Ambassadors Hotel, London

I booked this room just as somewhere to put my head down for the night after a concert at the Royal Albert Hall. I wanted somewhere cheap(ish) in Kensington so I could walk it and not venture onto the tube in the forbidden hours. I found it via www.hoteldirect.com and it cost me £70 for a double room for one night, including a continental breakfast. So, here's a review. LOCATION If you're going to the Albert Hall and you're on a budget, this hotel is perfect. It's just 5 minutes walk from Gloucester Road and probably around 10-15 minutes walking distance from the Albert Hall. There's a Tesco ... more

The hotel is centrally situated in Kensington and is easily accessible by the subway. It is situated on a corner of a quiet road in itself. Next to the building is a one-way street where we have parked our car. The Gloucester Road underground station and Earls Court are within about 200 to 300 meters away. With the subway you are within 15-20 minutes in the heart of London. In addition, on walking distance (about 75m) is a bus stop. There are also plenty of cafes and bars nearby as well as two supermarkets. A recommendation is "The Prince of Teck" Pub. The pub is about 2 minutes walk from the ... more

My wife and I took a vacation and decided to stay there. The room was a bit small but very kept. The location was superb, only minutes away from Gloucester Road, Hyde Park and tube stations. The staff in the hotel were always friendly to us. One night, my wife thought she lost her earrings in the room. They sent two housekeepers to help us find it. (It was eventually found under the bed.) Rooms are not far away from the lift. The neighborhood was fairly quiet. There were no problems at night trying to sleep. Theye serve a decent breakfast in the morning. We had tea and some bread. Overall, we ... more