66%Conifers Guest House

This hostel is located pretty far from central london. I live in london but had to stay here for two nights. It's an easy train ride to central london, and dont bother taking the tube to the hostel, it's a much further walk and not through the greatest area of town. Ok hostel,... more This hostel is located pretty far from central london. I live in london but had to stay here for two nights. It's an easy train ride to central london, and dont bother taking the tube to the hostel, it's a much further walk and not through the greatest area of town. Ok hostel, was relatively clean and the staff wasn't awful. the breakfast wasn't great, but we have hard eating restrictions, so we rarely have good experiences with free breakfasts.close

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by radavis – posted on May 1, 2007

6

Actually, this was a budget hotel and not a hostel. My boyfriend and I laughed hysterically upon entering the room: how could you call that closet a bedroom? You could reach every wall of the room from a seated position on the bed. We had to take turns getting dressed in the tiny floor space... more Actually, this was a budget hotel and not a hostel. My boyfriend and I laughed hysterically upon entering the room: how could you call that closet a bedroom? You could reach every wall of the room from a seated position on the bed. We had to take turns getting dressed in the tiny floor space or just lay down to dress. I only took one shower the whole stay since the water pressure was poor and the water was freezing. If we hadn't paid $80 per night I would gladly reccomend this hotel to other budget travelers. Instead I suggest staying in a hostel in the center, even if you do have to share a room with others.close

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by claponzero4409 – posted on Apr 15, 2007

1

We stayed at Cranbrook Hostel not in Connifers Guest House ,but I suppose both are runned by the same staff

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by cvgadea2688 – posted on Apr 9, 2007

4

I didn't mind that it was a bit outside of the main city because the shops and stuff right around there were a lot cheaper than in the heart of the city. And really, it's not bad at all getting into the city center from there. The only bad part about the location was that we had to buy the more... more I didn't mind that it was a bit outside of the main city because the shops and stuff right around there were a lot cheaper than in the heart of the city. And really, it's not bad at all getting into the city center from there. The only bad part about the location was that we had to buy the more expensive travel card just because the guest house was in a farther zone.close

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by Mdrott – posted on Apr 4, 2007

2

Out a ways, nearest station was longer and somewhat confusing to find. Good just for needing a bed not for showering, the water stopped halfway through and took 20minuts to get bck.

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by ammturtle – posted on Dec 29, 2006

2

Unfortunately, we went to to Conifers Guest House to confirm that some of the comments on this site are really true. The beds are uncomfortable: you can feel every spring in it, and the hairdrier in the room is old and dangerous. The location is not that bad, for the price. It's in ilford, in... more Unfortunately, we went to to Conifers Guest House to confirm that some of the comments on this site are really true. The beds are uncomfortable: you can feel every spring in it, and the hairdrier in the room is old and dangerous. The location is not that bad, for the price. It's in ilford, in zone 4. There's a train from Liverpool Street Station to ilford that takes 15 minutes. Then you'll still need to walk 5-10 minutes. The staff is nice. The price included English breakfast, but it's served too early (until 8:30 on weekdays, until 9:00 on weekends).close

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by sousa7791 – posted on Oct 9, 2006

4

Biting insects in room, no control of heat.

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by ericlin – posted on May 20, 2006

1

I suggest never to go there. It took me 2 hours to reach the hotel and they told me: "no more beds avalaible". fortunately they gave me an alternative accomodation. (another hostel...)

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by sergio2600 – posted on Apr 30, 2006

1

The beds are very uncomforable. The hairdrier in the room is very old and quiet unsecure.

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by mitro3938 – posted on Apr 19, 2006

1

I arrived at the guesthouse and nobody knew I was supposed to come. I was send to another hotel about 1 mile away and of course I got lost! Then in this other hotel (the cronfort or something like that) I was changed twice of room and even when at the end I end up in a very clean room, it was... more I arrived at the guesthouse and nobody knew I was supposed to come. I was send to another hotel about 1 mile away and of course I got lost! Then in this other hotel (the cronfort or something like that) I was changed twice of room and even when at the end I end up in a very clean room, it was pretty anoying. But in the second day my room wasn't cleaned!!, and ended up doing the bed myself!! Then the last day they didn't open the kitchen on time and I had to leave without breakfast and have to had some snack at the train station. I am not planning to return there ever!!!close

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by sergio5616 – posted on May 7, 2005

1