Originally Posted by
ElmhurstNick
As somebody who has been to London many times, is comfortable with the Tube and the bus, and is spending more time west than east, I'm a big fan of the Novotel London West at Hammersmith.
- Short walk from the tube, two blocks, and there's a shortcut on Butterwick if you're walking
- Perfectly acceptable rooms even with no status. I've stayed in a double and a twin-twin, both were fine.
- 35 minutes from LHR 123 Tube, multiple Tube lines, multiple useful buses (Waterloo, Oxford St., Kensington)
- Lots of convenience services, various quick-service restaurants, and a couple of pubs at either the Tube station and across the street
- Fitness center seems pleasant enough, although I get my exercise in London from walking
- Prices are reasonable, especially considering room size
I haven't tried the in-hotel food, however.
Agree with all what you say, I’ve used the gym, v good and the food (breakfast) and bar snacks spot on. Always get upgraded without asking there.
Also used many alternates. I found the Novotel Waterloo very good in soft/hard product. It’s actually opp Lambeth Palace right on the river Thames affording great views across to Westminster, cross the bridge and your in Westminster, also 10mins easy walk to the Imperial War Museum (IWM) - breakfast and bar snacks good.