Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings
28-30 Seymour Street, Marble Arch, London, W1H 7JB
Edward Lear Hotel, London
This charming town house hotel offers good value accommodation and free Wi-Fi, a 2-minute walk from Marble Arch tube station. Oxford Street is a brief walk awa... more
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7/10 Overall rating
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| 6/10 | Your room |
| 7/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 8/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 6/10 | Performance of staff |
| 7/10 | Overall experience |
| 7/10 | Overall value for money |
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on September 10, 2009
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 22, 2009
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"it was a very nice stay and made my visit much easier because of the location and the ease of meeting people at marble arch or catching the tube or bus. " (107345476)
the location is great, and the room was well-equipped despite the small size. the coffee and tea in the room is a nice touch, as is the tv placed on the wall to make the most of the room space. the staff was very nice and helpful and the price was very good for the services and location of the hotel.
the breakfast room is far too small to accommodate the guests and the breakfast hours are very limited, which means everyone is trying to cram into the room at once. it reminded me of a school cafeteria at times, and i eventually stopped going to breakfast because it was unpleasant trying to find a place to sit and/or trying to eat and talk to my friend without being jostled by others needing to share the table. families could almost never sit together because of the lack of sufficient tables when the hotel is busy. also, the coffee was awful! please teach the staff how to brew coffee that does not taste like mud water! but the food was very nice and the service was always pleasant. the computer room is nice but too many people don't abide by the 15-minute rule. perhaps install some sort of automatic log-off on the computer to make sure people don't hog the desktop when others are waiting. and the shower faucet in the communal loo that i used was problematic -- it was either scalding or too cold. the cold-water tap did not seem to work quite right.
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Dale ( Mature couple)
from North vancouver, bc , CA on May 25, 2009
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"nice place - would stay again" (107681021)
location - Breakfast -
Walk up - narrow stairway
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on October 12, 2008
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"31 was probably not one of the better roooms in the hotel and on that basis I will probably stay again in the hope I would get something better. However, there were vacancies and, having booked a month ahead, I might have expected not to have been tucked away on the fifth floor." (107162288)
Very convenient location. Staff very friendly ~ and they spoke English!! :-)
Tiny room on the fifth floor ~ water pressure was low. Happened to look in on one of the communal bathrooms off the second staircase ~ the one where the paint-pots were stored. Very dirty!
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on October 11, 2008
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Great for a quick over-night stay, wouldn't want to stay any longer." (107689633)
Rooms recently refurbished. Very good location for oxford street shopping. Helpful staff.
Traffic noise. Breakfast basic. Hotel in need of refurbishment (apart from rooms)
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Elisa ( Mature couple)
from Geneva , CH on September 16, 2008
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"We will definitely come back to Edward Lear Hotel the next time we will be in London. We will request for a lower level room though!" (107213160)
Excellent location, very near shopping areas, food stores and restaurants, very accessible to theatres, also accessible to all kinds of transportation, i.e. buses, coaches, taxi and underground. Great breakfast! Excellent staff, helpful and courteous!
Difficulty in getting in and out luggage as a stand with drawer is right near the door. No lift, should have requested for a lower level room.
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Juliet ( Mature couple)
from Christchurch , NZ on August 14, 2008
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"enjoyable" (99199423)
Clean convenient location
Room very hot and stuffy and a lot of traffic noise a small fridge would be good breakfast room very small
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 11, 2008
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"would stay there again if i needed to stay in central London. Pricey, but not outside the range of what's to be expected from this location." (97412550)
tea service nice; courteous and kind registration desk person; good to have a telephone in the room & free WiFi access in the room; beautiful windowbox of flowers outside my large operational window; great blackout curtains; quiet street in bustling area; hairdryer useful; clean bathroom; comfortable bed!
hallway a little disordered with maintenance materials during what seemed like a sprucing-up period, no phone number listed on the telephone in the room.
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Anonymous ( Same sex couple)
on July 7, 2008
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"great i would recommend" (97313659)
Execellent hotel, quite place to stay, no noise from other guests or outside traffic noise to disturb. Lovely comfortable bed, which was the most important thing for me
English of some of the staff poor
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on June 30, 2008
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"good value, good postion of hotel." (97415991)
staff where very helpful and polite.
the stairs, breakfast room to small.
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Sarah ( Solo business traveller)
from Barcelona , ES on June 3, 2008
the hotel was comfortable and clean, it seems to be undergoing renovations and is not the most modern of hotels but as far as value for money I was quite pleased. I enjoyed the big bathtub tremendously!
