Name: Blades Hotel
Address: 122 Belgrave Road Blades Hotel, Lillington and Longmoore Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, London, Greater London, GB
Price range: $100–$467 per night
Rating: 7.65

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Blades Hotel is praised for its convenient Pimlico location and easy transport links, friendly and communicative staff, and good value, with many guests finding it a clean, simple base for sightseeing and short London stays.

Rooms are compact with tiny bathrooms, the Victorian building has no lift, and several reviews note limited amenities such as no air conditioning, no breakfast, and no luggage storage after checkout. Cleanliness is commonly praised, though a few guests reported dated finishes or occasional cleanliness lapses. Overall, expect a simple, no-frills base in a handy location.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: the historic building has no elevator, on-site dining is not provided, and reception closes around 10 pm (a late check-in fee was reported). Several reviews note no air conditioning, limited luggage storage after checkout, and some rooms with bathrooms down the hall.

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Marielena

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We didn’t realize the hotel did not have an elevator, and we had heavy luggage and had to walk up five flights of stairs. The room is very small and there were no amenities (beverages, etc). The water pressure was also very weak. The woman at the desk was very nice though and apologetic It was still tough walking up and down five flights of stairs every time you wanted to leave the room. The location was great, but would not stay again.

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Joni

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This was a clean and safe place to stay. The staff was nice and the room seemed clean. Just a heads up to Americans, do not stay here during hot weather because there is no air conditioning and the rooms become unbelievably hot. We came in September and didn’t think that heat would be an issue but it was as awful. Also, there is no lift and your luggage must be carried up many stairs.

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Will

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice property with friendly staff. Only drawback no breakfast.

6

Tanja Marita

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was icy cold when I arrived. There was an electronic radiator, but I wasn't turned on. It took a lot of time to get the room to such temperature that I could take a shower. Room was quite dated, but clean. Matress hurt my hip and the blanket was oddly narrow, so it was hard to get under the blanket and fully covered to get a good night sleep in the cold room. Hotel doesn't have a luggage storage.

8

Deborah

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Small rooms with a very small bathroom. Also we were on the fourth floor with no lift in the hotel. Quite a hike up the stairs after walking around sightseeing all day.

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Graham

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy location near Pimlico tube. Didn’t like finding out no reception after 10pm, after I booked However I made it before then, and checking in was very quick and efficient. Room clean, quiet and comfortable. Adequate, meeting expectations for the price.

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Gloria

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Bad hotel conditions Not possible to keep the luggage after checking out Not allowed to stay in the lobby waiting

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Max

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

If you are an American, read this. We stayed in the largest room, complete with three twin beds and a full bed. There is no bathroom in the room. It's down the hall. It is touted as "adjacent" but it's 14 steps down the hallway. There is no laundry even though the site says there is. There is no ice, no refrigerator, and no food, so be prepared. The service is outstanding and the staff are very helpful.

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Cecilia

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I really liked the convenient location to the Victoria Coach Station and Pimlico Underground station, safe area, and nearby dining options. It is an older property, but well-maintained and a good value for the price. There is NO lift/elevator, and you may need to go up several flights of stairs to get to your room, so pack lightly if you stay at this property.

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Michelle

Mar 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very safe and comfortable place to spend the night. But I was annoyed to be charged £40 extra for arriving after 10pm - thus wasn’t mentioned until after I had booked.

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Cleanliness

Reviews commonly describe rooms and bathrooms as clean. A few guests reported dated finishes or occasional cleanliness issues.

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Una Marie

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff, clean and nice room, great placement.

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ROBIN

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, safe, close to Tate Britain and links to public transport.Had everything a traveller could wish for.

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David

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I have stayed twice at this hotel. The rooms are small but as a solo traveller they are fine for me. Rooms and ensuite were clean and the bed was comfortable. Staff on reception are very friendly and helpful. Pimlico tube station is 5 minutes walk away and a selection of shops and eating places are close by.

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Julia

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It wasn’t a good experience. The hotel overall needs some maintenance and updates. My room wasn’t sufficiently clean and the toilet wasn’t flushing so I was moved to another room, but at night the receptionist said the manager wasn’t happy about the move and asked me to pay more for the “upgrade” which I found very bizarre. They argued with me and said there isn’t anything wrong with the original room. Any other hotel would have been very apologetic for these types of issues. Then a cold look at checkout. Luckily I only stayed one night because there is a great hotel down the road.

