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Reviews of New Market Ale House 2 stars

17 York Way, Camden, London, N7 9QG, United Kingdom

#829 of 857 B&Bs and Inns in London

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Review score

Based on 126 hotel reviews

3.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    4.6

  • Comfort

    4.9

  • Location

    6.4

  • Facilities

    4.2

  • Staff

    5.2

  • Value for money

    4.7

  • Free WiFi

    4.6

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  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    3.0
    A bit grim. No staff on site, no towels, no soap, no kettle…
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was left outside for nearly an hour, no-one at the property or answering the phone. Eventually I had a call then a text giving me code to access the building and my room. It does not look like the photos online, dated and in disrepair. No soap on the sink, dirty shower and the bathroom bin was already full. No towels in the room so I couldn’t have a shower if I wanted to. No kettle or tea coffee facility (which was pictured in photos online) no wardrobe or hook for clothes or coats (again they advertise these int heir photos online) so not only did I have to go to work the next day without showering, I had wrinkled clothes - because there wasn’t an iron to accompany the ironing board they provided 🤷🏼‍♀️ The bed was at least comfy enough to sleep- but otherwise I wouldn’t recommend staying here

    I booked it for the location - I had some work in the immediate area so was convenient and looked nice in the photos online

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    5.0
    Good for one night stay but anything longer may be uncomfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom for the double bed room was small and hard to move in plus the light didn’t work

    It was a 25 minute walk from London Euston station which was good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    3.0
    just not very nice to come back to after a days work
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Tired room, broken TV, no AC. Sink blocked and bad layout

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    5.0
    ok but not worth £125 for the night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    facilities ie no tea coffee in room although is shows there is in the advert picture. carpet coming away from walls and stained. mould stained bedding and many other issues (see pictures) ⬇️

    location

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    5.0
    It was ok for what we paid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower room was freezing, the tap on the wash hand basin needs looking at because all the water runs down the wall & on to the floor. No toilet roll available. No person to speak to

    Location was fine, seemed safe. Access to bus stops perfect. The room was basic but clean & tidy, nice clean/fresh bedding & towels. Lovely cafe opposite for food & drinks.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    constant noise coming from the walls at night

    location

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    5.0
    The phrase "you get what you pay for" comes to mind. It is ok as a place to sleep and that's it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was quite run down and dusty around the edges. The light in the en suite was unreliable and would flicker like a strobe light or just turn off. The only bin provided was a small one in the bathroom. There was no spoon so I had to improvise when making tea. One of the mugs was badly cracked and so leaked. The worst part was the thinness of the walls. I could hear the room next door quite clearly until 2:30am when I had to knock on it a few times. There was no staff to report any issues to.

    The bed was comfortable. The shower was hot and reliable. The location felt safe. The fridge was an unexpected bonus and the provided mugs were large. The 24 hour access was good, as was the 10% discount offered on food in the attached pub. Also the provision of towels and shower was was good.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was dirty and smelled badly. There was no kettle for making tea as advertised. There wasn't a single person around for our entire stay to ask anyone where things were that were missing. No remote for TV. Bedside lamp did not work.

    Bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    5.0
    Clean, basic room within walking distance of Camden.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The way to check in was by phone- so never actually saw anyone- not a bad thing just didn’t expect that.

    Basic clean place to stay for cheap within London. Good room with the basics and the shared bathroom was clean and had extra shower gels. Very helpful staff who did go that but extra to help us with our issue during our stay.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2023

    4.0
    Disappointed but okay for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Doesn't look like the pictures Old and worn down Smells like weed No staff around Small, stuffy room

    Convenient location Easy check in

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was completely different from the pictures, location it’s not good because they make you believe that it is in Camden town but you have to walk at least 30 minutes, the room is dirty, as soon as you enter the entrance and then enter the room you could smell a disgusting smell of feet. the staff is available when you call him after you try 6 times to call him, broken curtains, very small bathroom, and I've never seen a hotel without a hair dryer. We had non-existent problems with the key and we went out leaving our things inside the room unaware of what could have happened, we only had them on the last night and that's why I would absolutely not go back, it's true the price is cheap but simply because you pay what they give you, that is a bed and that's it. And perhaps even too much £150 for a “hotel” like this.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1 bathroom to 9 rooms is not good. Room was very small.

