Royal Court Apartments

Good location (near lancaster gate tube station), comfortable and clean.

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Good location, three minute walk from Paddington Station. But, the place is dirty and has a couple odors: Mold from the shower and another unidentified smell. The carpet needs cleaning, the bed comforter is old and ragged. I'm pretty easy to please, but I was close to walking out. We stayed and it was okay, but in sincere need of renovation. Lots of […] noise from the neighbors and people above. The rate was good, and the front desk service was good. Read more

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To the west of Paddington Station, the hotel is in a quiet, stately neighborhood, a block from Hyde Park. The furnishings are rather old and a bit ragged, but my stay there was quite pleasant, and the staff was very helpful in arranging for my shuttle out to Heathrow for an early flight.

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We enjoyed out stay,which has a small kitchenette perfect for coffee/tea,cooking and microwave.It came with dish soap,instant coffee and tea, nice that was there after a long travel time to get to London. Easy connection to Paddington and metros all over the city, enjoyed the London sites, needed more time, there is a lot to see. The street is pretty […] with mini marts around for supplies.You can go online for metro maps for advance planning using paddington or lancaster gate as the start.There is a lift to the upper floors.Would stay here again. Read more

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This is a cheap hotel in London. Neighborhood is conveniently located near Paddington and Lancaster Gate tube stations. Wifi free but only in the lobby or in rooms near the lobby. Bathroom ridiculusly small

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Good vlue in ecellent location. The staff is nice and helpfull. Our 2 bed room was roomy for our 5 party family.

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The hallways and some of the rooms are badly in need of refurbishment. There was a hole in the wall next to our bed and one of the two burners on the stove didn't work. We were rudely awakened on 4 separate occasions by a loud fire alarm going off. On calling the front desk we were told it was a false alarm caused by a guest making toast in his toaster […] and the problem "would be fixed." Read more

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This property should not have a three star listing. This is a dated hotel. Not in the sense of being a historic or quaint English property, but one that probably last had a facelift in the 70s. Paint and carpet were faded and stained. Paint was chipping in several places. Heaters could not be turned off all the way. Fortunately evenings were cool so […] open windows helped. They had a fan available but there were no outlets in the bedroom half of the small "apartment". Veneer layered furniture was badly chipped. Since we were only in London for one night we only needed the room for sleeping as we made the most of our time out on the town. In that sense the room was fine, but I would not wanted to be there for an extended stay. Location was excellent. Couple hundred yards from the Italian Garden entrance to Hyde Park and the Lancaster Gate tube station, and walking distance to Portabello Road. Read more

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LOCATION is phenomenal! One block from an upscale area of Hyde Park. I never saw so many Lamborghini's, Maserati's, etc in my life. The hotel is a bit outdated with just plain ugly brown carpeting, but I would absolutely stay again. Many people comment on the small shower and it is true. However, the bathroom was remodeled, so it was super clean and […] that's what I prefer in a bathroom. Again though, the location is great. I even walked to Buckingham Palace from here. It took over an hour, but it was such a great and peaceful walk through Hyde Park. Read more

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The location was very convenient to two Tube stations and Hyde Park. The desk staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was a little scruffy, but the bathroom was newly redone and very nice. The cost was quite affordable. Overall this hotel is a good value for the cost-conscious traveler, especially for pricey London.

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Great hotel very close to Paddington. The hotel is currently undergoing renovations. We were given a renovated room despite booking a standard room. The room was in great condition, and was quite large given the price. The hallways were a bit disorganized due to the ongoing renovation work. There is free wifi in the lobby, which is accessible in some […] of the rooms. Read more

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Great hotel, only issue was a little hot in the room. We had a fan, but the room became a little stuffy.

