Abbey Court Hotel - Hyde Park

I was on a business trip for 2 nights. It was a price / performance choice for me, which indeed was generally OK. The main problem was wi-fi. Even in the lobby, the connection was worse than bad. Consider it there is no wi-fi. The breakfast was good. The personnel was good. Bathrooms and toilets are small (this is common in UK)

I stayed on the 5th floor and was grateful for the (very slow) elevator. The room was relatively quiet for London but the heater did not manage to heat against the cold air coming through the not very well insulated window early January when it was freezing outside. The room was of reasonable size and all key items you would expect (kettle, cup, tea, coffee, wardrobe and TV) available. The TV didn't work, but I got that fixed through bringing the remote to reception and a change of batteries, the kettle didn't fit into the tiny sink but a water bottle could fill it. There were a few hairs on the bed linen, dust in specific places and cups not washed daily. The shower head was blocked but even after cleaning it myself, the shower pressure was very low - causing some difficulties getting shampoo out of the hair. The room/bathroom could do with some TLC but I have seen worse in London. The staff was polite and helpful and the reception 24 hours manned.

Room was clean, beds very comfy. Hotel is basic, the corridors are a little outdated and could do with a new carpets! But overall the hotel and staff were great for the price and to lay the head down at night!

Cinvenient

Budget hotel very close to Paddington but no luxury here. Safe enough. Rooms OK. Wife would have vetoed but fine when I stay on my own,