    Easy to get keys and get into room.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2022

    5.0
    Clean, but lacking in the basics
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room. Bed small.Not a proper sized double bed. No batteries in the TV remote . So not able to use TV. The bed side lamp did not work. Wardrobe wonky. Had come off the wall.

    Clean.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2022

    5.0
    Better location than other hotels in this price range
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was no staff working the reception and available for questions. The sheets and towels were clean when we got there, but there was no cleaning during our 3 day stay.

    The location is a walking distance to the Camden Market and there are 3 different bus stops in the crossroads where the hotel is located, which makes it easy enough to get to the center.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2022

    3.0
    Worst hotel I've stayed in England
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Locating the building was problematic as the number is hidden. I even asked someone living in number 15 where number 17 is, he said he didn't know. I was just loitering up and down the area not knowing that I've reach the place. Secondly, the hot water in the bathroom doesn't work. I didn't have a bath cos of that.Imagine spending 2days in London without a bath. The room is so tiny I give them 1 star

    Can't think of any

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    3.0
    Prison cell-esque
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paint on walls still wet, went downstairs for toilet around 4am and saw a mouse running downstairs, window in hallway left open and banging all night. Looks nothing like photos on website, luckily only had to share a room with a friend but would have been mortified if I had taken kids there. Only way I would stay here again is if the only other option was certain death.

    Location was good.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No coffee/tea/kettle provided or bottle of water. Room extremely hot, and couldn't turn the radiator down, so had to have the window open all night, which was noisy from the constant London traffic. And very dehydrated with the heat, and not able to make a drink.

    Very comfortable bed and pillows, very clean shower.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    3.0
    Unfortunately we found it to be in need of a good scrubbing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A very tired room which was badly in need of a clean. Stains on the walls, dusty curtains, a floor in need of a hoover and overall it wasn't a comfortable or pleasant room to stay in. Yes the room is cheap for London, but a simple lick of paint and better cleaning are needed

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be doing with a freshener

    Location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls were a little too thin. The guest staying next door accidentally knocked into it a few times (didn't report because they're only human and it's okay to be a bit clumsy) but the walls were so thin, it almost sounded.lime they were in the room, causing a few panicked wake ups.

    Good value for money

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    4.0
    Doesn't look anything like pictures online
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was small and cramped there was a damp bad smell, the bed was right beside the window beside a really busy road at all hours horns blasting sirens going off Room was in a state of disrepair the ceiling had a massive damp patch on it. Didn't see one member of staff during all of our stay

    The location was the only great thing about this place

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2022

    5.0
    Room for improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower wasn't working fully. Cleanliness needs to be improved. Rooms need updating.

    Location was amazing. Staff were really friendly.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Run down and dirty fixtures and fittings. Hotel generally in disrepair. Filthy windows and curtains. No shower mat. Shower door broken. Shower head broken. Toilet smelly. Beds uncomfortable. No tea or milk in room. Noisy pump running all night. Budget price for London but needs refurbishment and proper cleaning.

    Good location. Staff friendly

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    1.0
    Serious security issues. Extremely unresponsive and unhelpful management.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely unresponsive. I contacted the property via the app messaging and request buttons to ask if it would be possible to cancel, or move/change the dates, or change the booking name (in case I could pass my reservation on to someone else) having had an exceptional circumstance of my Daughter being unwell and requiring Hospital input. No response to repeated messages over the course of several days. Reasonable requests that warranted a response of some kind. Called the number and was told it was unlikely but they would look into it and reply to messages. Still no reply days later, making a stressful situation worse. Having had no response, I arranged to come for one out of my two nights booked and paid for. I called them to say I was coming and they said OK and told me to come at any time. On arrival no one was there and the door was locked. I called the number in the app and was told our room wasn't ready as I had told them I was not coming so they had taken my booking off and then Re added it. All this with no communication, response, or consideration if my request even to just refund one of the two nights or move the dates. After pressing further as I had paid for two nights so should be allowed in (at 1pm on the second day of my paid for booking) they agreed to let me into another room. We came last year and the place was manned. Now no one is there, just a keypad entry. No sign on the door (the owner insisted there was, but eventually conceded it must have fallen off). The rooms are small but the bed was comfortable and sheets were clean. The sink In the bathroom leaked onto the floor when you ran the tap, but could deal with that. I return to the property after our event in the evening, we were stopped by someone waiting on the shadows by the door of this unmanned place and asked for a cigarette.

    Comfortable bed. Clean sheets.

    Stayed in May 2024

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