More about Royal Eagle Hotel
Royal Eagle not so royal
by TripAdvisor Member jen91
We spent 6 days at the Royal Eagle starting on March 16, 2005. The front desk staff doesnot speak English fluently, but they try--Italian and Spanish would be helpful. The location was great, near Paddington Station and a short walk to Hyde Park. The breakfast was bread and coffee and cold cereal. We had no hot water in our room, and the staff kept arguing that we were not turning the handle right (!) They finally gave us another room after three days. The new room was great, with a good view--ask for a room upstairs, as the downstairs rooms are like cells with no windows. For the price, it was ok, but I would look for a better one at the same price if possible.
Great trip to London!
by A TripAdvisor Member
I and two friends of mine decided to go see what London has to offer. We chose to organize our trip ourselves. Flights were the easiest part to arrange, after that came the question of which hotel to book. After going through numerous options and various online booking services, we came to the conclusion that we'd just have to take our chances as all hotels seemed to have their fair share of good and bad reviews. As the Royal Eagle Hotel seemed to be located in a nice area close to the tube and a walking distance from Marble Arch and Oxford street, we decided to give it a go.
The night of our arrival we congratulated ourselves for having made a good choice. We stayed at the Royal Eagle Hotel five nights (February 8-13, 2005) in a triple room for 402£. The room was clean, warm and big enough for the three of us. The hotel breakfast was sufficient and staff helpful. Our room was located on the upper floors and therefore we didn't have any problems with the tube noise some other reviewers have pointed out. There was some traffic noise but it didn't bother any one of us enough to keep us awake. In addition, the Bayswater area was very pleasant and it was very easy to get around by tube (Paddington station entrance <1 minute walk from the hotel) as well as by foot (walked to Marble Arch about 15-20 minutes).
All in all, this hotel was a good choice for us and definitely a place to stay the next time we visit London!
Worst Ever
by TripAdvisor Member melodyratliff
My husband and I stayed at the Royal Eagle the first week in March 2005 and we are just returning. I must say I checked the ratings before going and I read a couple of good reviews on the hotel so I thought we would go ahead and try it. It was part of package from British Airways. This was the smallest hotel I had ever been it. The elevator could only accomodate two people. The bath facilities were a big problem, the shower sprayed water from six feet up all over the bathroom( no bath tub at all). The shower was not adjustable and impossible to use. You could not flush the commode without special pumping before hand. The walls were paper thin.therefore you hear the noise outside, the tube vibrations, and the noise from within the hotel was mind numbing. Continental breakfast (served in the basement) consisted of rice krispies, corn flakes ,bran flakes, bread, coffee and tea. A toaster on the table with the bread was the limit of assistance from the staff. No fruit or fruit juice. The Italian staff was not helpful in any way. Two people could barely move around the hotel room at the same time. The room is so small you can only get in the bed on one side of the bed. This hotel is more of a hostel. It is definitely a two star hotel in my opinion. The only good thing I can say about this hotel is that it is clean.
Not too great
by A TripAdvisor Member
My daughter and I just came back from a trip to Europe. One of our motels was in London, England. It was the Royal Eagle.
The night staff was not friendly at all, and didn't speak good English...sometimes could not understand what we needed. We asked them to call us a cab one morning, and instead of calling the standard black cabs that have reasonable rates, he called a cab driven by someone of his same race who charged us 7 pounds for about 2 blocks. (when we called for the cab we didn't realize how close we were to where we needed to go)...
I found bugs in the room. The first night I wasn't too concerned. I wasn't sure what they were. I thought they were roaches. I'm from TX and have seen roaches before, and I'm not intimidated by them! The next night I saw more. The last night we were there, there were little tiny bugs (looked just like the other ones)....I truly think they were bed bugs. We left the next morning, and I told the desk clerk about them. He interrogated me as to when we knew about them, etc. I told him we noticed them the first night, and he said we should have told them then. TRUE, but we were always gone all day, and didn't like the idea of a stranger (exterminator -- IF they would have sent one in) being in our room with all our stuff. He acted rudely, and I told him, "We are not asking for any compensation, I'm just letting you know." He couldn't have cared less.
Their restaurant was advertised to be open for breakfast (free) and dinner, and was only open for breakfast. We never ate there, thinking that there were probably bugs in the kitchen also.
The motel inside is pretty, the rooms are nice-looking, but very small....the main thing is the bugs.
Worst hotel ever
by TripAdvisor Member speresie
Problems-
-In August, 90 deg. F. I can understand no a/c but no fans?
-Room was big enough for the bed and walking space from the door only.
-Street noise on the basement floor was horrible. The windows did not lock securely.
-Had to pass through laundrey/utility areas to get to room.
-Room was right above tube line. Room shook violently every 3-5 minutes.
-I paid 120 pounds for all this. When I asked for a comment card, customer survey card, satisfaction form, someone to talk to, they pretended not to know what I was talking about.
I am sure not every experience will be quite as bad as mine but I really feel this was the worst hotel I have ever stayed at, including youth hostels. I do not enjoy writing bad things about hotels, I just feel I should warn others.
Ok
by TripAdvisor Member tulsau
I booked this hotel through British Airways. Basically, it is a typical European hotel. The rooms and bathrooms are small and the hallways are narrow. However, the floors and bedding are recently redone so it is very clean. If you can get the fifth floor do so. The rooms are larger. I paid $86/night and would not recommend paying over $90 for this hotel. The location is very good.
Not As Bad As Others Are Saying.
by TripAdvisor Member Pub-7
Location was good and it was our first time staying in the Paddington Area. We experienced none of the tube noise mentioned by others, however we were on the fifth floor. Room was small but isn't every room in London on the smallish side? our only problem awas a shower head that was very temperamental. Breakfast was decent. Not the best hotel we have had in London, but far from a horror story.
