Hotels With Bar in Greater London, United Kingdom

Location is great, very close to King’s Cross station and St. Pancras station. Many attractions such as The British Museum, Convent Garden, Coal Drop Yard etc. are all in a walkable distance. However, due to the heat wave, extremely hot weather, while waiting for check in at the lobby, the waiting queue is super long, it was very hot and unbreathable. There is also no AC or fan in the room, and no fridge. With a strap tied to the window, we could only open a small gap, not enough for the oxygen to enter the room. It was too hot during the night, the room was like an oven, we couldn’t sleep, had to get to the lobby to ask for a solution, the staffs said that they have fan for borrow, but that night they already lended it all out. They marked our room number and said will deliver a fan to our room the next night, but the other night after we get back to our room we did not see any fan in our room. Lastly, the lock of our bathroom is broken.

I stayed with my two children for 5 nights, and while we were generally satisfied, the pros and cons of the accommodation were quite evident. **Pros:** 1. The apartment offered a two-room layout, which was ideal for a family of 3-4. 2. Having a kitchen and a washing machine was incredibly convenient for cooking and doing laundry – a real lifesaver! 3. There was a supermarket right downstairs, making grocery shopping incredibly easy. 4. It was a 10-minute walk from South Kensington tube station – a manageable distance, neither too close nor too far. 5. Both the Natural History Museum and the V&A Museum were very close, just a 10-minute walk away. 6. There were also Chinese restaurants within a 10-minute walk. **Cons:** 1. There was no air conditioning in summer, only a single fan. 2. Our 4th-floor room was west-facing, so it got direct afternoon sun and was stiflingly hot, making it difficult to sleep at night. We also didn't dare open the windows on the 4th floor due to security concerns. 3. The elevators were few and small, so we mostly relied on the stairs unless we had heavy luggage. 4. The walk from the elevator to our room felt incredibly long, easily 500 meters. And for all this, the hotel still cost over 2000 a night. In general, hotels in the UK are far inferior to those in the US – overpriced and often quite run-down. For the same price in America, you could easily stay in a 4 or 5-star hotel, or a truly excellent guesthouse.

Very good hotel, clean, nice staff, the location is convenient for people arriving at Heathrow. It’s far from the main attractions in London, but I managed to use the public transportation. Took me around one hour to get to Paddington. There are some markets and restaurants nearby.

With a late-night flight, I booked an airport hotel. From Terminal 3, you need to take the airport's internal shuttle train, but it's easy to find by following the signs. Self check-in is available via machine; just enter your booking reference. The room came with a 1.5-meter double bed and a small sofa bed. Cleanliness was just passable. There was hair from a previous guest in the bathtub, and the pillow had some small stains. There was enough room to open two 28-inch suitcases. Its main draw, however, is its affordability and convenient location.

I have booked a room capable for 4 people, but the hotel could not provide it due to the maintenace is on progress. They provides us 2 seperate room to us, but with free 4 breakfast while we stayed . Overall stay, the room is comfortable and the place is convenience to go to the Paddington statation. Many restaurants nearby with nice atmosphere.

Excellent location, stunning views, and outstanding service—especially from Natalia. We’ll definitely be coming back and recommending this place to our friends!

Visited in August, peak season. Given the central London location and the time of year, I can appreciate that prices are higher, so I somewhat understood the cost. HOWEVER, for a room costing on average 1500 RMB per night: it was small, outdated, and frankly, looked quite grubby. There was a strong, unpleasant plastic smell that greeted us upon entry and didn't dissipate even with the window cracked open for our entire four-night stay. The bed linen made me incredibly itchy all over, leaving me constantly scratching. To top it all off, at 1:30 AM, someone accidentally triggered the fire alarm, and the piercing siren blared throughout the building, prompting hundreds of guests to evacuate – certainly a dramatic and unforgettable (for all the wrong reasons) experience. Breakfast was quite varied, and the pool and gym facilities were adequate. But no matter how decent the public areas are, I'm staying in the ROOM! 😩 Absolutely NOT recommended!!!

Everything was amazing!! Kind staff, nice clean rooms with everything you may need during your stay (toiletries, hair dryer, clothing iron, water boiler....). Breakfast was very tasty, they even provide you with grab&go bags for food. Even though the hotel is quite far from central London, it is very well connected with a railway so the location itself isn't that much of a problem. Incredible value for the price, I am genuinely impressed.

I stayed at the Best Western Ariel for one night before an early morning flight from Heathrow, and it was a solid choice for convenience. The location is great — only a few minutes from Terminals 2 and 3, and there's a shuttle bus that runs regularly. Check-in was smooth and the staff were friendly and helpful, even with my late arrival. The room was compact but clean, with everything I needed for a short stay — comfy bed, decent shower, and a kettle with tea and coffee. It’s not a luxury hotel by any means, but it served its purpose well. The soundproofing was surprisingly good considering the proximity to the airport — I barely heard any planes. Only downside was the breakfast — it felt a bit basic for the price. Also, the decor is a bit dated, but again, for a one-night airport stopover, it’s totally fine. Would stay again if I need to be close to Heathrow!

First off, the location is absolutely fantastic and incredibly easy to find. Most people arrive via Waterloo Underground station. After exiting, look for Exit 2 (right next to M&S). Take the escalator down, turn right, walk straight across the road for about 200 meters, and the hotel will be on your left. Big Ben and the London Eye are just a very short walk away – you can even see the London Eye from the windows! 💝Transportation: Waterloo Tube station is right there, offering effortless access to anywhere you want to go. The real highlight, though, is the extensive and affordable bus network. You can practically reach any attraction from the bus stops directly outside the hotel. Bus 188 goes east to Greenwich Observatory (passing Tower Bridge) and west to the British Museum area (Chinatown is also very close). Bus 139 takes you to Oxford Street, Bus 148 to Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace, and Bus 360 to the Natural History Museum. Just remember to check the bus stand letter when boarding, as stops with the same name are often designated by different letters. 💝Food: Food options abound! You're spoiled for choice with Thai, kebab, Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Pret, Tesco, and more. The fish and chips next to 'Wine Food' directly opposite the hotel are super cheap, and the Lebanese kebab place nearby is also very affordable. Places on Old Vic Street tend to be a bit pricier. It really depends on your personal preference and budget! 💝Breakfast: Haha, the classic, unchanging English breakfast! Don't dismiss it; it's seriously substantial and filling. Honestly, I stayed for 10 days and couldn't get enough of it! 💝Room: A standard twin-bedded room. It's a bit dated but perfectly clean. (Given London's prices, I found this location and the room perfectly reasonable). It would be even better if the front desk staff could smile a bit more!