Reviews of The Z Hotel Strand
415 Strand, Westminster Borough, London, WC2R 0JT, United Kingdom
#204 of 1,016 hotels in London
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 8362 hotel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
8.5
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.4
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Miller
Canada2 reviews7.0“Tiny but mighty”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Too warm, couldn't get the room cooled down.
Location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
James
United Kingdom18 reviews8.0“Great short break and theatre visit”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 1 night
We've previously stayed in Z-Hotel and had access to free cheese and wine but were informed on arrival that this is now only available when booking direct with the hotel company. This wasn't made clear on booking.
Great location close to Covent Garden and theatre district. Rooms compact but met all of our needs and extremely clean with good in room facilities. Fantastic location for Savoy Theatre. Luggage storage available which was useful on check out.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Sally
United Kingdom6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Very compact, functional with excellent location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Sadly I got woken both evenings and early mornings by upstairs showering . My room was shockingly small (queen with window) but well thought out for the size). I was very glad I wasn’t sharing. I often travel with girlfriends and this would not have worked. There is only room for one person to physically get dressed/move around as it is effectively a slim corridor about 3m long with a bed at the end. Corridor width maybe 1m? I paid extra for a “window”. Not sure this is worth it. It was just a blanked out panel into a stairwell/liftshaft. Did let in some natural light or could have just been an electric light behind the panel. I had no idea what the weather was outside and ended up too cold so had to come back for a jumper.
Soundproofing was excellent. None of the usual doors banging, people chatting in corridors you can normally hear. Was impressed by the little control panel that even had blind opening/closing on it. (Would have been useful to know this on check in)
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Jayne
United Kingdom13 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was small but we were out most of the time
Very clean Location was great Staff polite & friendly Shower very good Bed was comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Rita
United Kingdom13 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Gem of a hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No windows
Great location. Competitive price for a last min booking. Simple and compact
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Yoo
United States4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was the best with very friendly employees I tried the breakfast I hope they had some kinds of more veges(only tomato available with mixed fruits for yogurt).
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Sharon
United Kingdom7 reviews7.0“Hotel just right for our needs.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms are small so no good for a stay longer than a night or two, but ideal for a short visit.
The location is superb. Short walk to Trafalgar Square, ChinaTown and Theatre land!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Christina
United Kingdom5 reviews10“Recommended”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Don't love not having a window and the rooms are a little snug however they are maximising space and the location is perfect so not a complaint at all.
Given the location it's great value. Bed comfortable, shower great, really clean, nice staff, good TV channels and soft towels.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Carl
United Kingdom16 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff were not very friendly
Excellent location and clean and comfortable room
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Dylan
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good Property as a whole the only downside being the other Z hotels being a slightly option. However if the location is more convenient it is a great choice
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Jack
Australia2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Going into this place we knew it was going to be small but it was really small no place to put any cloths or suitcases
Loved the tv and space was very modern it was lovely and clean and really close to public transport.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Alison
United Kingdom10 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Everything.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Dale
Australia23 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Clean rooms, good location and ideal for a short stay in London.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location within easy walking distance from Charing Cross station, Covent Garden and other major attractions. Complimentary wine and cheese was a lovely added bonus!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Elizabeth
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Great for a quick stop over in London.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
My husband didn’t like the glass bathroom walls. Very compact room.
Great location for all the west end shows . Clean and modern. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Jessica
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Lovely. Would definitely recommend and will be staying again. Convenient location”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Could do with a bit more facilities.
Perfect location. Staff are very accommodating. Value for money
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Rebekah1975
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower cord leaked and the head kept falling. The window was painted shut, making the room very stuffy. The hallway lights are all so dim, it's quite difficult to move around.
Great location. Rooms are small but have everything you could need for a short stay. The bar area is comfortable and the staff are all very friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Christian
Germany28 reviews8 helpful votes9.0“I found my location for weekend trips to town”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 1 night
I like this place for 95% of the year. For the festive period, I would prefer a place with a bar and exceptional atmosphere at night if too tired to go outside. For the rest, this location is awesome.
Who books Z, knows what you get at Z. You get tiny rooms, well equipped, and not much space for luggage or leasure, just bed and shower/toilet. As tourists spend most of the day outside, it´s exceptional to be that close to the main targets for culture and shopping. I would recommand the Strand or Covent Garden both for musicals, f.e.. For Christmas tourists, this hotel probably does not offer enough space or bar atmosphere in the evening. For the rest of the year, outstanding.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Gavin
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Tight but expected for a Z Hotel
Situation and comfort of the room
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
He
China1 review10“limited space but good for one person. Very good location for the theaters and attractions in London”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very good location right at the West end, closed to all theaters and attractions
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Nicola
United Kingdom17 reviews8.0“Brilliant location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room is very compact so we wouldn't stay for more than one night.
Excellent location. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Fabby
Canada1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Queen size bed was more like a double and it dipped in the middle and given the rooms are quite small, one person is stuck on a wall in a very small bed. They had an iron but couldn't find an ironing board.
Service was lovely. Location was great.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Maureen
United Kingdom22 reviews1 helpful vote10“Great location for shows and sightseeing, the staff are outstanding”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent location, very clean, staff were fantastic
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Courtney
United Kingdom6 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Brilliant hotel for a couple”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Queen Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very small rooms with frosted glass. Staying with a friend meant less privacy
Perfect location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Marco
Italy147 reviews12 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room (Without Window)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We always stay here when visiting London, and we are always satisfied! Highly recommended!
Stayed in March 2024
