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Reviews of Mitre House Hotel

3 out of 5
Mitre House Hotel
178-186 Sussex Gardens, London, England

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 1471 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 599 out of 1471 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1471 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1471 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1471 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cozy hotel in Paddington London. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I would have liked temperature control in room, in terms of having heat on when I wanted it. I also would like face cloths and hand towels to go along with the provided bath towels. If you like charming and typically English, you owe it to yourself to check The Mitre House out!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl James, Tauranga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Right from our arrival the staff were amazing! Extremely friendly and very helpful! Room was exactly as one would expect in London! Room was Very clean and a comfortable bed! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mitre House Motel is a quaint little family-owned hotel and I liked it there. At first I thought my room was pretty small compared to Canadian standards, but I came to realize it was decent sized for what I was looking for in London and it included breakfast. It’s definitely not a 5 ⭐️, but if you’re looking for something reasonably priced, clean and safe, and within walking distance to a bunch of shops, restaurants, and Paddington Station, I recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Len den

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and easy access to public transportation.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 29 Apr 2024
Dear Len Den,Thank you for your review which gave us a thumb's up for our location. It's lucky we haven't moved since our inception in 1962.

8/10 Good

ANTHONY

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 29 Apr 2024
Dear Anthony,Thank you for your review which confirms a common theme amongst recent reviewers. So if friendly staff is high on your list of priorities then you know where to go.

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 29 Apr 2024
Dear Jaroslava,Sometimes reviews say so much more when they are kept short, sharp and with sweeping clarity that even Merlin would envy. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, no frills room with nice breakfast downstairs and conveniently located near Hyde Park. Highly recommend the Princess Diana memorial area of the park and if you have kids, check out the Princess Diana playground area. Friendly staff with easy walk from Paddington Station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 26 Apr 2024
Dear Diana,Thank you for your max award and Princess Diana recommendations. We love this part of London, largely due to the proximity to Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a welcoming friendly Hotel this is . From the Brazilian young lady who signed us in to the Young Ladies who served us Breakfast this Hotel cares about your stay. We will return. Many thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 26 Apr 2024
Dear Peter,Thank you for recognizing our caring attitude and for your maximum award. Our efforts are designed to make sure our guests want to return.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is what makes this property exceptional! Very close to paddington station was a bonus. Rooms are small but for me it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 25 Apr 2024
Dear Lisa,Thank you for encouraging the staff to wave your review under my nose when we next negotiate pay increases.

6/10 Okay

Manjiang

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 25 Apr 2024
Dear Manjiang,Thank you for your review, which gave us little idea of your inner thoughts following your visit. Did you feel safe? Was your room clean, were the staff polite, did you get value, were you in a good location, were you offered a complimentary breakfast? Reviews are the opportunity to tell others of your experience.

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Typical small hotel for the area… the room is tiny, and the beds a bit tired and not the most comfortable BUT the location is very convenient, safe neighbourhood right around the corner from Paddington station, and the price was right. I certainly wasn’t impressed by the place, but it was also just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 19 Apr 2024
Dear Sarah,I haven't received so many mixed messages since I was a teenager. Thank you for your award.

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the Mitre House Hotel 3 times, & enjoyed myself each time. It is not fancy & doesn’t pretend to be, but it is clean & they offer a decent cooked breakfast. If there are any issues with your room, just tell reception & they will fix it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 18 Apr 2024
Dear Steven,You make absolute sense and if I was to pick one review that sums us up this is it! Thank you for taking the time to post your thoughts.

10/10 Excellent

Shyehana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kate, Elena, Miriam and the night manager were fantastic! The room was clean. Washroom was small but clean. The breakfast was great! Will definitely be staying with there again. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 17 Apr 2024
Dear Shyehana,The Mitre House Hotel, London is curious to know how the aforementioned staff made their way to the front of the leaderboard? Thank you for your wonderful review.

8/10 Good

yan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good hotel!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 17 Apr 2024
Dear Yan,Thank you for your review. Most guests that write good reviews look as if they spend more time with us that those that write naughty ones. One of life's mysteries.????

10/10 Excellent

sulekha

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 15 Apr 2024
Dear Sulekha,Thank you for your maximum award which helps to balance the books following the other review published on the 14th.

8/10 Good

SATYA BALA RAVI

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is ideally located close to paddington which gives us access to every part of London. The breakfast is decent but is fixed everyday and so can get monotonous if you stay 2-3 days or more. The rooms are a bit small and the shower works in funny ways. Overall its a good budget hotel for a quick stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 15 Apr 2024
Dear Satya Bala,Thank you for your fair and balanced review. Breakfast can be altered especially if you arrive prior to 8.30 am with porridge, scrambled eggs, muesli, and cornflakes on offer.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time visiting London and staying at the Mitre House. The staff was great!! Short walk to Paddington Station.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 12 Apr 2024
Dear Brian,Thank you for your maximum award and nice words. We are extremely pleased that you have understood what we are about and can identify our efforts.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
We had a lovely stay at the Mitre House. The staff are all lovely, the room was very comfortable, the breakfast was good and the location was great for access to Paddington as well as to Hyde Park and Kensington Park. We will not stay anywhere else when we visit London.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 11 Apr 2024
Dear Tammy,Thank you for your review. Every morning I turn on my computer and have an array of comments made by guests who have checked-out that need a response. Your review doesn't need much of a response other than we are grateful for your kind words.

