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The Court Hostel Reviews

194-196 Earls Court Road, Kensington, London, England

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70%Overall Rating

From 59 ratings
  • 62%Character
  • 71%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 81%Staff
  • 63%Atmosphere
  • 58%Cleanliness

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50%

Kind staff in a dirty place

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


77%

During the couple of days that I stayed no one changed the bed sheets or the touil!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Egypt
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


33%

very very bad hostel, unconfortable bed, dark and stinky. I asked for my money back once I saw the room (which I changed) but it wasn't possible.


60%

The staff were very friendly but there were alot of dirty towels around that were used as shower mats, tea towels and on the draining board (?) and the toilet & shower was only cleaned once a day. The sheets were clean and the breakfast was good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

Great location, great staff and great room for the price. Bathroom wasn't the cleanest nor was there a sink in it. Would totally stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


77%

Ce n'est pas pratique que la douche et les WC soient réunis, celà provoque des files d'attente le matin et le soir. Il faudrait étalonner la distribution des denrées du petit déjeuner, car à 9H10 il ne reste plus rien, alors que le service est prévu jusqu'à 10 H !!! Quand on doit quitter la chambre pour 10H30, c'est assez déplaisant de se voir mettre dehors à 10H25, avec le sac poubelle dans la chambre au lieu de le laisser dans le couloir. Surprise d'être obligée de payer en espèce !!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

Very nice, absolutely!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

Staff were very friendly and helpful with plenty of smiles. The hostel is a short walk from Earl's Court tube station (on the same street), very convenient for our short trip - no long commutes to the things we wanted to see. Good value for money; very clean communal showers and toilets - 2 toilets per corridor did mean having to wait most of the time thiugh. Lovely pastries at breakfast and the other guests were very pleasant. Ideal cheap hotel solution.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 16 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 25-30
  • (11 reviews)


47%

Although the staff was nice and the building was quiet, it's a really run down building that needs maintenance. The rooms are EXTREMELY small and gross. The bathroom is unacceptable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Nice and helpful staff, me and my friend were upgraded into a a twin room for free. Room was clean, bathrooms were tolerable. Breakfast really cheap but ok considering the hostel price.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


73%

I'm used to uncomfortable hostel beds but this one was the WORST I've slept on. The mattress literally had no cushion to it whatsoever, I could feel every single spring and the criss cross of metal in my back so got hardly any sleep during my night's stay. Good job it was cheap and close to the tube.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


77%

You probably won't find a hostel in a better location, not only is there plenty of places to eat around it, but there's also a lot of pubs close by for a few drinks, and with the tube station literally a 1 minute walk from the front door its pretty perfect. Rooms were clean and fine, didn't meet many other people in there because we were in a private room and spent the entire day out but its a good hostel, well worth a look. And the prices were amazing too!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


47%

when i was cooking and eating food there, i have very strong permanent pain in the all my teeth, there living some dangers bacterias, or some is wrong in the water...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Slovakia
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


40%

Rooms were not clean, staff was very unpleasant regarding requests and hospitality. DO NOT stay here if you want a hostel to spend time in.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

the room was really small but nice staff

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

A lovely stay, with a warm welcome and very good service. Thank you!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


67%

The bed was quite uncomfortable and the kitchen area is quite small so you have to get in there quite early before everyone else or you wont get anything, but other than that the staff are v. friendly and its a decent / cheap place to stay in the middle of london. THE SIGN ON THE DOOR TO LOOK OUT FOR IS THE COURT HOTEL not the court hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

I had a single, private room, and it completely met expectations in terms of amenities and cleanliness. Overall, the shared showers felt a little grungy--I believe they were cleaned but they just looked like they needed some updating. But, the staff as a whole was really lovely!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


93%

e Abit of cold room,,but very spacious ,clean,tidy. a bit noisy due to revellers outside. Iwould defintely go back there. The manager was an excellent one,very considerate .Eve, I'd left my suitcase in the hotel for almost 11 hours, they were happy to do sso. definitely value for money.cereals ,Toast,coffe & juice for breakfas.it was delicious. The Kitchen was cosy & clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


67%

This is my 5th time staying at this hostel, as it is just 100-200 metres from the Earl's Court station and very easy to find all sort of food to fill my tummy. It is however a matter of luck and depends on your roommate in case of shared rooms.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Thailand
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


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