Hotel Byron - London

7.1

The only negative comment is that the hotel contacted me separately insisting on my security no on my credit card or threatening cancellation. It was very difficult to get an explanation why and when I sent it they immediately debited my card for 1 night ( a pre authorisation). If you were travelling and not checking your emails you could find yourself with the room cancelled. On arrival they insisted on full payment before giving the key, which I found very odd. On discussing it with them they said it was normal pratice in London. After that they were never very friendly.

8.5

Whilst room was fairly small (typical of many London hotels) it was well fitted out with quality furnishings. bathroom was well designed and spotlessly clean. I have stayed in a number of Bayswater hotels over the past years - this was the best.

9.2

Had a pleasant stay at this hotel. All staff we met were friendly and polite. Hotel is quiet,clean and welcoming.Breakfast a bit hit and miss,but waitresses lovely.The children loved it,especially the quirky staircase.They accomodated the needs of my elderly mum and she was delighted with her room. I would definately book again. Thoe only negative was, I made the mistake of asking reception to book a taxi and they obviously have a contract with executive cars and we were ripped off on the journey back to Victoria(we were overcharged £15!).So always look for a black cab,they pass by fairly frequently.

5.4

Hotel très agréable dans un quartier très calme un peu trop excentré toutefois mais très bien désservi par le metro et les bus. Personnel sympathique mais chambre vraiment petite (8m2).

8.9

This hotel cost us an extra £15 per night on what we paid in Paddington last year BUT was well worth it a remarkable difference in overall standards and friendliness. Highly recommended

7.3

Hotel tranquillo molto carino con personale disponibile e gentile. L'unica cosa che non mi ha fatto impazzire è la colazione che ho provveduto a fare fuori, ma per il resto tutto ok anche la posizione vicino a due fermate della metropolitana. Nel complesso positivo, ci tornerò.

8.5

good hotel

9.3

Great hotel, lovely rooms, and wonderful location. No complaints at all. Would happily stay there again.

8.5

For a four-star hotel, the room needed a bit of cleaning behind the ears, so to speak, and maintenance. Otherwise, the room was a great value for London, was easy to get to the tube, and was quiet and the employees competent.

6.4

London is always expensive, and this room was very small. It was a single with its own bath. When I first tried to take a shower, the shower door fell off in my hands, but they fixed it within 12 hours (to be fair, I was sleeping a part of that and asked them not to come in then). Easy access two blocks away to two Tube stations and a small shopping mall plus lots of other stores. The Internet service worked well. Some of the reception desk staff were very helpful -- for example, to recommend good restaurants nearby (good Indian about 3 blocks away). Others seemed less friendly but not unfriendly. It was nice that the hotel had a lift. It would have been helpful to have had a luggage rack in the room -- but no space! I did not try the breakfast, so cannot comment on that. I would return to this hotel if my goal was mainly a place to sleep.

6.2

The location of the hotel is excellent. Just a 5 minute walk away one could find a variety of restaurants, pubs, convenience stores, places for breakfast and 2 subway stations. The room was small, the bathroom was roomy enough but it could use some maintenance. Hotel stuff extremely helpful and polite. There are 6-7 other hotels on the same street, next time I would try one of those.

7.5

El Hotel está muy bien situado, al lado de dos estaciones de metro y parada de autobús (hay uno que va a Victoria - muy cómodo). Muy fácil para llegar a todos los sitios turísticos y de interés. La habitación no era muy grande, pero muy limpia y cómoda. Ideal para fin de semana. A 5 min (en la calle del Metro) tienes un pequeño súper (abierto hasta las tantas) y Starbucks. Nuestra habitación era al lado de la cocina y hacían un poco de ruido por la mañana, pero no olía y era muy tranquilo el resto del tiempo. ¡¡Lo aconsejo!! Calidad/precio- muy muy bueno.

