Europe Cheap Vacations

Our stay at Garden View Hotel was overall pleasant with a few things to consider. The room was surprisingly more spacious than we expected, which was a nice bonus. The private bathroom was appreciated, though the shower was very small—felt like being on a cruise! On top of that, the shower curtain wouldn’t stay in place, and water got everywhere, which was a bit annoying. Still, having a private bathroom at this price was a plus. Now, the elevator… OMG. It was tiny and super uncomfortable. Only two people could fit at a time, and it felt really suffocating. If you’re claustrophobic, just take the stairs! The host was very kind and accommodating. After checkout, they let us leave our luggage free of charge, which was really helpful. The location was also an advantage—the metro was just a few minutes away, making it easy to get around. However, the walls were paper-thin. We could hear everything happening in the neighboring rooms, which was a bit unpleasant. As for the area, the host told us he thought it was safe to walk at night, but we personally didn’t feel too comfortable. It was very dark with little to no movement, which made returning from the metro a bit unsettling. Nothing happened, but I wouldn’t recommend solo travelers to walk around at night—better to have some precaution, like carrying pepper spray just in case. All in all, a decent budget option with a great location, but be mindful of the elevator, thin walls, messy shower, and nighttime atmosphere.

This was a fantastic hotel that was very well considered, modern, clean and efficient. Front of house staff were fabulous and the hotel is perfectly located. Highly recommend!

Great location close to the British museum and metro. The space is small but it has everything for your stay including kitchen. Walking from St. Pancras.