Beaver Hotel, London

57-59 Philbeach Gardens, Kensington & Chelsea, London, SW5 9ED
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Located in Earls Court (Kensington), central London. At the Beaver Hotel we combine traditional hospitality with modern comfort and service. We are a ... more

 

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7/10 Overall rating

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7/10 Working order of facilities / equipment
8/10 Order and cleanliness of the hotel
6/10 Performance of staff
7/10 Overall experience
7/10 Overall value for money
  • 4/10 Steffen ( Same sex couple) 

    from Oldenswort , DE  on  June 15, 2008

    "the hotel in general is ok, but not our room itself" (97968906)

    quite a nice area/street, bathroom and breakfast room were clean

    the room needs colour, things were falling apart and looked disgusting, my daughter did not feel well in our room

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  • 4/10 Diane ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Birmingham , GB  on  June 10, 2008

    "Alright for the money, but when compared to the price of a travel lodge I'll pay the extra in future" (97530020)

    Sheets and towels were very clean, bed extremely comfortable

    Led to believe there is a bar at the hotel which transpires to be a vending machine, no tea and coffee making facilities actually in the room.

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  • 8/10 David ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Leicester , GB  on  May 24, 2008

    "Helpful and friendly staff with rooms that are fine for the price and as the hotel is only 5-10 minutes walk from the tube station its situation is also very convenient." (97442480)

    For the price, the room and breakfast were generally fine. As the room was ready the staff let me book in early - I really appeciated their helpfullness

    No kettle in the room Very thin sausages and fatty bacon for breakfast

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  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  March 19, 2008

    "All in all we were very pleased with our room and the overall running of the hotel, from the guy at reception to the staff in the dining room, they were very friendly and couldn't do enough for us." (97892891)

    Staff were very helpful and very friendly. We liked the en-suite and were able to get access to our hotel after midnight using our own key. The room was basic but very comfortable.

    Nothing really but woul have liked a slightly bigger breakfast.

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  • 9/10 Leslie ( Family with older children) 

    from York , GB  on  February 5, 2008

    "I have stayed at the Beaver Hotel many times when attending conferences at Earl's Court. The hotel is clean, the staff very friendly and accommodating. Whilst the Hotel has no restaurant, merely a breakfast bar, there are dozens of nearby establishments which can cater for any taste in food from a dozen or more countries. You will not find better value than this in London!! I look forward to my next visit!!" (97943733)

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  • 9/10 Karen ( Young couple) 

    from Bracknell , GB  on  December 19, 2007

    "Overall very pleased with the hotel. Very clean, good decor, friendly staff and a lovely full English breakfast." (97085225)

    Very spacious room with a modern bathroom

    Couldn't adjust the radiators

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  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  September 6, 2008

    "Ideal if you want acheap place to stay in London. Close to the tube for access to the West End etc." (97564713)

    Quiet area. Friendly staff.

    No tea and coffee making facilities.

  • 6/10 Terry ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Ossett , GB  on  July 17, 2008

    "ok" (108056107)

    easy accessible to where we were staying

    shower did not work the water was cold. no one at reception desk to adv until checking out. poached eggs not very good

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  May 18, 2008

    average facilities

    bed too hard

  • 8/10 Cheryl ( Mature couple) 

    from Frome , GB  on  February 26, 2008

    Good value for London. Clean and comfortable and small but adequate english breakfast in price served by very pleasant polite staff.

    Would have liked to see tea/coffee making tray in room.

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  January 16, 2008

    "It was fair accomodation, but just that. Breakfast could be forgotten." (97904254)

  • 7/10 David ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Colne , GB  on  January 8, 2008

    "I found the staff helpful and friendly. I was happy with the room overall. There were no clear fire drill instructions, which I have seen in other hotels, although fire exits were clearly labled. The food was fair well cooked and the coffee filtered not instant. Over all for the cost I am happy with the hotel." (97010596)

    Small functional good budget room. Absolutely loved a retro radio on the wall I hope they keep that long term.

    lack of cleaning under the bed. i found a pair of Very dusty socks under the bed which was disconcerting, so the cleaning could be more thorough.

