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18-21 Northumberland Ave, London, WC2N 5EA

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Good
Overall rating from 224 reviews
Good
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 13 July 2008

No overall comment. (108077797)

Excellent
SIMON from BURTON-ON-TRENT, GB (Mature couple) 25 June 2008

excellant location (97048641)

negative comments our key card was not very good which stressed us out as we at to keep going down to reception to sort it out
Poor
Harvey from Lindfield NSW, AU (Mature couple) 01 June 2008

We were not told in advance that we would not have a proper bed to sleep in, or that the room would not be cleaned during our stay. We have stayed in serviced apartments on prior occasions but a proper comfortable bed, the room cleaning at least each alternate day, maintenace of fittings were always provided, and staff were always helpful. It woulkd have been better if we had been informed beforehand that these normal services wre not provided. (97171576)

positive comments Its central and convenient location
negative comments Uncomfortable bed. It was not a bed but a fold-out sofa. The room was not cleaned during our stay of 4 days. Lack of personnel to assist with taking our luggage to and from our room. Lack of maintenace of fitting in the room and bathroom. Hand rails to facilitate access to the bath were inadequately attached and so were a source of danger. The staff were generally unhelpful and appeared to have difficulty understanding the English language.
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 02 May 2008

Lived up to all expectations and I will be back! (97977184)

positive comments safe, good location/central, clean, affordable, friendliness of all staff, flexibility of kitchenette area.
Excellent
Anonymous (Family with older children) 26 April 2008

No overall comment. (97853288)

positive comments Location, facility, cleanliness
negative comments Stairs in room !!
Excellent
Anonymous (Mature couple) 10 April 2008

No overall comment. (97358063)

positive comments very modern and clean kitchen utensils and white goods. Loved the washing machine tablet being left, excellent- encouraged us to use more crockery etc without the guilt of leaving them dirty due to not having a washing tablet. Room was clean and modern: no wallpaper peeling off, scratches or marks on walls etc which can be seen in such hotels as THE Grand in Brighton.
Excellent
Anonymous (Young couple) 01 April 2008

I did not know that the bed would be a pull-out sofa but it was reasonably comfy. As stated above nicer linen would have made this a lot better. We had a slight problem with the microwave and was surprised with how promptly this was fixed! Clean modern room. Being right in the centre of London made the trip a lot easier. Overall a great stay! (97550446)

positive comments Location & excellent value for money.
negative comments I would have preferred a better duvet
Good
Anonymous (Group of adult friends) 01 April 2008

No overall comment. (97633307)

positive comments central location, clean
negative comments would have liked it to be slightly bigger, it just about fitted the twin beds
Good
Andreas from Nicosia, CY (Solo business traveller) 25 March 2008

No overall comment. (97374276)

positive comments Good value for money, central location, clean, efficient services
negative comments Too much noise, Television quite small relative to size of the room.
Good
Jane from Burgess Hill, GB (Young couple) 23 February 2008

No overall comment. (97074977)

positive comments Spacious, clean, well equipped, kitchenette. Great location! Easy to find!
negative comments The bed!!! Pull-out,twin camp beds!
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 17 December 2007

it would be ideal for a longer stay. kitchen really useful if i wasn't eating at the seminar. breakfast expensive for a continental - give us a cooked breakfast! (97742923)

positive comments great location and price
negative comments bed was uncomfortable
Good
Anonymous (Other) 15 December 2007

No overall comment. (97343400)

positive comments conveniently situated easy
negative comments bedlinen smelt very unpleasant
Good
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 11 December 2007

Basic hotel in a very good position. It is a good base for exploring central London or visiting shows. For London it is pretty good value. (97389362)

positive comments Very well placed in London so it is easy to get around. The accommodation is very comfortable and spacious.
negative comments Loud music from a club which went on until one o'clock in the morning. This is not good when you are tired and trying to get to sleep.
Good
Carmel from Swinford, Co Mayo, IE (Mature couple) 17 October 2007

