Americana Hotel

Great little hotel to base your London adventure. The room was small, but, let's face it, if you're in London, the adventure is enjoying the city, not sitting in your room. We were greeted on our arrival by the manager who gave us some great advice on getting around London, using the tube system, dining on a budget and even threw in some local history. The night staff were a bit gruff, but once you get chatting, they were pleasant & helpful. The breakfast bar is simple, but the food is fresh & healthy, providing a good start to the day. The lady who runs the breakfast bar always greeted us with a smile & made our day. The location is awesome - 5 minutes walk from Baker St tube & a bus right outside to Camden Town. We'll definitely be returning to the Americana on our next London adventure!

Good basic service provided by a very friendly staff. There are some nice touches, like the all day coffee on tap. Excellent position within a few minutes walk of Baker Street Tube Station and Marylebone Railway Station and bus services to many parts of London. The price is competitive. Our room was compact but adequate for our needs.

Hotel is located 2-3 blocks from two London underground stops, British railway and airport bus service to low price airports. Staff was friendly and morning breakfast was a great surprise.

Staff very accomodating and allowed early check in . Nice on tap hot drinks all day and night. Hotel was very central for our needs. Offered taxi service which was very well priced compared to the taxis in the street and at the LHR airport. Only complaint, room was not cleaned once during our stay other than clean towels every day. That part of the hotel needs some attention to. Otherwise would use it again.

The first thing we noticed was the friendly guy at the reception. He offered us a choice of two rooms, one slightly bigger under the ground level with a window high up under the ceiling facing a small back courtyard with fire escape stairs, the other slightly smaller, but with a proper window facing the street. The size difference was negligible and we opted for the upstairs room. The second thing we noticed was the lift and the rooms themselves. They were all the size that would give a sardine claustrophobia. It is a mystery how they managed to fit a double bed into something that small. I understand that space is at a premium in London, but this was really pushing the limit. One adult or one adult and one child would fit nicely, two adults only if they get along very well. We were two adults and a toddler and it was a squeeze, but we managed. The biggest hurdle was to get to the wardrobe. You really need to climb over each other to get there. And forget about a space for your suitcase. It will be constantly in your way. We finally found a nook in the bathroom where it would just about fit. The bathroom was nice, cosy and clean, if a bit small, but the room, although the sheets were clean, looked like it needed the carpet replaced and the walls redecorated at least a decade ago. The same applies to the carpet and walls in the staircase. Also, it was mid October and at least in our room, the radiator was stuck shut. We could hear the hot water in the pipes, but the radiator was cold and there was no way to turn the valve even a little bit, although it did not look damaged. We did not complain about it, as we only spent the nights there and did not mind it a bit cooler, but be it December, the story might have been different. For the price they charge, one would expect at least some comfort. In three words, forget about it. However, what the room lacked in comfort was more than compensated by the location and the staff friendliness. Seeing that we had a small child, they offered us an out-of-hours access to the kitchen to use their microwave and fridge. They let us use the small space behind reception to keep our buggy in, and on checkout, they offered us to store our luggage for the whole day. The continental breakfast was nice and you could eat as much as you wanted. The cook very friendly, chatting with our little daughter and bringing her special treats. There was a coffee machine and a big bowl of apples in the lobby, to use at any time free of charge. Quite handy when you come back tired in the evening. Overall, we were reasonably happy with the stay and would consider coming back or recommend it, but include a caution about the small rooms.

Staff was extremely helpful. Room small, but we slept well. Breakfast was diffrent; non-US, but ok. When you leave the Tube go right for 2 block, turn right for three blocks. Excellent location for the Tube; we went everywhere on the Tube. We will stay there on our next visit.

Fantastic! Upon arrival we were offered a larger room due to the kids. Hotel staff were friendly and outgoing to make our stay as comfortable as possible.

We stopped at the Americana three times this summer for stays of 2 to 4 days. The staff were super helpful and friendly. The breakfast was wonderful. Since we like to walk, we found it a great place to see many of London's attractions from. Tube access is easy, but we didn't use it as much as we had expected. Staff were very helpful with any requests or questions. They helped us with what there was to see, how to get there, the best way to book, etc. Regent's park is fantastic and just outside your door. Baker street Tube is maybe 800m and an HSBC is at the same corner. Shops, restaurants, groceries, bus, all close to hotel. Recommend highly for mobile people sho like to walk a little.

This hotel has NOT been "completely refurbished in 2006" and it is NOT "first class". All carpeting has decades of soil ground into it, and walls are not clean either. Linens & towels are clean but skimpy. Tiny room, tiny elevator. Clean, tiny bathroom (but not updated). 4 pound charge to use the internet connection (use the internet cafe down the street for 1 pound instead). Good location for sightseeing because it's just several blocks from Baker Street underground station. Great pub nearby on the same street (Allsop's) - decent selection of restaurants on Marleybone, also not far.

The Americana is in an excellent location and we found it to be well-priced. Our room was a bit small, and because we overlooked the street, traffic noise was a problem (it's very busy 24/7). We visited during the height of summer and lamented the lack of air conditioning. However, we would definitely use the Americana again.