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  December 8, 2007

    Location

    Lack of TV

  • 9/10 Caroline ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Brighton , GB  on  November 27, 2007

    it was clean. the staff was friendly.

    The bed was a bit lumpy.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  November 2, 2007

    "A charming place, well-located, a great breakfast, and friendly staff. Plus a modest price.Luxury is wonderful occasionally, but there are enough over-priced, fancy,(and boring) hotels in the world.I think that The Beaver Hotel, in all it's simplicity, deserves a lot of merit in what it offers. Long may it last!" (97286774)

    I was happy to be greeted by the friendly young Swede at the front desk, who was both efficient and helpful. My room was newly painted, a lovely pale yellow colour. I loved my view of the trees in the crescent street outside my room. The hotel itself was surprisingly quiet at night. The shower, down the hall and down one storey-and-a-half, took a long time to warm up, but was worth the wait.The good English breakfast was terrific, and the Polish girl who served it was both charming and efficient.

    The old carpet in my room was tolerable, but I did not care to look too closely at my blanket or the bed-cover, which had seen better days... in fact, my room was very clean, but it was these two textiles which lowered the standard of the room.

  • 8/10 Lynda ( Mature couple) 

    from Boston , GB  on  October 17, 2007

    "We were very pleased. It is extremely expensive to stay in central London - this hotel was cheaper than the majority but it was in a nice quiet area which we liked." (97285797)

    It was very central. Not luxurious but excellent value for money and very suitable for out needs.

    No tea/coffee making facilities in the room. Breakfast was a bit sparing but OK.

  • 6/10 Kathy lee ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Mandelieu-la napoule , FR  on  June 29, 2007

    "The staff was very nice and helpful, the exterior of the building was charming, the location was nice. But I would hesitate to recommend the hotel to a friend because of the lack of an appearance of cleanliness." (99757075)

    Proximity to metro and restaurants, calm area, nice lounge area, nice staff

    curtains, carpets, bedspreads appeared dirty and grungy looking. We never wanted to touch anything. Visible stains on bedspread and curtains.

  • 2/10 Nicola ( Family with older children) 

    from Rugeley , GB  on  May 9, 2007

    "Very disappointing if we had been in London longer than two nights I would have insisted on a refund and found somewhere else to stay. We had gone to London due to my daughter dancing at the Albert Hall and it was her firt time in London and wanted to make it special, unfortunately the Hotel room took the shine away for her. We certainly would not recommend this hotel to anyone in the future. The overall standards were not acceptable. I find it difficult to believe that in this day and age that the hotel was so grubby in general when hotels are having to compete for tourists that they can offer such grubby and sub-standard rooms." (99629899)

    location

    when we arrived we had a triple room (three single beds)the one bed was filthy the sheets were stained and the room was generally dirty and grubby. We reported this and they did move us to another room. This was better at least beds were cleanish. The bedspreads however were very stained and the room wanted a good clean,the carpets were dirty so were the skirting boards. The lamp shades were flithy and dusty and the room just was un appealing. The bathroom sink was cracked the toilet stained and generally grubby. There were no tea and coffee facilities in the room, we had to go down three floors in the lift to get a drink. The decor was tatty and dull and un appealing. We were on the top floor we had no assistance with our bags there were no lights in the corridor at night which was a tripping hazard.

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  • 3/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  June 26, 2007

    "This hotel was small, shabby and uninviting. The carpet was dirty and threadbare, the room shabby and hot." (99676757)

    Easy parking, central location

    shabby, small room. Threadbare carpets

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  June 21, 2007

    "My stay was good because I had an important interview the next day and I felt able to relax in the hotel." (99802256)

    I liked evrything.Ths situation was good and so was my room and all the other facilities.Great breakfast and flexible breakfast and checking out time.

