14 Balham Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9EB, United Kingdom
#321 of 1,006 hotels in London
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1722 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 May 2024
Helen
United KingdomSlightly tricky to drive in & out off the High Street, given a heavy gate secures the property. However, the heavy gate is also a strength if you are after secure parking.
Great communication in advance of our stay. Very friendly and helpful reception. Strong gate secures a small parking area (£10 charge applies). Nice area with good public transport links - close to the Northern line tube and buses. It suited us well for a gig at the O2 in Brixton.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Emily
New ZealandVery steep narrow stairs to get to the lower rooms. If you have a large/heavy suitcase bare that in mind
Location to underground was great, near enough to a couple of pubs and a Tesco, bed was comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Olga
United KingdomThe flooring was squeaky, which woke me up in the middle of the night when guests from upstairs arrived. However, this issue is understandable as it is an old building, and there is nothing you can do about it.
The property itself was clean, well-maintained, and equipped with all the amenities I needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Kim
IrelandGood location very close to tube very clean host very pleasant excellent value its not a luxury but comfortable and has everything you need
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Dhlondon
United KingdomThe mattress was a bit hard for me.
Easy to access. Great location. Very clean. Fantastic pub for dinner and drinks right next door. Also a very short walk from Clapham South tube. Fridge in the room meant I could buy breakfast from the nearby late night supermarket the night before.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Francine
United KingdomI would have rated it a 10, but reduced to 8 as we were on the top floor which was at the top of the hotel. There was no lift.
It was a really clean hotel and the room was spotless. The towels and bed linen were clean as well as the whole apartment. The kitchen had all of the amenities of a home.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Margaret
PortugalWhile I was there it was mainly unattended, so I didn’t see anyone but remote communication was good and there were no problems
Great location for me and super easy check in /out and communication. The room was a good size and lots of nice touches. I had a really good nights sleep.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Mary
IrelandIt was an old building, so there where a lot of creeks, sounds from other rooms. Understandable for age of the property but a bit alarming for a solo female traveller. Also would of been helpful to have some information on the closest taxi service. Not been from London I had no app to order an Uber I got some numbers from a lady at the reception but they were not helpful. If there was a local firm the hotel could have an account or agreement with that would have been very helpful.
Brillant Location, 1min walk to tube. Room was spotless, excellent services ie, iorn and ironing board, fridge, kettle, tea, coffee ect even shower gel!!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Mjkp
United StatesBathroom was small but worked for me as a single traveler who only spent one night.
The location is perfect. Less than a few minutes walk from train station and supermarkets and across the street from burger King. Staff were nice, allowed me to check in early. Contact less check in and check out. Area was quiet to me but they provided earbuds, as it's along a busy street. Lovely yard and garden with benches to relax. I would definitely stay again
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Elizabeth
AustraliaStreet noise though eat plugs were provided!
Friendly welcome
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Alex
United KingdomCreaking floorboards from room above. Radiator pipes noise in room 8.
Great location and parking onsite (limited and at a fee). Good size room and facilities in the room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Bláithín
IrelandThe room wasn't too large but had enough space for 2 people. The location was great. The room was comfortable. The staff were very friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Ioana
RomaniaGood location, close to metro, restaurants and shops close by. We had room no11, it was very clean, small but confortabile, not noisy at all. Definitely recommend!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Charlotte
United KingdomCheck in was not at reception so keys were in lock box outside was fine but it’s reassuring to know that someone is on reception should there be an issue
Good location, easy to find and the room was comfortable and had everything we needed
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Carol
United KingdomThe constant noise of the underground. We were in a basement room which was quiet from traffic but the underground noise was all night
The location was perfect, it was clean and we never saw any staff or other residents.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Ananya
IndiaNothing
It s a very homely place with clean rooms. The Clapham south station is a 2 min walk making it easy to commute to central London via Northern Line
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Timothy
United KingdomLike everything.
This hotel is located just a 1-minute walk from Balham tube station. Excellent location. The staff whom I met were very friendly, helpful and efficient. The room was a good size, well equipped, very very clean, comfortable bed, great shower. No breakfast but, as reception told me, there are places 30 seconds away for breakfast so not an issue. The hotel was obviously well managed, everything was as stated online, better in fact.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Helen
United KingdomLittle small getting into room.
Very clean great location. No hassle checking in or out.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Sue
United KingdomNothing
Location was great for where we needed to go. The property doesn;'t serve breakfast but does have a fridge in the room so we bought food from the nearby M&S. The room was a good size and was very comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Martin
United KingdomPerfect place for a great value, really comfortable stay in a handy location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Kerstin
GermanyThis has nothing to do with the hotel per se but I'd recommend people who wake up easily in bright rooms to bring an eye/sleep mask.
I really liked the location, the tube was only a couple of minutes walking distance away and there were lots of bars, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets around. With the tube it didn't take too long to reach central London. I really really liked the interior of the hotel as well, it was very clean, the room was bright and in a good condition. There was enough space for 2 hand luggages. The check in was very easy, we could also check in after the mentioned time. After check out, we were able to leave our bags there. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Christina
United KingdomThe wifi .. wasn’t stable
Staffing were so friendly and it was clean. And comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
George
United KingdomThe staff was very nice and professional
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Egle
United KingdomQuite difficult to understand where to park. Also there could have been more counter space in the room.
Although the building upon entering had all property smells, the room itself was super clean, and fresh. Was very impressed.
Stayed in March 2024
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