The Thistle Victoria is right next to Victoria Station. This makes it a very convenient location. We booked over the internet and got a "deal".
After walking into the most amazingly beautiful lobby we waited at the desk. After checking in, the hotel receptionist explained that we were to go into one elevator, then get off the elevator at the 5th floor, turn right, turn left at the end of the corridor, turn right at the doorway and then turn left, and then take a second elevator to the 7th floor. This was perplexing but fortunately we met a very nice man on the elevator that was going to the same floor. The elevator kindly explained to us that we had reached our destination and that we should "Alight here". Very fun. A talking elevator.
Upon reaching our room, we discovered that it was small. Very. Adequate certainly. Clean, yes. But very very small, with scaffolding outside the window. While the room had everything we needed: a (small) bed, a bathroom with good water pressure, and that ever necessary trouser press (:)) it was a bit shabby (water stained wallpaper and thin blankets).
But after much walking, we slept very well here for three nights and were glad for the convenience of the location.
The breakfast is in quite a lovely "ball room" type area. What seemed to trouble the hosts in the breakfast area, was that breakfast was not included in our hotel fee. "You know that breakfast is not included in your room" they said sternly. (Ahh those internet deals). So we found ourselves explaining both mornings that yes, we were willing to pay for breakfast, but no we didn't want to pay cash now, and yes please put it on our room bill. And while breakfast was quite good, it was probably not worth the 18 pounds. (To my dismay I saw a small restaurant around the corner from our hotel offering a full english breakfast for only about 4 pounds).
Unique Qualities: The Gorgeous Lobby
A good bar
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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$80-120
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Address: 101 Buckingham Palace Road, London, England SW1W
Directions: Next to Victoria Station
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on Oct 30, 2003
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