82%Crownwall Hotel  

Located near Lancaster Gate, the hotel is usually only a few stations away from London's main attraction. We arrived after a 25hr flight only to find out that check in is at 2pm (even though we requested 10am hostelworld). First staff was fairly rude, but the rest were alright. Restaurant... more Located near Lancaster Gate, the hotel is usually only a few stations away from London's main attraction. We arrived after a 25hr flight only to find out that check in is at 2pm (even though we requested 10am hostelworld). First staff was fairly rude, but the rest were alright. Restaurant downstairs played loud music until about 1:30am and the small toilet didn't really help (I can't use the sink when brushing my teeth without the door open). Overall s stay was acceptable, but unlikely to return.close

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by Johnli8428 – posted on Mar 26, 2007

6

Best place to stay in London, if you don't want to pay to much but nevertheless have a pleasant stay in a hotel!

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by urmeli – posted on Mar 15, 2007

4

Quiet area in the city centre (Hyde park), close to an underground station to access every interesting place in less than 15 minutes, friendly staff, clean an cosy room... what else can I say? The perfect place to spend a few days in London.

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by carlos3354 – posted on Mar 6, 2007

4

The breakfast is served very late, at 9:00 am. It is a problem if you need to start your day early in the morning. In addition, it only includes cereal (corn flakes with whole milk only), toasts (of white bread only) and croissants. We have been in places much cheaper that this hotel and have had... more The breakfast is served very late, at 9:00 am. It is a problem if you need to start your day early in the morning. In addition, it only includes cereal (corn flakes with whole milk only), toasts (of white bread only) and croissants. We have been in places much cheaper that this hotel and have had better breakfasts. The cleanliness, location and security are very good, but the rooms, specially the bathrooms) are small. If they start taking care of details they will perform much betterclose

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by Francisc9411 – posted on Feb 25, 2007

2

Room was small but nice and very clean. My only minus goes to heating. The room was too hot for a really good night's sleep.

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by joker6656 – posted on Jan 21, 2007

4

The room are little, but kindly

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by clodh – posted on Jan 8, 2007

1

We had a very nice stay at the Crownwall Hotel. The room was very small, but also comfortable. The staff very helpfull. Close to Paddington station. We really recommend it.

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by Textil9955 – posted on Nov 29, 2006

1

The room was tiny and it was really annoying that the fan went on with the light in the bathroom and didn't turn off once you hit the switch. The location was good, though it will be better now that Lancaster Gate has reopened because traveling on the District/Circle line (from Paddington) can be...

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by newman3239 – posted on Nov 24, 2006

2

Friendly staff and very helpful with sightseeing information. Extremely clean, neat and tidy rooms and facilities. Basic but good breakfast included in the cost. Overall highly recommended and great value for money.

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by melshu – posted on Oct 29, 2006

1

It'is a good place to have got a nice weekend. Is not to big but it is really clean and nice. There is only one bad thing. Why must we go out to have brekfast?

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by Gabex1 – posted on Oct 11, 2006

2

Small but clean, good value for money. It had everything we needed in a great location. When they say the staff are fantastic they really are - nothing was too much trouble and they were very helpful. We extended our stay at the hotel we liked it so much. The triple room has more space than the... more Small but clean, good value for money. It had everything we needed in a great location. When they say the staff are fantastic they really are - nothing was too much trouble and they were very helpful. We extended our stay at the hotel we liked it so much. The triple room has more space than the double (and a bath!). It's also non-smoking which is good.close

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by kents8936 – posted on Oct 6, 2006

1

Good hotel for London. Close to Paddington Station, London Underground, and, and Hyde Park. Be sure to take a shortwalk to Queensway for great Asian food. When booking ahead, be sure to ask for largest room in the suite you want....they are on the small side. Best of all, the front desk...

