Smart Hyde Park View  

The rooms are tiny and horrible. 3 level bunk beds. 9 people in a 3x3 room with no ventilation, heating or power-points. Never going to go back there. If I had not paid already, I would have gladly spent another 100 pounds and stayed in the 4 star hotel opposite.

Reception staff are very helpful & supportive, specially a girl named "Martina". Overall I was satisfied of my stay with them. Value for money I would say :)

The lift which didn't go to the 2nd floor & I had to drag my luggage upto the 2nd floor :(

The location of hotels is nice to park!

I have stayed here before and found it adequate for my needs. The receptionist was charming and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable; and had a pleasant view, which I had requested.

My friend couldn't find anywhere to put her clothes and thought the room on the small side. Breakfast was a little unadventurous eg no tomato, cucumber or lettuce to go with ham and cheese; and with no fruit juices offered. It still needs a clear sign saying that it's the SMART HYDE VIEW instead of CRAVEN GARDENS HOTEL and I'm English, so not sure it can be found easily.

very convienient,cheap and friendly staff

Central location. Easy to access transport networks or walk.

Room very small and cramped for 6 people, particularly with big bags.

Excellent hostel!! Room is very clean and comfortable. Staff are kind. And it is good location for London sightseeing. There are some stores around Paddington station. Cafe, many kind of country restaurants, fast foods, current exchangers, noodle bar, souvenir stores, and small super market. And excellently, we can use free wi-fi in this hotel everywhere. // (Jpn Lang.) 12月でしたが暖房がよく効いており薄着でも心地よく眠れました。パディントン駅からホステルへ向かう途中- に安価でおいしいヌードルバーがあり便利です。それ以外にも中華やインド、韓国料理なども。 夜遅くまであいている小さなスーパーが近くにあります。

currency exchange rate is not good. we should use another exchanger store around Paddington station.

.Price and Location. As a first timer staying in a budget hotel. I do intent to stay longer...I really like the place.

Nothing bad to say about the place been a first timer in budget accomodation.

Excellent Location, No View of Hyde Park Though.

Walls Paper Thin, Listened to next doors tv till 1am, Bathroom Tatty, Breakfast was awful, cheapest yoghurt, Coffee was really bad. Had to Go to Mcdonalds to recover.

Good position, staff ok

The lift does not work properly, one of the night porters is not as friendly as the other's staff members

The hotel/hostel is right on the central tube line, making it easy to get around town. The area it is in has many more hotels near the tube station (Queensway) so there are lots of place to eat, exchange currency, etc. It's also walking distance from shops in Kensington and museums in South Kensington. Our private room was clean, included towels and was comfortable enough. We did get a drink at the bar downstairs (after all surrounding places closed at 11:30) and reception was excellent - arranging a taxi (to Paddington Station for Heathrow Express) for 5:30 am and giving us a personal wake up call, following the automated one to make sure we didn't miss our flight out.

The elevator - sorry, lift - was very slow and the luggage scale did cost a pound - but overall that is inconsequential.

I' ve already used better hostels than this one . It's very simple but we didn't have any problem. If your intention is to get a place only to sleep, it's a good option. The place is very good, near the Ryde Park. There is a locker in the room and a bathroom in the room too. Close to the Subway and bus.

The breakfast is too simple and the rooms are a little muffled because stays in the underground.

That it's next to Hyde Park.

This is the kind of hotel where you have to share the room with other 3 people and, still, the price is quite high.