5.4

la camera matrimoniale è davvero piccolissima, c'è giusto lo spazio per girare intorno al letto e c'è la moquette non proprio pulitissima. il bagno è piccolo e senza finestra, ma viene pulito ogni mattina. L'albergo è silenzioso, la zona è tranquilla e davvero comodissima per muoversi con pullman e metropolitana. La facciata dell'albergo è esattamente quella della foto le camere sono molto più piccole e meno belle di quelle fotografate.

8.5

Buona qualità prezzo, posizione centrale (Hide Park) ma la via dell'Hotel è quasi sconosciuta, per chi arriva d notte si consiglia taxi, pulizia, stanze piccole. Consigliato buon rapporto qualità prezzo.

3.3

Le Byron est surement un hotel très bien, mais malheureusement, à cause d'un problème informatique de réservation (version officelle), à mon sens plutôt un problème de surbooking ou de promo à trop bas prix, nous avons été convié à dormir dans un hotel avoisinnant. Autant dire pas du tout le même standing. Comme pour une nuit il est difficile de perdre du temps à chercher un autre hotel, nous avons accepté, moyennant le petit déjeuner gratuit ....

8.9

Staff was nice, room small but very clean and quiet. just 5 minutes by feet to 2 tube-stations (bayswater and queensway), kensington garden across the street. if i come to London again I will stay there again for sure :)

7.6

Nice and clean hotel with friendly staff. We got a twin bed instead of double as ordered, switched room after one night. Quiet surroundings, yet not far from street packed with cheap restaurants and subway.

8.7

Clean room, fresh and new, but small. Proper bathroom!!!! Receptionists very frieldly and helpful. Few steps from Hyde Park and tube station. really good.

8.9

The people at Byron were very kind.

8.9

We have been to London many times and have stayed at different hotels, mostly 4 or 5 stars.However this hotel gave absolutely very good value for the money (except the price for breakfast, which was not included). We experienced a very good service and welcoming emplyees. Very nicely decorated rooms. There were 3 of us and we had two rather spacious connecting rooms; perfect for us. The location was also perfect for us, so all together, we enjoyed the stay and will most probably stay here the next time we visit London

9.6

Very good hotel, situated next to Hyde Park and Kensington Park and to two underground stations, shops and restaurants. Very nice and helpful staff. The room was small but good planned and with all facilities, to a very good price. When we return to London we will stay here again!

9.6

Very friendly hotel with efficient, helpful staff. Rooms nicely decorated and spotlessly clean. I requested a double room but was allocated a twin on arrival - when queried the receptionist told me the available double was smaller and he thought that as I had travelled a long way I would want to stretch out a bit - nice touch! Elevator is slow! Location is spot on, in a quiet street but only a few minutes walk from the centre of Bayswater and also two Metro stations on differing lines. Wireless internet was not working for most of the time I was there but staff most apologetic and when it did work they allowed me to use it for free. Breakfast room light and airy and does a good full English fry up and the staff are efficient and pleasant too. This hotel had both business and leisure travellers in it, and I would recommend it to any kind of traveller - you won't get much better for the same money in London.

8.2

The location is excellent, closed to two Underground stations and Hyde Park, and the main, bustling Queensway Street. The rooms and service were both above average. Friendly staff and nice rooms. Make sure you ask if the excellent Continental Breakfast is included in your rate.

7.2

Sehr nettes Hotel mit mit kleinen aber sehr sauberen Zimmern, für Städtereisen ideal, da auch in direkter Nähe von zwei U-Bahnlinien und doch in einer ruhigen Straße.

9.2

Una semana permanecimos con mi señora esta vez en Londres y recomiendo a todos este hotel. Nuestra satisfaccion fue absoluta con el personal y sus instalaciones. Fabuloso!

7.2

American visitors may be dismayed by the size of the room, but in London, at this price, you're not going to get much better. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The location is good, in a nice leafy tree-lined quiet road only two streets (10 minute walk) from Bayswater tube station on the Curcle line. There are plenty of shops, pubs and a great variety of restaurants nearby. We had a 4th floor room overlooking the rear, and there was no noise or disturbance at all, from the street, or from adjoining occupied rooms. We didn't have breakfast in the hotel, which is available at extra cost, but had (surprisingly) a superb full English breakfast in a Bella Italia restaurant near the tube station. Everything worked, no air conditioning, decor slightly jaded but pleasant enough. I'd certainly use the Hotel again and would recommend it to others looking for a budget-priced Hotel to use as a base for touring or shopping in Central London.