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Used their apt. option so we had 2 bedrooms (we were upgraded to this, which was nice) and we had a lot of room. Very nice in that respect, and had a kitchen we didnt use. Main problem was the whole place was VERY dingy. Close to a tube station, but the station on the central line. The station wasnt close to much WE wanted to see, but you can judge […] for yourself. Not really fault of the hotel. Great place if you want a lot of room and a place to crash. You could pack 8-10 people in the 2 bedroom apt we had. Read more

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The hotel is in an old building, which gives it charm. Expect some quirks that come with this (uneven floors, probably not wheelchair friendly). Windows look really old and are difficult to open. The room lie on both sides of an hallway. Our family rented one on each side. The room facing the street had much more street noise and since they are facing […] west are much warmer (yes, we had a very warm, humid week in London!!). The room facing the backside court yard had less noise and was nice and cool. So if we ever go back, I would ask for a room facing the court yard. The kitchen was functional and had everything to cook simple meals. Since they are several convenience stores in walking distance, it made meal preparation easy. Also there was a table with chairs to sit down comfortably. Hyde Park is also in walking distance, and Paddington station close by. Read more

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Excellent location - steps from Hyde Park, very nice neighborhood, friendly staff, the room was clean, comfy and rather inexpensive, wifi in the lobby, will definitely stay again

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It's all about location. The room was in need of MAJOR renovations. The employees were very nice and helpful. Don't know that I would stay there again.

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Ok for the price, good location, but old and needs update. No wifi service in the room, only at the lobby area.

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I like the location, and the room as well. Couple blocks from the subway, in a very nice neighborhood, if i had seen the elevator and walkways prior to my reservation i would not reserve this place, but the room looks totally different, another thing that i was not pleased was the fact that they do not offer breakfast in their premises you have to across […] the street go down stairs into the little room where they serve the breakfast. Read more

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good people, simple but good clean space. Renovated and nice!

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I was warned it wouldn't necessariloy be a refurbished unit but come on. The shower holder was hanging off the wall as was the 'toothbrush' holder. Floor cracked in many spots, bedcovering kinda creepy. It was actually relitively spacious for a cheap London hotel. The TV was the most comprehensive set of channels I've ever had so that was a bonus. The […] reception were nice and the elevator worked (which is a real blessing with my knees). It was a nice quick walk to Paddington in the morning and seemed in a nice enough area, safety wise for a solo female traveler. Read more

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This was an incredibly poor room. I am a small person but couldn't sit down in the room. We had no place to lay our suitcases. I would never stay in this hotel again or recommend it to anyone. The elevators and doors were excessively too small, and the room was overwhelmingly tiny. We had to turn in our key whenever we left the hotel. There was no WiFi […] in the room. There were very few and most undesirable TV channels. The carpets seemed spotted. We were directed that if we used the kitchenette that we would have to pay extra for clean up, so we didn't. Carpets appeared very spotted and very old. Overall, my husband I were extremely cramped. Read more

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Will not stay there again because of the run down condition of the hotel. Badly needs upkeep

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The hotel is shaby and has no air conditioning. I booked the hotel based on the hotel description that it has been refurbished. The room I saw was definitely not renovated. I did not stay at the room and I left and no refund was given.

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I knew this was a "budget hotel in London" but it was in horrible condition. The lobby was pleasant enough, but the rest of the Hotel looked like a crack house. Carpets looked like they had not been cleaned in years, stains all over the place, bathrooms were terrible. Steer clear of this one.

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While the apartment could've really used a coat of paint and some nicer furnishings, it was so helpful to have a kitchenette and the location made it well worth the competitive price. The staff was friendly and courteous too. I think it was a pretty clean place but, honestly, I think the dinginess made it feel dirty. I think we received what we paid […] for -- again, the location can't be beat. Read more

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We reserved 2 separate apartments as we were 5 people. The size of each apartment was incredibly tight. The couch only sat 2 and was rather uncomfortable. The 2nd apartment although also renovated had pealing paint and water stains on the ceiling. There was also an odd layout where you entered through the bedroom and the second bed - a single was a […] fold up mattress. The location near the Paddington station transportation was pretty good - a relatively short walk. Read more

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Overall a nice stay. The hotel needs to nail down the floor boards so they do not make noise. Our room had a kitchen & had a great location in London.

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Staff were very friendly and the room I stayed in was newly renovated. The location, about two blocks from Paddington Station, was great as well.

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Servuce was nice , Hotel is a bit old but I had a plesant stay

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Royal Court Appartment is a home away from home. I enjoyed every bit of my stay there.