No overall comment. (97385457)

positive comments Well equipped, clean and everything worked.
Good
Edwin R. from Silver Spring, US (Mature couple) 07 October 2007

This was an excellent hotel for our stay. Location near Trafalgar Square and two tube stations was very convenient. Numerous bus lines pass near the hotel. We walked to Covent Garden, Whitehall, and the London Eye. Although the beds were a bit uncomfortable and the decor a bit dated, the room was clean and adequate for our needs. We were able to fix breakfast and warm up some dinners in the suite, thus saving on food costs. Grocery is in Charing Cross--a couple blocks away. Next time we are in London, we will stay at Citadine's Trafalgar Square. (97067662)

positive comments Extremely convenient and safe location, kitchenette, clean room
negative comments Beds were a bit uncomfortable, decor needs to be updated (upholstery shows years of wear)
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 20 July 2007

We like to sleep with windows open, and no aircon, so this was possible, but difficult because of noise (inevitable because of good location). It was also difficult because of bed - folding beds never seem to be comfortable for older bodies, and after a couple of nights are just tolerable. I'd put up with (even)less space for a better bed. The place would be more welcoming if the kitchen had some basic tea/coffee/milk provided at least for first night. Kitchen would benefit from an easy way to keep the door open. (99070362)

positive comments Location; airy foyer; free internet (though VPN didn't work)
negative comments Bed; TV (poor channel availability and reception)
Good
Anonymous (Group of adult friends) 17 July 2007

It was a great place to stay with tube stations and the river Thames close by. (3304254185)

positive comments Convenient to the tube and Trafalgar square, for the Tour de France departure, which was why we were there
negative comments Lack of facilities to wash-up due to only having an option of a dish-washer, which we're not used to. The only other problem, was the noise heard from outside the hotel - perhaps noise-reducing windows would help reduce this. The toaster in our apartment only partly worked and our parent's room had no pillows left at all - perhaps your staff should pay more attention in preparing the rooms.
Good
Paul from Worksop, GB (Solo business traveller) 13 May 2007

No overall comment. (99184104)

positive comments location to workplace
negative comments Cost
Good
Angus from Edinburgh, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 11 May 2007

As mention above we would like to have known it would only be a sofa bed, which was not very comfortable. When I recently stayed at an Ascott apartment, tea, coffee, etc was provided, which was useful. (99568479)

positive comments Location. Staff were very efficient. (My husband left my coat at reception and not only did the reception staff pick it up, they advised the staff in the breakfast area to contact me - joined up thinking is unusual!)
negative comments Sofa bed - We would choose a 1 bedroom rather than studio in future
Good
Paul from Worksop, GB (Solo business traveller) 05 May 2007

This is fit for purpose but the pull out bed would not suit everyone (99847421)

positive comments Convenience to office
negative comments Price
Good
Paul from Worksop, GB (Solo business traveller) 01 May 2007

No overall comment. (99713142)

positive comments Location - in easy reach of the office
negative comments Slightly expensive
Excellent
Arkadiy from St-Petersburg, RU (Solo business traveller) 24 April 2007

No overall comment. (99338511)

Good
Yury from Moscow, RU (Solo leisure traveller) 24 April 2007

No overall comment. (99455329)

Excellent
michael from Billericay, GB (Group of adult friends) 14 April 2007

No overall comment. (99338181)

positive comments Superb location, good facilities in the studio.
negative comments Sofa bed broken, no extractor fan in the bathroom.
Good
Jack from Tring, GB (Solo business traveller) 27 March 2007

No overall comment. (99471513)

Average
tHOMAS from GLASGOW, United Kingdom;GB (Solo business traveller) 24 March 2007

No overall comment. (99294653)

Good
Anonymous (Other) 21 March 2007

No overall comment. (99844687)

