Just like the Doubletrees we've stayed in all over the US, but with London sized rooms. Very friendly staff, very good breakfasts, and just a few minutes walk from Holborn tube station. The rooms are very nicely finished, clean bathrooms (with good shower pressure - not always a given in London!), and really comfortable beds! But it is London, so expect a room where the double bed is up against the wall. It's not as small as some we've stayed in though!
And good "little things", like a light in the closet, an ironing board and iron, a room safe, big fluffy towels, and the room's "little secret"...the tea/coffee maker and biscuits are in the top drawer of the bureau! (found it as we were checking out!)
The hotel doesn't have that "well-used" finish that several of the other London hotels we've stayed in have (chipped paint in hallways from the service carts, worn carpets, a genteel faded glory...) Everything looks new and well finished.
Would we stay there again? Absolutely!
Room Tip: Rooms on the front can be a little noisy because Southampton Row is a main thoroughfare.
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15 February 2012
Thank you very much for your comments regarding your stay with us. It is lovely to hear that you enjoyed our newly refurbished hotel and our buffet breakfast. If you return to the hotel, please feel free to request a room to the back of the hotel to avoid any noise from the traffic on Southampton Row.
We do hope to welcome you back to the hotel again soon!
Yours Sincerely,
Caitlin Klarenbach
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