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location, wonderful breakfast included, free luggage storage and a nice bar and lounge area to relax after a long day. The furniture and bathroom are dated but clean and comfortable. One block from Paddington Station. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 11 Apr 2024
Dear Ellie,You are wonderful, kind, generous and accurate in your assessment. Thank you for identifying the good bits and ignoring the bad.

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent and a 2-3 minute walk to the train station, tube and bus stop. Area was safe and we were out at night with no problems. Rooms and bathrooms were small but adequate, especially since we were out and about all day. Beds and showers were fine. Elevator was available. Breakfast was excellent. Service was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 8 Apr 2024
Dear David,Thank you for your maximum award and super review.We welcome your return.

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You wont be able to find a better deal in London! Perfect little cozy hotel that is super clean, with great customer service. The hotel is in a great location in Paddington near Paddington station and streets with pubs, cafes, connivence stores and gift shops. Breakfast was great, and served fresh daily. I would totally recommend for anyone looking for a budget friendly hotel. I will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 8 Apr 2024
Dear Ronald,Your free room will be waiting for you! Only kidding. But that is one heck of a review!

8/10 Good

Cary, Huntsville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, staff are friendly and accommodating. Not luxurious but clean and well situated. Would repeat our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 8 Apr 2024
Dear Cary,I couldn't put it better myself! Thank you.

6/10 Okay

Lorie

Travelled with family
Beautifully preserved interior and exterior in a walkable neighborhood close to Hyde Park and Paddington station. Comfy bed. We didn’t stay for the breakfast. Traffic noise could be heard from the street and the occasional footstep from the room upstairs. I’ve stayed in other hotels in the same general area and didn’t remember hearing street noise - If you are a light sleeper, bring earplugs. Overall great value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 8 Apr 2024
Dear Lorie,Thank you for your review which mentioned the "traffic noise". This is not normally an issue but if you are an extremely light sleeper then you can ask for rooms located at the rear or on the lower ground floor.

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and price for London, with free parking. Only five minutes walk to Paddington Station means it’s easy to access the London Underground.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Pedro on 8 Apr 2024
Dear Simon,Thank you for your review. You have said it all!

10/10 Excellent

Abisola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The convenience to the train station is great plus excellent dining all around. Very nice location. Staff at the reception was very nice, welcoming and gave us great recommendations. We spent one night, had nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 8 Apr 2024
Dear Abisola,"Having nothing to complain about" is music to my ears.Thank you for your maximum award.

10/10 Excellent

Krystel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great. The people at front desk were kind and resourceful. The location is accessible to so many things.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 8 Apr 2024
Dear Krystel,Thank you for your lovely review which said such nice things about us.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 7 Apr 2024
Dear Susan,Thank you for your maximum award which is like the female vocalist on "Darker side of the moon"

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so nice. We arrived. Early n our room was ready. We were in the basement in. A 4 twin room. Was great. Not fancy. Close to tube n rail stations. 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 5 Apr 2024
Dear Carol,Thank you for your review which reminded me of the first sunny day of spring.

8/10 Good

ZHIKANG

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Toilet doesn’t flush well, staff are very polite and helpful, they are all willing to help. Good breakfast, fabulous location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 5 Apr 2024
Dear Zhikang,Thank you for your kind review. We have fixed the toilet flush following your review but if you had reported it during your stay we could have fixed it sooner.

10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful! The breakfast was wonderful, and it’s located a convenient walk from Paddington station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 5 Apr 2024
Dear Kaleigh,Thank you for your lovely review which was like Tom Jones Singing " If I ruled the World"

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 5 Apr 2024
Dear Jonathan,Thank you for your maximum review, which purred like a snow leopard high in the Himalayan cliffs overlooking a herd of mountain goats.

8/10 Good

Maria, St. Louis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for easy access to transportation. Staff was great Rooms was small
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 2 Apr 2024
Dear Maria,Thank you for your positive review.

8/10 Good

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient although needs updates
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 2 Apr 2024
Dear Wilma,Updates means modernization which means an increase in room rates. Do you want to pay more for some glitz?

