King Solomon Hotel  

Staff is indifferent, almost rude, they barely speak English. They made us pay up front for all the stay but said it was not their problem when I said payment usually comes upon leaving. There was no cleaning during our stay (2 nights), towels were not replaced and they don't dry in the cold and moist bathroom, which is otherwise run-down and mildew-ridden. Grouts in the shower cabinet had been calked over to disguise mold but only up to eye level, now who does that?! Cleanliness is a major issue. Windows are cheap and drown off NONE of the street noise. There is no thermostat and heating can only be regulated on the radiator knob - provided heating is on which was not the case during our visit. The room was cold throughout and noisy both from the street and from the hall side, like there was no door at all. During our stay some remodeling of the restaurant was going on with two major side effects: works started early in the morning so we were woken by the hammering off old tiles as early as 7:30 AM. Plus, the breakfast gear in the restaurant including glasses, bowls and spoons were covered by sawdust each morning. BTW, breakfast is only between 7:30 and 9:30 which is kinda tight. It was apparently for a reason that this was the only place in the neighborhood with rooms available.

Location Location Location Clean comfortable bed, bedding and towels.

It served my purpose fine. I have no real complaints, except constructive criticism in order to help the hotel and not intended for general consumption. I understand the high volume of use in a city throughout the year, meaning little opportunity to keep the building fabric in top condition, but some of the 'edges' and 'fabrics' are in need of repair and upgrading. There was a strange smell in the corridors and stairs. A cross between socks and kitchen?. Perhaps the kitchen ventilation needs looking at by a building surveyor. Maybe not enough negative pressure on the extraction fan?

The hotel staff were friendly, helpful and made us very welcome. The room was as we expected, with all the requirements met for our short stay. The staff helped with any further requirements we asked for in a dignified manner. Parking facilities are excellent and we felt the local amenities were plentyful including excellent access to public transport facilities.

Only negative note was the fire doors made a lot of noise on the corridors.

Clean and comfort

Location - near to a tube station, nice breakfast bufet

Not very nice one member of staff, smelly bathroom from cigarette smoke - not fault of the hotel though, the worst of was that you can hear every step from the room above..

Excellent in that it offered food in a "pork" free enviroment whihc is ideal for Muslims. Free Parking is a real bonus in London

Rooms were a bit sparce

The only thing I can recommend about this hotel is its location: 5 mins from Golders Green tube, and just in front of the bus station.

The room was very dirty, even after the daily cleaning service. It was very annoying to have to pay for the wifi. The towels the hotel provided me was also dirty with stains.

Location was perfect for my conference. Location also good for local restaurants and amenities. Staff were friendly and helpful. Restaurant and breakfast area very nice and modern. Fresh bedding and towels daily. Kettle with tea and coffee available and good power shower in en-suite. Room was basic but nice, warm and clean.

No lift therefore had to carry heavy suitcase up stairs. Stair way to room was very foul smelling, carpets definitely need changed and place better cleaned. Rooms were clean but the en-suite still had a strange, not so pleasant smell. My room was situated above the restaurant therefore was wakened at about 5.30am with staff shouting and preparing for breakfast. My room was also next to a loud generator which constantly made noise therefore was difficult to sleep.

the staff where helpull

the building is not fit for hotel purpose as there is very poor sound proofing between the rooms/corridors and stairs making the rooms very noisy the room was stinking of fume/cigaret

Not a thing avoid it no meals no bar cold boiled egg and tuna for breakfast toilets in room smelt like a sewer carpets and walls all stains never again

The hotel was clean and quiet

The room was on the cold side but it was fine with the small heater

About 30 minutes from the centre of London (buses (including night ones!) or tube). Everything else is ok.

Good value for money (kosher breakfast, rooms and facility gradually being refurbished). Car park convenient.

Lots of hallway door slamming by inconsiderate guests at night. It may be good to install door stoppers which buffer 'impact.'