1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings
1-3 Lexham Gardens, London , W8 5JL
1 Lexham Gardens, London
In the heart of Kensington, 1 Lexham Gardens offers stylish, good value accommodation, a short walk from Earl's Court Underground Station and its' direct servi... more
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7/10 Overall rating
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| 7/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 8/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 6/10 | Performance of staff |
| 7/10 | Overall experience |
| 8/10 | Overall value for money |
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Anonymous ( Same sex couple)
on November 19, 2009
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Jostine ( Family with older children)
from Manchester , GB on November 11, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"We really loved it." (108237954)
The entrance hall is modern and pretty, the breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on November 7, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent" (108842613)
Very clean, convenient location, free wi-fi
Rooms were rather simply furnished
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on November 2, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"Fine, but next time I'll try somewhere else" (108716777)
Clean. Quiet. Silent
Bumpy bed.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 1, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"we spent a happy four days here which we would wish to repeat" (108573446)
extremely clean, fully equipped, rooms compact but comfortable and tastefully decorated. breakfast was first class. staff friendly and efficient at all times very well managed. location excellent.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on October 12, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"The " (108662009)
overall good value for money.
The shower plug was blocked, unhygenic was asked to use another shower but it had the same problem. Not a nice experience when you have half taken a shower and then asked to trek in a bathrobe with towel to another shower which has the same problem. They REALLY need to sort this out.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on September 22, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"If rooms are as small throughout the hotel I would not recommend anyone staying here - certainly for more than one night. If you do, do not rely on the staff to be helpful in organising your day in any way. My wife and I have stayed in many hotels, of varying prices, throughout the world and this has to be the very worst for value and service." (107429934)
Location good for us and room was clean.
Room incredibly small - we had to take turns when dressing as only one small space available. Staff lacked knowledge of the local area and were not helpful in any way. Ordered an early morning call that didn't happen.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on September 22, 2009
Clean & modern.
Room was on the small side as was shower room.
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Anonymous ( Same sex couple)
on September 22, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"Would stay again, but a smile on arrival is always nice." (108749079)
Great value, excellent breakfast, free wifi & comfortable lounge. Clean & comfortable
2 of the 3 Reception staff were not very friendly
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Gareth ( Group of work colleagues)
from Southampton , GB on September 22, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"I'd consider staying here again as good value but would request a different room." (108994737)
Good location, friendly/helpful staff, good value
Our room was in the basement and seemed to be underneath the dining area. We were woken at 6:30 by the noise of chairs/tables above us. Room was quite dusty in places.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on September 15, 2009
Beds were old, broken and made a noise when you turn. Blinds didn't close enough to keep light from streaming into the room the whole night. The shower head was broken. Bed frills were dirty and there were 2 cockroaches.
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Gerald ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Carlisle , GB on September 13, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"Very good for the price. I would stay again but only if the TV reception was much better." (107319413)
Clean.Very good breakfast.friendly staff.
My television did not work on day one, when it was mended the reception was very bad and I could not get ITV at all. bed was only just acceptable for comfort and feel.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on August 16, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"uncomfortable overnight" (108456112)
Nothing special
small room, smelly bathroom, squeaky bed, noisy outside, unfamilliar staff, poor breakfast
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on September 7, 2009
bad smell in the bath room; carpet stained; no double glazing
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Peter ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Ottawa , CA on August 27, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"Reasonably happy." (108246571)
Good location. Helpful staff. Coffee was drinkable.
Traffic noise from Cromwell Road. Not well signed. Wireless Internet did not connect.
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Paul ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Sydney , AU on August 13, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"as i said the hotel was picturesque, good position very clean and tidy." (108678460)
well kept very clean room kept clean
the bathroom was diabolical. I had to turn sideways to get past ther toilet and shower, I could not sit on the toilet without having a foot in the shower. I do not know how an over weight person would manage. prob ably not at all.I did ask for another room. the request was not passed on. I never really felt very clean as the water pressure was very low it was hard to rinse. also i only ever got one pack et of shampoo and one cake of soap. It is annoying to have to buy these things as they have to be thrown away.
