Ashley Hotel - London

Recently modernized and very clean; friendly staff; excellent location (just a block from Paddington Station - would definitely stay again for a day or two.

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I needed a budget "bed" for a quick visit to London and The Ashley fit the bill. The room was small but functional, the neighborhood was great, and the staff pleasant.

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Receptionist cute and friendly. Breakfast continential; cold cereal, coffee, juice and bread. room #106 had 2 twin beds together, so extra room was appreciated. Bed blankets, carpet & curtains all 10 years outdated. In A M I heard gurgling and found toilet and shower stall filled with nasty water and green slime. I was given a key to room #406 for the […] A M shower. All AOK. Use a local pub for free wifi instead of $3# for Ashley Hotel access. All in all for price and location a solid 2. Read more

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Decent hotel. Fairly basic but it is clean and in a good location. Very close to the paddington tube station so it is very easy to get around. The hotel does not have a lift so make sure you are fine with going up and down a significant number of stairs. Overall, a good hotel.

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Absolutely awfull. No elevator no toilet in the room and a separate shoe box shower room. The wall paper was falling off the walls and there was a constant hammering from work going on in the Hotel.An absolutely bloddy awful 3 days. I left a day early just to get back home.

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The room was good for a single person looking to stay in London on the cheap but not a room to spend a lot of time in.

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bath room on different floors, room in a bad state, railings falling apart, would never stay there again.

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As a 24 year old girl traveling alone this hotel was just what I wanted. The rooms are small, but adequate. The building itself is very old, so little things like creaking floors and a general sense of age give the place a tired feel, but it was not a problem. For what you pay it is not bad, and the location is great for both getting into the heart […] of London from Paddington or Lancaster Gate tube stations, as well as being a few blocks from Hyde park. I would stay there again, but maybe not suggest it to families with young kids or people with mobility problems, as there is no lift. Read more

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The location could not have been better - 2 blocks from Paddington Station & blocks from Hyde Park...tons to do and see and great eateries all in walking distance. Great price but the hotel could use some basic maintenance - small tweaks like a few small repairs could make it much better. Sheets clean but if you are used to high end luxury this is not […] for you. If you are used to hostels this is way better. I made it through but it was not easy with bathroom out of the room. That would have been ok if the shower and toilet were not in two different rooms. LOL Read more

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They are remodeling at hotel... Very small hall and rooms. But location was near Underground and I I found it convenient....

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One of those old London hotels that looks good on the outside but is tawdry and dirty on the inside. It was "cheap" by central London prices and everything felt cheap about it - corridors, stairways, and rooms ( worn carpets, peeling paint, grunge in corners of bathroom). The only plus was its proximity to Paddington station and the Heathrow Express […] if you are catching an early flight. Read more

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I will never stay there again. Ipaid for an enduite room, and there was no hot water in my sink or shower. I had to climb to the 4th floor and use a hallway shower. The room was not wholly read - eg no water glass. The reception manager was a black hoel of cordiality, i.e., none escaped his grim visage and monosyllabic remarks. In short, my worst UK […] hotel experience Avoid this choice!! Read more

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either rainstorm or pipe burst ... no body told me ... water pooring from roof of bathroom and power went out as my light fixture filled with water and kept me up all night ... left next day with buckets all over place collecting water ... pretty much a joke ... rather third world ... shame on me

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Hotel is in excellent location, just a minute or so from Paddington Station, therefore near Tube and other transportation; 7 or 8 min. from Hyde park. Also near pubs, shops and internet cafes. Room a little small but adequate and a very good value. Will stay there again.

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This was a really bad hotel. Now I get it was cheap but there are a dozen hotels all around it that are just as cheap that are a lot better. Internet did not work the entire time I was there even though they told me every day it would be up soon. Outside phone lines did not work, the room was moldy small and worn out and the staff was really not all […] that smart. The only good person they had was this guy named Mohammed on the night shift. DO NOT STAY HERE! Read more

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The Ashley Hotel was picked for its location. It is a Three minute walk to Paddington Station and the Heathrow Express. The Staff were very nice and the room was fine for the money. I have stayed in many hotels in the UK and this was just fine for a short trip or to see London on a budget. Rooms are small however it is London not the USA. The Morning […] Buffet was great .Good bread and cheese ,Coffe and juices. The area is fine and there is a good variety of food sources within 1 minute walking. Overall I would stay again. Read more

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The only major issues I had with our room was that the mattress was terrible and that there was mold growing on the top of bathroom ceiling. The room was tight, but reasonable for just one night. We were very close to a couple of pubs and the underground station. If you can get past the mold and a thin mattress then its worth your stay.

