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The Diplomat Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in London

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Front of property
Garden
Interior entrance
Breakfast area
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2 Chesham Street, London, England, SW1X 8DT
  • Hyde Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Single Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Twin Room

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, The Diplomat Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Hyde Park and Sloane Square. This 26-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Big Ben - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sloane Square Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • London (ZEP-Victoria Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Kitsuné - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Kitsuné at Pantechnicon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Granger & Co - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sumosan Twiga - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪EL&N London - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Diplomat Hotel

Victorian hotel in London
Guests staying at The Diplomat Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a reception hall. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. This smoke-free hotel also has a garden.
Guests can expect 29-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are also available. Housekeeping is not available.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1882
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Diplomat Hotel London
Diplomat London
Diplomat Hotel London, England
The Diplomat Hotel Hotel
The Diplomat Hotel London
The Diplomat Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Diplomat Hotel?

The Diplomat Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Diplomat Hotel?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park, Sloane Square, and Harrods. You'll also find Green Park and Piccadilly less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Diplomat Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does The Diplomat Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, The Diplomat Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Diplomat Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Diplomat Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access and slippers as well as concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at The Diplomat Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Diplomat Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Diplomat Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Diplomat Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Diplomat Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Diplomat Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Diplomat Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Diplomat Hotel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 10.5 mi away (53 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 15.3 mi away (40-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Diplomat Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Diplomat Hotel.

The Diplomat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 273 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing! The property is a throw back to the 1950’s, not in a good way! The room was TINY, crappy single bed, cannot control temperature was way too hot,! My bad, you get what you pay for. T
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Ankit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Magdalena

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good facilities, of cause good staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely stay, great location. Rooms a bit dated but spacious and charming. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great location! We weren’t looking for anything too crazy, just to be close to Victoria station. But this place had lots of charm and everyone was soooo nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Maibritt

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tiny, worn-down rooms. Good location and friendly

I got a small, worn-down room under the roof. The bed was hard and the bathroom so worn-out it was impossible to see if it was clean or not. The staff was friendly and helpful and the location was great. I'll probably not stay there again though.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable beds, nice location

I found my room "street Level" to be rather noisy, so they moved me to the 2nd floor, was much better, Bed was comfortable and overall it was a nice place to stay, great location, very helpful staff...
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Helen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Brooke

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Screams of a lack of pride in ownership

This property is in dire need of updating. Poor drainage - VERY DIRTY - not to mention the security issue that comes with having to leave your room key with the front desk. That’s right - lock everything up in the unattached safe or take it with you because the property requires that you leave your key with them in case of emergency. Strange and disconcerting. Property is in a neighborhood so dining options are further away. The shower is awkward, tiny and leaky. The cost is inexplicably expensive and feels like thievery considering the condition. There are better options and I HIGHLY recommend them above our experience at the Diplomat. Besides the old dirty carpet, out of date plumbing and lack of convenience the place was layered in dust and lazy maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is not perfect for a 3 stars hotel however I would give it 2 stars. The price is quite high with respect to the facilities and I believe it is because of the location only. I check the facilities to make sure the rooms have fridge however When I got my room ( single bed ) I noticed that it doesn’t include a fridge. The elevator also is very tight and old fashion. The price that I paid for a tight single room is not worth it at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value in SW1!

Very central location. Six minutes walk to Sloane Square tune or red bus into the West End. Tariff very reasonable for Belgravia. Have stayed here several times over the years. A bit quaint (especially the lift) but comfortable and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Water dispensers on each floor but only third floor had chilled water. Should install power sockets for the other two machines.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was beautiful! The staff was very helpful especially Melina!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rhianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location!!!

Brilliant from start to finish. Visited with my mum for a party at Hyde park . Perfect location! Great value! Really enjoyed our stay would definitely recommend and would definitely stay again.! Although we didn't spend much time at the hotel it was perfect for our needs!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was on the fourth floor. There was absolutely NO air circulation. To say it was HOT is an understatement. I didn’t get any sleep. I just sweat. It was a sauna. The window barely opened at the top so even when it cooled off a bit outside it didn’t matter. No cool air came into the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean in all areas. Single bedroom spacious, ample storage, bed very comfortable. The only gripe was that the sink plug wouldn’t close. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good service, but hotel could use a renovation

Staff are very friendly and helpful, and breakfast is good, but hotel is old and could use a renovation. Also no AC which doesn't usually matter but sometimes in summer it can be hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. I’ll upgrade to a deluxe room next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with old world charm in quiet location with extremely friendly and helpful staff. Room was large with many amenities and good wifi. Good and ample breakfast available. Convenient walking to underground station, shops and restaurants. Guidance and recommendations by front desk staff was much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely area. Close to buses and tube stations. Staff very friendly. We will book again. We also thought old lift was cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

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