The bathrooms could do with an upgrade but then again what do you expect for the price? The tiles were cracked and the shower head iffy but there was no doubt that it was clean and functional as was the rest of the room. Location was great being so close to the central line and I would stay there again (and hope for an upgrade, thank you for that).
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 15 Jun 2008

I booked a single ensuite room for myself...
I booked a single ensuite room for myself, and was upgraded to a lovely, clean, well furnished large twin room. Bath shower was spotlessly clean. I only saw one long strand of hair on the floor(strange for a London hotel) between the bath and the side of the toilet. Cristiano was a charming concierge from Italy. He actually works at the Rose Court Hotel in Paddington but told me that he helps out at this hotel sometimes. I thought he were the manager and a very good one. I stayed at the Rose Court Hotel too. This hotel has a lift (elevator), and it was extremely quiet inside (no loud people along the corridors like in so many British hotels). There were some noisy people outside in this quiet street though. This room had a lounge area and I think I only paid 39 (the single rate). It was a pleasure to stay here unlike so many hotels in Britain that are noisy and unclean. Breakfast was so-so. The yoghurt was full fat, so I declined. I love yoghurt but a skinnier one. The breakfast staff were very nice. The concierge the next day let me check out at 1 pm not noon. I wish I'd checked into the hotel earlier and not 7.30pm. Not a bad location, down the road from Lancaster Gate station, five minutes from the park and shopping areas.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 13 Jun 2008

Generally good - some improvements could be made...
Generally good - some improvements could be made in 1) quality of of towels - old and threadbare. Bedding was a bit old (clean though)
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 3 Jun 2008

I got the room really cheap so i...
I got the room really cheap so i was thrilled to be staying in a nice hotel.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 8 May 2008

Light fitting was not attached to ceiling and...
Light fitting was not attached to ceiling and pillows were extremely old and both people had difficulty sleeping because of the pillows. This sound very particular but the pillows really ruined the stay. This hotel has very good potential given the good size of the rooms, the location, the cleanliness etc it just needs a bit of TLC.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 7 May 2008

The basement room was very noisy because the...
The basement room was very noisy because the bar was on that level. Staff made lots of noise out of in the early hours of the morning and a foreign man was using his phone loudly. There needs to be some notices up asking that for consideration as other guests may be asleep
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 1 May 2008

excellent value ...
excellent value
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 6 Apr 2008

great value for money easy to find right...
great value for money ..easy to find..right next to kensington gardens.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 6 Apr 2008

Only a short walk frm Paddington and then...
Only a short walk frm Paddington and then an even shorter walk to Lancaster Gate tube...... Good location with shops, pubs and restaurants nearby and easy for the tube if you want to go into town....
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 3 Apr 2008

Reception staff were lethargic and disinterested and the...
Reception staff were lethargic and disinterested and the room was a nightmare to find. Ther were piles of dirty linen in most corridors and one particular pile stayed in ours for 3 days. All the carpets in the hotel are dirty. The room itself was depressingly grubby. Food was of the very minimum standard you'd expect. A very shabby hotel. The worst I can ever recall staying in. I would never return.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 2 Apr 2008

This was a great place to stay and...
This was a great place to stay and we found it to be extremely convenient to the Underground. There were several nearby pubs and restaurants that looked inviting and we made an excellent choice for dinner. This hotel really anchored our weekend in London and we hope to use it again soon!
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 23 Jan 2008

The hotel is situated is an easily accessible...
The hotel is situated is an easily accessible and quiet part of Lancaster Gate. The continental breakfast was quite poor. The room was very spacious and clean and even had a 'fridge! The only real problem was that the lift had broken down and it was suggested that we use the service lift which was okay but a bit scary! Generally the hotel was quiet, clean and good value for money.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 6 Jun 2007

Location and price is ok rooms about average...
Location and price is ok, rooms about average. Be prepared for a long walk if your room is on third floor - a long and narrow walk that is. Big plus for the fridge. Breakfast was ok but you'll get more value for money eating out. I'd say there are better alternatives in this area, but you could also do worse...
Reviewed by Geir; Reviewed in 01:39 1 Apr 2007

It was supposed that the transport from and...
It was supposed that the transport from and to the airport was free, but I was charged.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 31 Jan 2007

The hotel is in a great location The...
The hotel is in a great location.The rooms are cleaned to perfection.The long-serving staff are friendly and efficient.You won't get better for the price!
Reviewed by elaine; Reviewed in 01:33 13 Nov 2005

I love staying at this hotel and i...
I love staying at this hotel, and i have done it many times. I was fearing to write in the guest book else this gem of a hotel would be too booked-up in the future to take me in. The location is great,the rooms are cleaned to perfection and the staff are sweet.You are not going to get better than this for the money.Enjoy.
Reviewed by Elaine; Reviewed in 11:18 5 Nov 2005

An ok experience worst feature was the extremely...
An ok experience...worst feature, was the extremely high shower head, with an extremely weak shower spray. Tiny bathrooms, but typical of hotels in London. Guest before us at check-in had problems - couldn't find his reservation. At first they couldn't find ours either. Stayed 6/2000.
Reviewed by Cheryl; Reviewed in 02:37 18 May 2003

Hotel had average amenities but was in a...
Hotel had average amenities, but was in
a quieter location, which gave it a big
plus. Location not far from the underground and one could walk through
Hyde Park which was nice.
Reviewed by James Johnson; Reviewed in 10:44 23 Jul 2002