Royal Lancaster reviews

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Hotel Score:

90%  based on 108 reviews

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Guest rating:

29/5/2022

"Lovely hotel, in convenient location for Paddington station"

Guest rating:

17/10/2015

"Fantastic!"

Excellent service, we were made to feel very special and would highly recommend the hotel, hopefully we will be returning!

Guest rating:

13/7/2015

"looking tired ! room small, furniture dated.won`t be booking again."

Guest rating:

28/6/2015

"Fantastic location. Excellent breakfast. Room clean if a little tired/dated"

Guest rating:

28/6/2015

"Could have been better"

The room was comfortable and clean, however little things like a bedside lamp that wasn`t plugged in and no socket to plug it into were mildly annoying. The first morning at breakfast eggs, bacon and sausages ran out and I had eaten my second choice before they were replenished. However, on the 2nd morning we has excellent service from Sarah which was much appreciated :) All in all we just felt it could have been better but it wouldn`t stop us staying there again

Guest rating:

28/6/2015

"Not as good as expected"

Check in was good and they accomodated my early arrival well.Room was small but functional, great view of LondonBreakfast was awful, the worst in any hotel I have been too. Vey dissapointed.I will not stay in this hotel again.

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24/6/2015

"Air con inadequate, no cold water, shower broken. Room smelled."

Guest rating:

22/6/2015

"moved room because tv kept cutting out"

Guest rating:

8/6/2015

"Brilliant"

Beautiful clean friendly hotel. Excellent service and food. Will definitely be returning.

Guest rating:

17/5/2015

"Excellent Service."

The highlight was the friendly, efficient staff who enabled a relaxing stay in London. Being able to check into the comfortable room early enabled us to make the most of limited time, along with staff booking the late afternoon tea prior to our departure. Would happily return again.

Guest rating:

19/4/2015

"The room I believe we had a single room the headboard on wall was for single bed only one bedside ta"

Table the room had 2 single beds pushed together at different heights we did not notice this until we got in it at midnight so was too tired to complain we have stayed at many 4 star hotels all over the world and this practise is not acceptable when I pay 180 for a hotel I expect a double bed for my husband and I these are special days for us and we are dissapointed

Guest rating:

5/4/2015

"Great service"

Stayed here for my boyfriend`s 30th for one night and was given an upgrade to a suite on the 17th floor with amazing views of Hyde park. Also a bottle of wine from the hotel. We felt this was exceptional service

Guest rating:

4/4/2015

"-"

Hotel really good,room needs upgrading

Guest rating:

9/1/2015

"Lovely hotel, excellant service and lovely room will definitely recommend "

Guest rating:

17/12/2014

"Perfect place to stay in London"

Lovely hotel, perfect location. Staff in all areas polite and helpful

Guest rating:

16/12/2014

"Not superior"

We booked a superior room but the room was far from superior, wallpaper was peeling, woodwork paint was chipped, stains on the carpets, mold in the air vent, coving cracked and bath filled with water when we had a shower even though the plug was out, we didn`t report it until checkout as we were back late and tired so just went to bed but in the cold light of day the issues were apparent, reported to the desk on checkout apologies received and complimentary upgrade to deluxe room given for next visit. Breakfast was good plenty of choice.

Guest rating:

7/12/2014

"Fabulous location, friendly staff "

I booked this hotel to be close to the venue for a wedding we were attending. However it was an amazing location overlooking Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. It was very good value including a full breakfast buffet. The city views from the 12th floor were stunning. The rooms were comfortable and quiet, enjoyed a good nights sleep. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We used the valet parking service which made our stay very easy. I would happily return to this hotel and hope that one day I will.

Guest rating:

7/12/2014

"Nice hotel"

Disappointed that breakfast wasn`t included. Nice hotel and good location. Parking expensive but tube access brilliant. Great discounted rate pain considering the location.

Guest rating:

3/12/2014

"Cold water in the room was warm!!"

One restaurant didn`t seem to know what the other restaurant was doing. Assured us a table and we had to wait for ages.

Guest rating:

24/11/2014

"Incredible Hotel with amazing service"

My wife and i stayed here for one night only for our anniversary weekend and we were treat like royalty!...fabulous service with kind,welcoming and attentive staff.Nothing ever too much.Rooms were fabulously clean with an amazing view over the London skyline.Pure class in every way and left us with some very special memories.Breakfast was fabulous and any request you had was attended too immediately and with no fuss and with a smile on everyone`s face.It would be fabulous to get such a warm and pleasant welcome in all hotels but if you are looking for great value with 5 star service then this is the Hotel! Special mentions to Oscar in the bar who was so helpful to us and without doubt the star of the show who was Alessandra in customer relations who ensured we had a truly memorable stay.Thank you everyone and if you are considering booking The Lancaster..don`t consider it ...DO IT!..fabulous!.