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Peter ( Solo business traveller)
from Middleton , GB on July 26, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"Not very welcoming, poor WiFi reception in bedroom, when working in the dining area requested to leave the area by a member of staff, the room was only available for using in the morning for breakfast and not for use as a working area with my laptop." (108502199)
Nesr tube station
room, at the basement of the hotel, very cramped poor WiFi
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 19, 2009
Very clean room. Nice breakfast room and seating area.
room was very small
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Tak lam terry ( Group of work colleagues)
from Kwai chung , HK on May 14, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"Good budget hotel except the toilet facilities need improvement" (107544916)
Good help from staff
No hot water when bathing and some odd smell in the toilet
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Anonymous ( Same sex couple)
on April 5, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"Disillusioned." (107371918)
Online booking process - clear, trouble-free Cleanliness of hotel - looked recently decorated
Check-in - receptionist's speech was not clearly understandable. Room - windows did not close, uable to control temperature, very low water pressure and temperature in shower. Decor looked as though it was a DIY job. Lift did not work going down from 4th floor - went down the stairs. There was no signage, had to ask way to reception from man in an office. Receptionist was annoyed that we had gone through the incorrect route and denied that the lift was not working.
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Ngar ngar ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Kowloon , HK on March 24, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"IT WAS CLEAN & IN REASONABLE PRICE! JUST NOT SO OKEY ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THE BED." (107709588)
GOOD BREAKFAST
I WILL NOT CHOOSE LIVING BASEMENT, BECAUSE THE WINDOW IS UNSAFE (LOCK DAMAGED) AND THE SHOWER HEAD LOCKED TOO!! OVERALL, THE BED IS NOT SO COMFORTABLE, BECAUSE IT WAS TOO THIN...JUST CAN FEEL THE STEEL INSIDE THE BED.
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Anthony ( Mature couple)
from Hayling island , GB on March 24, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"good would stay again" (107733957)
clean staff very good price was right
ambulance service noisy at night next to hospital...but then we live in the country.. double glazing may help on hospital facing side of hotel
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Christel ( Group of work colleagues)
from Werchter , BE on February 24, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"good" (107450949)
service leave bagage/earlier checkin
bathroomlight was to less, no place or hook to leave bathtools
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Graham ( Solo business traveller)
from Stockport , GB on March 2, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"Small but clean. At the price, one of the better hotels I've stayed in recently." (107961582)
Everything was clean and in working order. Room was warm and able to have a good hot shower.
Bed had big dip in the middle. Only 4 coat hangers in wardrobe - not sufficient for a week's stay with suits and work shirts. Toilet shower area a bit cramped.
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Gordon ( Group of work colleagues)
from Stroud , GB on November 27, 2008
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"Overall very satisfied (very because of the check in) and good value for money (based on central London prices of course)." (107590914)
Receptionist was excellent, very warm and welcoming.
Shower was absolutely rubbish. It worked so no need to complain but the fixings were so tired that it couldn't hold its own weight. Made having a shower a chore rather than a pleasure.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on February 13, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who want a short stay as a convenience. GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY!BIG THANK YOU TO THE STAFF!" (107394566)
I found my 1 night stay perfect because it was great value for money.The room was very clean and the bed very comfortable.The staff were very polite and helpful.Nice relaxed atmosphere!
The only bad point was that the shower can be improved upon-their was no shelf to put your shower gel on while you have a shower!This is a necessity in my view!
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on February 12, 2009
great value for money
you have to open tab and shower and let the water go for about 15 minutes in order to get hot water. I think this is enviromently unfriendly. Huge waste of clear water.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on November 17, 2008
comfy bed ..clean ...warm..Lovely breakfast.
Receptionist needs training in how to greet people and a better telephone manner when booking ie.less impatience. English people expect a level of politeness that was missing on this occasion. A shower cap and a glass in the bathroom needed. A bit noisy when tvs on in adjacent rooms....earplug supply??
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Istvan ( Solo business traveller)
from Sopron , HU on January 31, 2009
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"excellent location, good value for money, would recommend also to others" (107325454)
clean, tidy, good breakfast, good value for money
lived on the 4th floor, when taking a shower experienced a poor pressure of water at all times
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on October 29, 2008
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"I would definitely book again." (107450114)
The hotel staff were gracious and helpful. My room was clean and warm.
None. This hotel was a good value for the price.
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Daniel ( Solo business traveller)
from Eastbourne , GB on October 20, 2008
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"I have stayed here twice now - the double rooms are a lot better with still a tiny bathroom but PLEASE avoid the horrid single rooms!! I have to admit the location is great and so is the price but please if you stay choose a double room (suitable for one person!) NOT a single." (107301941)
Clean entrance. Clean towels. Loo roll is provided if you are small enough to sit on the loo in the tiny bathroom.
unhelpful staff, VERY small bathrooms! Found Toe nails on the floor along with a "clump" of black hair!? Bathroom floor not cleaned properly - probably due to tiny size! Hot water takes at least 5 minutes to come through the shower, sink really is too small, the large tap pretty much covers the sink!
