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Smart Hyde Park View Reviews

11 Craven Hill Garden, London, England

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79%Overall Rating

From 200 ratings
  • 74%Character
  • 81%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 80%Staff
  • 73%Atmosphere
  • 77%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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87%

The hostel was very clean and tidy great value for money. Only negative is that the room was so so hot and the pillows were really hard.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

I didn't like that all there was to eat was bread and cornflakes, that isn't much of a "continental breakfast" as one would say. Previously to going to bed, I showered and dried my hair. I didn't like the fact that I paid almost what it would cost for a hotel and I didn't even have a real pillow case, my face and hair ended up greasy after sleeping one night. I found it to be a nice place but too expensive for what I received. If the breakfast was better, my rating would be better.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

I had a great stay! It was the first hostel i've ever been into...but i really liked and enjoyed my stay! i think the location is great and definitely will recommend it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


73%

When I arrived the staff at the front desk were less than welcoming and not helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


100%

We took a double room and it was small but warm and very clean

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Croatia
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


77%

Hassan was quite rude to us (and the other women he works with). He accused us of not having paid the entire amount, which we had, and wouldn't let us explain it had been transferred through the bank. My colleague and I tried to avoid him the rest of our stay because he wasn't polite. He was the only downside of our stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

it's an excellent trip in Smart Hyde Park View hotel, but if the wifi sign more stronger it will be better. Customers cannot reach wifi sign on the third floor above.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


30%

This place was way over priced and unwilling to compromise with my group. There was 6 of us and we were jammed into a closet.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


53%

Cheap, decent location, rooms are extremely cramped and hot. They have triple bunk beds which are not the besg because every time you climb onto it you wake everyone in your bunk up because they're not very stable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


67%

Room to small for 9 persons..didnt even know where to put my bag

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Portugal
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


70%

The hostel was value for money, good location. Close to underground. I would stay here again.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (12 reviews)


87%

We stayed in the twin ensuite. The rooms are very small but it was always clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. The location was well lit and safe and a stones throw from Hyde Park, Kennsington Palace and the Orangery. The breakfast was sufficient and standard. The location is only a five minute walk from two tube stations that give you access to three different lines. The only drawback is that it is easy to hear street noises at night; light sleepers take note. It's good value for the $


80%

Nice and clean, quiet neighborhood, comfortable beds, decent sized room. Would stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


90%

The staff were excellent and very helpful with our group of young students

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Mixed Group
  • (1 review)


87%

Very nice location, less than a minutes walk to Hyde Park and the neighbourhood seemed very safe. Staff were always helpful and accommodating and the loungeroom downstairs made you feel as if you were staying in a comfortable house. Not a fan of the 6 bed rooms which are two bunk beds 3 beds high. Getting up there was a pain, but only because I was at the top haha. Loved the built-in curtains on the beds, gave you a lot more privacy. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

it was amazing! I'm already telling my friends to go there. it is really cheap and really tidy, the staff is really nice and you can take all your food and drinks to the dining room, 24h a day. I strongly recommend it and will certainly come back!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

It was nice to stay here!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

Would recommend it and would like to stay there again !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

The problem for me was the room. The it was too small.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


57%

I found the common area a pretty unwelcoming place. One time at breakfast there were so many people I had to sit on the floor. Triple level bunks were uncomfortable and hard to sleep with so many peopłe moving.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


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