As my previous hotel reservation got cancelled for some unknown reason I found this hotel at Venere.com. Two nights for the total price 74 sounded great, and when I took a look on the hotels website it looked nice.
If a picture tells more than a thousand words, this time they were all lies.
Situated just two minutes from Paddington Station the location is great. There are a bunch of wonderful restaurants and pubs in the close vicinity of the hotel.
That’s the upside of things.
I got a small room on the third floor (no elevator), with a toilet but with a small sink.
As I lied down for a good nights sleep I felt a cold breeze move over my whole body. As I stood up I understood that it came from the window – it had almost no isolation!
The walls were thin and I could here all other guests as they walked up the stairs, watched TV and even when they spoke in a subtle manner. I also found out the downside of the closeness to the Paddington Station. I could hear the late night trains and the Underground.
Of course, breakfast wasn’t included in the price and the service – from a man that I think was from Eastern Europe – wasn’t anything special.
My tip to fellow travelers: Put in an extra pound or ten to get a better accommodation and make sure to read all the specifics about your hotel/hostel.
Next time I’ll be staying at the Hilton!
Cons: It’s noisy, it’s windy, it’s cold, it’s not hospitable, it’s small, it’s tacky.
Pros: It’s cheap.
Unique Qualities: I had a balcony just putside my window. I couldn't get to it, but it looked... like a balcony.
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Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120
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Phone: +442077236553
Address: 10-12 Norfolk Square, Paddington, Westminster, Lon
Directions: A two minute walk from Paddington Station, go pass the Hilton.
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on Jan 13, 2008
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