Following the glowing reports seen on trip adviser we booked three nights stay in early March 2008. It is therefore disappointing that we have to downgrade this hotel but can only comment as we found it. First of all the staff were very friendly and helpful making your stay appreciated. Our room number 11 was a twin. The size was not very big but the initial appearance seemed fine. Closer examination showed the carpet to be coming away from the wall and discoloured. The tiles on the bathroom floor were not in good condition neither was the wooden edge to the bath but the beds were comfortable. The room had a flat screen TV air/con, hair dryer, Internet connection, Mini bar, Trouser press, ceiling fan, tea and coffee facilities. The overall décor detail does not live up to their brochure claim of “Luxurious Facilities”. Could be other rooms did as we met people who go back on a regular basis.
We retuned one day to find our bedroom door had not been closed after being serviced. I complained to two different people and both said they would look into the complaint but we were never offered an apology. Fortunately there must have been honest guests opposite or it could have been a completely different outcome.
The breakfast was continental but only the minimum. Each day there was grapefruit segments, cereals, toast, croissants, fruit, yogurts, tea and coffee. Full English and other options were available at extra cost. We were not happy that when clearing the table for the next guest as any apparent unused cutlery is used to make up the table. Also the yogurts are left out all though the breakfast time (some hours) with no means of keeping them cool.
The evening meal was OK and reasonably priced. There was too much salt in the sauce flavouring for our liking. There are plenty of places to eat in the area such as pubs, Indian, Chinese and many Italian.
The hotel location is very good as it is in a quiet location yet still in zone 1 of the tube with the nearest station only about a 6 minute walk away.
Overall we would not stay here again unless we knew we had a better room.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
Management Response
Merilea Reid, Manager
(Management representative)
Mar 25, 2008
Dear Thisisus,
Thank you for staying at the London Lodge hotel and for taking the time to write a review. As you are already aware, your experience is not typical of this hotel.
With regards to the carpet, we have just completed the sample sample and all carpets throughout the entire hotel will be replaced by the end of April. We are also replacing the soft furnishings gradually.
Obviously I cannot do anything about the room size but we do offer Executive rooms, for a small extra charge, which are larger.
I sincerely apologise about your door closure not working properly, unfortunately we appear to have had a communication breakdown as I wasn't made aware of it.
Our ice machine been replaced since your stay so our yogurts are iced throughout breakfast.
Just to clarify, Earls Court underground station is in zones 1 & 2 so guests don't necessarily have to pay for zone 1 unless they need it.
I hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the hotel in the future. Maybe you could contact me directly on lea@londonlodgehotel.com or +44 (0)20 7244 8444.
Warmest regards and apologies,
Lea
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.