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Rough Luxe Hotel

4.0 of 5
1 Birkenhead Street, London WC1H 8BA, England
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Rough Luxe Hotel
Ranked #61 of 421 London B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011
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Staying at Rough Luxe was a really good experience. A small hotel just by King's Cross station (connecting all six tube-lines). The design of the hotel is interesting, the rooms are small but clean and the beds are good, bathrooms top notch, the breakfast super, but most importantly, the service is personal and familiar. Leo runs the hotel and he... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011
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person found this review helpful

We stayed one night at Rough Luxe for my birthday. As per previous reviews Antonio was very charming and the hotel had lots of plus points but also a few negatives. On the plus side the bed was amazingly comfortable with luxurious cotton bedding. We were in room 8 with the free standing copper bath and this too definitely lived... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

Great location, great staff, great atmosphere, great design. Rooms are a bit small, wi-fi was not good More

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Lancs
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011
3
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I must start by saying that I realise I didn't "get" the Rough Luxe. Upon reflection, it was as it said it was, but wasn't what I expected I decided to stay there last Sunday evening, on Dee's birthday, as a special treat on our way back from an overnight in Paris. The plus side: Brilliant Welcome (Antonio lives on... More

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Paris, France
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

The good: the staff are exceptional. They act as if the hotel belongs to them and they opened last week, trying to delight. It works. How often does someone randomly ask you if you want coffee brought up to your room, for no charge? A very nice touch. The rooms are funky, they took what must have been an unwieldy... More

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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
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people found this review helpful

First of all I’d like to say that I haven’t stayed at the hotel myself but my dad did when here visiting me, and considering that he is not such a technologic person, I have decided to put a review myself! I am stunned by this hotel! I have always been travelling on a budget and mainly in hostels and... More

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Bloomington
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2011
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Let's just start off with the fact that my wife and I were at the end of our 3 week stay in the UK and Ireland and were ready to go home...so anything short of our own house was going to be a letdown. As others have stated, this hotel is for a certain type of traveler...and my wife and... More

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Fittleworth, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Small rooms but very comfy beds and quiet for area. Run by charming leo who was very helpful and hospitable .Lovely breakfast in courtyard very continental. This would not be everyones cup of tea very shabby chic but individual and fun. More

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See 2 more reviews by Angelina688 for London
San Francisco, CA
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011

When I told my snobby English cousin that I was staying at the Rough Luxe his response was: "Boutique hotels are just an excuse to overcharge you for small, shabby rooms with no service." Well, cuz, you're right and wrong. The Rough Luxe's rooms are small, but they're shabby chic, and although you won't get the kind of service you... More

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Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We loved this hotel for our 3 night stay. It is unique, a little differrent, cute , fun etc. The location is excellent, with train, bus and Tube stations a few steps away. We are failry experienced travelers, and had a great time. The breakfast served anytime is great if you like European style breakfast, with breads , cheese jams,... More

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1 Birkenhead Street, London WC1H 8BA, England
Price range (per night):* INR13,319 - 40,237

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