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Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent location.

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The location is good - a very short walk from both Paddington and Lancaster tube stations. While the building is clearly older, the apartments are clean and the size is reasonable for London. The one-bedroom provided a nice sized living/kitchen area. There are several options for food including a M&S Simply Food and a Tesco Express in Paddington st […] ation. Read more

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The staff was excellent!! They went above and beyond to help us in any way they could. I really enjoyed our stay. It was very warm weather while we were there so our room was really hot since they didn't have any air conditioning.

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The room was extremely old and outdated. Had too much stuff in there as well. We would never stay there again or recommend to anyone else.

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Staff was efficient and friendly, room was reasonable and we were given a nice free upgrade to a larger room without requesting it. location was very convenient to trains, buses and subway. it was only a block to Hyde Park. if you enjoy walking, you can walk through Hyde Park to many of the best attractions in London. my wife and I would definitely […] stay here next time we visit London. Read more

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Overall, we were happy with our stay. The hotel is not a luxury hotel but it was roomy and clean and the staff very friendly. Our room had a small kitchen and a microwave. The TV was a new flat screen. The hotel does show its age at times. There were a few cracks along the wall, and the elevators were small and rickety. One of the elevators must have […] had a broken button because it wouldn't go to our floor. My biggest complaint is that the hotel advertisted as having free wifi. This is important to me when traveling. However, the wifi is only available in the lobby. I felt that was very misleading. Read more

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This hotel is conveniently located to Hyde Park and the Underground. The service at the front desk was helpful and friendly. The room was a little outdated, but for the price it was pretty big, bathroom was modern, and the kitchenette was extremely convenient. The kitchenette included a sink, microwave, stovetop, and basic cookware and dining service. […] The only thing lacking was the complimentary toiletries. The little packets of shampoo were impossible to open and the maid did not replace them daily. I would stay here again. Read more

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We thought this hotel was perfectly adequate given the relatively low price for London. Also, having a kitchen enabled us to save on meal costs. The floors are very creaky so a fair amount of noise from the room above but quiet otherwise, well maintained albeit a very old building.

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This is an acceptable hotel but lower quality than I was expecting for the price paid. Pros: Helpful staff Close to Paddington Station Small kitchen (we did not need this but I'm sure it would be very useful for other longer term guests) Cons: Hotel needs a lot of painting and repair work No lift above the 4th floor Room was far too hot I wouldn't […] stay there again as there are other better value hotels in that area. Read more

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The key to this hotel's greatness is location location location. 2 blocks from Hyde Park and Lancaster Gate underground station (Central Line). 4 blocks to Paddington train station. Tons of shops, good restaurants, supermarkets all within a block or two. You can literally be anywhere in London in just a few minutes from this hotel. The room itself was […] nothing special. My wife and I purchased the cheapest rate available and the room consisted of 2 twin beds (foot to foot) which was slightly awkward but they were comfortable enough. The bathroom and shower were tiny but clean. The living room was surprisingly large with a full couch and large screen TV w/cable. The kitchenette contained a working range, microwave, and fridge from which we made breakfast each morning to save a buck. Tourist tip: Land at Heathrow, take the Heathrow Express train to Paddingon, and just walk to the hotel. You will be in your room within 30-minutes of clearing customs. Use the Landcaster Gate tube station as your exploration gateway to London. Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, and Buckington Palace all all within walking distance. A hop-on hop-off open-top bus tour (i.e. Big Bus Tour) is the perfect day-1 jet lag cure as you can really knock out a lot of London at your own pace and get a lay of the land which makes navigating London easier. Overall: a highly recommended stay for those on a budget. Read more

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Excellent location as it was walking distance to both Hyde Park and Paddington Station. Pretty neighborhood with lots of restaurants nearby. Staff was friendly and helpful --balanced the age and not very clean condition (mostly old and threadbare) of the building. Floors a bit noisy with worn carpets, but we knew this from previous reviews. Thanks previous […] guest reviewers. Comfortable rooms, affordable, great location and YES we would recommend and return here. Ray and Sheila from Texas Read more