As said they seemed to be undergoing renovations for which there seemed to be work going on but it was not a bother.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on May 8, 2008
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Okay. Would book there again." (97812586)
Very friendly service
There was no warning at check-in that breakfast times during the week were different than on the weekend. Made me miss it on Monday.
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Martyn ( Young couple)
from Torquay , GB on February 18, 2008
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Overall stay at the Edward Lear Hotel was excellent,breakfast: (plenty to eat),the staff friendly & helpful,the hotel was clean & tidy,we only stayed for 3 nights still not enough time to do eveything,will stay longer next time,slept suprisingly well -(our room was at the front of the hotel-top floor)- seen as its a very busy/noisy city." (97369795)
The room(ensuite)was excellent(modern,just decorated I think?),liked having the coffee/hairdryer facilities, we were on the top floor,did not mind that though,felt safer up there.
All good.
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Charles ( Family with older children)
from Liverpool , GB on July 31, 2008
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Horrible." (108077678)
Rooms were basically clean. This hotel is good for students travelling and looking for cheap accomodations.
The receptionist at the check in desk was grossly incompetent. She saw 10 people check in(4 adults and 6 children) and did not question the reservations.We were allowed to dragged our luggage up to the 5th floor (no lift) in the sweltering heat. The rooms were small, showers small and there was hardly enough room to turn around. It was liked being trapped in a closet. After pleading with the receptionists she gave us a so called family room but informed us that the we would have to go back to the former closets the following day as the rooms had been booked for the next day. Luckily we were able to find alternate hotel in the area. The so called family rooms were cramped and smelled of fresh paint which made it difficult for the children to breathe. The windows were painted shut so we were unable to open them for fresh air. It was an overall horrible experience. It put a damper on our holiday plans. Never again will I endanged my family's life by staying in that hell hole. Staying in that hotel as the worst expereince of my life.
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Simon ( Young couple)
from Deal , GB on February 23, 2008
CLEAN,TIDY AND GOOD LOCATION.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on February 20, 2008
Very close to Oxford Street and public transport. Wonderful to have tea and coffee making facilities in the room.
Single room very small.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on February 2, 2008
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"I am just glad that I did not check in during the day! The staff were friendly which was a bonus" (97617388)
very shabby, the room was fine (actually quite good apart from the windows wouldn't shut) properly and the TV did not work but the hotel was awful
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Andrea ( Family with older children)
from Nottingham , GB on January 15, 2008
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Nice hotel, friendly staff. Clean and decent size room. Slightly random how the shower was just some tin stook in the corner of the room! Overall would go back if staying in London again." (97499235)
Close to centre, easliy accesible via underground, buses etc.
Shower too hot almost scalded myself. Plugs in the room were unsafe and if had 2 in at once then the TV would not work. Sockets did not always work had to move the plug around to get it to work.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on November 21, 2007
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"NO problem recommending this one, if you are not to conserned with room standard. Cant get a better price in central London than this!" (97382137)
Very good location. Even though its next road to Oxford Street, there was no traffick noice where I slept. The staff was very polite and welcoming. Enjoyed my breakfast!
I had the minimum standard room - single no shower. Its not a room i would recommend for a romantic weekend, but for an overnight sleep - its OK. (Didnt check any of the other rooms, but I think the standard was a little better there).
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Jennifer ( Mature couple)
from Pontypridd , GB on October 31, 2007
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Altogether a pleasant overnight stay and good value for money. I found the house fascinating because of its association with Edward Lear, and if we had had more time would have liked to enquire further about the time of his ownership." (97148117)
A really good breakfast-served by pleasant staff. Centrally placed hotel within easy reach of attractions in central London, yet in a side street which was quiet.
Shared bathroom - altho we knew that when we booked, we would not choose that option again.
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Richard ( Mature couple)
from Toronto , CA on October 24, 2007
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"first, indicate for North American that room with shower means that the shower is in simply a stall in the room and that it does NOT include a toilet. I would not have booked. Indicate that there is NO lift. My wife had knee surgery and we had to climb 76 stairs every time we went to our room (I counted them). Again, you have a great deal of potential." (97904939)
Our initial room was dirty, in poor condition and we would have immediately left if not for your staff agreeing to move us to a renovated room. So your staff is responsive.
The palce hasn't been painted since Queen Victoria. It looks dirty and unkempt BUT it has so much potential! Great location, lovely staff, excellent price for London. Buy a few new sofas, cover the paint chips. OU rroom did not have a TV or phone but the bathroom was great. Also the hotel turned off the water several times so we had no water between 4-8pm. Some of us do go out to dinner and shows and want to shower before.. My gosh, why didn't the contractor do this between 10am and 4pm? I felt really bad for the staff.
