Hotel Byron - London

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.