  • 4/10 Andrew ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Hartlepool , GB  on  June 20, 2007

    Hotel was located close to the tube and a supermarket

    Urgently requires renovation. Carpets bare and mold in bathrooms. needs painting. Breakfast was very poor in value for money!

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  June 16, 2007

    "A very quiet street, very clean." (99499028)

    Quiet street, very clean room, very pleasant staff.

    The dining room was a bit dingy.

  • 8/10 Alice ( Young couple) 

    from Montenois , FR  on  June 13, 2007

    the location is perfect, staff is very friendly, rooms are great and comfortable and the breakfast is really good.

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 31, 2007

    "From the price range selected the hotel was no worse and no better than expected. For business requirements would be perfectly adequate." (99625626)

    The sheets were clean and the water hot. Breakfast was family style and NO waiting.

    The interior of the hotel looked tired and from the 60's

  • 5/10 James ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Romford , GB  on  May 30, 2007

    "Just prior to my stay, I read the hotel's reviews and worried about the comments. The negative comments would have swayed me to change hotels if it wasn't for the fact that there was a cancellation penalty and I was only staying one night. However, I found some of the critism unwarranted. I had a pleasant stay, the staff were informative and the room and bathroom were clean. I had a full English breakfast which was adequate and was included in the price. Yes, the corridors and rooms could do with re-decoration but, if you want somewhere 'limited budget' and central to stay and don't want to spend a fortune, then stay here. If you want all of the trimmings, pay more and stay elsewhere. It's as simple as that! For the meagre sum I paid, I thought that it was value for money." (99395302)

    Its location and value for money.

    Fairly shabby interior.

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 27, 2007

    "Staff very good. Accommodation not up to standard, no tea coffee in room Room very small. Car parking at very good rate. Would not stay again" (99578484)

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Family with older children) 

    on  May 26, 2007

    "Very convenient for Earls Court area,and in a quiet, largely residential street. Bed conmfortable, but fittings need renewing. A basic, budget hotel for this part of London." (99324615)

    Very quiet situation. Friendly staff.

    Fitings looking dated and , in one case, damaged. No double glazing so noise from other guests obtrusive. Asked for non smoking room;someone had definitely smoked in this room before.

  • 9/10 Gillian ( Young couple) 

    from Sheffield , GB  on  May 23, 2007

    "Excellent value for money and offstreet parking; friendly helpful staff. Good location." (99844680)

    Excellent value for money and offstreet parking; friendly helpful staff. Good location. Dog friendly.

    only one thing - used towels were taken for cleaning after the first night but not replaced.

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  May 17, 2007

    "cheap chearful and basic" (47032609)

    basic served a purpose

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  May 11, 2007

    Good access & fairly good price. Good ratio price/standard. far from being luxurious but good price & good English breakfast

    Poor furniture, floor & global attendance.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 9, 2007

    East to get to from tube

    The hotel was a bit old and run down

  • 10/10 Andra ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Glasgow , United Kingdom;GB  on  May 5, 2007

    "Rooms are a good size and shared toilet facilities kept clean and tidy. Very easy to get in and out of London centre. very friendly staff." (49254009)

    Convienient and clean, good value for money.

  • 6/10 David ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Hastings , GB  on  May 1, 2007

    "Overall a pleasant stay. Staff were good and friendly. Everything worked in room and very convenient to both Earls Court and Kensington Olympia. Not a bad place for the price, but don't expect anyhing special." (99418506)

    Location and price

    threadbare carpet in bedroom

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  April 30, 2007

    "No tea/coffee making facilities in the bedroom was a disappointment." (99454110)

    Very friendly staff; location very close to where I needed to me. Great breakfasts.

    The carpet smelled of sweaty feet :( It needs cleaning or replacing and the curtains need re-attaching to the runners. Room 43.

