Chrysos Hotel

Like many small London hotels in historic structures, the rooms are small (just room for your suitcase, a small desk and the bed), and the ventilation depends on opening the windows. If you need to work or stay any time in the room, you'll want to make another hotel choice. That is not a criticism of this hotel in particular - it is the nature of the hotel. It won't feel as though the room is a good value, but you aren't really paying for the room - you are paying to be in London in a great location, and this was certainly cheaper than comparable hotels in which we've stayed. I don't agree with some of the reviews about the breakfast - I thought the breakfast was well-prepared...and I also don't agree with some of the comments about the staff - I found the staff friendly and helpful.

Prós: The location. Located near Paddington Station (home of the Heathrow Express) on Norfolk Square - because the hotel is on the square it is relatively quiet. Easy to get around London from this location, or to get to the London airport

Contras: The room was warm, even though it was a coldish day. No fans, no AC. So I would not stay here before September or after April. The furnishings seem old and a bit beaten up and, but the bed was a comfortable double (in American sizes).