St Simeon Kensington Reviews

I was very apprehensive about staying at St Simeon's because I heard a lot of mixed reviews on both laterooms.com and TripAdvisor and we were five girls (one heavily pregnant!) staying in one room, however I still booked because it was much cheaper than most places without a minimum stay requirement. I must say I was very pleasantly surprised! We didn't get to the hotel until 23:00 when we were supposed to check in at 15:00 but the concierge was very friendly about it all telling us to "make ourselves at home". The room was very basic but nice and clean and we all slept uninterrupted. It was fairly warm but we had asked before we got in if we could have a spare heater just in case and we did end up using it for a little while. Unfortunately we didn't have time for breakfast but all in all the stay was well worth the money!! Considering it is in such a central and quite safe areas in London and it was so cheap per person I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who asked!!

Room was OK and clean, but basic. I got a double overlooking the street, but it was quiet all night. The bathroom was fairly modern and the shower roomy, but a few basics were missing - soap and a glass that I had to request, shower soap and toilet roll holders. Cooked breakfast, but the "orange juice" was rather weak orange squash, and the coffee was cold and stale. They seemed to have overprovided on the fruit front - there was a table full of ripe bananas! Location is good for South Kensington museums and Gloucester Road tube and shopping/eating.
Original price before discount on laterooms seemed a lot higher than the price on display at reception.

Accomodation at this hotel is basic and tired; my room was very small with furniture that were seriously in need of replacement, even cheap IKEA ones would do; toilet that the sink was hidden in the wall and walls that were paper-thin; the location of the hotel was the main attraction for me but I won't be staying again; the staff were pleasant though and I was told that breakfast was good although I didn't go due to work meetings;

The Staff and owners were helpful and friendly. The room was semi underground and felt like a dungeon. the shower flooded due to a blocked drain which stunk. the restaurant didn't exist, no phone in room, good location.

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Situated in a beautifully grand buildiing in the heart of South Kensington you cannot get much better than this for location. Unfortunately this place is let down by the clutter that is everywhere and the fact that is just feels a bit grimey. The bed sheets were clean, but the bed cover had stains on it. The ensuite bathroom was functional, but could have been cleaner. The flowers were nice, but just about dead. The full english breakfast is tasty, but the portion size is small - not quite enough to keep you going for a full day of sightseeing! The friendly staff just about make up for these 'buts'. Though overall this place is probably worth what you pay for it.

Staff very friendly, location good, but not for a family stay.

Very friendly staff and quite a good cooked breakfast, Room was clean though fixtures and beds were tired.

The St Simeon is an ideal place if you are wanting to stay in London on a budget and with four other like-minded friends.
Our five bedroomed room was large enough to ensure every one had their own bed and space for their belongings. The bathroom was small with a toilet, shower and sink.
The beds were clean and the room had a wardrobe, table and chair and a TV (though the reception was poor). The room had high ceilings and a mezzanine for two of the beds.
The staff were friendly and helpful. And we had a good cooked breakfast.
The hotel is ideal as a roof over your head as you get out and about in London.

No heating in the room. Satelite tv is not in the room. only in the communal area. i felt mislead. i ordered breakfast baked beans came out on there own. i had nearly finished them and another plate came out with egg and bacon on... very odd