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Chelsea Lodge Hotel – reviews, photos

268 Fulham Road | Chelsea, London SW109EW, England
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Ranked #908 of 1,069 hotels in London
2.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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new york, ny, usa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“The Absolute Worst Hotel Ever”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2007

After a 7 hour transatlantic flight, we were looking forward to relaxing a bit in our hotel room. However, when we arrived by taxi at the Chelsea Lodge Hotel we were immediately sure we had made a big mistake by booking there. The "reception" office was a cluttered, dirty room with junk laying all about. The young woman manager helped us lug our suitcases up two flights of stairs to a dingy old room with two pathetic twin beds and a closet full of twisted wire coat hangers. The carpet was threadbare and the telephone was caked with grime. The toilet did not flush. It was so disgusting that we immediately checked out, telling the manager that the place is not fit to be a hotel. She never apologized for the inconvenience, but simply said that they've been trying to sell the building for five years and the owner didn't want to put any money into it. The place should be condemned, and isn't worth one dime. The only good thing was that we discovered a great little Italian restaurant in the neighborhood called "Carluccio's." NEVER BOOK THIS HOTEL.

  • Liked — Absolutely nothing.
  • Disliked — Everything.
  • Stayed July 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Worst Hotel I have ever stayed in”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2007
2
people found this review helpful

Rooms where extremely dirty. Didn't look like they had a good clean in years. I was afraid to get into the shower as it was so discoloured. Bed had no springs, and again we were afraid to sleep in it. Had to use blankets we had bought to use on the plane. Apparently the building is for sale. I can only assume the present owners think that it well sell better dirty. DO NOT
STAY AT THIS HOTEL.

Stayed April 2007
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“Dirty and Rude”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2007
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My mother and I booked in here having read the reviews on TripAdvisore for seeing the Chelsea Flower Show in 2006. When we arrived we were led up a filthy stairs which smelled of smoke, our room had not yet been cleaned. The tiles were coming off the wall in the shower, there was no edging around the sink-just uncovered chip board and thus covered in germs. The curtains which were supposed to be white were now grey. There were stains on our carpet and on out bed spread. When we complained,the owner accused us of trying to get a freebie and that if we didnt like it we could move out. We tried to find accommodation but everywhere was booked out. That night when we returned to the accommodation, we were greeted by the blaring disco which continued until 2am in the morning. Also beware the breakfast which is served in the pub which smells of smoke and dirt. This year for the flower show we booked into a 5* hotel. We left Chelsea Lodge after one night and slept in a hotel beside the airport

  • Liked — location was ok but area can be dangerous at night
  • Disliked — cleanliness and rudeness of the owner
  • Stayed March 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Still a good choice”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2005
6
people found this review helpful

As we stayed here two years ago and I was pleased with it at the time we decided to stay here again for another weekend. The hotel is still a good option if you're on a budget. The pub has gone and been replaced by a french bistro. The place still offers value for money. There are 3 buses stopping just outside the hotel and you're near Harrods within 15 minutes.

  • Stayed July 2005
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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The Netherlands
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Value for money”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2005
3
people found this review helpful

We stayed here during Wimbledon two years ago and for what you pay for it you get great value. Prices include (simple) breakfast served in the pub downstairs. The pub can cause some noise on weekends.
Taking the buss (there's a stop just outside the hotel) to the city centre takes about 15 minutes, or walk (10 minutes) to the tubestation down the road.
Would defenitly recommend this hotel considering it's value for money

  • Stayed May 2003
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 268 Fulham Road | Chelsea, London SW109EW, England
Price range (per night):* INR10,199 - 13,654

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