7.3

I will go back again. Clean, a bit small rooms, good service, perfect location, very near to Queensway and Baywater Tube Stations. Queensway full of restaurants, pubs, young life (many student hostels nearby). Internet café very close, Sightseen bus stop 50 mt, taxis available down the street any time. Strectly recommended if you do not look for anything luxury.

7.3

No public bar in the Hotel the refreshments in a locked press Very good public transport to Hotel A good location if you want to stay a short time in London

4.7

We arrived at the hotel and found out that they had given away our second night of our reservation because they tried to run my credit card through ahead of time although our booking confirmation said we would be charged at the end of our stay. My card had been comprimised and a new one had been issued to me between booking and our trip so the card didn't go through. They emailed us about 12 hours before we arrived saying we had to confirm within 24 hours - and although we arrived 12 hours later they had given away our second night - but kept our first?! Turns out it was Wimbleton week as well as Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday party in Hyde park (across the street) and they could apparently get more for the room that we had secured it for so we were stuck without a room and had to leave London after a day... they were incredibly rude about the whole thing.

7.2

Nuestra estancia ha sido muy agradable, la única pega es que la habitacion es un poco pequeña pero muy acogedora. Totalmente recomendable teniendo en cuenta que Londres no es una ciudad barata.

6.8

We travelled to London mid-march 2008 and have in general been quite satisfied with the hotel. It is ideally located in a quiet street with 2 tube stations within a 3 minute walk and lots of shops and restaurants around the corner. Our room was clean and the furniture new, only the bathroom lacked a bit in trimness, though it was acceptable. However it had been nice if we could have fully closed the bathroom door which was impossible.. The lobby makes a very good impression and the staff was friendly. The only real minus is the breakfast: very low quality of bread and jam, every little extra is being charged and the toaster broke down "today" five days in a row. Also the breakfast staff is not very friendly, and the view into the open kitchen revealed a clear lack of cleanliness, and the carpet in the breakfast room should be replaced by a new one. In total I'd still recommend the place to those who are willing to accept that the standard in London hotels is much lower than in Germany and the price unfortunately much higher. However, having seen a lot of London hotels before, this one has certainly been a better experience than many others.

7.1

The lift is a litte bit noisy, particularly during the night. In the room 16, the window doesn't work. The breakfast is essential but good. The Hotel is very convenient for the tube!

7.5

Friendly hotel in a very good location - close to nightlife & public transport for seeing the sights . Included breakfast was good .

9.0

We booked the Byron based on reviews here and on other sites and felt that they were accurate in their positive nature. Unassuming exterior but interior is clean and welcoming. Room is small as you'd expect from London ( building was probably originally a large domestic residence)but beds were firm and of good quality. Room has TV (5 channels) and Air Conditioning -(didn't need it in Feb). Each room had a quaint name as well as a number .. hmmm. Our room faced the street but it was very quiet at all times. There's a lovely seating area on the mezzanine that you'll only discover if you take the stairs instead of the lift -check it out. Inclusive continental breakfast was excellent and hotel was close (4 mins walk) to queensway and bayswater underground stations. The Bella Italia restaurant on Queensway was fine but we were not happy with the standard of the Maharajah Indian restaurant also on Queensway. We'd be happy to return here, which is more than can be said of many of the budget hotels in London that we've tried out in the last few years.

6.9

At first glance, we were disappointed. But, as we made our way to the very close tube stops each day and remembered that the average hotel in London for the same price is smaller, more run down or miles outside of town, we liked the place. Rooms are small, as all budget (and other) rooms in London. Carpets in halls are in need or replacing (big deal). Tube stop is less than two blocks walk, which is great. The price (we paid about $140/night) made it very affordable for us.