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value for money in a really good location. Bit dated but it's very clean and well looked after. Staff friendly. Parking was very easy and very handy. Close to Hyde park. Noisy at night but that's to be expected. Breakfast is cheap and cheerful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 2 Apr 2024
Dear Laura,You know how to write a review. We appreciate your honesty and generosity. By the way breakfast is offered with our compliments.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were initially attracted to staying at Mitre House not just because it had good reviews overall, but because the hotel staff wrote excellent responses to the reviews themselves (we will be bookmarking the review page for those times when we need a smile!) We stayed at the hotel on two occasions in February and March, and will be sure to return during our next trip to the UK. Special thanks to the staff, particularly Kate, who all went out of their way to make our stay extremely comfortable. We loved the complementary English breakfast -- we especially appreciated that it was made to order, rather than a germ-infested buffet. Our room was comfortable and served us well, especially on days when the weather wasn't conducive to venturing out. As blind travellers, we often find that people are unsure of how best to help us. Overall, the staff were great at communicating, letting us navigate independently around the building, while being willing to help when needed. The hotel is ideally placed for good restaurants, cafes, pubs and other amenities. Thanks again, and we look forward to a return visit.
Response from Pedro on 17 Mar 2024
Dear Lauren,Your review is not only compelling but has become one of my all time favourites. Not just because of your compliments to Pedro but because of your unique incite into our operations. Somehow, your physical disabilities have allowed your other senses to flourish. You have picked up on the essential qualities of staff in any establishment that comes under the banner of hospitality. We believe in "Old fashioned hospitality" that seems to have been lost in these days of on-line check-in and so forth. It has taken a blind couple from the other side of the world to open the eyes of reviewers that have been unkind.

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in a great location. Friendly staff. Only complaint was the room temperature was very warm even after turning off the radiator. Had to open a window despite it being in the 40’s (8 C) outside.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 17 Mar 2024
Dear David,Thank you for your review. It's a good job our windows open in the old fashioned way. We would rather you be too hot than too cold but you can always regulate the heat from the radiators by closing the valve permanently. Thank you for mentioning the staff and location.

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is dated. Room is small for 3 or 4 persons. Breakfast is good. Convenient/ short walk to the train station & shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 17 Mar 2024
Dear Victoria,Thank you for your review which mentioned that our hotel is "dated". This piece of detective work is unlikely to impress many judges who conclude that a building built in the 1800s and has been run by the same family since 1962 is unlikely to be anything other than "dated" so do your research to avoid disappointment.

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice local area close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 17 Mar 2024
Dear David,Your review is most welcome and for the benefit of those that don't know the area we are close to Paddington Station ( 15 minutes to Heathrow by Heathrow Express), Hyde Park / Kensington Gardens, Oxford Street, etc. Thank you for your maximum award.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Shiloh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the Mitre on numerous occasions dating to 2017. The hotel is older, but location, kind staff, nice English breakfast and general positive experience far outweigh any dated decor. I will return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 12 Mar 2024
Dear Daniel,We appreciate your continued custom and your maximum award. This hotel, more than most, relies on guest loyalty which manifests in the high number of repeats.

8/10 Good

Diane, Maple Groe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As everyone has mentioned, the hotel is older and the rooms are small, but the staff is very friendly and helpful, and you can't beat the location for getting around the city. This place was the perfect choice for our 5 day trip to London.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Pedro on 12 Mar 2024
Dear Diane,Our aim is to make all our guests feel that we care about them. Thank you for recognising our efforts and for writing your nice review.

8/10 Good

claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was only 2 problems with my stay at Mitre Hotel the toilet would,nt flush and the shower did,nt work everything else was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 5 Mar 2024
Dear Claudia,Thank you for your review. We inspected your room and found that there were no problems with either the shower or the toilet. If you had asked our staff to assist they would have suggested turning on the shower mixer fully and turn the WC flush with a little more wrist action. We always welcome our guests to ask our 24 hour reception to help if there are any issues. In the past this was a way of achieving instant gratification.

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a convenient location. Staff couldn’t have been more welcoming. Comfortable beds and room spotlessly clean. Bathroom could do with a little updating. Breakfast really good. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 5 Mar 2024
Dear Christine,Thank you for your terrific review.

8/10 Good

Dominic

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were so nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Pedro on 12 Mar 2024
Dear Dominic,Thank you for your positive review which highlighted the staff performance.

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Comfortable hotel. Small room. Could do with a decorative refresh. Typical for small hotels around Paddington. Good value. Excellent breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Pedro on 4 Mar 2024
Dear Christopher,We are grateful for your assessment of our hotel following your recent visit.

8/10 Good

Martha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Pedro on 4 Mar 2024
Dear Martha,We love you too!

4/10 Poor

Bobby

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Pedro on 3 Mar 2024
Dear Bobby,Thank you for your review which awarded us 2 out of 5.You have kept quiet which is quite a good idea because if you had shared the amazing deal you had, people would think you're nuts!

8/10 Good

Biplab

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Walking distance from railway station, friendly staff ,good breakfast , but inside the room, bathroom and shower required renovation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Pedro on 3 Mar 2024
Dear Biplab,Thank you for your positive review and for your suggestion that our bathrooms require renovation. We take on board your suggestion even though we are constantly updating our facilities. We appreciate the nice words about our location, "friendly staff and good breakfast"

10/10 Excellent

Manny, Annandale

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Pedro on 3 Mar 2024
Dear Manny,Thank you for your maximum award. Some people live in reality and others in La La Land. We are pleased that you are a realist.