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The Gresham

3 stars
116 Sussex Gardens, London, W2 1UH

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.1
out of 5 43 reviews
Good for London

Room was pretty small for 3, but normal for London. Excellent location near Paddington station,... See full review

  • China girl
  • Jul 15, 2012
Geat location, reasonably priced, can't ask for more!

My wife and I were in London for 3.5 days and needed an affordable hotel to crash at night since we... See full review

  • wltam
  • Nov 19, 2011
Basic comfort, personal service close to Paddington Station

The Gresham is a smart choice for travelers seeking service and convenience without sacrificing quality. The hotel's prime central London location is just steps away from the Natural History Museum and other top sites. Rooms are basic yet comfortable and feature Wi-Fi (fees apply), mini-bar and coffee and tea making facilities, typical comforts that make the hotel appropriate and relevant for anyone seeking 3-star quality.

Highlights
  • Prime location minutes from Paddington Station
  • Triple and quad rooms available
  • Handsome neo-Georgian style building
Rooms

The Gresham's rooms are comfortable yet simple and feature cable and satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, mini-bar, coffee and tea making facilities, hair dryer and in-room safe. The décor is homey, providing a comfortable, relaxing retreat at the end of a busy day. Families and groups will appreciate the triple and quad room layouts, affordable options that make the Gresham accessible for nearly any budget.

Features

The focus at the Gresham is on location, with its prime central location a convenient launching point for exploring London's top sites and attractions.

The 3-star hotel is a capable stalwart whose staff prides itself on first-rate service. Families and small groups will appreciate the triple and quad room options, and business and leisure guests can catch up with all of the news from home with reliable Internet access (fees apply).

An intimate lobby bar serves a range of beers and cocktails, the perfect way to start or end an evening.

Transportation
  • Marylebone tube station (1.6 mi./2.5 km)
  • Edgware Road tube station (1.7 mi./2.8 km)
  • Paddington tube station (1.9 mi./3 km)
  • Heathrow Airport (14.3 mi./23 km)
Attractions
  • West End theaters (0.5 mi./0.8 km)
  • Hyde Park (1.7 mi./2.7 km)
  • Royal Albert Hall (2.4 mi./3.9 km)
  • Science Museum (2.5 mi./3.9 km)
  • Natural History Museum (2.6 mi./4.2 km)
Business
  • Internet access (fees apply)
  • In-room safe
  • Secretarial services
Policies and Fees

The hotel charges a 5 percent surcharge for payment via debit or credit card. Additionally, advance purchase rooms are non-refundable and non-transferable.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

The Gresham Rooms

Standard Triple Room
Room offers 1 double bed and 1 single bed with satellite TV, direct dial phone, safe, coffee/tea maker and bathroom with hairdryer. Maximum occupancy for 3 guests. No additional bedding options available.
Standard Quad Room
Room offers 1 double bed and 2 single beds with satellite TV, direct dial phone, safe, coffee/tea maker and bathroom with hairdryer. Maximum occupancy for 4 guests. No additional bedding options available.
Standard Single Room
Room offers 1 single bed with satellite TV, direct dial phone, safe, coffee/tea maker and bathroom with hairdryer. Maximum occupancy for 1 guest.
Standard Double/Twin Room
Room offers 1 double bed or 2 single beds with satellite TV, direct dial phone, safe, coffee/tea maker and bathroom with hairdryer. Maximum occupancy for 2 guests. No additional bedding options available.

Amenities

  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

51.5159 -0.1718
Area served
London
Nearby airports
(LHR)London Heathrow Airport
Area description
Hotel is conveniently located near Bayswater ,Marble arch, Madame Tussad's Waxworks is just 1 mile away. Kensington Palace, Albert memorial are just 1.5 Km away from the Hotel.

Nearby points of interest

  • Paddington Station: 0.3 mi
  • Lancaster Gate: 0.4 mi
  • Hyde Park: 0.5 mi
  • Marble Arch: 0.6 mi
  • Queensway: 0.7 mi
  • Baker Street: 0.7 mi
  • Sherlock Holmes Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Wallace Collection: 0.9 mi
  • Madame Tussauds: 0.9 mi
  • Park Lane: 0.9 mi
  • Lords Cricket Ground: 0.9 mi
  • Bond Street London: 1 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall: 1 mi
  • Kensington Palace: 1 mi
  • Harrods: 1.2 mi
  • Paddington Station: 0.3 mi
  • Lancaster Gate: 0.4 mi
  • Hyde Park: 0.5 mi
  • Marble Arch: 0.6 mi
  • Queensway: 0.7 mi
  • Baker Street: 0.7 mi
  • Sherlock Holmes Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Wallace Collection: 0.9 mi
  • Madame Tussauds: 0.9 mi
  • Park Lane: 0.9 mi
  • Lords Cricket Ground: 0.9 mi
  • Bond Street London: 1 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall: 1 mi
  • Kensington Palace: 1 mi
  • Harrods: 1.2 mi
  • Oxford Street: 1.2 mi
  • Hyde Park Corner: 1.2 mi
  • Maida Vale: 1.2 mi
  • Notting Hill: 1.3 mi
  • High Street Kensington: 1.3 mi
  • Science Museum London: 1.3 mi
  • Oxford Circus: 1.3 mi
  • Photographers Gallery: 1.3 mi
  • National Art Library: 1.3 mi
  • London Palladium: 1.4 mi
  • Natural History Museum: 1.4 mi
  • Fitzrovia: 1.4 mi
  • Piccadilly: 1.4 mi
  • Regent Street: 1.5 mi
  • London Zoo: 1.5 mi
  • Gloucester Road: 1.5 mi
  • Kilburn: 1.6 mi
  • Piccadilly Theatre: 1.6 mi
  • Royal Mews: 1.6 mi
  • Buckingham Palace: 1.6 mi
  • Portobello Market: 1.7 mi
  • Portobello Road: 1.7 mi
  • Regents Park: 1.7 mi
  • Soho: 1.7 mi
  • Sloane Square: 1.7 mi
  • Shaftesbury Avenue: 1.7 mi
  • Queen`s Gallery: 1.7 mi
  • London Chinatown: 1.8 mi
  • Victoria Palace Theatre: 1.8 mi
  • Leicester Square: 1.8 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (43)