Good
Neil from Bolton, United Kingdom;GB (Young couple) 15 March 2007

overall really pleased not a 5 star but doesn't pretend to be fantastic location for sightseeing, rooms are basic but very clean, and wonderful pub the sherlock holmes next door, good old english pub not your wine bar but good beer. i would return here as the standard is very good. (99217644)

positive comments fantastic location
Good
Anonymous (Young couple) 14 March 2007

No overall comment. (99803221)

positive comments Location very good for central London attractions
Good
Anonymous (Family with young children) 09 March 2007

No overall comment. (99753021)

Excellent
Anonymous (Family with young children) 07 March 2007

Overall experience is very good. The price is quite high and without breakfast, but this pays for the location I suppose. Nothing more to wish actually, just minor things are neglectable (no tea/sugar). (99636248)

positive comments The location is superb. Everything is good. Helpful staff provided a baby crib by their own initiative and for free.
negative comments The breakfast is not included in price and is too expensive, I would prefer a cheaper continental option. No tea/sugar is provided in the room
Good
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 27 February 2007

Generally good. There was no tea/coffee/milk supplied as there would have been in a normal hotel. I had to go and buy some. (99074090)

negative comments Couln not get Radio 3 on the radio.
Good
Russell from DICKSON, Australia;AU (Solo business traveller) 30 November 2006

Nice and roomy. Great location, under a minute's walk to Trafalgar Square. Very quiet, almost no traffic noise at all, and that's pretty hard to find in London hotels. (99880561)

positive comments Location and broadband internet access.
negative comments Laundry facilities. Very expensive to use and the machines did a poor job of cleaning and drying the clothes.
Excellent
steve from bolton, United Kingdom;GB (Young couple) 29 November 2006

No overall comment. (99618428)

positive comments Excellent location room was comfortable and clean.
negative comments Nothing could not fault the room or the staff in anyway.
Average
Anne R from Swindon, United Kingdom;GB (Group of adult friends) 24 November 2006

No overall comment. (3305279961)

positive comments The convenience of the location
negative comments The fold up beds are looking shabby and tired. Blankets were desperately in need of laundering. Linen was fine.
Excellent
David from Co. Galway, Ireland;IE (Young couple) 22 November 2006

The location of the hotel is fantastic and the staff are very efficient (the cd player in the room was broken but was replaced within half an hour of telling reception). The bed is the only downside of the place but would have no hesitation staying there again when in London. (99083232)

positive comments Location and the hotel staff.
negative comments The twin bed, uncomfortable for a couple to sleep in but wouln't deter me from staying there again.
Good
Franco from La Spezia, Italy;IT (Solo business traveller) 19 November 2006

Giudizio ottimo.Mi sarebbe piaciuto sapere la disponibilità della camera,che nel mio pensiero doveva essere camera da letto con bagno e non divano componibile con annessa cucina. (99030601)

positive comments organizzazione e la funzionalità della citta di Londra
negative comments Ho trovato difficoltà nell'interpretazione piantina metropolitana. Non ho trovato nessuna disponibilità nell'interpretazione dalla lingua Inglese all'Italiana.Ci vorrebbe un pò di più di comprensione e lasciare un attimo da parte la consapevolezza di essere inglese
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 07 November 2006

No overall comment. (99243411)

Excellent
Olivier from SERVON, France;FR (Family with young children) 03 November 2006

hotel central - chambres spacieuses et propres - personnel avenant (99840447)

negative comments pas de petit déjeuner typique anglais dans la résidence défaillance de la régulation de température
Excellent
Anonymous (Group of adult friends) 26 October 2006

No overall comment. (3305412797)

Good
Kylie from Milton keynes, United Kingdom;GB (Group of adult friends) 18 October 2006

No overall comment. (99509357)

positive comments The apartment was quite spacious upstairs. The rooms were very large.
negative comments The beds in the rooms were 2 singles pushed together, the decor of the apartment looked like it could have done with a revamp.
Good
Anonymous (Same sex couple) 27 August 2006