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John

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, well equipped, friendly and efficient staff. Many varied restaurants within easy reach. Close to a tube station and near to Victoria station. Will use again without hesitation.

10

Michael

Jan 6, 2026

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Stayed 8 nights

Blades Hotel is a perfect combination of location and quality. It’s in an easy walk to multiple transit lines, as well as major and local attractions. My single room provided more than enough space for my stay and my weeks’ worth of luggage. Extremely clean and up to date. The staff (Tammy in particular) are welcoming, communicative, and a great resource for help navigating London. I would highly recommend this hotel for adventurous travelers who also like a clean and comfortable room when they return.

10

April

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, close to Victoria station, places to eat, grocery nearby, nice staff.

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Hardeep

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location and staff was nice but property wasn’t in great shape and bathrooms weren’t that clean. Also, the family room that sleeps 5 doesn’t have a bathroom in the room. You have to walk down the hall which is very inconvenient.

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Teresa

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The perfect accommodation for my short-term stay in London! The room was clean and the staff were very kind.

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Angela

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good place in London Very nice hotel in a small and classic building. Perfect location, close to two metro stations, and the train and bus stations. My single room was very comfortable and clean. The hotel staff was very friendly. Highly recommended, I hope to return!

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Rooms

Rooms are compact with very small bathrooms; decor is older but functional, and beds are generally comfortable. Some guests mention internal noise, warm rooms in hot weather, and many stairs due to upper-floor rooms.

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Luisa

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

It‘s a very old victorian building, therefore you will hear walking and talking, or when others shower. However the area is perfect if you want to explore the city, and on the "quiet" side (bring oropax or noice cancelling earphones) . London is very walkable and connected through the tube. The excellent staff and comfort of the Hotel make up for it‘s imperfections. I really enjoyed my stay.

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Donald

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Blades Hotel is a very comfortable small hotel within walking distance of the Victoria Railway Station (~15 mins) and very close to the Pimlico Underground station. The stop for Bus #24 is nearly adjacent to the hotel, another added convenience. The rooms are small by 21st Century standards but typical for central London hotels. Our room was very clean and quiet. Staff at the Reception Desk were very friendly. My wife and I stayed 2 nights at the Blades Hotel and were very comfortable.

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David

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Tiny sink, a small bathroom. Great location. Friendly staff.

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Deborah

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Small rooms with a very small bathroom. Also we were on the fourth floor with no lift in the hotel. Quite a hike up the stairs after walking around sightseeing all day.

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David

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy walk from Plimlico tube. Staff pleasant -stayed two nights and room cleaned in between. On top floor which may cause access problems for less abled. Room was small which just accommodated double bed. On-suite even smaller -required acrobatic flexibility to use! Relatively quite for London, and I suppose relatively inexpensive ? (£125 a night is not good value in my opinion)

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Mayuree

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room is way too small, bathroom is too small

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Allen

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice and excellently situated hotel. Room was small (as advised) but perfectly suitable for me. Impressed by the lack of noise in my room even with the window open.

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Lisa

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Photos showed dresser and there was no dresser in the room. Bathrooms were tiny and old looking.

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David

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I had seen some complaints about this hotel beforehand calling the street-facing rooms noisy and the rooms themselves way too cramped. I can say we didn't have either of these issues, and instead had quite a nice time at the Blades Hotel! The room we had was definitely on the smaller side per person, but we were able to fit four people into three beds without any issues. We also didn't notice any noise or lose any sleep despite being in a room with a large window facing the road. Besides that, the Pimlico area was lovely and we enjoyed the many local restaurants and parks. And the staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Overall, a nice hotel, great if you would like a straightforward place to stay in a nice neighborhood while still having easy access to major London attractions.

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Ken

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were great, friendly and very professional. The room although small was very comfortable! I think it was a house in the past because it feels like you’re staying in a house. It’s not haunted as far as I could tell but since it is Victorian it wouldn’t surprise me (and it feels like it should be)haha. Huge deal for me was they had an electric kettle and coffee in the room! Rather quaint in that the room key is an old school skeleton key. Neighborhood is great, close to food and the tube so pretty easy to get around. It’s in the pimlico area of Westminster so pretty nice neighborhood. I’ll definitely stay there again the next time I’m in London! My advice is take the tube from kings crossing to pimlico station it will save you about £40

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and communicative, with proactive pre-arrival messages and assistance with bags or issues. Some concerns include limited reception hours, a reported late-arrival fee, and isolated service or maintenance missteps.

