The hype
Travelers obsess over the location and the grand lobby, but often complain about small rooms and noise.
The Clermont London, Charing Cross
$200-280/ gece
Şu durumda rezervasyon yapın You want to wake up literally on top of Charing Cross station and walk to every major West End theatre in under 10 minutes.
İnsanlar Neden Seviyorlar
- Unbeatable location steps from Trafalgar Square
- Grand Victorian architecture with a modern interior refresh
- Complimentary minibar (soft drinks and snacks) in every room
Hızlı Özet: A stunning railway hotel where the location is 10/10 but the train vibrations and thin walls might rattle light sleepers.
@jennywall29 tarafından değerlendirildi: I honestly didn't expect a hotel this grand to be so good for my kids. We walked straight out to Trafalgar Square every morning, and having the sofa bed meant we actually slept well. It felt like living in a palace but with zero stress.
Burada Kalan Misafir Dedi
Reality check
The 'free minibar' is sometimes left unstocked, and you might need to chase reception to get it filled.
- You have a packed theatre itinerary
- You rely on public transit (Tube and National Rail are downstairs)
- You appreciate historic buildings with high ceilings
Temizlik & Bakım
8.5
- Housekeeping: Generally reliable daily service, though some reports of missed dusting on high shelves.
- Bathroom hygiene: Mostly sparkling, but occasional reports of slow-draining showers or grout mold in older rooms.
- Maintenance: A mixed bag; the lobby is pristine, but some rooms show peeling paint or worn carpets.
- Linens & towels: Crisp and white, standard hotel quality. No major complaints here.
- Odors & scents: Lobby smells fresh; some corridors and stairwells have a lingering musty/damp scent.
Sleepability™
6.5ORTA
0-4GÜRÜLTÜLÜ
4-7.5ORTA
7.5-10SESSIZ
- Train vibrations from Charing Cross station
- Hallway noise due to thin walls
- Elevator machinery (if near the shaft)
Rezervasyon yapmadan önce
Bilmeniz iyi olacak
- There is NO onsite parking; the nearest garage is Q-Park Leicester Square (~£40/day).
- Luggage storage is free before check-in and after check-out.
- The hotel spans two buildings connected by a bridge; navigating it can be a maze.
Ne paketleyeceksiniz
- High-quality earplugs (essential)
- UK power adapter (though some USB ports are available)
- Slippers (carpets are generally clean but worn in high-traffic areas)
Oda Cinisi
En iyi seçimler
- Studio Suite (for the separate lounge area and actual space)
- Superior King (worth the upgrade for the extra square footage)
Kaçınılması gereken odalar
- Room 209 (too close to the lift)
- 2nd Floor rooms (thinnest walls, most street noise)
- Classic Double (often too cramped for two people)
Oda Talep Cinisi – kopyala ve yapıştır
“I am a light sleeper and would appreciate a room on a high floor, as far away from the elevator shaft and the 'bridge' walkway as possible to minimize noise and vibration.”
SSS & Gizli İpuçları
Rezervasyon yapmadan önce bilmeniz gereken her şey.
Is there a pool?
No, there is no pool. There is a gym on the 7th floor.
Can I hear the trains?
Yes, in many rooms you can feel a subtle vibration or hear a low rumble, especially on lower floors.
Is breakfast included?
Usually not. It costs approximately £21.50 per person if purchased separately.
Is there air conditioning?
Yes, all rooms have AC, though controls can be finicky.
How far is the Tube?
0 minutes. The hotel entrance is practically inside the Charing Cross station complex.
Are pets allowed?
No, only service animals are permitted.
İçeri Sakıları
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Ask for the 'Secret Conductor's Menu' at Platform 7 restaurant—it's an off-menu prix fixe often missed by guests.
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The hotel has a 'Sleep Wellness' program on the TV with yoga and pilates tracks.
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Use the Villiers Street exit for a shortcut to Embankment and the river.
Gitmeden önce bilmeniz gereken 5 şey
💡The 'bridge' connecting the two hotel wings can be freezing cold in winter.
💡Some 'City View' rooms actually just look at a brick wall or an air shaft.
💡The 'free minibar' policy is real, but housekeeping often forgets to restock it.
💡There is a specific 'smell' in the stairwells of the second building—often described as musty.
💡You can sometimes hear the announcements from the train station platform if your window is open.
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