This is a great hotel. Easy to get to, we flew into London City Airport and it was just a short taxi journey to the hotel. Charing Cross train station and Embankment underground station are only a few minutes walk away. Very central, within walking distance of most 'sightseeing places', theatres and good restaurants. We were greeted by very friendly staff. When we requested extra pillows and a blanket, they were delivered to the room promptly. The hotel is clean, decor is a little dated, however that would not spoil your stay. We will definitely be staying at this hotel again and would recommend it if you're looking for a mid-range hotel right in the centre of London. (3304107670)

positive comments Extremely central, within walking distance of everything. Staff were very polite and helpful. Hotel was not noisy, even though it's on a busy street. Having the kitchen facilities was good. Having stayed in other hotels in London, this is one of the better mid-range hotels, accommodating for everything. Would not hesitate to stay again and will recommend it to others.
negative comments Security was not apparent, as anybody could walk in from the street and go straight to the lifts without having to approach reception. Shower wasn't very good, it needs power!! A tea towel in the kitchen would be good...and mugs rather than cups! No real faults to spoil your stay, just tiny improvements.
Excellent
David from Gosport, United Kingdom;GB (Family with young children) 09 August 2006

No overall comment. (3304977884)

positive comments Its location in London...central
negative comments Some of the fittings were not maintained and some items of furniture very well worn i.e Bath plug faulty, Pull up bed tatty , dining table split leg.....however these minor faults did not spoil the break.
Excellent
carla from eastcote, United Kingdom;GB (Young couple) 09 August 2006

No overall comment. (3304999895)

positive comments Clean, quiet and peaceful! Room was bigger than I thought.
negative comments Nothing, everything was fine.
Average
Anonymous (Family with young children) 19 July 2006

Das servis im hotel gut. die ausstattung der Kochecke und des zimmers ist sehr gut. eine sehr gute lage in der city, im center und nah zur U-Bahnstation. aber das zimmer war zu klein fuer eine familie. ausserdem das wird ein mal in der woche geputzt, es ist zu wenig. (3304909862)

positive comments fantastisches Frühstück, gutes Personal
negative comments das Zimmer fuer eine familie war zu klein und das sofa unangemehm und alt.
Good
Anonymous (Family with older children) 09 July 2006

This is a well placed hotel in the heart of the West End. What you get is a compact appartment, with a mini kitchen. Although there is no restaurant in the hotel, There are plenty of restaurants and cafe's nearby. There are also 24 hour shops nearby. (3304515445)

positive comments The ApartHotel gives more space than the average London hotel room. You have a room separate from your children. You have kitchen facilities to get on with family life.
Good
Anonymous (Family with older children) 29 June 2006

No overall comment. (3304743405)

Poor
julian from alness, United Kingdom;GB (Young couple) 04 June 2006

No overall comment. (3304789146)

positive comments nothing
negative comments lay out and equipment in room
Excellent
Andrew from Thetford, United Kingdom;GB (Young couple) 31 May 2006

We found this an excellant hotel and the staff where excellant. (3304533697)

positive comments Very clean and tidy
negative comments The only thing and it is a little thing was size of cups as we personnally like a larger cup of coffee.
Excellent
Liz from Paisley, United Kingdom;GB (Solo business traveller) 31 May 2006

Everything I needed to know was there for me on the web site. The staff at the Citadines Trafalgar Square are so curteous. I've stayed here a number of time both on buisness and with friends - it's fantastic. I have recommended these appartments to friends. (3304712994)

positive comments The location does it for me every time. I've stayed in the Citadines Trafalgar square appartments a number of times and enjoyed it every time.
negative comments Not being able to get into my room until 3 pm. I travel to london on business a lot and usually stay in the Citadines Trafalgar Square. I fly from Glasgow on the 6.30 am flight getting to central London at about 8.30 am - it's a long time to wait to get into a room, that's the only down side for me.
Good
Mark from Bournemouth, United Kingdom;GB (Solo business traveller) 16 May 2006

I'm going to click Recommend, but in truth I can neither recommend nor condemn the place...I'm very very neutral about it. (3304672208)

positive comments Good room size.
negative comments Looks like they hired a Stalinist interior designer about 20 years ago. Redecorating should be considered.
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