Ratings and reviews for The Gresham

Overall score

3.1 / 5
About the scores
43 out of 43
Amenities:
2.7
Room cleanliness:
3.4
Hotel staff:
3.7
Room comfort:
2.6
Location:
4.1
Value:
3.3

72% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of The Gresham

Reviewer score

2

Would not recommend

TwiceLondon
New Jersey, USA
Jan 19, 2012

SmallLondon

The room had just enough room to breathe once you were inside. The location was decent enough, right by Hyde Park and a short walk to Paddington Staion. You had to leave your key when you left, and would give it back without ID when you returned. You only needed the room number, I actually was given someone else's key at one point. Did not feel safe leaving valuables in the room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of The Gresham

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

wltam
Boston, MA, USA
Nov 19, 2011

Geat location, reasonably priced, can't ask for more!

My wife and I were in London for 3.5 days and needed an affordable hotel to crash at night since we were mostly sight-seeing. Located just 5 min from Paddington St, with trains to practically all major attractions. Most convenient for travelling from Heathrow via the Express with no subsequent train transfer. Room is expectedly very small, but clean and decent. With wi-fi and new TV, recently renovated washroom. Friendly and helpful reception staff. We would certainly be back again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Not Applicable

While on the Heathrow Express, consider getting a Day Pass that allows you to visit unlimited paid sights for a day. Pay a little more for two or three-day passes. Worth the money. But does not include the London Eye, a must-visit attraction.

Review of The Gresham

Reviewer score

3

Would not recommend

AllanBusiness
Business
Massachusetts, USA
Sep 29, 2011

Business travellers be warned

This hotel is ok, but be warned that for a one night stay it's rooms are small and it is difficult to be comfortable enough to sleep quickly. For longer stays it's room layout would add to the stress of travel. However, there is nothing "wrong" with the hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Gresham

Reviewer score

3

Would not recommend

microtraveler
Utah
May 24, 2011

acceptable for an overnight

The room was clean. It was a tiny single. There was a deep dip in the floor right near the door. I was concerned I might put a leg through to the floor below. The road noise was quite loud. The bathroom was small but adequate.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
2
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

From now until the Olympics comes to town, it is likely that the District and Circle underground lines will be closed on weekends. These two lines are major in tourist travel. So the timesaver would be do find out more about bus routes if you will be in central London over a weekend.

Review of The Gresham

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Anonymous
Not Provided
Sep 6, 2010

The room is small, but clean and

The room is small, but clean and tidy. There are lots of cafes and restaurants nearby. Very close to tube and train station. Best of all, the hotel provide free WiFi services.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Gresham

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

alan
Not Provided
Aug 30, 2010

well located, clean & friendly

well located, clean & friendly staff. It was perfect for what we wanted, & V reasonably priced. We had trouble tuning TV but did not ask as we were out most of the time!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of The Gresham

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

stephanie
Not Provided
Aug 25, 2010

The hotel was centrally located

The hotel was centrally located in Paddington, close to Tube and bus lines. Very clean and up to date furniture, the room was a bit tiny, but this may be the norm in London! Hotel provides free Wi-Fi as an added bonus. Staff are helpful, and upon checking in, discovered my bathroom light did not work, however after letting the reception know as i left for the day, it was fixed by the time i got back in the evening. Room was very muggy and hot though, a small fan was provided, but perhaps air-con may be a good investment for future!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Gresham

Reviewer score

1

Would not recommend

Squint
Tucson Az
Jul 30, 2010

Standard Small London Hotel

Nice enough place, but phone service was out the entire time. Front desk reserved their phone for their own use. I had to us the public phone on the street (very smelly).

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of The Gresham

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Anonymous
Not Provided
Jul 28, 2010

Great location, service and nice

Great location, service and nice staff. Will definitely stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Gresham

Reviewer score

2

Would recommend

Anonymous
Business
Las Vegas, NV
Apr 24, 2010

Good hotel for European standards

Hotel staff were very nice. Close proximity to subway stations.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

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