now in 60-70 GBP range.. one cannot ask for more considering how expensive london is.. its a 5 mnts walk from the Paddington station.. there is a direct train from Heathrow to Paddington so one can take that to avoid any hassles.. its a pretty small hotel.. once on the floor where ur room is.. one has to navigate thru... more

We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights in April 09. We were originally booked at the sister property Shaftesbury Premier on Westbourne Terrace. But at the check in desk, we were told that they were out of rooms and sent us to Shaftesbury Metropole. I was reluctant at first because I specifically chose this hotel due to its location... more

This is a secret bargain, book late and get a great price. Clean, quiet and comfy, no frills, no bar, but clean, beautifully renovated rooms and facilities,pubs and good shops nearby, easy parking on meters, and friendly staff. Really, try it; for the same price as a cheap grotty hotel, or a ghastloy chain, it's a really nice straightforward place... more

This hotel is fairly well situated for central london and priced reasonably given its location. The public areas of the hotel are clean and modern. The rooms are small, or at least the one I had was, and although a double you could not walk around the bed to the other side. However, they are well appointed with nice new... more

I would recommend the hotel mainly for its location (next to Paddington & Heathrow Express) combined with an OK standard.... more

Het is een oud gebouw in typische engelse stijl waarin de kamers vrij klein zijn maar wel modern en comfortabel... more

Un bon hotel à Londres, un bon rapport qualité prix, une chambre agréable de très petite tailles (c'est normal à... more

Tres belle prestation mais chambre tres petite (15m² avec la sdb et toilettes inclus) Super quartier hyper bien situé pour... more