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Reviews of Kew Gardens & National Archives

51 Leyborne Park Kew, Richmond upon Thames, TW9 3HB, United Kingdom

#3 of 15 hotels in Richmond upon Thames

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 116 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Very friendly and helpful. :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although we knew there were shared bathroom facilities and it was not an issue for us, we would prefer en-suite. That said this was reflected in the very reasonable cost of the accommodation.

    The easy access to Kew Gardens Station for visit to the RAH and Royal. Historic Palaces on our itinerary and also to Kew Gardens which we hope to visit again as it was rather wet when we visited Alicia was very helpful when we discussed our itinerary for our few days stay as well as useful suggestions for obtaining food nearby Paul too was also helpful when the guest information sheet was missing from our room and we couldn't find the WiFi code. We really appreciated we could leave our cases on the last day and pick them up in time for our travel home . Alicia was an excellent host and we shall certainly consider using this accommodation when we next visit Kew Gardens and London Thank you

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent room close to the tube, lovely area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    On a lovely quiet road, good amenities close by, the room extremely comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable stay at Kew Gardens and National Archives
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing - everything was as it should be.

    I had a very comfortable stay at Kew Gardens and National Archives. The room was in a very central location, just a short walk from the national Archives as well as Kew Gardens itself. The room as spacious, the bed comfortable and the kitchenette was everything you needed for making your own meals, with spacious fridge, microwave and kettle all available as well as lots of dishes and utensils. The reading chair in the room was a nice tough. The washroom/shower was quite clean and very well laid out. The staff were very accommodating and made the stay all that more comfortable. All in all an enjoyable stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hosts - very friendly, helpful and clearly wanted to do everything they could to ensure that I had a good stay. The property was lovely, on a quiet side street a few minutes walk from Kew underground and 10-15 mins walk from Kew Gardens and the River Thames. There was a kettle, fridge, microwave and cutlery/crockery in my room so I was able to prepare my own breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfy rooms, great location, lovely hosts

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    8.0
    Well priced room in a convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom and toilet was shared with one other guest, but that had been made clear in the description at the time of booking.

    The room was large and had the usual kettle, plus also a microwave, toaster and small fridge. The central heating was warm and the bed comfortable. The location was excellent for my requirements, near to both Kew Gardens and the Underground (subway) station.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    8.0
    Our stay was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Our bed was a bit too small (we are tall).

    Everything was excelent. The owner is very nice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared bathroom and no lock on bedroom door.

    Nice clean guest house in good location. Host was very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Facilities available for self-catering - microwave, kettle and crockery etc but a bit weird to have do washing up in the bathroom, shared with other guests

    Perfect location for transport via underground to Kew Station. Very good access for National Archives. Comfortable, welcoming.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Excellent stay,very well run property .

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Friendly and welcoming. Lovely quiet and clean room. Free on street parking (over weekend). Thank you so much!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only down side was there was no lock on the door so I have to take my valuables like my ipad with me everywhere as I didn’t think to bring a padlock for my suitcase.

    Very close to station and attractions

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    8.0
    Short stay whilst in transit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenient to station. The room was a good size.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cooking facilities

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful location, very central yet very quiet. Hosts were lovely and very helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable room at a reasonable rate
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I hadn't realised that parking was on the street, but the hosts provided a guest parking 'pass' at £5 for the day, so it worked out well for me.

    It was within walking distance of Kew Gardens and a short drive to Heathrow, perfect for my needs. Although I was in a family home, I had privacy. The fridge, microwave, toaster, crockery and utensils were a bonus.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    10
    Thoroughly enjoyable stay in Richmond
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lovely family home. Comfy bed, quiet, tea, and coffee, microwave facilities. Great location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As a woman travelling alone, i’d have preferred to be able to lock my door at night

    Good value, perfect location for the purpose of my trip (and we’ll connected to central london), host was very friendly and accommodating

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    10
    Best quality/price ratio in all London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad really. It was the first time in 6 visits to London when I didn’t book a hotel room and I have no regrets. It’s not like The Ritz (where I spent 5 nights in 2016), but it doesn’t have to be.

    Classic British house, maybe Victorian-age built. Nice and quiet neighborhood. Tesco supermarket and subway station close by. Friendly hosts. Clean and cosy room with private bathroom. Free wireless internet and many electric devices available (ex. frigde, hair dryer, microwave oven, kettle, TV etc.). Best quality/price ratio in all London. I may return next year if AELTC will provide me another Wimbledon Centre Court ticket.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    8.0
    Friendly helpful hosts .. good communication throughout
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every thing was fine

    Breakfast or included- but lots of options nearby in Kew village

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    Very nice and spacious room
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved staying in Paul & Alicia's house. Very nice and friendly couple. Easy to communicate. Location was excellent, a short walk to the Kew garden station, bus stop at the end of the road, super market and nice restaurants and lovely coffee shops around. The area pretty much have everything you need .The room was very spacious, clean and tidy. I highly recommend this place. I will definitely come back again. Thank you Alicia and Paul for being so welcoming 😊

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    10
    Excellent Accommodation with very friendly hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't anything we didn't like, the only small issues were the mad dash to bathroom for our morning requirements, first come first served, and the latrine tank with slightly low water pressure resulting it taking a few minutes before refilling itself, but nothing concerning😊

    Very pleasant accommodation clean, quite and very relaxing. Would particularly like to send a big thank you to the hosts for the use of their Kew Garden membership. All in all, its was a very enjoyable weekend away for both my partner and myself. We would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience quite away days.

    Stayed in May 2023

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