366 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1 3PD, United Kingdom
#582 of 833 B&Bs and Inns in London
Guests' ChoiceBased on 702 hotel reviews
6.2Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.7
Location
7.8
Facilities
6.0
Staff
7.8
Value for money
6.6
Free WiFi
6.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 May 2024
Todd
United StatesLocation
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Thomas
GermanyThe shower cabin was borderline inaccessible for bigger people, I barely managed to squeeze in. The water temperature in the shower was hard to control, too - the tap didn’t seem to work properly and I almost burned myself. The bed was very low and hard to get out of. No table or chair in the room. Very strange lift that requires you to hold down a button for the entire ride.
Good location, 24 hour reception, friendly staff, bus stop right across the street, bed was comfy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Ella
United KingdomThe room was a little cramped but this was clear from the advert so can’t complain!
Covered all the basics. Bed was comfy and the location was very convenient.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Susanne
United KingdomYou can hear everything that goes on in the rooms around and above you - singing, snoring, doors being banged. It's a bit run down but that's ok.
Staff were friendly and helpful, and the room was fine. If you just need a place to sleep without forking out a fortune it's exactly what it says on the tin, and it's fairly central. Bus to Angel station is straight opposite the hotel, but it's quicker to walk during rush hour.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Tom
United KingdomFirst option of room (208) was tiny and bathroom drain smelled vile. Sulpher/egg. Also the door in the corner for the exterior clock. Didn't feel safe. Aged building with structural issues, plenty of cracks, uneven floors and some repairs and maintenance needed.
Location was good for purpose and staff were friendly and happy to help. Had to change rooms and they were very happy to arrange this.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Linsey
United Kingdom2 small
Clean and comfy bed
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Rosalyn
United KingdomGreat location, cheap, basic no frills. Clean and very helpful staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Brian
United KingdomThere was quite a bit of noise during the first night of our stay from the room above us.
Our room was basic twin room. there was a powerful shower and all required amenities were provided. The location was great for us within walking distance of the Emirates Stadium. The room was clean and ample towels were provided. the staff were very friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Brie
United KingdomRoom cleansing was not great.
Friendly staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Stephanie
United Kingdomit was very cramped
location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Jack
United KingdomPossibly a bit pricey for what it is, but I was booking London Saturday night at short notice.
The place is basic but fine, room was clean and warm, shower was hot and there was shampoo, check in was easy, front desk 24 hours, location good within walking distance of Angel - lots of good cafes, restaurants and pubs nearby.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Purnell
United KingdomMouldy ceilings in bathroom and general room. Shower temperature not changeable.
Looked alright from outside. Friendly staff from the one person we Saw.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Lara
FranceThe communal areas are a bit messy and could do with a refresh but generally I have everything I needed and got a good night's sleep.
really well positioned for my needs - open all of the time with freindly staff and everything you need. Simple, no frills and affordable. I felt safe. I have stayed here a few wimes and will do so again
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Fergal
IrelandThe floor was tilted at an angle. Housekeeping staff walked in before 8 while I was in bed and were surprised I hadn't checked out - I was staying another night. The light fixture in the bathroom was hanging from the ceiling, and I'm not sure the manager understood my concern about it.
The bed was very comfortable, and there were tea making facilities.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Anne
United KingdomI was shocked that I got checked into a family room with no running water on the tap or shower. the first morning experience was not fair to us. having said that, when I brought this matter to the attention of the receptionist, the room was swiftly changed to one with a bath, shower and hot running water all round. I was equally shocked to find dirty stained carpets in the common corridor areas of the hotel, despite the advancements in carpet cleaning shampoos and advancements in vacuum cleaning technologies. it's not acceptable ...at least for me.
the convenience of proximity to public transport. the bus stop right outside the hotel is a big plus. the lift to the 2nd and 3rd floor is a great help for luggage up and down from reception the 24 hour access is good, provides flexibility. the rooms were warm and that helped because the weather was wet and cold. it was nice to retire to a nice warm room.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Khanyi
South AfricaNot being able to open the windows
I had no idea it was a grade 2 listed building. Extremely small but location was perfect and staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Joanna
PolandCouldn’t regulate the shower temperature, it was boiling hot hence unable to shower, the staff didn’t take out the trash in the room.
Quite cheap, no bugs, comfy beds
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Margaret
United KingdomThe location.
Location suited us. No breakfast facility.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Ina
United Kingdomshower - couldn’t figure out how to get warm water. it was boiling hot or freezing.
staff friendly and helpful. good location- not so far from the city centre and quite area
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Kerrie
United KingdomDecor was in need of improvement and space in room was small but comfortable
Location for what we needed and staff very welcoming
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Lorna
United KingdomThe whole place needs maintenance and a thorough clean.
Basic. Very basic. Good location. Reception staff were friendly and helpful. No frills in the slightest but cheap and convenient. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Calvin
United KingdomIt’s 3 star rating is about right
It does what it says on the tin right in amongst all the facilities pub bars restaurants buses cabs everything on tap
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Rachael
United KingdomVery small run down property
Close to venue I was going to
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Rhiane
United KingdomThe hallways were pretty marked up. It's not a case of being dirty, just old and well used. It could do with new carpets and a lick of paint.
The access to the hotel was pretty good. A bus stop opposite the hotel made transport easy to and fro the city center. It was about 30 minutes give or take. The staff were nice and friendly. The room was basic, but clean and tidy. There was soap and towels provided.
Stayed in October 2023
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