Somerset House

Good hotel, very convenient location - short walk to Hyde Park or to Paddington subway, which has almost all tube lines. No air conditioning, but the window opened and was effective in cooling the room during May visit. Good breakfast included with the room. Had coffee and boiler and milk in the room. Many restaurants nearby. Room was small but adequate. Had a desk, chair and closet and towel electric drying rack. Paid for single bed but they upgraded me to a double with a very comfortable, firm mattress. Only negative was that I found the coffee in the modern coffee choosing machine at breakfast to be not as good as the instant coffee in the room. They offered tea as well. Breakfast had a choice of fruit and cereal self service and eggs or English breakfast (beans, eggs, bacon sausage - or in my case eggs and hash brown potato). I was able to leave my bags in the lobby for a few hours after checkout. All in all a great place to stay. Seemed a safe neighborhood and they lock the door at night, but open for guests with 24 hour receptionist.

The rooms were fantastic! The area is quiet and easily walkable to Victoria underground station. Will definitely be coming back.

The location of the hotel is perfect and the value for money fit within my budget