Hotels near Old Bailey, London

This place is spotlessly clean, and the owner is truly dedicated to running it well. The front desk staff, especially the young man, is incredibly patient, enthusiastic, and thoughtful. It's very close to the London Eye and Big Ben, just a 20-minute walk. You can take the 63 bus to King's Cross Station, making day trips to Cambridge and Edinburgh really convenient. Bus 148 offers a scenic route past the city's most iconic attractions – no need for a Big Bus tour! This is my second stay here, and I honestly can't recommend it enough. The breakfast is quite substantial for me, and my Chinese palate was perfectly happy with the eggs, oatmeal, milk, and coffee. They even provide purified water and fruit! It feels like the owner isn't even trying to make money, just completely focused on customer service. There are two supermarkets nearby, and the area feels safe, but I'd advise not coming back too late. London teenagers can be a bit... excitable, to say the least!

The room is great, and the location is excellent, very close to the British Museum, and within walking distance to the shopping district. The hygiene is also good. There are many guests, so the soundproofing isn't the best, and the shower is over a bathtub.

If the signs showing direction is bigger or clearer, that would be better. Even the lights inside the bed rooms should be dim, the hall way could be light up a little bit and that may be easier to find the way.

The location is very convenient, it is accessible to all scenic spots within 30-45 mins walking distance and 3 mins walk from Barbican Station.Since it is in the residential and Academy area, the surrounding is quiet and safe. It is an Apartment Hotel so no daily housekeeping service and the amenities provided are basic. Launderette at extra costs is available, Tesco and few cafes are nearby so it will be ideal for travellers who need a stop to clean up and refresh.

The outside of the hotel is basic and makes you wonder if you did the right thing making the reservation, but then when you step inside, the aesthetics improve. Unfortunately in our case no one was at reception and after twenty minutes someone suddenly appeared from outside and gave us our room keys with minimal fuss or conversation of any kind. The room though was great! Very clean, comfy bed with some bottles of water in the fridge and plenty of towels. The shower was also fantastic. Great overall but the check in experience was woeful. They offer an online check-in, which is not the solution here. If the desk is supposed to be 24/7, like the sign said, then it should be staffed 24/7. Another sign said ”be right back”. That is not 20 minutes. Maybe we got unlucky. Despite this, I would recommend this hotel, significantly cheaper than some others nearby and a very good room.

The location of this LSE accommodation is absolutely superb; it's very centrally located. There are two tube stations nearby, Blackfriars and Southwark, both just a 10 to 15-minute walk away. Bankside Pier is also a 10-minute walk, where you can catch an Uber Boat. Tate Modern Museum is right across the street, and behind the museum are the Thames riverside, Millennium Bridge, and St Paul's Cathedral, all within easy reach. Borough Market is also just a 10-minute walk away. Considering the excellent location, a single room with a private bathroom at this price, including breakfast, offers unbeatable value for money. The breakfast is very generous, served from 7 AM to 9:30 AM, featuring sausages, fried eggs, bread, milk, yogurt, fruit, and more. Furthermore, the accommodation is quite clean, and the room was spotless. The front desk staff handling check-in and check-out were all very pleasant; while not overtly enthusiastic like hotel staff, their demeanor was perfectly professional and helpful. Regarding the facilities, I booked a single room, but the one I was given actually had two beds, which made the room feel quite cramped. The room had a great view, with a direct view of The Shard. The building itself appears to be quite old, with many dated aspects. For instance, there are many rooms on one floor (over 40), and the corridors are a maze of twists and turns with numerous fire doors, making it feel like a labyrinth. The windows open upwards, requiring you to stand on a chair to open or close them. There's absolutely no soundproofing for the plumbing; you can hear a very loud gushing sound from the pipes whenever someone in an adjacent room uses water. (Thankfully, my neighbors in the two adjacent rooms were very considerate, rarely using water between 11 PM and 8 AM, and when they did, the sound was minimal, suggesting they used a very low flow). As a former international student in the UK who lived in university dorms for many years, I am perfectly accustomed to small rooms and basic amenities (a kettle, cups, tea bags, soap, shampoo, shower gel, and bath towel are provided, but no hairdryer or fan). However, honestly, the pipe noise was a bit beyond what I expected. Other points of concern for me were: 1. The accommodation hosts hundreds of guests across all age groups, which led to significant queues for breakfast when I went down at 8 AM. 2. The bathroom had a very strong, pungent smell – I couldn't tell if it was disinfectant or fresh paint – which persisted for two days even with the window open constantly. I regretted not asking for a room change on the first day. 3. On my floor, one of the communal kitchens was locked, meaning over forty rooms on that entire floor had to share a single kitchen. I hadn't encountered these specific issues when staying in other university accommodations, which made them a bit bothersome. However, if these particular points aren't a major concern for you, then this place absolutely stands out as an excellent, high-value accommodation option.

The location is fantastic, right next to St. Paul's Cathedral, truly in the heart of the city. The hotel itself is generally good and convenient. Facilities: The hotel has most of what you'd expect, though the room is a bit small. But that's pretty standard for UK hotels; this king-size room is about 25 square meters. The air conditioning was a little noisy at night, but it didn't really bother me overall. Ambiance: The atmosphere is nice. They have a rooftop bar on the 7th floor where you can enjoy night views of St. Paul's, but there's a dress code – no casual wear allowed.

The hotel is located near a church with plenty of dining options nearby. The room was quite spacious, well-equipped, and the bed was soft. Purified water was available at the elevator landing. A minor issue was the somewhat low water pressure on the fourth floor. As my room was street-facing, it could be a bit noisy. The air conditioning only seemed to offer cooling, so I didn't turn it on, and found it a bit chilly at night. Rooms are cleaned every other day, and the overall cleanliness was satisfactory. The location is convenient for public transport, making it easy to visit attractions like the British Museum and an art gallery.

Hotel is excellent, not only on location but all the staff we came across were incredible. We had booked a particular room and unfortunately we were not giving it. We queried this aa the room giving had stairs (duplex suite). The room itself was lovely just unsuitable with person who can't do stairs very well. The duty manager (Renjit, sorry about spelling) was absolutely outstanding in resolving this issue. We were issued a new room (across the street) in the Montcalm Townhouse. The room was fabulous and the service recovery exceeded our expectations. I will definitely return to this hotel. Thank you to all the staff who went above and beyond to make our stay a memorable one.