1 Torquay Street, Westminster Borough, London, W2 5EJ, United Kingdom
Based on 54 hostel reviews
7.4Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Location
8.0
Facilities
7.3
Staff
8.4
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 13 March 2024
David
United KingdomThey took a copy of my ID for their system. No soap included.
Facilities and cleanliness
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Eva
SpainI wouldn’t recommend it for a short stay. As it doesn’t have dishes and other basic things in the kitchen. The bed was not extremely comfortable.
Everything was new, clean, tidy and quiet. Very well organised space.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Leading
United KingdomThe shower is very bad, old, rusty, and didn't operate correctly.
Location Staff were friendly The room is a very good size
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Alexander
United KingdomI would have reservations about staying longer. It is between two main roads so there will be constant traffic noise but it's relatively unobtrusive. There was a strange smell in the bathroom either from some cleaning products or the pipes that would not go away.
If it's available for a short stay it's a great location, size and value for money. As expected from the photos and description.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Emily
United KingdomFridge was a little noisy, but luckily I had packed ear plugs. Bathroom smelt a bit drainy, but wasn’t noticeable in the sleeping area. Window wouldn’t shut properly.
Great location - just a 5 minute walk from Royal Oak tube station. Decent sized studio with comfortable bed. Good kitchen facilities.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Elizabeth
United StatesNeighborhood is on verge of not safe, noisy at night from outside, uncomfortable bed, no fan.
Very clean, safe building, good value, lots of space.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Sagarika
IndiaNo toiletries, though there is a shop right across the street. So not too big of an issue, just something to be prepared for.
Very clean, small kitchen to warm food and maybe cook some eggs, the room was bigger than expected (studio), and staff was helpful.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2022
Laurance
United Kingdomno tv limited cutlery etc Mattress quality was poor
self contained with microwave and fridge etc
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 4 June 2022
Olivia
United KingdomThere was no utilities such as towels or soap left for us which wasn’t stated anywhere in the booking so that was quite a let down, also no complementary tea or coffee which is usually a standard when you go stay at places. If we knew to bring our own it would have been 10/10
I liked being able to have a private kitchen to cook for myself, the room felt like a mini house
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 13 May 2022
Matt
United KingdomJust remember rent a towel and bring toiletries
Great size rooms & amazing value
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 15 April 2022
Vinod
United Kingdombed wasn’t comfortable no toiletries were provided
location
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 5 April 2022
Mara
SpainThe beds were quite uncomfortable and I ended up with back pain after 3 nights sleeping there. It also doesn't have any kitchen equipment, so if you're staying for a week or longer it's better to bring the basics. If this could be improved I would rate it a 10.
I was impressed on arrival, price and location were great, as London is quite expensive. I booked an en-suite room, it was like a small studio, perfect for two people. It was less than 5 min walking from Royal Oak underground station, which allowed you to get to all areas of London easily, the cleanliness was good and it had common areas such as a gym and a small rest room. The staff was pleasant. I will definitely repeat on my next stay in London.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 5 August 2021
Jim
United KingdomBed a bit small.
Clean. Easy check in.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Nicola
United KingdomI had to wait 45 minutes for someone to arrive to check me in. my travel was delayed and I arrived 20minutes later than what I had communicated. I tried calling them without any response. This is the worst service I have ever experienced. Pretty dirty bed sheets and floor.
The building is quite nice and relatively new. Student accommodation style.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Frida
AustraliaBed feels like a sponge (zero support), sheet and duvet smell like they havent been washed in a while
Close to notting hill
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Christian
NorwayThis isn't a hotel or a hostel at all. More like student housing. My "studio" wasn't really clean when I checked in, there was no soap, no towel, and the kitchenette was absolutely empty, so there was no way I could use it to anything, not even to boil water. Besides, the bed wasn't comfy, and because the place is facing a motorway, I found my room noisy even in the middle of the road and with closed windows.
Cheap by London standards.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Dew
IrelandThe shower head was in a poor state did not work. Not kettle. There was a towel in the bathroom that smelled like it was there for some time. The bed was uncomfortable, no linens, bed too small and not big enough for two people. Looked liked the place was not cleaned properly. The staff appeared untrained and were indifferent. Looks like a place for student accommodation limited to one person.
Secure enough.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Ledger
United KingdomSecurity at front door makes it feel like a detention centre.Security want extra proof of name and address so signing in takes longer than normal.And then they hand you a list rules that makes you feel thatyou are in a boarding school. Then there is charges for a towel and other items that should be free.the room doesn't have a TV.Theres a bathroom and small kitchen but not one item to use. If you stay for a short period of time, you won't be able to use anything. Cleaner is rude and bangs down your door at departure (10am) and rudely asked you to leave with a moody attitude. The room it's self feels like your locked away with no escape and the view is absolutely terrible.its probably the worst type of accommodation I would or have ever stayed in as an overall experience.but it is clean.
The accommodation is modern and new but the vibe is all wrong
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Ingrid
United KingdomComes with kitchen, but no kitchenware is supplied.
Great staff, and great room. Very spacious and has what you need.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2022
Yunzheng
ChinaThe location was perfect, 15 min walk from paddington station, the room is super comfortable, with everything you'd need with a small kitchen and comfy bathroom. Moreover, the staff at the reception is great! Laura communicated well with me before my arrival because I had a package arriving there before my arrival, and she was able to hold it for me. I really appreciate it! All the staff is super helpful! I would totally stay again.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 28 September 2022
Samantha
United KingdomShower wasn’t the most powerful.
Accessible location, studios were nice and clean, plenty of storage space with wardrobes and a desk. check in was very easy and took no time at all. Ailsa on front desk was super helpful and even gave us recommendations for restaurants in the area !
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 13 July 2022
Harrington
Irelandevery thing was great
the room was very nice and the staff were great,
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 7 June 2022
Brandon
United Kingdomexcellent staff is amazing
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 7 June 2022
Brandon
United Kingdomstaff is amazing so nice
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 4 June 2022
Damiano
United KingdomNil
Easy to get to from Paddington. Very Quiet location. Spacious on suite with Kitchenette. No TV which is Good as then no chance of noisy neighbours. We would stay here again 100%. Quick email and message responses from James and Staff.
Stayed in June 2022
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