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by ursalways – posted on Oct 1, 2006

4

The hotel is a short walk from paddington station, which has a heathrow express train in it, very clean, cramped but comfortable. Breakfast is also delivered to your room and made available for take away which was quite convienient.

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by Jamiello – posted on Sep 17, 2006

2

Very clean rooms and helpful staff. The rooms are very small, but great if you just need a clean comfy place to rest your head.

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by jointeff – posted on Sep 16, 2006

2

A relief to stay here after the hell that is travellodge.

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by Ruben7814 – posted on Sep 16, 2006

1

Very clean hotel in a very quit neighborhood. Not a very lively neighborhood but very close to Paddington Station. There are many small grocery stores near by to by food. The staff is very friendly and were very helpful in making sure we took the correct underground train due to constructions.... more Very clean hotel in a very quit neighborhood. Not a very lively neighborhood but very close to Paddington Station. There are many small grocery stores near by to by food. The staff is very friendly and were very helpful in making sure we took the correct underground train due to constructions. The room and bathroom were very small but were very clean. It appears that the hotel was recently remondeld and evidently the restaurant is not finished so breakfest is delivered to your room (bread, yogurt, juice, bannana, and granola bar). Thre is also coffee and tea in the room and the lift works! I highly recommend if you want a budget hotel in a quiet neighborhood.close

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by james4382 – posted on Sep 5, 2006

5

Needs improvement in security. We could not lock the door.

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by yuenho – posted on Sep 3, 2006

1

The Crownwall was great. The only thing I did not like was leaving my key at the front desk. Besides that the location was great. It was a 5 minute walk from Paddington Station, with good restaurants, a pub and internet cafe within 5 minutes. We were there during the terrorist scare, and the... more The Crownwall was great. The only thing I did not like was leaving my key at the front desk. Besides that the location was great. It was a 5 minute walk from Paddington Station, with good restaurants, a pub and internet cafe within 5 minutes. We were there during the terrorist scare, and the staff was extremely helpful with helping us find if our flights were cancelled and what not.close

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by Moosep – posted on Aug 13, 2006

2

Our stay was very pleasant overall. We found the spaces a bit cramped but we were there just to sleep over so it wasn't a problem. Complimentary breakfast was a nice gesture - shame the croissants were stale one morning. All in all, I'd probably stay here again in the future - very clean, quiet...

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by kris18412 – posted on Aug 11, 2006

2

Staff was very friendly and helpful. The brown bag breakfast was better than nothing, a nice gesture. Room was clean and quiet. The water system lacked pressure on the top floor, but was adequate. All in all it was very pleasant and convenient to Paddington station.

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by Ptraut – posted on Aug 11, 2006

3

Location was excellent, price and service great and our room in stellar condition, albeit insanely small. There is no air-conditioning but strangely enough this wasn't a problem even though we visited during the worst heat wave (30 C). Breakfast was complimentary during out stay. The hotel is... more Location was excellent, price and service great and our room in stellar condition, albeit insanely small. There is no air-conditioning but strangely enough this wasn't a problem even though we visited during the worst heat wave (30 C). Breakfast was complimentary during out stay. The hotel is located right by Hyde Park, within walking distance to nearly everything but on a quiet side-street. There's a mini-mart (open til 11pm) right next to the hotel and a few steps away from the entrance lies a pub as well as a diner where one can have breakfast. Overall, much more and much better than we'd expected on such short notice and on such a tight budget.close

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by esl – posted on Aug 3, 2006

1

The Crownwall was a an excellent place to stay while we were up in London working I would recomend to all my friends and family if thet were looking for an inexpensive stay in the city. The hotel is also close to good resturants, friendly pubs and five minits from Kenington Gardens.

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by Info7910 – posted on Jul 21, 2006

1

A very clean place and is at a fair price. But if you want a room for space this is not for you. Location is great, safe area and tube is close. Perfect if you need to leave or arrive from padington station. less than 4 mins walk. Also lots of resturants and cafes close by

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by BenDol8502 – posted on Jul 17, 2006

11

very clean and nice place...great neighborhood, three blocks away from the tube...the breakfast is served at your room,...i´ll definitely stay again!

