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Rough Luxe Hotel

2.0 of 5
1 Birkenhead Street, London WC1H 8BA, England (Bloomsbury / Holborn)
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

We contacted Rough Luxe to use Room 8 as a set for a photo shoot our fashion label. The morning we checked in the manager on dty was very aware of our tight deadlines and had our room cleaned extreemly fast, not only that he offered all of our staff (6 people in all) breakfeast at no additional cost and... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013

We had a room that by any standards ,could only be described as a box room ,the bed was a large Sofa that ,if used by a couple ,required one or the other to climb over the other person to get into bed,not an easy thing considering that the space between the wall and the sofa was no more than... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

My email to our travel dept: Well...... lesson learned. Never make judgements on your first impression! I had to hammer in the door to wake the Inn Keeper! Once inside he led me up a staircase of bare floorboards The room door had no paint on it and a rickety lock. Inside the room most of the wallpaper had been... More

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Dublin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

I stayed here for one night mid January 2013. I had a nice stay. I stayed in room number 8 with the copper bath. The bath is as good as it looks... but that's about it. The shower while it also looks great in the photos is extremely cramped and uncomfortable to have a shower in. Very very little room... More

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Rough_Luxe_Manager, General Manager at Rough Luxe Hotel, responded to this review
January 30, 2013

Dear Tarmachead, Many thanks for taking the time to review your recent stay with Rough Luxe. We value all guest feedback, with a view to using it as a means to continually improve the quality of guest experience. Firstly, I am disappointed to read that you did not enjoy your overall stay with us. I am particularly disheartened that you... More

London, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2012

I recently stayed here with my boyfriend and was blown away by just how utterly adorable this place is. When we arrived, it had been pouring down and we got absolutely soaked in the short time it took to walk from the station. When we arrived and the door was locked, we had a wave of panic sweep over us....... More

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Rough_Luxe_Manager, General Manager at Rough Luxe Hotel, responded to this review
December 8, 2012

Dear MichyMashy, Many thanks for taking the time to review your recent stay with Rough Luxe. We really appreciate your kind words and I am pleased to read that you enjoyed your time with us. As you point out, a warm welcome is certainly important, especially on these cold winter nights, and I am pleased that we were able to... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

i really wanted to like this hotel. the aesthetic is great. the art is great. it's next door to st mungos homeless hostel which is refreshingly egalitarian for a boutique hotel. they were really friendly. and they gave us a discount without being asked as we booked the last available room at short notice. HOWEVER, the website quoted our room... More

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Rough_Luxe_Manager, General Manager at Rough Luxe Hotel, responded to this review
November 30, 2012

Dear Limpio, Many thanks for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We always appreciate the time it takes to review our venue and take on board all feedback, with a view to continually improving our product every day. On this occasion, I am saddened to hear that we did not live up to your expectations and,... More

norfolk
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

ThIrd stay at wonderful Rough Luxe. Recently changed managers but as always the same terrific vibe. If you want: -the antithesis of corporate - Immaculate cleanliness ( thanks Pedro) -Going the extra mile (thanks Peter for making my meeting so hospitable and offering teas, biscuits etc) -lovely care and helpfulness ( thanks Steve) -a relaxed, warm, informal temporary home (... More

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Rough_Luxe_Manager, General Manager at Rough Luxe Hotel, responded to this review
November 30, 2012

Dear hshotels, Many thanks for the time you have taken to review your recent stay with us, and for writing such a wonderfully kind comments. It was an absolute pleasure having you stay with us, and I am delighted to hear that Peter went the extra mile during your meeting in the dining room. Everyone likes a wee biscuit, and... More

Highlands, Scotland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2012

Brilliant three nights spent at Rough Luxe - a quirky wee gem hidden in the heart of a bustling city - you need to go wiith an open mind. If you are after fluffy dressing gowns and slippers forget it! If, on the other hand you are after character, charm and a huge dose of the extra-ordinary then this place... More

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Rough_Luxe_Manager, General Manager at Rough Luxe Hotel, responded to this review
November 30, 2012

Dear Champagneguzzler, Many thanks for taking the time to review your stay with us, and apologies for the rather late response! We have been out of action on TripAdvisor for some time, due to a long forgotten password and the daily business of breakfasts and check-Ins, however I am ecstatic to finally be able to thank you. It was an... More

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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2012

I stay in hotels 200+ days/year and while I appreciate the luxury and predictability of large chain hotels, I fell in love with this place the minute I walked in the door. While the decor is most definitely not to everyone's taste, it's certainly stylish, quirky and really thought through. The beds were DIVINE, the linens expensive, the towels like... More

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Rough_Luxe_Manager, Manager at Rough Luxe Hotel, responded to this review
October 4, 2012

Many thanks for taking the time to write your very kind review. I am delighted to hear such wonderfully positive feedback, both about the charm and character of the hotel and of the service you received during your stay. I recall your visit clearly, and it was an absolute pleasure having you and your family stay with us. I am... More

Brussels, Belgium
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31 reviews 31 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2012

I may understand that it may not be unanimously shared by other customers but I really enjoyed the peculiar character of this place and I appreciated the warm welcome and the kind attention during our stay. If you arrive with the Eurostar, I warmly suggest to book here as you just need to cross the street without suffering the noise... More

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Rough_Luxe_Manager, General Manager at Rough Luxe Hotel, responded to this review
September 21, 2012

Dear cmala, Many thanks for taking the time to write your very kind review. I am delighted to hear such wonderfully positive feedback, both about the charm and character of the hotel and of the service you received during your stay. I recall your visit clearly, and it was an absolute pleasure having you and your family stay with us.... More

 
 
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Address: 1 Birkenhead Street, London WC1H 8BA, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Bloomsbury / Holborn
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Ranked #78 of 483 B&Bs / Inns in London
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Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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