I had a very pleasant stay at the Victoria Park Plaza. The hotel had some very nice touches, the service was exceptional, and the room was fairly large and comfortable. It wasn’t the coolest hotel in London (although it selectively tried to have a higher sense of style), but it provided pretty good value for the money. My impression was that it was a very good choice for business travelers who wanted a little more than a generic hotel room.

Regarding the room, it had plenty of space and everything I needed. I particularly liked the bathroom, which had a frosted glass door, a neat tub, and a stylish glass counter and sink. The main sleeping area was fairly minimal, but certainly tastefully done. The bed was a little soft, but I had no problem sleeping. There was a high-speed (or dialup) Internet connection. The pricing for the Internet connection was fair (2.99 pounds for an hour of dialup; 10.99 for 24-hour dialup; 12.99 for 24-hour high-speed). There were electrical connections for every type of plug (i.e., U.S., European Union, England), which is nice if you don’t have an adapter. And the television had plenty of options in terms of channels, including access to six pay-per-view movies for only 10.95 pounds for 24 hours.

I was also impressed with the customer service and other services at the hotel. For example, I called the concierge to get an Ethernet cable for my Internet connection. The cable was delivered to my room in less than five minutes. I also got good recommendations for places to eat, help with taxi arrangements and excellent service at the bar. The bar was located next to the lobby and you could get a drink in a comfortable atmosphere until late into the night. Finally, the hotel had a nice workout facility. There were weight machines, free weights and exercise equipment. There was also a nice sauna and steam room. As far as hotel fitness centers go, this one ranked very high.

All said, I recommend this hotel. It is particularly nice for the business traveler who wants all of the services you need while on the road and a little bit of style.

I cannot complain. Victoria Park Plaza is a very conveniently located hotel near Victoria Station, a stone's throw from some musicals. It is also within walking distance from Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.

The hotel is clean, and rooms are spacious. All rooms have clean coffee/tea-making facilities, which I really admired. Breakfast is varied, so if you are a vegetarian, you will not be stuck with a British breakfast. There is plenty of fresh fruit served. The employees are motivated and friendly. They will answer all your questions about London and help immediately in case there is a problem. When we checked out, they were so friendly to offer that we could deposit the luggage for the day. Room prices are more affordable during the weekends.