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Reviews of Sonder St Johns Garden 3 stars

120 St John St, Islington, London, EC1V4JS, United Kingdom

#3483 of 5,231 Holiday rentals in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 168 hotel reviews

6.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    6.9

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was on the fourth floor, and I appreciate this made it quieter for me however I was a bit concerned as to how I’d get out quickly if I needed to!

    It was quiet, the facilities were perfect for what I needed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The fire alarm went off one night, after making call, we still had to wait more than 30 mins outside

    Comfortable bed and very clean room. The kitchen was perfectly enough for 3-4 days of stay. Very close to Farringdon and Barbican stations.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fire alarm went off and there was no support from staff or any safety measures, it caused a lot of anxiety, lack of sleep due to stress and just overall feeling of uncomfortable as we didn’t know if we were safe or not. The restaurant next door said the fire alarm always goes off which is not ideal or safe. This is an extreme issue that needs to be tackled incase there was an emergency.

    It was in a great location and the room was nicely decorated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fridge was quite loud and kept me awake

    Great location and compact but with everything I needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Overall good place to stay, close to the subway and the apartment had everything we needed for our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the sink in the bathroom was awful- terrible water pressure and went everywhere. The room had a bit of a strange smell upon entering but went away after leaving the windows open but maybe change the cleaning products used / leave the windows open while cleaning. the sign outside is very small and makes it hard to find the hotel at first

    Easy to check in and had storage lockers for your things while waiting for your room to become available. The space was clean and modern.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    6.0
    Nice room but smaller than expecting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The photos are deceiving and make the rooms look a lot bigger that they actually were. We were sent multiple codes to get into our room on the first night and none of them worked so we had to call the help line to let us in. The room didn’t feel completely clean and part of the window was broken when we arrived. The walls are quite thin and you could hear everything if someone was outside in the corridor talking. Not sure if it felt like we got our moneys worth.

    Nice room and great location for travelling into central london.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Low water pressure of shower

    Good place to stay

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    6.0
    Convenient serviced airbnb style in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked as a couple with a six month old and they placed us in a room on the third floor with no lift

    Great location, nice layout and decent size, very direct online communication with staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    7.0
    Cozy flat in a secure and quiet neighborhood whilst being close to the city center.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside was that the insulation between the flat and the hallway/ stairs was really bad so we could hear every one coming up and down the stairs or chatting in the hallway.

    Good location, close to the city center and quiet. The flat was clean and nicely decorated, practical.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Only comment is there were no hangers in the wardrobes to hang clothes otherwise happy with the property

    All was good and as expected good location and clean

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    7.0
    Mostly good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No curtains in the window

    Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    6.0
    Fine but needs a coat of paint and a lift installed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It appears to be a bit run down. Broken bedside lamp, quite a lot of marks on the wall.

    Location Comfy bed

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    no view, dirty stairway

    silent, fresh, clean room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    6.0
    We would have loved it if we didn’t have to climb.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to climb 4 floors, their was no lift , climbing in our age is not a easy task.

    It was situated in a good area.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    7.0
    It was okay, but too expensive for the room that small and it wasn't very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Locations wasn't the best, difficult to find the hotel

    Self check-in was nice

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    8.0
    It was fine for what I needed.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t like stairs and room was extremely small.

    it was brand new and clean

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    8.0
    Very basic, but perfect for a short stay in the city
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

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    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    room are tiny Noisy area too expensive, however it’s a general problem in all London hotels; prices gone up crazy high this year.

    room was well equipped for comfortable stay, microwave, dishes, spoon, cooker, cooler, espresso machine, toaster. location is good if you come to work

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2023

    7.0
    A few annoying problems at the arrival but finally it was alright
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we arrived we did not get the room we booked. Fortunately someone from Sonder was in the building so he gave us another one. Later when we came back someone was in our room telling us he rented this room. So we got moved again. This wasn't pleasing at all but Sonder gave us a refund. But apparently we were fortunate as another client told us she had to get a room elsewhere cause the one she booked wasn't available when she arrived.

    The location was great. By bus or even just walking, everything is rather close. The building and the room was clean. The app works well and the chatting service is very reactive.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2023

    6.0
    it was good for once and a good location but I wouldn’t go there a second time.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heater in the bathroom was terribly hot that we almost burnt ourselves getting our towels from it. we didn’t know if we could turn it down or off. also it was very noisy, the walls are thin and we could hear the other guests in the neighbour rooms. also the bed was very small for two people.

    I liked the location, it was easy accessible and easy to get into at any time.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole place was very clean yet the shower was mouldy

    More amenities were available than were listed

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    8.0
    Great location, comfortable bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All I can recommend to improve is some extra door hooks/clothes rail for a longer stay.

    The location was definitely one of the best parts of this room - it was only a stones throw away from farringdon station so really easy to travel around london. The additional kitchenette facilities were useful and the bed was also very comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    6.0
    Great location but lots of noise from street.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The windows don’t block any sound from the street. Even though we were on the top floor we could hear everything. wouldn’t recommend for light sleepers.

    Really good location. A short walk to the underground and it was a shops and coffee on the same road.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    7.0
    It was ok for the money and condition of the room. It was nice being able to self cater for once.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Starting to look a little run down. Missing toilet roll holder, only 2 bulbs in main light working when I arrived. Shower door was not easy to close correctly without gaps due to broken runners. Also my flat door code didn’t work on arrival and took 15-20mins getting a replacement code. Plus needs a curtain as well a blind.

    It was well fitted with good utensils and kitchen cooking equipment as well as a desert supply of cups, plates, bowels and glasses. There was always hot water when needed and the room heater was adequate with the times function.

    Stayed in February 2023

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