Guest rating:

17/10/2014

"Excellent service and public rooms. Bedrooms rather tired."

Everything great, especially the service which was superb from everyone. Our bedroom was much in need of redecoration, but all worked well.

Guest rating:

29/9/2014

"-"

The Lancaster London provided all that want from a hotel - a bit of sparkle in the décor, friendly, helpful staff and a comfortable bed. Thank you.

Guest rating:

13/9/2014

"Very well organised"

Really enjoyed our stay staff very friendly service great

Guest rating:

8/9/2014

"nicest hotel i`ve stayed in london"

Hotel room lovely very comfortable, staff so helpful and breakfast tasty. Only one negative, there is a step up to the bathroom which i stubbed my toe on, its not exactly visible. Very enjoyable visit. We will stay at the lancaster again

Guest rating:

31/5/2014

"Lancaster Hotel London"

Location is nearby Hyde Park. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Enjoy the English style buffet breakfast. Courteous staff. Enrich the experience, ride the Underground train "The Tube" to visit museums and fine restaurants. Tim and Margie Thayne, Imperial Beach, CA, USA May 2014

Guest rating:

25/4/2014

"Very helpful and pleasant staff on reception, breakfast duties, housekeeping. "

Well placed for travelling. Great views over Hyde Park/London skyline.

Guest rating:

18/4/2014

"-"

First visit to the Lancaster and would return. Staff very pleasant and attentive and looked smart in the hotel dress code which can look tired in some hotels. We were given complimentary WiFi which was much appreciated. The meal in the Thai restaurant was delicious as was the breakfast. I terms of constructive feedback when we arrived our twin booked room had been made up to a double. Staff were quick to attend to this whilst we sat through the operation of stripping the bed down and it being rearranged. However, we could of been shown to the lounge and provided with a beverage as this was taking place. Overall, very enjoyable stay, thankyou.

Guest rating:

15/4/2014

"Fantastic, comfortable hotel"

Guest rating:

18/2/2014

"excellent, helpfull and friendly staff"

Lovely clean room with a lovely view. Will stay again if I come up to London. Thank you.

Guest rating:

11/2/2014

"Excellent service and good food!"

We enjoyed our one night stay at the London London Lancaster Hotel, as we stayed there for the IDTA Congress. The dinner on the evening was excellent, with both good service, and hot plates. Having attended this function before, the service has been lacking, to say the least: things have certainly improved.Best Regards,Mike Dawson

Guest rating:

26/1/2014

"Staff, all staff are very helpful."

Guest rating:

19/1/2014

"Not superior. Room"

Lovely views; wonderful staff, but room needed some upgrade , may not stay again. Young man at breakfast (Jesus) was a gem.

Guest rating:

10/1/2014

"-"

Staff are very welcoming. Food very good. Situated next to tube station so very convenient to get around London. Small downside is the cost of drinks, very expensive. Expect to pay a little extra, but this was exceptionally high. Also, service charge is added and taken without question. I would like an option to tip staff, if I think they have provided a good service

Guest rating:

30/12/2013

"Just about perfect"

Can`t think of a single negative thing to say about it.They have the service off pat.:)

Guest rating:

10/12/2013

"Air Conditioning. The system appeared not to provide heating when required."

Guest rating:

8/12/2013

"excellent stay"

reception member ging was excellent can,t praise her highly enough

Guest rating:

8/12/2013

"Fantastic stay. Thank you"

Fabulous hotel. Staff very welcoming. Room beautiful and lovely and clean. Great view of London.

Guest rating:

4/12/2013

"Great service"

Overnight stay, lovely hotel overlooking Hyde park. We had a meal in the restaurant which I would highly recommend.Great service, with a Christmas feeling!

Guest rating:

3/12/2013

"Very comfortable, excellent value."

All the staff were very helpful, room was very clean and comfortable and breakfast was top rate -plenty of choice and very good service. Intend to stay here again, and will recommend to everyone we know.

Guest rating:

3/12/2013

"Wonderful thank you"

A wonderful stay thank you, in particular pam (front of house coordinator ) as we arrived to balloons, champagne and lovely room. All staff very courteous, clearly happy in their roles, and this hotel should be commended on its guest relations. A special occasion for us, and we were quite overwhelmed at the effort that was made for us. Beautiful views from our room, great breakfast , and we will revisit.

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