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Convenient location, 2 min walking from Paddington station, easy to get to the airport and anywhere in the city. Decent continental breakfast. No elevator, don’t provide with shampoo. And the worst is they do not do the rooms properly, dusty windows and curtains. In my room the curtains were grey of dust.

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Alright, this place is good if you want to stay in town, but need to leave out of Heathrow early the next morning. If that is your objective, this is your place. It is basically one block away from Paddington Station, where you can catch the Heathrow Express, so you have access to the airport as well as the rest of the Underground. That said, the […] rooms are small, a little dodgy, but for London they are reasonably priced, and the place is safe. They have wireless (which you pay for), but there is also an internet cafe down the block. It is what it is, which is a place to stay when you don't want to leave London yet, but need access to the airport. Read more

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Close to Paddington Station, with restaurants, small grocery stores, internet cafe within a block. Shared shower was broken, TV stations were very limited. Courteous people. My room had enough room for a single bed, dresser/desk with a sink installed on one side, wardrobe, probably 8' x 12'. Clean. Not very noisy for its location, but not quiet. Continental […] breakfast was good, with 3 kinds of cereal, as well as pastries, rolls and toast if you ordered it. Filter coffee or latte machine. I will probably go there again when I want a cheap hotel in London. Read more

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Stayed 6 nights in London and the Ashley Hotel served it's purpose for the budget I had. I'm not a picky traveler (low expectations, if you will), so pay heed to those negative marks by other reviewers, because they're true. They just didn't bother me much. Had a single on the 4th floor (remember, no lift, and the stairs are very narrow and steep) with […] a shared bathroom either on the 4th or the 2nd floors, which were relatively clean. The room was small, and luckily did not have much luggage with me. The window in the room did not close all the way, but fortunately the weather was pretty nice. Breakfast was just enough to get me started for the day, but the choices are limited to cereal, croissants, toast and the usual AM beverages. As a solo female traveler, felt very safe in the area - very busy, a bit rowdy at times, but no problems. Location was perfect in terms of transportation from Heathrow, and for just getting on the tube or bus to anywhere in the city. Read more

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The room was very small and clean and the bed was comfortable. I had to climb 4 flights of stairs- no lift. But I will stay here again because the people were kind, friendly and helpful. One of the maids saw me struggling with my pack and insisted on helping me up 2 more flights to my room. The desk clerk allowed my to leave my pack in the cupboard […] when I arrived 6 hours before check in and was very helpful getting me connected to the wifi which wasn't free but actually worked unlike the" free" wifi another hotel had promised on it's website. I will take service over size a looks any day. Thank you Ashley Hotel. Read more

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Excellent location. Simple but OK continental breakfast. Staff (front desk and breakfast area) are friendly. Old and small TV (not working well). Furniture in bad shape, including the bed. New coffee maker (with coffee and tea in room). Lighting OK. Bathroom OK (provided 2 towels and one small piece of soap). Clean: no complaint on sheets and blanket. […] No elevator, and you could end up on the 4th floor (5th in US). For the price and location, excellent choice for travelers who just want cheap and convenient lodging. However, if you are picky or if you have problem climbing stairs (especially with your luggage), this hotel is not for you. Read more

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I've been to Europe a few times and this is the first hotel I've stayed in that somehow reminded me of what I imagine hotels to have been like in the 60s. Small room, uncomfortable but doable bed, and toilet down the hall. I'm not complaining. I liked it.

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The location, in Norfolk Square, near Paddington Station, is quite convenient and makes it easy to get around London. I stayed in one of the rooms that used the shared facilities, it was tiny (approx 7' W x 9' L), which was to be expected it London, but I was on the 5th floor of the walk-up building and my suitcase filled the entire width of the stairs. […] Also the building is currently under construction (renovation) and due to the work being done I couldn't leave my bag at the hotel on the day of checkout, which was really inconvenient, luckily there is a place in Paddington Station to store you luggage. TV only sort of worked, and the shared facilities on the top floor were tiny, didn't have proper window coverings and shower doesn't have a shelf for shampoo, etc. So bottom line: Great Location w/ very cramped & run-down quarters! Read more

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The hotel was in a nice location. Very short walk to Paddington Station or Hyde Park. If it was just place to lay your head down, it works. I got up at 7:00 am and wouldn't come back into late in the evening. European hotels are small-and this room was no different. It was kind of odd that the toilet was on one floor, the sink was in my room, and the […] bathing facility was on another. I never could figure that out. Read more

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The hotel is pretty conveniently located, in the Arab area, close to the Paddington tube station. Otherwise I was pretty disappointed with almost everything else. Breakfast is not impressive; they charge charge too much for wireless Internet connection which is not that good afterall; and more...

