London City Centre Hotels from $80

Friendly and helpful staff, close to the tube, clean room

My fiancée and I stayed overnight to see a show. The checking in process wasn't the fastest, but the staff were very helpful and friendly. We weren't able to check in immediately, which was disappointing since we arrived after first check-in (2pm). They did however compensate us with a complimentary drink in the lounge bar. We opted for an Air-conditioned standard double room. It is important to note that limited rooms have air conditioning, and you must pay extra for it. The Cozy, Standard, and Executive rooms are not air conditioned unless you pay extra. Since we were visiting on the hottest week of the year, we upgraded and were glad we did. The size of the standard rooms was adequate for us, but we only had overnight bags with us. The rooms include a TV with Freeview. There were standard tea/coffee facilities, as well as a pod coffee-maker with some complementary pods. A hair dryer, dressing gown, and slippers were also provided. There is also a freely available safe, to allow you to store your valuables. The shower was quite small and cramped, but it worked fine. The location of the hotel is outstanding. The hotel is about 2 minutes walk from Covent Garden, and about 5 minutes from Covent Garden underground station. The London Eye and BFI IMAX cinema are a short walk (15 minutes) away across the River Thames. The hotel is right next door to the Lyceum Theatre too. Prices in the restaurant are mid-range. Drinks in the lounge bar are expensive though.