9 Russell Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W14 8JA, United Kingdom
#766 of 1,014 hotels in London
Guests' ChoiceBased on 727 hotel reviews
7.1Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.7
Location
8.3
Facilities
7.1
Staff
7.8
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 June 2024
Anne
United StatesHonestly can’t say there was a lot I didn’t like. I knew I was getting a budget hotel so anything that wasn’t amazing was to be expected - reception staff wasn’t 24/7, space wasn’t like ~luxurious~ - but literally I just needed a place to sleep and there’s certainly much worse spaces!
It was a really solid room for the price! Bed was pretty comfy, room was clean, and staff was friendly. It was in a really nice location and felt safe. Really accessible by public transit and near some decent bars, restaurants, and shops.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Bobby
United KingdomLocation and room
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Kasperovic
AustraliaMattress not comfortable. Reception often unattended.
Cleaner was fabulous. Location was very handy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Daneil
South AfricaTea and coffee was not refilled. I had to ask for it
We had a fridge
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Aziz
United KingdomDidn’t like the location of the room, right near entrance, so I constantly heard people going in and out. Also when ironing the rust came out from iron with the water, so I stained my shirt a little
The location, the receptionist lady, the room itself was pretty good too
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Felicia
United KingdomVery basic but cheap for London
Very good value, quiet, next to Olympia
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Nura
Vatican CityRooms are too tight. No lobby nor any reception for guests. No eating or seating areas. Cheap furniture and construction materials.
Clean and quite. Freshly renovated. Excellent, helpful and friendly staff. Will stay again!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Lourdes
NetherlandsCheck in process is a bit confusing, staff aren’t very friendly or helpful
Very clean and comfortable rooms, kettle, fridge and microwave available, complimentary tea and coffee
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Helal
United KingdomPlease tell the other room occupiers to turn down their talking volume after 12pm.
It was a decent room.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Dinuald
United Arab EmiratesAccessible to public transport, groceries and restaurants
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Daneil
South AfricaBeds were very hard and uncomfotable
A fridge would be nice for a 3 day stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Ndidi
NigeriaWifi was very very very bad, it was soooo frustrating.
Location is great and facilities are good for the price
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Deborah
United KingdomRoom 101 should have a single bed in so that you have room to walk around bed , large damp patches in corner above wardrobe , not one of there better rooms
Have stayed here many times and always been happy with the size of my room , this time room 101 was quite small the only place to sit and dry your hair so that you can use the mirror is in the little hall way, and you can only use this mirror if you have a long lead , need another mirror on wall in bedroom . Room has microwave and fridge , you would have to eat your food sitting on your bed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Frederick
United StatesA little worn in places (door frame of bathroom for example) and noise level of other occupants was a little disruptive during the later hours
Such a convenient location literally just 4mins from Kensington Olympia. Staff were so friendly and though room was small you cannot complain about the price and how cosy / comfortable it was
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Stuart
United KingdomTurned on air con and we were showered in fluff and dust.
Good access to trains.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Josh
United KingdomWasn't always a receptionist at front desk. At least from what I saw.
Location was ideal, met my needs and staff were friendly. Got deposit back.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Webb
United KingdomThe mattress was uncomfortable. You could feel the springs and you could tell it’s old
It was beautiful and really well located. The room was nice
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Janelle
United KingdomYou have to pay a £100 deposit which is NOT clear on booking’s website. I knew ahead of time because of reviews. You also HAVE TO HAVE a bank card to pay this deposit otherwise they can’t check it in please note. I confirmed this with the reception. You will eventually get it back, but most transactions take I think 7 days so you won’t get your money back for a few days The main thing that would deter me from here is that deposit. More hangers are needed. There was only one in my room. Ironing board was flimsy but hey Walls are thin so beware The bathroom could do with a place to put towels. The space is quite limited
Okay. I guess I didn’t mind the size of the room I got. Hotel rooms in London are never big anyway so it was decent. I also had a window that was nice The lighting was good. So you’ll have enough light for makeup which was important for me as I was dressing up
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Roland
United KingdomVery noisy neighbour (I was in room 302). It was raining and appears that room has the rain drop on ‘something’ outside which meant quite noisy.
Location excellent. Price was great as we are small company.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Mikolaj
United KingdomThe room was extremely small, the was hardly any space to move around. In the pictures one cannot really see that.
Great location, close to Olympia, West Kensington, lovely area. Clean room, and the bed rather comfy.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Sara
United KingdomVery small room, bathroom door didn't close due to broken lock, very thin walls so heard all neighbours and had a bad sleep, grubby and damaged furniture, marked walls etc
Cheap room well connected to tubes
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Laurien
SingaporeIt was warm and not well ventilated/air conditioned. The safe broke down. No staff available on site in the mornings. I had to wait 25 minutes. Luggage could be stored before check-in, but at another hotel at a 5-minute walk from there. The elevator was very old. Only tea available, no coffee.
Location, nice neighbourhood Friendly staff Clean room
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Gemma
United KingdomWas good for what we needed so no complaints
Clean, had everything in that we needed
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Odira
United KingdomN/A
The room, area and cleanliness
Stayed in December 2023
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