I have traveled many places and have stayed in all types of accommodations, and the Avalon Hotel was the absolute worst place I have ever stayed in. It was worse than camping in a wet tent and more uncomfortable than sleeping in my car. Upon check-in we were asked to pay immediately. I have learned from this experience to always... more

Have stayed at this hotel several times over a number of years and found it value for money. The location is good, reasonably clean, and quiet. Plenty of restaurants in the vicinity and convenient to transportation as well as the British Library. It used to have excellent breakfasts but alas no more. The management is friendly and it is possible... more

I absolutely hated this hotel. When we first came in, there was this weird smell I couldn't get rid of. We had two very large suitcases, and then found out we were on the very top floor. The first one or two staircases were fine, but the third was treacherous. I'm honestly glad I didn't sprain an ankle. Upon entering... more

I stayed overnight at the Avalon Hotel with my two children of 7 and 11, also with my friend who has two children of the same age. The hotel was fine and good value, the men who booked us in seemed helpful, there was a strange smell but I think I got used to it. The rooms were comfortable and... more

enjoyed my stay at the avalon hotel staff were friendly, EXCELLENT breakfast, clean and very centralized good value for money, would recommend if on a low budget. more

After staying at the avalon 3 years ago i visited it again hoping to find improvments and i was not dissapointed,when i originally visited the hotel i found it more than dated but apparently there has been new managment since JAN ''05'' and they have been gradually improving the hotel ''bit by bit''.The hotel had a much fresher,brighter,cleaner feel to... more

I originally was a bit put off by the reviews I saw on this site for the Avalon, but booked a room there anyway (for £42/night, their Internet rate -- as my photos show, I lucked out and got a twin for the price of a single, because no singles were available, and I called the hotel directly), and am... more

I first stopped at the Avalon when I was just ten years old. It was a very nice comfortable private hotel run by a very nice couple. They cared about their guests and accommodated the traveler whenever possible. I enjoyed the Avalon at least ten times. Through the years (I won't say how many), the hotel has simply stagnated. No... more

The key words about the Avalon are "Spartan", "aged" and "worn-out". This is the absolutely basic accomodation and this fact takes travellers not familiar with London by surprise. The room and the bathroom were tiny and in need of some extra dusting, plaster was peeling, one of the faucets was leaking. Linens were well-worn. There were no things like shampoo.... more