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by Evlyn – posted on Jul 13, 2006

2

Really great place to stay and the location is excellent... two minute walk to Hyde Park!

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by mroy – posted on Jul 3, 2006

1

The Double Ensuite was better than I had expected. Decent location to Hyde Park and pricier restaurants. Weak shower pressure/temperature regulation. All in all, nice place, would recommend.

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by Jonsmi – posted on Jun 8, 2006

2

Great place. Friendly staff and location was perfect for me and my friends. A bit away from Picadilly, but that was a bonus for me. Close to the park and Notting Hill. Clean and safe.... would stay again for sure!

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by ryantf – posted on Apr 22, 2006

1

the toilet is too small

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by laiykd – posted on Apr 18, 2006

3

An excellent hotel near Kensington gardens and Hyde park if you just want a nice hotel where you sleep. It´s clean and the staff is nice. The hotel hasn´t got a restaurant but you have a waterboiler (and a microwave in the familyrooms) and they provide you with coffe/tea in the room. It´s... more An excellent hotel near Kensington gardens and Hyde park if you just want a nice hotel where you sleep. It´s clean and the staff is nice. The hotel hasn´t got a restaurant but you have a waterboiler (and a microwave in the familyrooms) and they provide you with coffe/tea in the room. It´s not far to Paddington station where you can take the tube and Circle line to get to the centre of London and many of the touristattractions.close

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by tingsa – posted on Apr 6, 2006

1

Good bathroom! Faulty window frame: It will not stay open. Since the room is so tiny, fresh air is of the essence.

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by katja2367 – posted on Apr 4, 2006

1

Rooms are TINY (think two people cant both try to walk to opposite ends of the room at the same time) but the location is unbeatable. Given the choice I'd stay somewhere farther from the action where the rooms are bigger and more amenitities are offered. Not worth the spatial sacrafice.

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by Ellenst – posted on Mar 24, 2006

2

It is very goog hotel. Very good staff. thank you.

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by Andgal – posted on Jan 29, 2006

2

Great staff. Very Helpful, friendly and polite. Thank you very much. Hopefully see you again soon! tim & zoe.

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by 102525 – posted on Dec 17, 2005

3

nice, quiet and charming but it's a little far from the underground station anyway...

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by ioso22 – posted on Nov 30, 2005

4

Great Location next to hyde park, and two tube stations within easy walk. Double room was small but nice, with ensuite, commensurate with pricing. Professional staff. No difficulty recommending. Suits as an excellent base.

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by ginam1648 – posted on Nov 27, 2005

2

Excellent location, only 5 mins on the sub to the deep sentre of London. Clean, bright rooms.

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by jossu8440 – posted on Nov 25, 2005

2

Very small room, hotel is well located near paddintong station, staff is helpful and friendly.

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by Gasof – posted on Oct 18, 2005

7

I thought the crownwall hotel was a great place to stay in London. It was just north of Hyde park within a 5 minute walk to two underground stations. The room was small but very cute and homey. Really felt comfortable there more than most large impersonal hotels. The staff went above and... more I thought the crownwall hotel was a great place to stay in London. It was just north of Hyde park within a 5 minute walk to two underground stations. The room was small but very cute and homey. Really felt comfortable there more than most large impersonal hotels. The staff went above and beyond whenever possible. I highly reccommend staying there.close

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by benti1620 – posted on Sep 6, 2005

2

Very clean! Good location. All the doors are on springs therefore they slam shut; likely to wake you. Otherwise great place.

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by layne6048 – posted on Sep 5, 2005

1

The staff were very friendly and the room was impeccably clean and comfortable. A great location and excellent value for money ... we reccomend it!

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by jatrum – posted on Sep 4, 2005

1