The hype
The location is a 10/10, but the rooms are a 3/10 due to size, noise, and wear.
Oyo Townhouse New England, London Victoria
$100-200/ Nacht
Buchen Sie dieses Hotel, wenn You need a cheap crash pad within crawling distance of Victoria Station and plan to spend zero time in the room.
Warum Gäste es lieben
- Unbeatable location 10 mins from Victoria Station
- 24-hour reception (rare for budget townhouses)
- Significantly cheaper than neighbors in Pimlico
Kurzfassung: A grim but functional budget option where you trade space, silence, and fresh air for a prime London postcode.
Bewertet von @TravelwithSimmi: I needed a budget-friendly base near Victoria Station and found this gem. The room is compact, but the bathroom is super modern and the shower is fantastic. Perfect for crashing after a long day exploring the city.
Was Gäste, die hier übernachtet haben, sagten
Reality check
You will hear your neighbors. The walls are paper-thin, and the 'refurbished' bathrooms often come with mold or maintenance issues.
- You have an early morning train from Victoria
- You are a solo traveler with a backpack (no space for suitcases)
- You can sleep through anything
Sauberkeit & Instandhaltung
4.5
- Housekeeping: Inconsistent. Daily towel changes happen, but deep cleaning (skirting boards, under beds) is often missed.
- Bathroom hygiene: Major weak point. Watch for mold in grout, limescale on showerheads, and the infamous drain smell.
- Maintenance: Poor. Peeling paint, broken sash windows, and loose fixtures are common.
- Linens & towels: Often worn or stained. Check them upon arrival.
- Odors & scents: Frequently described as musty, with specific rooms smelling of sewage.
Sleepability™
4MÄSSIG
0-4LAUT
4-7,5MÄSSIG
7,5-10STILL
- Corridor traffic and slamming doors
- Plumbing noise from adjacent rooms
- Street noise on St Georges Drive
Vor der Buchung
Gut zu wissen
- The elevator is tiny and often stops at half-landings, requiring stairs anyway.
- Luggage storage is available but often unguarded/receipt-less; use at your own risk.
- Wifi is free and generally reliable, unlike the plumbing.
Was Sie einpacken sollten
- High-quality earplugs (non-negotiable)
- Portable fan (if visiting June-August)
- Flip-flops for the shower (hygiene is hit-or-miss)
Zimmer-Genie
Beste Auswahl
- Top floor rooms (less overhead noise, but hotter in summer)
- Back-facing rooms (away from St Georges Drive traffic)
Zimmer, die Sie meiden sollten
- Room 45 (multiple reports of sewage/drain smell)
- Room 22 (reports of broken door mechanism)
- Basement rooms (often darker and noisier)
Zimmerwunsch-Genie – kopieren & einfügen
“I am a light sleeper requesting a room facing the back of the building on an upper floor. Please ensure I am NOT assigned Room 45 due to odor complaints.”
FAQ & Geheimtipps
Alles, was Sie vor der Buchung wirklich wissen möchten.
Is there really breakfast?
No. Ignore the booking listings; there is no food served on-site.
Does the hotel have AC?
No. Rooms have small fans, but they become saunas in the summer.
Is there a lift?
Yes, but it's small, slow, and may not reach every floor directly.
How much is the deposit?
£60, payable by card or cash. Cash refunds can be tricky if you leave early.
Is it safe at night?
Yes, Pimlico is a safe, upscale residential area.
Can I store my bags?
Yes, but the luggage room is often unlocked and unmonitored.
Insider-Tipps
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The 'damage deposit' is sometimes waived if you push back or book via corporate portals, but expect to pay it.
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The 'restaurant' photos on some OTAs are outdated; the dining room is closed.
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Check your mattress immediately for wear; some are decent Hypnos beds, others are collapsed springs.
5 Dinge, die Sie wissen sollten, bevor Sie losfahren
💡The 'Townhouse' branding is a veneer over a tired B&B.
💡You might have to climb stairs even if you take the lift.
💡The heating often clanks loudly in the early morning hours.
💡Housekeeping sometimes leaves bags of dirty laundry blocking the narrow hallways.
💡There are no kettles in some rooms despite listings saying otherwise.
Lokaler Reiseführer
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