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We chose this hotel because our "room" would actually be a small flat with a kitchen, allowing us to cook for ourselves while we were in London in order to save some money. The price was similar to the hotel rooms we were looking at, and it's in a really convenient location. It's just a couple minutes walk from the Lancaster Gate underground station, […] as well as Hyde Park. The area seemed pretty safe though we didn't venture out at night too often just because we were tired. The room wasn't in the best condition ever (knicks in the walls, etc.), but it was more than adequate. Our bathroom smelled a little because for some reason they had a fabric shower curtain instead of a plastic one, so when you showered it would get soaking wet, making it smell. The hotel staff was pleasant enough, though we didn't have any issues that led us to talk to them other than at check-in and check-out. There's free wi-fi in the hotel lobby on the ground floor, though we could get a bit of signal in our first floor room and use it there sometimes. The bed's were a little firm for our tastes, but we slept fine anyway. Our kitchen included a two-burner, electric stovetop and a small refrigerator, and as far as supplies, we had a few pots and pans, a cheese grater, a large mixing/serving bowl, an electric kettle, a collander, four kitchen knives, and three each of big plates, small plates, cups and saucers, forks, knives, spoons, glasses, and wine glasses. We only had two bowls because that was all that would fit on the shelf with the other dishes. There was also dish soap in the room and a dish towel. (We were also given a dish sponge on our last day there but not before that for some reason.) The area was quiet enough at night, so we didn't have any issues with anything interrupting our sleep. Even though the hotel itself is clearly a little older and not in perfect condition, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider staying there again. Read more

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This was our fourth stay at the Royal Court Apartments. The location is excellent, just a short walk from Paddington Station and several other tube stops. There is a bus stop at the end of the block, and Hyde Park is across the street. The staff is friendly and helpful. We love having a refrigerator and microwave while we are in London. Some areas in […] the hotel show signs of wear, but the hotel is clean and everything works. There is a nice lounge with free wifi on the ground floor. For the price and size of rooms, it's hard to beat the Royal Court Apartments. We will stay there on our next trip. Read more

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We stayed from 21/2 till 23/2-2012 at the Royal Court Apartments. The maintenance of the hotel is reasonable. Our room was on the 5th floor, just under the roof and was clean, quiet, quite big with large windows and very good beds. A free continental breakfast was offered in the hotel on the opposite of the street. This hotel is very convenient just […] above Hyde park with very good connections (Lancaster gate = subway/tube station in 2 minutes walk) with a very good price/quality ratio. Recommended as being a middle class, reasonable priced, very suitable for a London trip! Read more

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Decent hotel near Paddington station if you need a short term stay in London and flying in from Heathrow. Rooms were clean and had everything needed. Internet is only available in the lobby is probaby the only drawnback.

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The location of this hotel is its best feature, about three blocks from Paddington Station. The staff are very nice and it is convenient to have a fuIl i kitchen. Now the part bad - it is very old, dirty, and badly in need of a repairs. I would probably stay there again and I would tell others to do so as well, just be prepared for a "lovingly used" […] hotel. Read more

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The hotel was worth the money, but it did seem run down. It's in a convenient location with Lancaster Gate underground station and Paddington Station nearby. There are also lots of restaurants in the area, and a large park that is fantastic for runners. If you like to walk, you can walk across the park to several free museums including the Natural History […] and Science Museums. It's also a reasonable walk to Buckingham Palace. One big problem, however, was that every morning around 6 am, a service truck would show up outside our ground floor room and make a tremendous amount of noise for about 15 minutes. On the other hand, the small kitchen in the room was a plus. I was able to make oatmeal every morning to save money and bring home leftovers to keep in the fridge and warmup in the microwave. Read more

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good price for London but not for the hotel, room comfort is poor and old...hotel destination is very good, very close to Paddington station and Hyde Park, 5 mins by walking

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This hotel is close to Paddington Station and the Lancaster Gate tube stop, which is why we booked it. It is also very close to Kensington Gardens. The room was tiny but clean, it had a toaster, minifridge and electric kettle and tea and coffee supplies as well as a tray with dishes, cups, silverware for two and a dishtowel and soap to wash them. Fine […] for a night or two if you dont plan to spend much time in your room. Read more

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