A quiet cheap hotel, not perfect by any means but good value for money in a great location. Room: good size room, with a comfortable soft double bed, space to hang clothes and a bedside table with lamp. Just what I needed so quite happy. Bathroom: en-suite shower and toilet with small sink. Here things aren't so good. The shower... More

I just returned from London with my wife, daughter and son-in-law. Based on the recommendation in Rick Steve's book I reserved two rooms at the Blades over four months before and had received written confirmation from the hotel - "We are pleased to confirm your reservation for two double rooms." When we showed up in the late afternoon with the... More

We found this hotel on the internet. We could contact them directly for a booking that immediately guaranteed no extra commissions paid to 3rd parties. Don’t be fooled any site that do not give direct contact details DO TAKE commission and work up prices. The lady on the phone was very helpful in answering all our questions. Tripadvisor review was... More

Located very close to Pimlico tube stop and Victoria station which made travel very easy. Nice area of London for families and couples, pretty quite and nice. Wouldn't be ideal for people looking to stay in a good area to party in. The room was pretty small. Bathroom was tiny and everything was kind of old. Not dirty or non... More

Three months ago, my wife e-mailed back and forth with this hotel, formerly recommended by Rick Steves. After trying to secure with a credit card, she was told (in writing) to just pay upon arrival. We have e-mail confirmation and actually took a printed copy. Walked up to hotel after a long 15 minute walk from Victoria tube station, and... More

My mother & i booked to stay here for 1 night asking for a ground floor room as iam disabled walking and stairs a problem.when we arrived was told our room was no17 top floor 85 stairs to climb we booked 6 weeeks in advance was told they where full when we arrived and that was our room no lift... More

We stayed at the Blades Hotel last week while stopping over in London on vacation. As we were traveling with 3 young children, we were pleased to find a room to sleep 5 comfortably, and in an excellent location, convenient to Victoria and Pimlico stations and a short walk to Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. The room and bathroom were... More

While my room was just big enough for a double bed and ensuite, it was more than adequate for my seven night/day stay in London while mixing mostly business with some sightseeing and catching up with a few friends. (Keep in mind that hotel rooms in London tend to be small anyways. What Blades offered is the standard sized room... More

Although I am still traveling I wanted to provide anyone who is considering this hotel with a fair warning. I did not receive such and am compelled to make sure that the truth be known. This hotel made the Rick Steve's list and I can not imagine how. It makes me wonder if Rick is being paid by the hotels... More