Not all that Bad
by A TripAdvisor Member
I stayed here Feb 26- March 6th and booked trip through British Airways. Knew in advance the rooms were going to be tiny (the all are in Europe) and heard about the possible Tube noise, so we requested a top floor room. Stayed on the 4th floor, and while you could hear the tube every once in a while, it wasn't any more distracting than noise you would hear staying in any city hotel. Our room did not shake, and although the walls were thin and we could hear our friends in the room next door, it wasn't that bad. The rooms were VERY clean.
The shower wasn't the best and water did spray all over the place, but stick the shower curtain to the wall and the water should all stay inside. We also put the chair in the tiny closet to give us a little more room.
Good location, a few blocks from Paddington Station, lots of restrauants in the area as well.
I would stay here again. You don't spend that much time in your hotel room anyway!!
the eagle crash landed
by TripAdvisor Member jaded_traveller
One would have to say that checking out was a relief, and this seemed to be an experience enjoyed by others also. Travelling with a baby we were hoping for a convenient and relaxing few nights in London, sadly it was not to be. The room was small and hard to access with a pram (tiny lifts, narrow doors). Our room did not have a bath and we had to get the shower unblocked to stop it overflowing. The hotel did not have a highchair and was very basic (no tea and coffee making facilities or fridge, one chair and one glass in a double room), not to mention the rumble of the Tube at regular intervals. The bar was closed for renovations and the restaurant - which would have been very handy for us in the evening with the baby - was restricted to breakfast only (very crowded and chaotic queuing). We felt we paid a lot for very little.
Barely OK
by A TripAdvisor Member
We had 2 rooms at this hotel which looks nice from the outside. The rooms were very small compared to the others we had stayed in in similar locations. The whole place smelt of cigarettes . There was insufficient room for all guests wanting beakfast to be accommodated,and this persisted for the hour or so we waited. The tube stopped at midnight and really wasn't a problem, it was the water leaking through to light fitting that was the worst. It needs a dramatic upgrade.
Forum Posts
Know of an affordable hotel in London
by Dee123
Hi. I am planning a London trip in April and would like book a hotel in the Bloomsbury/Marble Arch or Mayfair/Soho districts. Could you recommend a decent hotel that can fit 4 adults?
Do you know anything about the following hotels?
1. My Hotel Bloomsbury
2. Radisson Edwardian Hampshire
My range is approximately $200/night
Re: Know of an affordable hotel in London
by AngieGo
Not sure of hotels in the areas you're speaking of...but I would recommend the Royal Eagle Hotel. The room was small, but the beds were the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in. It's right out of Paddington Station, also. The Heathrow express goes right there.
I think it's the best area to be in...central to everything via Paddington, but not annoyingly touristy. And the area surrounding has a bit of charm. It's right on the tip of Hyde Park.
And I'm pretty sure it would come out below $200/night
Have a great trip! -Angie
Re: Know of an affordable hotel in London
by Toddy122
Try Lastminute.com for good London hotel deals.
Re: London Hotels Special Offers
by Sam04
hey there
I recently stayed at The Milestone Hotel and I got a brilliant deal on my room rate. the rates were defnatly below $200. they also launched a new website called London hotels special offers and its worth checking out.
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its worth a shot see what you think
Cheap in Chelsea
by fossettes
Hello Oh-Worldly-Ones!
My daughter (5 years old) and I will be going up to London in early July to meet my parents. They will be staying at the Chelsea Village Hotel, Fulham Road, SW6 1HS. This is the end of a tour for them, so they have no choice!
For me to get a room there it's 116 GBP / nt. I was hoping for something a little less expensive. Does anyone know of a decent, lower priced hotel that would be close by?
Thanks in advance!
Re: Cheap in Chelsea
by ratherton
Chelsea and cheap are never usually used in the same sentence.
In general, London isn't a cheap place to stay and £116/night isn't by any means at the high end of the scale. I would think if you could get anything for £70-£80/night, you will be doing well.
From memory, I think it may be possible to get some cheaper accomodation near Bayswater. It is reasonabley close to Chelsea on the underground. The nearest stop is Fulham Broadway on the District Line (Green).
Re: Re: Cheap in Chelsea
by fossettes
Thanks Rath...I was afraid that Chelsea would be over my budget! Maybe I should see if I can get my dad to pick up the bill to have his granddaughter right down the hall from him, instead of down the green line!
Re: Re: Cheap in Chelsea
by sheffwoz
Yes we always now use the discount booking agencies when going to London we use a search engine line google and the search for 'Hotels in London' and this brings up quite a few booking agencies. Word of warning the same hotel could be a different price at different agencies . It depends on availability but if you have time its well worth it but booking as far in advance is advisable.
Frank
Re: Re: Cheap in Chelsea
by fossettes
Yes, this is the price from a discount site! This is the best price I found from www.dilos.com! I'll keep searching different sites, though. Thanks for all your comments!
Re: Re: Cheap in Chelsea
by fossettes
Hey thanks Bernard! That's a great website! I've bookmarked it!
Re: Cheap in Chelsea
by pacd
try this website www.hoteladvice.com.you can stay in bayswater or lancaster gate(5 minute tube ride)for about £65.00 Royal Eagle Hotel is good .When last on Tonys place in same area was £45.00 per room.Good luck
Which hotel would you pick?
by boquera
Dear all,
I've read reviews (on tripadvisor.com) of the hotels below (good and bad) but am wondering if you had a choice, which one would you pick and why...
Any help would be greatly appreciated, as we are on a budget. :)
1 - Royal National (Covent Garden, Oxford St.)
2 - Royal Eagle (Hyde Park)
3 - Central Park (Kensington, Queensway)
Thanks a lot, everyone!
B.
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