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International Student House Reviews

229 Great Portland Street, London, England

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70%

Nice hostel, great location, right next to a station. However the facilities were very poor, the bathroom was a three tiny shower room, and two toilets for three ten-bed dorms at least on different floors. People on the lower floor had to walk up the stairs each time they needed the toilet or shower. Staff were nice and friendly but very clueless when it came to telling me where to find maps, locations, or even what I might be able to do in London, etc. Overall nice place, but won't stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Nice place. I recommend it. I did sleep in 10 bed dorm. It wasn't that easy to sleep there because of others comming there in night time, but otherways it was okay to stay there for couple nights.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

It was fine for a quick night, with a very good location and good bedding. The bunk-curtain and electrical sockets were good. Free breakfast voucher good, I had sausage, coffee and egg. Padlock deposit at £20 was rather high, but security/doors etc good. Very friendly and helpful staff. The place badly needs a shower & toilet for the basement dorms because I could only see a row of sinks. Worth a short stay, but phone to ask about facilities first.

Owner Comment (Show)
Good morning, We get a lot of positive comments about the bunks so we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry that you didn't find the showers however there is a full suite of showers and toilets that provide for both of our female dorm rooms. From room 33 the facilities are up one flight of stairs and information about all of the many facilities in the building as well as the location of specific washing facilities are provided to all our guests upon check in. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you are in the area.

80%

The 10£ of caution for your key are not paying back if you are not able to give it back before 10 am check-out (even if it's 10.30). An easy way to do buisness but not fair.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comments, to ensure that all of our guests have an enjoyable stay and that the rooms are turned around promptly to enable us to offer a midday check in, our check out time is 10.00am. All guests are advised of this time both on making the booking and whilst checking in. Furthermore there is clear information on both our printed material and our website. All guests are also infomed upon check in that if they are late checking out then the key deposit will be forfeited. As you checked out half an hour after the advised check out time this is why your key deposit was not returned. We do hope that you enjoyed your stay and that you will be returning to us again soon.

66%

Nice staff and great location, the doorms were very nice and cleaned every day, too bad the bathrooms were poorly cleaned. overall it´s a good hostel compared to the price for the rooms.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

They were very well organized but there is only 15 min of internet and the girls room is in the basement - kind of sketch. It was nice because there were sinks in the room and curtains for the bunks but the bathrooms were a floor above and there were only three showers. All in all I would stay there again because it was relatively quiet for sleeping and good location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


76%

Bathrooms for men's dorms could be improved, always dirty and one shower handle broken. Otherwise enjoyed the stay, loved location

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

due to current construction it was difficult to find the bar and have fun! eventually had a great night there though. Showers for dorm really small, need some new ones!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


70%

The beds were clean. I was able to lock away my entire backpack so I was happy about that. As it was a mixed dorm, the other girls were very rude and disrespectful (blow-drying their hair at 11pm!).


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  • 26 Jan 2012 (70%)
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