9.4

hehehe they match any price on the internet if you call them and give you english breakfast in the price too

8.2

London is terribly expensive!

9.0

We were very impressed with the quality of the hotel and neighbourhood for the price we paid. We have had much less for this price in the past. We thought we would get a full breakfast since we had booked a room including breakfast(although ones without breakfast were available), instead we got a 'continental' breakfast while we watched others in the breakfast room eat a full breakfast. That was our only disappointment. The room was very clean, but small. We would come back, but next time not bother paying extra for a continental breakfast.

9.8

A very friendly experience. Furthermore, the Byron hotel is perfectly located: Major attractions are within walking distance and the connections to London airports are superior. Quality vs. Price is the best I ever experienced. We will definately be back!

9.0

Poor ventilation in bathroom left towels damp. Terrific staff. Breakfast was good but I thought full breakfast was included and it was not.

3.2

The impression geeting from the website is on a very nice relatively modern hotel. However, the hotel is a very old one, rooms are extremely tiny, NO INTERNET (although internet in indicated as available on the website). I left the hotel after one night. Much better deals can be found for the same money.

8.1

Quaint old country-style hotel in a great location, very close to Kensington Gardens & Hyde Park as well as restaurants, shopping and the underground. Our room was very small, but clean and quiet as it was on the top floor facing away from the street. Breakfast of cereals, toast, processed cheese & ham, juice, coffee/tea is included in the price. The price on Venere (85 GBP) is much cheaper than advertised at the hotel (120 GBP). We would definitely stay at Hotel Byron again.

7.8

We really enjoyed our stay in Byron Hotel and we certainly recommend this hotel for holidays. Near to Queensway Tube Station, its location allows you to reach each part of London in a very easy way.

9.3

Das Byron Hotel hat uns sehr gut gefallen und wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Die Angestellten waren freundlich, die Zimmer sauber, jedoch sehr klein, aber da man bei einer Städtereise nicht im Zimmer sitzt ist das kein Problem. Die Lage ist gut, da man zur Bayswater Station gut zu Fuß gehen kann, leider ist Queensway bis Mai gesperrt. Wir haben jedoch ab dem zweiten Tag sowieso das Meiste per Bus gemacht. Gaby

8.8

We only used the hotel to sleep and wash so it was fine...very central, clean, cheap....but the breakfast buffet could have been better!

7.6

Hotel confortevole in una zona strategica di Londra. A due passi ben due stazioni della metro (Queensway-Central Line e Bayswater-Circle Line) nella stessa via (Queensway). Camere, come sempre, molto piccole, ma assoluto silenzio. Colazione continentale e, a richiesta, all'inglese, con scrambled eggs e, a scelta, bacon, sausages o fagioli neri. Scadente il the. C'è una conservatory dove poter fumare. Il personale è molto gentile e disponibile.

7.2

Very good positions, you can move everywhere easly and quick...nice and clean area, very close to Hyde Park and Kensington Palace. Nice people, clean hotel,I can suggest to book it without any problem, my feedback is certainly good.

6.7

Good quality, great breakfast, room was not spacious, and the price is hight for a continental hotel, but my overall stay is good. I can recommend this hotel

7.7

The hotel is situated at a quiet street, full of similar small hotels. OUr room was small (as expected) but clean with window overlooking gardens belonging to private houses on the other side, so we could have heard birds singing!. The only downside was that towels were not changed during our stay (4 nights). Ohterwise we were satisfied also with location (quite close to subway and kensington gardens). I may recommend the hotel for those who seek decent accomodation for a good price.

9.1

A very good place to pass the holidays. very clean and comfortable. very good relationship between price and quality. Bayswater is a a nice and delightful place, near Hide park.

3.5

The hotel lost our reservation and booked us at a nearby hotel, which they claimed had similar services, but was a substandard room without air conditioning. The staff was unhelpful.

4.9

In internet website was not specified "cheap room", not at all spacious for three beds! Very very small room...

6.6

A good quality/price level. A refurbished hotel very well located. The breakfast quality to be improved.