Hotels near Central London, London

I stayed at this hotel for a week while exploring London, and didn't move around at all. The main reason was its convenient location – right in the city center but still relatively quiet. The British Museum is within walking distance, and it's just a short stroll from Russell Square tube station. The hotel is quite large, and there's a constant flow of guests, so make sure to get to breakfast early to avoid queues, though there's always plenty of food available. The room was reasonably spacious, and the heating worked perfectly during our stay. We were given a room not facing the street, which was very quiet. The only minor inconvenience was the lack of a fridge in the room. The staff were very efficient; when there was a small issue with the shower in our bathroom, someone came to fix it right away.

Arrived at the hotel to a enormous queue of travellers. We presumed a coach party. The concierge smiled at us but neglected to mention that the 11 self check in computers were all out of order. After trying a couple or three a lady who was in the queue then decided it was time to tell us that none of them were working and we would need to joine dthe even longer queue. We waited for 49 minutes to get to the front of the queue where the lady apologised for the wait. Sadly we had not anticipated such a long check in which had a knock on effect of being unable to eat before our show. The hotel is well situated for the shows and a fairly clean room but I cant recommend the bed or the low level buzzing which kept me awake during the night. Sadly not one of my better stays in London

Initially it seemed like a scene from the future walking into the room where the capsules were! All these humans in these tiny pods , waiting to be ”eliminated”?🤣🤣Maybe in the future when the works population becomes too great!. Pods were clean and more spacious than I expected. Good lighting, power points and very good ventilation/air purification system. The pod never felt stuffy or too hot. There were plenty of showers and toilets in the communal wash areas. Location was FANTASTIC, slap bang in the middle of Piccadilly. Got one night or two this is the perfect place to stay for a budget traveller ( well at London prices!😉)

Excellent location, right in the middle of Russell Square, just a 3-minute walk to the subway station. There's a whole series of convenience stores and restaurants right around the corner downstairs. The breakfast selection was great, and the Wi-Fi speed was impressive too! The British Museum is only a 7-minute walk away.

Pros: The reception staff are great, especially Sree and Sunday, and solved problems effectively and efficiently. Location is great especially for users of Elizabeth Line to and from Heathrow. Various choices of room size. Hotel is new and clean. Cons: No electric kettle in room. You need to go down to ground floor to get hot water from the coffee machine. Water is free but not the coffee. I booked a First Class Room, but the system gave me one on the first floor with no windows. I put up with it for the first 2 days as I was busy. Later had to change room. First class room is roomy, but other rooms are on the small side.

Very convenient location, friendly staff. Room is small and sound insulation is nonexistent but that is very common for most budget hotels in central London. One thing that is very confusing is that there is a note inside the room saying this place is not a licensed hotel and it is operating independently and individually. The sign and the name of the hotel does clearly say Best Western though so not sure what is that about?

I stayed at Sidney Hotel Victoria during a very unexpected and urgent two-day trip to London. Because everything happened last minute, I had very little time to choose where to stay. This hotel simply seemed like the most practical option. I had seen a few mixed reviews beforehand, so I arrived with fairly normal expectations. What I experienced instead was a stay that genuinely exceeded them. I arrived at the hotel at around 4:00 AM after a long and exhausting journey. Despite the extremely late hour, I was welcomed by two incredibly kind and professional staff members at reception who helped me check in quickly and smoothly. I had forgotten to bring a UK adapter, which could have easily been a problem, but they kindly lent me one without hesitation. That small gesture already made a huge difference after such a long night. When I entered the room I was honestly surprised. The room was spacious, very comfortable, and absolutely spotless. Everything was perfectly prepared and very well maintained. It had all the essentials a traveler needs, including a kettle with instant coffee and tea, toiletries, and everything needed for a comfortable stay. After reading some reviews beforehand, I was not expecting the room to be this pleasant, so it was a wonderful surprise. The breakfast was a simple English breakfast, but it was fresh, satisfying, and more than enough to start the morning feeling full and ready for the day. It was exactly what you need before heading out to explore the city. Check-out was just as smooth as check-in. The staff were very helpful and kindly stored my luggage for a few hours before I had to leave for my flight, which made my last day in London much easier and stress free. I would especially like to thank Manali for her warm smile and welcoming personality. She truly made the stay even more memorable. She was incredibly kind, friendly, and we shared a bit of small talk that made the experience feel very personal and genuine. Staff members like her are truly what make a hotel stand out. My overall experience at Sidney Hotel Victoria was excellent. The location is fantastic, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the staff are genuinely welcoming and helpful. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting London.

My wife and I had a stay at Mimis recently, and overall, we enjoyed it and would stay there again. However, I suggest doing some research beforehand, as the rooms are quite tiny. Even though we were aware of this before arriving, we were still a bit surprised by just how small they were. Despite this, it didn't negatively impact our experience or spoil our stay. The room and bathroom was nicely decorated. I only have a few minor observations rather than complaints. Upon check-in, we requested a late check-out, but the person at the reception seemed a bit abrupt, as he did with an older couple in front of us who had questions about their room location in the annex and that they hoped to stay in the main building. The pillows provided were not very supportive, as they deflated to almost nothing. If we had stayed for more than one night and asked for extra pillows, they would have been accommodating. Regarding breakfast, we inquired about the options available and were informed that they offered coffee and pastries. Unfortunately, they couldn't provide hot food, which was a bit disappointing. It would have been nice to have the choice of continental-style breakfast with cold meats and other items; we would have been willing to pay for it as we only wanted somthing light. Despite these very small things, they did not affect our overall enjoyment of the stay. We still had a pleasant time, and we are looking forward to returning to Mimis in the future. Location is great!

Great location, located 2 mins away from Earl’s court station, common grocery stores nearby. Breakfast was great, different food to choose. During the stay, one of the door on the shelf was hard to close, one of the towel had hair and stain on it but service team quickly sent us new set of towels. Overall the stay was okay, staffs were nice, bed was comfortable, perfect for short trips exploring london.

Enjoyable stay at the Astor Court Hotel. The location was excellent and the room clean neat and comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly supplying extra pillows when we needed them. Overall I would say good value for money. The continental breakfast however was adequate but very basic so I would question if it was worth it. If you’re in a hurry then it may fit the bill otherwise I would go out to eat.