I have traveled many places and have stayed in all types of accommodations, and the Avalon Hotel was the absolute worst place I have ever stayed in. It was worse than camping in a wet tent and more uncomfortable than sleeping in my car. Upon check-in we were asked to pay immediately. I have learned from this experience to always... more

Ok, it's clean. Ok, they are friendly. And the location is not too bad (close to St. Pancras / Euston train sations). Unfortunately this is pretty much everything positive i can say about this place. It is basic - very basic even for London standards. The furniture looks like either someone disposed it or they got it from the salvation... more

Have stayed at this hotel several times over a number of years and found it value for money. The location is good, reasonably clean, and quiet. Plenty of restaurants in the vicinity and convenient to transportation as well as the British Library. It used to have excellent breakfasts but alas no more. The management is friendly and it is possible... more

I absolutely hated this hotel. When we first came in, there was this weird smell I couldn't get rid of. We had two very large suitcases, and then found out we were on the very top floor. The first one or two staircases were fine, but the third was treacherous. I'm honestly glad I didn't sprain an ankle. Upon entering... more

I stayed overnight at the Avalon Hotel with my two children of 7 and 11, also with my friend who has two children of the same age. The hotel was fine and good value, the men who booked us in seemed helpful, there was a strange smell but I think I got used to it. The rooms were comfortable and... more

I originally was a bit put off by the reviews I saw on this site for the Avalon, but booked a room there anyway (for £42/night, their Internet rate -- as my photos show, I lucked out and got a twin for the price of a single, because no singles were available, and I called the hotel directly), and am... more

I first stopped at the Avalon when I was just ten years old. It was a very nice comfortable private hotel run by a very nice couple. They cared about their guests and accommodated the traveler whenever possible. I enjoyed the Avalon at least ten times. Through the years (I won't say how many), the hotel has simply stagnated. No... more

The key words about the Avalon are "Spartan", "aged" and "worn-out". This is the absolutely basic accomodation and this fact takes travellers not familiar with London by surprise. The room and the bathroom were tiny and in need of some extra dusting, plaster was peeling, one of the faucets was leaking. Linens were well-worn. There were no things like shampoo.... more

We should have left when we walked in the door and the entire first floor smelled strongly of rancid cooking oil, but for some reason we checked in anyway. On the plus side, they did give us a triple for the cost of a double so we had a pretty big room. On the other hand, the room was terribly... more