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Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington Hotel: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
33-37 Hogarth Road | Kensington, London SW5 OQQ, England
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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north wales
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“the other review”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

stayed 23 Jan 2013. having read the reviews prior to our stay. we were a little concerned to say the least. Having stayed at this hotel on 2 previous occasions 2012,2011. We did think of cancelling our stay, but gave the hotel the benefit of the doubt.
I am glad that we did, on arrival at reception we were greeted as usual by very pleasant staff.
Who then informed us that there was building works in progress and we were given a room on the newly refurbished 5th floor. If the remainer of the hotel is to be finished to the standard as the 5th floor. There is no concerns at all, the rooms are delightful. Very nicely finished, to a high standard.
Breakfast was plentiful and very well presented.
So no complaints from us. In our opinion the hotel was even better this year and we will return.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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ASehgal, Manager at Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington Hotel, responded to this review
February 15, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for staying at the Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington for your recent visit to london.

Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon.

If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 02073706831.

Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand.


Sincerely,


Ch. Naveen Kumar
Duty Manager.
BEST WESTERN PREMIER Shaftesbury London Kensington
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“Great locatiOn”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013 via mobile

Folks there are a few bad reviews here - well I checked in yesterday and had a well appointed room on the lower ground floor. Okay there was a bit of noise as they were having a bit of refurb but they apologised in advance. There is a small gym. I had a business meeting there and was well looked after by a man called,Das who even brought some pastries with our coffees. Bathroom excellent - bed excellent - security excellent. Nice bar which I didn't use. Most importantly staff were so friendly. I will definately stay here again and booked with Expedia for £57 ..... Bargain

Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
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ASehgal, General Manager at Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington Hotel, responded to this review
February 15, 2013
Dear Guest,

Its wonderful to know that your stay went off well. Im sure the team will be excited to hear such a wonderful feedback. To see our deeds and actions transcend to guest satisfaction is what we strive to achieve daily.

Thank you very much for taking some time off to share your experience. Its truly appreciated.

We hope this visit would be one of many and we look forward to welcoming you back.

Warm Regards,
Nema Da'Silva,
General Manager
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“Horrible”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Stayed 4 nights. First the good points - they were helpful with early check-in, free wired broadband in the room and the buffet breakfast was quite good. However, this was overshadowed by the extremely small room provided in a separate building 50 metres away (walk through the morning rain for breakfast - or if the magnetic card isn't working, walk down to the reception!!) which had one lift that was inoperational on 3 mornings. There was a desk, which didn't have sufficient place for a laptop unless the TV or kettle was removed. I can't remember having stayed in a smaller room ever. Upon checking into the room, realised the hot water wasn't working in the shower, so called reception and they sent the repair man over fairly promptly - he came and went a couple of times before managing to fix it - although had no qualms in dirtying the floor of the bathroom with his work shoes and left it like that - advising me on the way out to switch off the water (while I was trying it out). Next realised there were no toiletries - another call to the reception and they refused to believe these weren't kept in the toilet - sent some across eventually. They promised 2 bottles of mineral water gratis, but took them 2 days and constant reminders to finally provide this. Asked them if they could arrange an umbrella - but not possible. They also charge the full amount up-front, and since I was out almost all day, just abandoned any hope of changing hotel. But never staying at this place again. Avoid if possible.

Room Tip: If you really must stay here, choose rooms in the main hotel building
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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ASehgal, Manager at Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington Hotel, responded to this review
February 15, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for staying at the Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington for your recent visit to london.

Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon.

If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 02073706831.

Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand.


Sincerely,


Ch. Naveen Kumar
Duty Manager.
BEST WESTERN PREMIER Shaftesbury London Kensington
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“London Break”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

Hi enjoyed our break in London always go to this Hotel when we Visit Earls Court Handy for the Tube and lots of pubs and Restaurants near by, had a Great stay was in Club Room couldnt Fault it, thanks again

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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ASehgal, Manager at Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington Hotel, responded to this review
February 15, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for staying at the Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington for your recent visit to london.

Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon.

If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 02073706831.

Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand.


Sincerely,


Ch. Naveen Kumar
Duty Manager.
BEST WESTERN PREMIER Shaftesbury London Kensington
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“What a joke!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

Booked into Best Western Premier (4 stars?) for 1 night. Arrived and checked in and was escorted across the street to another hotel !! Here we were shown to our "deluxe double room" was as big as a wardrobe! Very small "double" bed from which you could reach the bath with one hand and the TV with another! No room - literally - to swing a cat. Best Western need to update their descriptions - won't be booking in here again!

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ASehgal, Manager at Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington Hotel, responded to this review
February 15, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for staying at the Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington for your recent visit to london.

Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon.

If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me at 02073706831.

Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand.


Sincerely,


Ch. Naveen Kumar
Duty Manager.
BEST WESTERN PREMIER Shaftesbury London Kensington
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Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington Hotel London, England
Address: 33-37 Hogarth Road | Kensington, London SW5 OQQ, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > London
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