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Zetroy

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Even though I missed their call and showed up past the time reception closes, I was greeted positively and taken care of.

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Erlinda

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay was lovely. It was a quiet weekend at the hotel and the manager gave me a courtesy upgrade as I have a large suitcase (en route to another country for the following weeks). The hotel has no lift and the staff assisted me in bringing my bags up to the room.

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Michael

Jan 6, 2026

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Stayed 8 nights

Blades Hotel is a perfect combination of location and quality. It’s in an easy walk to multiple transit lines, as well as major and local attractions. My single room provided more than enough space for my stay and my weeks’ worth of luggage. Extremely clean and up to date. The staff (Tammy in particular) are welcoming, communicative, and a great resource for help navigating London. I would highly recommend this hotel for adventurous travelers who also like a clean and comfortable room when they return.

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Carol

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff are fantastic. They helped me plan and ordered taxis and were helpful in every way.Petra, thank you so much for your help.

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Mara

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were one of the unlucky ones who were affected by the Heathrow airport closure due to fire. We scrambled to find a last minute hotel after our rental apartment said they had another booking and we needed to meet the 11am check out. This hotel was more than accommodating and we were very thankful. We were able to check in early so we didn’t have to check in our luggage for a few hours at a baggage hold facility. The place was clean and rooms were adequate but tiny. Minuses were that the staff entered our room while we were gone without our knowledge. We caught “maintenance” person in our room “checking the electricity”. And the room was cleaned while clearly we had luggage on the beds and the door started rooms were cleaned every third day. There is a concierge at a desk daily which made it convenient if you needed anything. But there was a strong smell of cigarette smoke that seemed to come from the office area. It is a moderate, good priced hotel for a couple or for a few nights at most.

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John

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel ensured, before my stay, that I knew, completely, the room size and amenities. They communicated with me to ensure they knew when to expect me.

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Tobias

May 3, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely, welcoming staff also very accommodating to special requests (e.g. different pillow, more hangers). The room was front-facing, as I had requested, and had great views of the street and the sky. It was basic, no-frills accommodation, and priced accordingly. Definitely value for money. I've stayed at many of the hotels on this street and this is definitely one of my favourites. I would choose it again, for sure.

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cecilia

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The best thing about staying at the Blades is the manager. Never have I received such kindness and care from someone who just met me. My husband was taken to the hospital and Tami was intervening with transportation, which hospital I should go and extending my stay. She is a fabulous representative for your company and has extremely wonderful personal skills/communication

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James

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good value for money and really lovely staff. Definitely plan to stay again.

10

Jeanne

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I chose this hotel for it's location. I got a small bedroom, which works perfectly for me, I got everything I need. Tammy is very helpful in answering my questions. It's a perfect stay.

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Location

Location is a strong point: near Pimlico Underground and within walking distance of Victoria and major sights, in a quiet, safe neighborhood. Transport links and nearby shops, cafes, and pubs are convenient.

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Christian

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very traditional Victorian tradition hotel with all the charm. Brilliant location. No lift, not a problem for us but beware if you need a lift. Pimlico underground around the corner and quick easy access to all of London from a safe location.

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oksana

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, in walking distance to main attractions!

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Donald

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Blades Hotel is a very comfortable small hotel within walking distance of the Victoria Railway Station (~15 mins) and very close to the Pimlico Underground station. The stop for Bus #24 is nearly adjacent to the hotel, another added convenience. The rooms are small by 21st Century standards but typical for central London hotels. Our room was very clean and quiet. Staff at the Reception Desk were very friendly. My wife and I stayed 2 nights at the Blades Hotel and were very comfortable.

10

Gretchen

Nov 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of this hotel was awesome! Walking distance to many iconic sights and very close to a underground station.

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EMANUELA

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly hosts, close enought to Victoria station but far away enough in an area which is quiet at night.

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Klara

Jan 6, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Amiable staff, clean rooms and a great location, close to Pimlico tube station. Very good value for money!

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Mark

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Good service, close to shops and eating opportunities and very close to tube station.

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Angela

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice hotel in a classic building. Perfect location, close to two metro stations, and the train and bus stations. My single room was very comfortable and clean. The hotel staff was very friendly. Highly recommended, I hope to return!

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April

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, close to Victoria station, places to eat, grocery nearby, nice staff.

