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Camden Lock Hotel – reviews, photos

2.0 of 5
89 Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8AR, England
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Camden Lock Hotel
Ranked #586 of 1,071 hotels in London
3.5 of 5 stars 123 Reviews
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“Cheap and cheerful in Camden”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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Cheap and cheerful just about sums up this hotel which in truth is more like a hostel.

The beds were comfortable; the bed linen fresh and clean; plenty of nice fluffy bath towels and the room warm even on a freezing cold night.

However.....no hair dryer in the room; no bed-side cabinet or table; the window surrounds had not been finished and while the rooms had obviously been cleaned, certain aspects left much to be desired.

In particular the shower unit had gaps and there was severe staining of the tiles.

Even with the cheap prices charged there is still no excuse for this lack of basic standards

For a simple overnight stay in the heart of Camden it's reasonable...staying longer?....then find a real hotel.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Basic accommodation”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

The location of this "hotel" is superb close to the tube, bars, shopping and restraunts and the staff were friendly, however the accommodation is very basic and in need of complete renovation there is also very little workspace in the room and no lift so no good if you have lots of luggage or mobility issues. Would recommend for shopping and socialising but not for business!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Basic but what you expect for the money.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

Considering the location it is very good value for money. The tube is on your doorstep and Camden Town is few minutes walk away. No lift in the hotel and so had to use the stairs and the hallways could do with a renovation. Friendly staff and towels cleaned daily. Clean room and no complaints with the bed. Breakfast is served at the cafe next door but dont expect anything fancy with the 'breakfast included' option. I paid additional each time for a better breakfast and did feel it wasnt worth the price. I would consider staying again if my budget was stretched.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Very cheap for London and perfectly adequate”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Great area - close to both Camden and Hampstead and all the choice of bars, restaurants and shopping. But seriously cheap for London. Very basic accommodation but suprisingly queit and a damn good English breakfast - proper honest stuff

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Basic but perfectly adequate”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

The Canden Lock hotel is just across the road from Chalk Farm tube station. Even though it is on a main road the noise in the rooms is minimal. The breakfast is served in a small public cafe downstairs, for £3 you can upgrade to a full English breakfast, very tasty. All the staff I met were very helpful and polite. I would happily stay here again.

However, the cleaning could be a little better. The shower head and taps looked like they could do with a good scrub to get the limescale off and a bit of bleach in the toilet would have helped. Overall though it wasn't too bad, nothing that would put me off staying again.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 89 Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8AR, England
Price range (per night):* INR5,993 - 10,810

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