  • 9/10 Michael ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Consett , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 29, 2007

    "it was good, easy walking distance from the underground and the shops" (99325317)

    tv

  • 7/10 Eugene ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Bristol , GB  on  January 30, 2008

    Localitly and has parking and reasonably priced

    state of bed linen, carpets and breakfast area also walls too thin

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  • 10/10 Dedrick l. ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Alconbury huntingdon , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 28, 2007

    It was great. Nice location, great view and it was quiet. The Breakfast was absolute superb.

  • 9/10 Annette ( Same sex couple) 

    from Perth , AU  on  April 26, 2007

    "The receptionist was amazing, she understood I was tired following a long flight and not only offered me my room early but breakfast as well. Overall, I found the staff extremely accommodating, very friendly and their service was seriously above and beyond as they say. As a visitor in London, I found the directions to the hotel invaluable. I didn't realise there is a lift you can use at Earl's Court tube station so struggled with my cases up two flights of stairs....my fault but it might be worth a mention in your directions. I'd also say how easy it is to get there from Heathrow, direct line etc, can't remember if you do say that." (99676319)

    Well priced in a lovely London location and very friendly staff.

  • 2/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  April 18, 2007

    staff was not helpfull, and hotel wasnt very clean.

  • 7/10 Tim ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Norwhich , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 11, 2007

    "moderately decent. i like the beaver" (99496591)

    staff

    room

  • 10/10 Mark ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from York , GB  on  March 30, 2007

    "A great hotel in a good area that is easily accesible from the tube. Excelllant value for money and would highly recommend this hotel for a short break." (99615560)

  • 4/10 Adrian ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Congresbury , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 29, 2007

    1. The very good parking facilities 2. Location - it was a quiet and pleasant location - as described. 3. Location - near to the Underground and also to Earls Court Exhibition Centre

    1. Cramped room - could hardly move around the double bed. Also the only room located halfway up the stairs, with all the passing traffic of people going up and down. 2. Dirty bed blanket and counterpain - we changed them ourselves for the clean spare blankets in the wardrobe. 3. The cushion on the chair in the room was very dirty.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  March 23, 2007

    Good value and convenience of facilities such as transport etc

    Room a bit cold at night

  • 3/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  March 21, 2007

    "The room was not ready when I arrived at the hotel, was not told about non toilet, shower etc." (99330584)

    Was central to area visiting.

    No toilet, shower or TV, or tea/coffee making facilities.

  • 8/10 Clive ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Peyia , Cyprus;CY  on  March 18, 2007

    "One big failing of this hotel is its lack of access to the Internet. I will not be staying at the Beaver again until they have free residents access to the Internet." (99747880)

    Clean

    Too long to make room up each day

  • 3/10 Anonymous ( Same sex couple) 

    on  March 17, 2007

    The bed was like a board, rendering sleep impossible. the bedding was stained & the top cover had a cigarette burn in it.

  • 9/10 Sotiris ( Mature couple) 

    from Ayios tychonas , Cyprus;CY  on  March 12, 2007

    Room was clean and it stayed throughout our 6 night stay. Room was cleaned daily and fresh towels were supplied daily.

    the smell of the soap - a strong smell, not pleasant fragrance

  • 10/10 Amy ( Same sex couple) 

    from Newport , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 8, 2007

    "Great stay, lovely hotel and friendly staff. Clean facilities and parking area a real bonus" (99902445)

    staff and facilities

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Family with young children) 

    on  February 16, 2007

    close to tube station own parking if needed

    full english breakfast was poor, Had to wipe down surfaces in room as they were dirty .

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  January 22, 2007

    Good location if using public transport. Small and welcoming. Pleasant cheerful staff. Value for money.

    The room's layout was good but the finish had the feel of DIY. Noise - despite being in a quiet crecent the proximity of a main road with police-car/ambulance sirens was irritating but I live in the quiet of the countryside; I should have asked for a room at the back.

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