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Jungeun

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was really kind and helpful. Location was so good (near pimlico & victoria station).

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Dining

There is no on-site breakfast or restaurant. Guests note plenty of dining options, coffee shops, and pubs within a short walk.

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Will

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice property with friendly staff. Only drawback no breakfast.

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Alyssa

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Be aware that everything about this hotel is small - it's in a historic building, so the rooms are small, there are only a few of them, the staff is small, and there aren't many extras like common lounge spaces, restaurant, etc. However, if you go in with those expectations, this is a delightful place to stay. The neighborhood is wonderful - quiet, felt very safe, easy to access anything you want without being in the middle of the tourist chaos. There's a nice few blocks of restaurants within 5-10 minutes' walk (we especially loved O Sole Mio). Although there's just not space for a lot of frills, it's clear that the staff have made every effort to make things as comfortable as they can, and they were helpful and friendly. If you're not looking to spend a lot of time in your hotel, but you want a restful haven at the end of a busy day, this is a fantastic choice. I'll definitely seek it out for future trips.

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Maria

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

For the part of London that you get access to, this place is ideal. The room i got was tiny, but it was perfect for one person. It had everything i needed. The staff were beyond friendly. The coffee shops close by were sooo nice. The parks around also made it a perfect place to just sit and enjoy the sun. I really enjoyed my time there and cant wait to come back to explore more of the area.

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John

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, well equipped, friendly and efficient staff. Many varied restaurants within easy reach. Close to a tube station and near to Victoria station. Will use again without hesitation.

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Sarah

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location , with dining and a wine bar close by . Walking distance to train station . Accommodation was safe and secure , clean . The staff member was great and communicated with all the way . Down side of apartment, top floor was like climbing Mount Everest and pillars rock hard .

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Melinda

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff were superb! Attentive and accommodating. Bed very comfortable which was a bonus after a long day out and about. Great location close to transportation and sights. Room is small but very comfortable. Not a concern as spent most time out exploring! Great price too. Lots of dining options within walking distance. Highly recommend.

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Brenda

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Was good. In a nice area and easy walking to buses, Buckingham palace, coffee shops and pubs.

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Milos

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

We have enjoyed our stay at the Blades Hotel and we really appreciate the help from the staff. Hotel is located in the house from Victorian times and it is close to Pimlico underground station. There is also a lot of dining and shopping opportunities in walkable distance. Hotel is currently undergoing renovation so it would likely be further improved. We have stayed at the room with 4 beds (1x queen bed, 2x twin bed). Our only issue was where to fit our luggage because the space in the room was rather limited. Other than that this was great value for money and we hope to return in the future.

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Celine

Dec 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional front of house/reception. Friendly and very helpful. Very good value for money in terms of convenience of location, quiet spot, close to shops so easy to get breakfast, dinner etc. Very clean bathroom, warm (heating is on) and dry room, comfortable bed. I have been impressed and will definitely be coming back.

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Ken

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were great, friendly and very professional. The room although small was very comfortable! I think it was a house in the past because it feels like you’re staying in a house. It’s not haunted as far as I could tell but since it is Victorian it wouldn’t surprise me (and it feels like it should be)haha. Huge deal for me was they had an electric kettle and coffee in the room! Rather quaint in that the room key is an old school skeleton key. Neighborhood is great, close to food and the tube so pretty easy to get around. It’s in the pimlico area of Westminster so pretty nice neighborhood. I’ll definitely stay there again the next time I’m in London! My advice is take the tube from kings crossing to pimlico station it will save you about £40

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Month	Average price
January	$89
February	$126
March	$114
April	$130
May	$163
June	$185
July	$178
August	$127
September	$159
October	$165
November	$151
December	$161

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $185	5 $197
6 $100	7 $127	8 $422	9 $172	10 $445	11 $445	12 $254
13 $136	14 $151	15 $242	16 $236	17 $237	18 $188	19
20 $122	21 $215	22 $230	23 $234	24 $188	25 $192	26
27 $182	28 $157	29 $234	30 $226

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $188	2 $239	3
4 $136	5 $159	6 $178	7 $280	8 $211	9 $467	10
11 $154	12 $163	13 $181	14 $224	15 $204	16 $190	17
18 $134	19 $178	20 $192	21 $200	22 $162	23 $189	24
25 $126	26 $154	27 $177	28 $175	29 $138	30 $172	31

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