Radisson Blu Edwardian, Kenilworth, Private Suite 9

I just enjoyed a week long stay at this Radisson which is located mere steps from the British Museum. My room size was modest, typical for prime central London, properly appointed and comfortable. Daily buffet breakfast was very good with a wide selection of hot items, including ala cart dishes (French toast, eggs Benedict, etc). Service staff that I encountered were happy to help, friendly and professional. A shout out to restaurant servers Anjana and Geethika who were especially efficient and diligent. And I appreciated the cordial and welcoming service of concierge Michael. Location is the key strength of this hotel, with it being close to the Tottenham Court Road tube station, which has the Elizabeth Line that connects to Heathrow Airport. The hotel is within reasonable walking distance of the iconic London attractions such as Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, Soho, the Theatre District, Oxford Street shopping and more. For the great location and service, I would return. Highly recommended.

The location of this hotel is excellent, especially if you’re in the area for work, with many offices nearby. The building itself is quite old, and unfortunately this really shows in terms of comfort. The biggest issue is the noise. The room was unbearably loud. There is an elevator in the corridor that produces a constant high-pitched sound, and you can hear everything from the hallway and neighboring rooms throughout the day and night. Sleeping was very difficult. The windows are also poorly insulated, which makes the room feel cold and lets in even more noise. The room overall feels dated, and the bathroom, especially the toilet, was the worst part and clearly needs renovation. In general, the hotel would really benefit from updates, but most importantly from proper sound insulation. While the location is undeniably good, for the price it’s hard to justify staying here if you actually want to rest. It feels like the hotel mainly survives because of business travelers who need to stay nearby, rather than because of the quality of the accommodation.