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So this hotel has no stairs and I had a heavy backpack, of course I was put on the 3rd floor. Other than that the hotel was fine. The price was good. The shared facilities were one floor down, but not too bad. The convenient location to Paddington Station was great. Norfolk Gardens is a nice little spot with a few restaurants and shops close by.

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Ashley's Hotel location is just perfect for travelers who planning to take a Heathrow Connect train to airport, or just do day trips to nearby cities, like Oxfords. It's only 3 min away from train station. I had a 7am flight back to US, and had to take 5:30am train to airport. I recommend to buy ticket for that train day before from a clerk at the ticket […] counter, if you do not want to deal with the ticketing machine early in the morning next day. The only problem I had with the hotel is that I bought the most unexpensive room available for one night stand, and apparently those rooms located all the way up on the 4th floor. So i had to carry my heavy suitcase all the way up, since there are no elevators in the hotel, and the stair case was very narrow. The room was small, but clean and just enough for 1 person to stay 1 night. There was sink inside the room,so there were no need to run to bathroom every time you want to wash your hands or fill up the tea kettle with water, since there is only 1 bathroom for 10 rooms on the 4rth floor. But since I arrived in the hotel late and checked out early, i didn't had any problems with seeing too many people. Read more

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I wouldn't stay here if I were not fit enough to climb stairs (there's no lift) or if I were traveling with children. But it's inexpensive and in a very nice neighborhood. It's noisy at night.

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Nice staff, friendly hotel. The neighborhood has many restaurants and is lively. It is very close to Hyde park. I found the hotel clean, although I had to ask for a change in towels at some point. There is no elevator, and the hotel has four floors, so do not bring loads of luggage ... :-)

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The hotel is very convenient to paddington station, tube and bus line. I emailed a request twice after booking with questions and no one responded. A phone call asking for early check-in or luggage storage after arrival ( plane arrived at 6am) was denied. However, when I arrived ther clerk told me that both would have been possible. The people were […] friendly and helpful and rooms as expected for budget travel. Maintainence of the building was obvious but the carpet in the room was soiled and needed shampoo or replacement. I used it only as a crash pad and it was fine. If you are looking for a full english breakfast you will be disappointed (toast, cereal & croissants only). Read more

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The service consisted of a receptionist and that's it.There was no lift in it and the stairways are very small and cramped.The room was very small and the bathroom was smaller.The bed was very small single that was lopsided so could not get a good night sleep.The bathroom was made out of a closest and the shower was not spacious.The sink was over the […] toilet. The breakfast buffet was poor, stale croissants over instant coffee.The only good thing about this hotel was it's 3 minute walk from Paddington Station. Read more

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The whole hotel smells awful.. Reception not welcoming at all. Actually rude. The room stunk. Bad! Floors squeaks. Doors slam. Paper thin walls. So you hear every noise. Even your neighbors snoring. Rooms are under the squeaking stairs, so very obnoxiously loud. The toilet that was one floor down didn't lock, which was freezing, and in the hallway, […] so everyone can hear and walk in on you. The shower on another floor was smaller than a airplane bathroom was also freezing and everything of mine dry got wet. But the Worst is the bed. Beyond uncomfortable, lop sided, and busted. I seriously didn't get a wink of sleep, tossed and turned all night.. It feels like you're going to roll off. Hours of hell! And I couldn't sleep on the floor because the room is way too small. The breakfast was so depressing. This place and the money I spent for it makes me not want to go back to London. A complete utter RIP OFF! Read more

