The hype
Guests adore the location and the 'Downton Abbey' feel of the lobby, but often find the rooms tired and the bathrooms in need of a gut renovation.
Durrants
$215-420 / 每晚
如果以下情況適用，請預訂 You want a quintessentially British, club-like hideaway in Marylebone where the staff remember your drink order but the floors might creak.
為什麼人們喜歡它
- Unbeatable Marylebone location near the Wallace Collection
- Old-school service with silver teapots and leather armchairs
- Family-run charm that feels personal, not corporate
快速概覽： A charming time capsule that nails the 'English country house' vibe but struggles with modern essentials like consistent AC and water pressure.
由 @conciergekate 評論: I spent a perfect Sunday afternoon here and honestly, the roast beef trolley is a game changer. The staff treated me like royalty, and sitting by that fire with a glass of wine felt so cozy. It’s not just lunch, it’s a proper British tradition done right.
住過這裡的客人說
Reality check
The 4:30 AM trash pickup noise wakes up guests in street-facing rooms, while internal rooms suffer from loud pipe noises.
- You prefer history and character over sleek modern glass boxes
- You want to be walking distance to Marylebone High Street's boutiques
- You enjoy a proper sit-down breakfast with linen tablecloths
清潔與維護
8.5
- Housekeeping: Generally good, though some reports of 'absent-minded' service like missing towels or rushed bed-making.
- Bathroom hygiene: Clean but dated. Grout and tiles are scrubbed, but age shows in worn trim and limescale.
- Maintenance: The biggest weak point. Complaints about broken heated towel rails, temperamental taps, and peeling paint.
- Linens & towels: Crisp white linens and decent towels, though not ultra-luxury plush.
- Odors & scents: Usually fresh or smells of 'old furniture/polish'. One isolated report of a bathroom smell.
睡眠品質評分™
7中等
0-4吵雜
4-7.5中等
7.5-10安靜
- Early morning trash collection (4:30-5:00 AM)
- Internal plumbing/ventilator noise in courtyard rooms
- Creaky floorboards from rooms above
預訂前須知
須知事項
- The lift is tiny – barely fits two people and luggage.
- Breakfast is excellent but pricey (£22-24); plenty of cafes nearby.
- No on-site gym, but they offer passes to a nearby Fitness First.
打包清單
- Earplugs (for the 4:30 AM trash truck)
- US/EU to UK power adapters (outlets are often limited)
- Light pajamas (rooms can run warm even with AC)
房間精靈
最佳選擇
- Georgian Rooms (more character and space)
- Top floor rooms (often brighter, but check for AC)
- Rooms at the back (generally quieter than street-facing)
應避免的房間
- Standard Singles (claustrophobic)
- Rooms facing the internal stairwell/wall (dark and noisy)
- 1st-floor street-facing rooms (trash noise)
房間請求精靈 – 複製並貼上
“I am requesting a room that specifically has Air Conditioning (essential). Please assign a room away from the street to avoid the early morning trash pickup noise, and preferably not facing the internal light well. A Georgian-style room would be appreciated.”
常見問題與隱藏小貼士
預訂前您真正想知道的一切。
Does the hotel have air conditioning?
Only in some rooms. You must explicitly request an AC room when booking, or you may end up in a room with just a fan.
Is breakfast included?
Usually not. It costs around £22-24 for a full English breakfast, though some booking packages may include it.
Is there a gym or pool?
No pool or gym on-site. Guests can buy discounted day passes for the Fitness First on Baker Street nearby.
How is the Wi-Fi?
Generally reliable and free throughout the hotel, suitable for standard browsing and streaming.
Is the hotel pet-friendly?
No, Durrants Hotel does not allow pets.
Does the hotel have parking?
Yes, but it's a small private garage that requires reservation and costs ~£40/night. Very tight for large cars.
內幕秘訣
- ✨
Ask for Table 5 in the restaurant – it's a corner table with a nice view of George Street.
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The 'Wallace Room' is a quiet, often empty lounge perfect for reading or a quiet meeting.
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Skip the hotel breakfast one day and go to Boxcar Baker & Deli nearby for fresh pastries.
出發前需要知道的 5 件事
💡The water pressure in the showers is notoriously weak – think 'gentle rain' not 'power wash'.
💡The 'single' rooms are genuinely tiny, often feeling like a ship's cabin.
💡Housekeeping can be a bit 'absent-minded' – sometimes forgetting to replace mugs or make beds fully.
💡The hotel has a very loyal, older clientele, giving it a quiet, almost library-like atmosphere in the evenings.
💡You can get a key to the private Manchester Square gardens if you ask the concierge nicely.
本地指南
地圖
查看Durrants的位置及周邊資訊。