Holiday Inn London Regent's Park
- 3 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 5
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Cheap and it shows...
- May 17, 2009
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I am writing this from the very hotel I am reviewing on Day four of my 14 day vacation to the UK. From the postage stamp sized room, to the lazy staff to the incredibly expensive on-site restaurant and paying 15 pounds a DAY for non-wireless Internet (that is no misprint), it is clearly evident the owners and management are out to maximize profit and minimize their expenses. I would only recommend this hotel to a person traveling alone, since the bed is not sufficient for two. The location to the tube is nice, but since I have checked in, I have not had a single good night's sleep. There is a major office buidling being constructed next door and with the paper thin walls, you WILL be woken up when the construction day begins or when you next door neighbor makes ANY noise. Also, the bed is incredibly hard and uncomfortable, and the pillows seem to have been made from the same material as the bed. If you are traveling alone, are on a budget, and don't plan to be in the room much (nor sleep well) then I might consider this place, otherwise look elsewhere as London is full of hotels.
Editor Pick
Holiday Inn Regent Park
- December 24, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Drever from Ayr
We have stayed in Holiday Inns before and they generally come up to a good standard. I selected this one on the basis of price and the recommendation of friends.
Coming down from Scotland by train to Euston Station the hotel is within comfortable walking distance from the station – about 1 mile. It is also centrally situated. The crossroad between Oxford Street and Regent Street (one of the main shopping areas) is just 10 – 15 minutes walk and it is 20 minutes walk to the Madame Tussauds waxworks. If you don't want to walk, Great Portland Street underground station is just two minutes walk. Warren Street underground station, which has better connections, is five minutes walk.
The hotel is a typical London 4* hotel. On arriving we entered the large lobby. The Reception Desk staff proved efficient and welcoming and we were soon being whisked up to our second floor room by one of the three elevators. We walked along several long corridors before reaching our room
The room was of medium size modern comfortable and clean. Beds proved heavenly comfortable and a true blessing after a long day of walking and sightseeing. The central heating proved a match for the winter chill outside.
Additional furnishings consist of a dressing table, small bedside cabinets and a comfortable chair. The lobby contained the wardrobe, a safe, a trouser press and a well-stocked cool box. The room had a hot water tea maker that we used every evening. For business people an Internet connection is provided for laptops and of course the room has a TV and a telephone.
Glancing out of the window I found we had no view at all. The hotel appeared to be built in the form of a quadrangle and our window looked out onto a flat roof in the space between the different areas of the building.
The bathroom proved small but adequate. My wife and I wrestled with the controls for the shower positioned over the bath for some time with no result. Eventually we decided that the one fitted to the tap was a replacement rather than an optional extra. It would have been nice to have a little notice on the wall to inform us.
The breakfast room is modern. I always take full English breakfast where available. Here it is very good with lots of choice although the plates on occasion were too hot to handle. Also available are cereals, fruit juices and cooked meats, cheese, toast and fruit.
We had two meals in the hotel. Around the central kitchen are grouped three restaurants. It means speedy service. Certainly the service and preparation of the meals were superb. There are also a couple of acceptable restaurants close to the hotel, in Titchfield Street. From two small grocery stores near the hotel you can also buy fresh food.
This is a hotel that offers good value, a comfortable stay a central location and I can highly recommend it.
From journal Three Days Spent Investigating London
Not that great...
- November 24, 2008
- Rated 2 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
It was okay for the price, but I wouldn't spend anything too past your budget for this place. The location was the best part of this hotel. The rooms were small, windy, and the maids did not do a very good job in keeping them clean from day to day. The hotel staff were pretty rude and definitely did not go out of their way to help you with anything. There was no charm or warmth to it, really just a place to leave your stuff and go. I wouldn't stay here again, but it served it's purpose while I was there.
Great place to stay
- May 31, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Stayed at this hotel 30 yrs ago (different hotel name). After reading reviews, requested refurbished,inside room. Room was very clean and quiet-never heard people next door! Didn't eat at hotel due to expense, but discovered Pret A Manger nearby which had reasonably priced, good food! Tried food at a few local pubs-not impressed! Found it very easy to get around-can
walk to Tottenham Court Road to catch buses, or Great Portland St. for tube. Even though you're not in the heart of London, we enjoyed the peaceful, safe area, and felt fine walking around at night!
Good value
- August 5, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Great location in quiet neighborhood within 2 blocks of Regent's Park (great for runners and strolling) and a dozen very good restaurants. Closest tube stops are Great Portland (2 blocks) and Warren Street (6 blocks) (Regent's Park stop closed thru Jul 07). Clean, modern rooms, but a bit cramped, esp the bathroom. You can brush your teeth while sitting on the toilet! Front desk forgot wakeup call. Internet access expensive at ?15. Would stay here again, esp if traveling alone