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The Lonsdale Hotel

9-10 Bedford Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 5JA, England
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Ranked #989 of 1,067 hotels in London
1.5 of 5 stars 116 Reviews
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bunnywhizz
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This has to be the worst hotel that I have ever stayed in but I'll start by saying the staff were very understanding that we couldn't check in until later and the women on the phone seemed quite polite and helpful. However, when we arrived at the hotel I was overwhelmed with the smell of body odour - and I... More

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Schezza
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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10 reviews
4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We arrived a little early which we mentioned to the hotel however upon arriving the receptionist told us where the room was, gave us the keys and asked one of us to go and make sure the room was clean, isn't that the hotel staffs job? We confirmed it was clean and i payed there and then. Arriving at the... More

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Andrew F
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011
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We arrived at the Lonsdale to find another customer busily filling in a complaint form, he said to us ''I'd turn around and leave if I were you'', or words to that effect, and I have to admit that he did have a point. The type of room which we had pre-booked some months previously (double room with en-suite) was... More

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DC1972
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011
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Disgusting. Paint flaking. Damp. No water pressure. No proper lock on the door. Lumpy bed. 3 TV channels. Just horrible. Avoid More

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bmwgal2002_11
Perris, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011

One of the worst hotels I have ever seen. I couldn't wait to get out of the building. My friend and I had reserved a room for a 3-day stay. Once we arrived, the front desk clerk told us our room number. When we arrived at the room a maid had just heavily sprayed some "disinfectant" around the room. .... More

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Onthespringboard
Bath, United Kingdom
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

If this is not the last place you can find in London, pls. go for other hotels. Normally, I'm ok with simple accommodation, but not here. The room wasn't look so clean. We paid 60 Pounds but I feel like 30. The room is old and no toilet included. Moreover, I don't think the location is good! More

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Chris19724
London, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011
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people found this review helpful

I stayed here for one night after an evening in town. Hotel is in an excellent location. It is very dated and has not been loked after but the staff were polite and also offered to show me the room before payment to ensure I was satisfied. The room was not the cleanest, had not seen a hoover in a... More

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Mr_B71
London, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011
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people found this review helpful

Pros: Fairly cheap rates, conveniently located beside a nice park and underground railway station. Cons: Very poor service, rude staff, dirty & dusty, old & decrepit, no security. We arrived at check-in time (3:00 pm) and were provided with our room key. Climbed the stairs (no elevator) to the 3rd floor, used towels, used bed sheets, even buckets with cleaning... More

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saralusini
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2011

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Lonsdale Hotel for 3 nights in June 201. The hotel didn't seem to be as bad as pictured in many other reviews at first. I have stayed in worse hotels before, meaning less clean and uglier. The room was basic and not particularly beautiful, but it seemed reasonably clean. The first thing I... More

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TIAGO189158
Lisbon, Portugal
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1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2011
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As me and my 19 friends went into the "hotel", they said that they wanted the money upfront. since that was not the arranjements we said no. after a big arrgumente with the rude staff, they finaly gave us our keys. how i now wish they didnt. the rooms had sperm on the wall, that had holes as well, needles... More

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Address: 9-10 Bedford Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 5JA, England

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