Editor Pick
Marriott Maida Vale
- August 15, 2006
- Rated 2 of 5 by
lucinda3 from Alpharetta, Georgia
Before going to London in July, it was very difficult to find available hotels at rates that were at all reasonable. I ended up staying at the Marriott Maida Vale, which is on the west side of town. It's in a slightly out of the way area that seems to be largely residential. However, one advantage of the location was a convenient bus stop that provided easy access to Oxford Street and the West End. All day bus passes are sold at newsstands for £3.50.
Overall, the hotel was adequate and met my needs, but it is definitely in need of some upgrades. The room was well worn. The face of the alarm clock and the panel on the TV were both missing. The carpet and comforter had stains. I think the room was (mostly) clean, but I had to wonder.
The room service menu was limited. Overall, the food that I ordered was okay, but the salmon was very oily.
The hotel offered easy high-speed Internet access, but only through a cable. There was no WiFi at the hotel at all.
The concierges were friendly, offering me information on where to get a new power cord for my laptop and advice on getting same day theater tickets for Sunday at the Park with George. Instead of trying to charge me a premium for getting the tickets through the hotel, he suggested I buy at face value through the box office.
I wouldn't stay at this hotel again until it has a substantial renovation.
From journal Summertime in London
3 days in London
- July 7, 2006
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This hotel was just OK. We had (2) rooms, and they were comfortable. No wash cloths and the neighborhood is mixed with lots of road construction during our visit. The price was the best thing about the hotel.The pool was closed to kids when we went to use it, as it operates as a private health club after 6 pm.
Marriott Maida Vale
- April 24, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We recently stayed in one of the hotel's suites with our three young children. The room was clean with all modern amenities including a washer/dryer in the kitchen. Housekeeping was a bit hit or miss. There weren't enough towels or sheets when we arrived, and the towel issue continued to be a problem. A call for more towels resulted in an hour wait. Overall though, the staff was very helpful and friendly. The location is fantastic, very easy to get in and out of central London. I'm sure we got much more for our money staying here than in the center of town.