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We stayed overnight at the Ashley, coming from Paris on the Eurostar, and heading to Heathrow the next day to catch our flight back to the US. The Circle line goes directly between St. Pancras and Paddington, and the Ashley is a short two-block walk from Paddington in a garden court. This is not a modern, upscale hotel, but it is clean, neat and -notwithstanding […] small rooms- perfectly good for our type of stay. We got a terrific price by booking a prepaid reservation on line. The hotel is within walking distance of several small cafe-style restaurants and pubs. The staff are helpful and courteous. The breakfast was a bit sketchy, but included in the price of the room. Our only complaint is that we never succeeded in obtaining a working electric tea kettle to make coffee in the room.....this was a minor glitch, and gave us an excuse to go to a favorite little cafe a block away. We have stayed in several hotels in this area, and this one compares favorably with all of them, at a better price. Read more

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The rooms were small but met my needs (especially with the in-room bathroom). The breakfast was adequate. Internet service was a quid for one hour or three for the day and was spotty at best. Don't expect any TV besides basic BBC and ITV. But for the location (two minute walk to Paddington Station and five minute walk to Lancaster Gate Tube), the neighborhood, […] and the price - this hotel is hard to beat! Read more

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Ashley Hotel offered a very good price, as well as other like hotels in the near vicinity. I had the single room and shared a toilet and tub, but all things were more than fine. In fact, never once was there a conflict in using times with another visitor. The shower/tub room is separate from the toilet room, so there are two different rooms for each. […] The hotel was quite cozy, with an awesome location (about 2-3 minute walk from Paddington), the hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast kind of sucked, but was no big deal to me anyway. I just had coffee. I had read many reviews of this hotel before booking, and I'm glad that I did not permit the bad comments from deterring me. My view of Norfolk Square was lovely and I would so very easily stay here again. Read more

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I know it was on the cheaper end of London accommodation... but I was a bit shocked how desperately shabby the hotel was. The receptionist was decent. The room was on the 3rd floor (up winding staircase) with no elevator. No bathroom, no shower. The shared shower looked so scary I couldn't bring myself to use it. A glimpse into poverty in UK.

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the location of the hotel is very good , but the rooms and cleaning was not good enough , stairs and no lift will make your stay very difficult ..unless you are young enough and under 20 years old .. resturant is good but break fast is very poor , receiptionists are very friendly and helpfull ... beds no comfortable ... all above comparing to the price […] , it is not good at all .. Read more

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Norfolk Square houses about 40 hotels. They are all similar-hostels & budget hotels. For the price, you could probably find a better option. The area is great-lots to see and do, walking distance to Oxford Circle. Three Tube stations nearby. The room was old but very clean. I found the bed uncomfortable and I can sleep anywhere. I was surprised the […] bathroom wasn't en suite but I may have not noticed it was shared bathroom when I reserved the room. Small but adequate room with wash basin in the room. Had square-facing room so was noisy. Only ventilation is window so noisy and cool or hot and quieter. The shower was not adequate at all. The hook holding the showerhead was broken and the water never got warm. You have to pay for internet and it's by the hour. The hotel is clean and decent but with as many other hotels in the area, I don't see myself staying here again. Read more

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my room was quite small, but the whole point of vacation is to stay out of the room. it is a great location that is close to several underground stations and beautiful Hyde Park! the neighborhood of Paddington is fantastic! i met several locals and was invited to dine and hang out in the pubs with them. hands down the friendliest spot in London!

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All inexpensive hotels in the desirable areas of London have small rooms, small bathrooms, limited services, and would benefit from some upkeep. That being said, the Ashley falls towards the bottom of the range, even for the price. I've been commuting to London for almost 3 years on a limited budget, so I've stayed in almost a dozen different hotels […] in the Kensington/Chelsea, Baywater, Earl'sCourt areas. The room at the Ashley was arguably the smallest I've been in-- the bed was not even a true single bed-- it was shorter, like a child's bed. The bathroom was also one of the smallest-- it was not possible to stand at the sink without bumping against the toilet. There were clear mold stains along the walls of the bathroom, and the toilet pipes squealed loudly if the sink tap was turned on while the toilet was refilling (which took about 5 minutes). I paid for wi-fi service-- the daily fee of 10pounds is high, but 25 pounds for the week is quite reasonable. Unfortunately, it didn't work in my room. There was a wi-fi relay at the stairwell just outside my room, but it was clearly not working (the router "send" light was not on-- actually tried unplugging it and plugging it in again just in case). I notified the front desk, and frankly they couldn't have cared less. I asked for a different room and was simply refused. The only way to access wi-fi was in the basement lounge or the lobby, neither of which was comfortable or convenient. Read more

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