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Seyed abdolreza ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Tehran , GB on October 21, 2007
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"I would've liked to know more about the size of the rooms." (97541224)
The fully English style of the hotel, nice staff
Not having adequate room in the room, difficuly carrying my luggage to the 2nd floor and vice versa without any lift.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on September 30, 2007
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"we had a very nice time the staff were helpful and friendly great breakfast" (97088765)
Friendly staff,v.good breakfast, central location good I.T. facility
shared w.c
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 13, 2007
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Overall, considering the location and price, the hotel was excellent value. It would have been nice to know that there might be three or four flights of stairs to climb! But as I usually try to travel light, this would not deter me from a further stay." (97702659)
Central location, and the price was right for central London
The decor was a bit tired, and there was no lift.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 6, 2007
room was dirty, very noisy neighbours, couldnt find a bathroom and the loo was permantly busy and not very clean.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 3, 2007
cheap, comfortable clean bed, good breakfast, good location, tv worked too!
shared bathroom, narrow stairs and corridors, breakfast room cramped
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on June 28, 2007
An excellent value for money hotel in a great location.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on March 24, 2007
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Some of the decororation needs refreshing. Could be nice. Improve breakfast with fresh tomato, mushrooms, Plate dominated by beans. Breakfast staff need to be more easily identified, perhaps greet people, I thought they were other guest. windows need cleaning." (99653687)
Location
No toilet in room.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on February 16, 2007
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"The outside of the B and B looked pleasant but as soon as you started up the stairs reality struck. Wallpaper torn and coming off wall in hallway. Toilet facilities shabby and run down. No hand basin loo floor above us (room 19). Our headboard was a piece of MDF screwed to the wall. Base of bed ripped. Hand basin cracked, tap missing cap, hole in wall. It is impossible to write just how run down and fifth rate these premises are. I am the 4th generation of a pub, B & B, small hotel family. My family would have died of shame if any of their establishments were so appalling! The receptionist, when we checked out on Tuesday, seemed to resent any criticism of Edward Lear. I would suggest she visits an optician immediately!" (99144242)
Minutes walk to Marble Arch and Oxford Street. Breakfast was good and breakfast staff pleasant. Sheets clean. The name - Edward Lear was a charming Victorian painter and writer
Squalid, has not been decorated or upgraded since the 70's. B Where to start - b asin cracked and tap missing cover. Hole in wall. Base of bed ripped. Shoddy decor through out buiding. Decrepit loo's and bathroom facilities.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on November 1, 2006
The staff was cheerful and helpful
The inside of the hotel was a bit shabby
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 19, 2006
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"Staff were very helpful. Knowledge of room access needs to be addressed i.e no lift, narrow stair access only." (3304916388)
Proximity to transport and venues
Room accessibility. Shared bathroom/toilet. No laundry facilities. No fresh fruit offered at breakfast
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 20, 2006
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"We would certainly recommend this hotel to friends, a real experience The location is ideal and the staff was very good, loved the computer in the parlor very helpful." (3304569027)
The location was excellent, felt very safe there,as two women traveling alone, being secure is most important. Staff was very good, friendly and willing to assist at all times. I didn't know how to book for bathroom facilities and didn't realize we didn't have a toilet. We were able to adjust. Thanks so much .
A complete bathroom facility would have been nice including the toilet.
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on May 15, 2006
the location was very convenient, the breakfast was very satisfactory
the bathrooms needed attention in order to improve appearance climbing 5 flights of stairs proved to be teadeous after a while the general decor could be updated
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Margaret ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Belfast , United Kingdom;GB on March 28, 2006
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel is very centeral, this was my first time in Londone and I would recommend it. The 2 days I was in london the weather was absolutely freezing. The heating in the rooms was brillent." (3304234967)
It was very centeral, clean and not noisy.
no comment
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on May 27, 2005
Edward Lear Hotel, London - Reviews & Ratings"I asked for a special breakfast facility when booking but I couldn't make the staff in the dining room understand my request,so I went without! I did report this to reception with no result. I would have preferred a seperate toilet to bathroom as the need to use it always became urgent when someone was having a shower! A minor point for me,- tha only terrestial Tv station I could get was BBC1. However for a hotel in central London it is good value for money thankyou for an overall comfortable stay." (2208629)
Central location,pleasant staff.
Choice of breakfast,bathrooms.
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