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Dimitri ( Solo business traveller)
from Folkestone , GB on November 9, 2008
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"nice hotel with newly refurbished rooms but they forgot to renew the most important thing in a hotel for a good night's sleep : the mattresses ! Excellent breakfast though and excellent rates too." (107304920)
breakfast, room price, conveniently located
completely worn mattresses
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 2, 2008
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"Very Good" (107623940)
Easy check in .Very central.Good value.Clean room.
Hot water for the shower took a while to arrive.
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Dimitri ( Solo business traveller)
from Folkestone , GB on October 11, 2008
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"Stayed twice at this hotel the same week as a single traveller. First time I got a large triple room with large bathroom second time a smaller but adequate single room with tiny bathroom where they managed to squeeze in a reasonably-sized and modern shower, a toilet (you have to keep the shower room door open to use it so might be a problem for older guests) and a small washbasin all in perfect running order but on the other hand the room itself had plenty of lost space. A desk and chair would have been nice in either room. All in all a good stay with ample street parking. Easy check-in, very good continental breakfast with fresh fruit. First hotel with instant coffee at B'fst but I must admit I preferred it to many freshly-brewed coffee available at other hotels. Would use again although I prefer to stay in Bayswater for the neighbourhood and good selection of restaurants. One tip : avoid the basement rooms." (107397494)
refurbished bright and clean rooms, good breakfast with fresh fruit. discreet but efficient staff
matresses were acceptable but only just, equipment of room : could do with a desk & chair since there is plenty of room available.
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Anonymous ( Other)
on September 29, 2008
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"I asked for an extra blanket or duvet, but could only be provided sheets. I was told they had no extra blankets or duvets at all, and as the duvet was paper-thin this was very unsatisfactory." (107190241)
Decent clean but bit run down hotel, pleasant staff, good breakfast. Seems like make-over is in progress but hasn't reached the rooms yet.
It stands out that they cant provide something as simple as an extra blanket.
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Colette ( Solo business traveller)
from County meath , IE on August 6, 2008
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"excellent, most enjoyable, it is wonderful to finally find a small hotel in London with high hygine standards. Well done" (107116887)
I have been travelling to London once a month for the past 9 months, I have stayed in a wide range of hotels, and this is top of my list, rooms and bathroom super clean, staff most helpful, value for money excellent I will stay here again.
minor: no card facility to pay bill, hairdryer in room?
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on July 25, 2008
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"Overall a good central London, clean and modern B&B hotel." (107103039)
Good location, 5 mins walk from Earls Court tube, round the corner from the hospital on Cromwell Road. Recently renovated to offer clean, inoffensive, modern rooms - bit econonical with the space but quite adequate. (There are a few like this in London now, so staying in a tired, old dump isn't necessary these days if you are on a budget!) Breakfast was continetal and included almond and plain croissants, but sadly, instant coffee.
They asked for cash on arrival, without any advance warning. But they were prepared to wait three days, so I suspect they would use the card I had booked with if I hadn't given them cash. Service was ok, a bit disinterested.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on May 28, 2008
1 Lexham Gardens, London - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent place to stay !!! Great area and excellent value for your money, considering hotels near by were very expensive. Also, the hotel is close to the Underground, shops/restaurants so that was great also." (97373696)
Stayed here 3 yrs ago, and the hotel needed "upgrading" then. The new owners have really done an outstanding job in painting, remodeling, and updating all the rooms/showers/amenities. I highly recommend this hotel and will definitely stay there again. Staff were very helpful and the breakfasts were very filling. Loved having an electric water pot in my room to have water for tea/coffee which they provided. My room was immaculately cleaned each day. The bathrm facilites were very modern, as were the TV, altho the channels were limited.
When I arrived at the hotel, they did not have a copy of my internet reservation. Luckily I had a copy with me, and after a few mins they were able to rectify it. However, I was shocked to learn that they weren't authorized yet (as new owners) to take credit cards! No where on my reservation did it state that, so having to come up with the cash for a 6 night stay, really dented my travel money. I would also suggest that the hotel have some type of shelves in the bathrm/shower to hold soap, shampoo, towels etc. In the future, I hope the hotel will be authorized to take credit cards.
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