Abba Queen's Gate Hotel

Location is everything in choosing a city hotel, and the Abba Queen's Gate is perfect in that regard. About 6/10 minutes from Gloucester Rd tube, and 6 stops from there to Piccadilly Circus. Very quiet area, and minutes from Natural History, V&A and Science Museums. The Original Bus tour stops just down the road from the tube also. The hotel itself is not much to cheer about. Its actually  a few Edwardian houses knocked into one, so be prepared for unexpected twists and turns in the building. Our room was on the 1st floor, and when we opened the door to the room, we found we had a flight of stairs up into the room itself: not good if you are not able bodied. The room itself was large, airy and bright, with a view of next door apartments, which didn't bother us. What did bother us was the bathroom. Tiny doesn't come close to describing it. No shelves to put toiletries [the cleaning staff put my toothbrush and toiletries on the floor under the sink, which I wasn't thrilled about]. The shower had to be run for a minimum of 10 minutes to get warm water[it never got hot] however the water pressure was good. The room had a safe in the wardrobe, hairdryer, trouser press, kettle, tea/coffee [sachets which were replaced daily] and the rooms were cleaned and beds made each day. Towels were replaced daily also. The ceiling however had several damp patches, and the storage space was limited. Checking in was fine, but they asked for a £20 pre-authorisation from my credit card in case we used the mini bar, which wasn't mentioned when we booked. We left on the last day in a bit of a hurry, and the pre-authorised slip wasn't returned to me. All in all, we had a good stay, because of the location, and the hotel was so reasonable through Alpharooms. [at reception the rate was displayed as £150 per night + VAT..definitely not worth that money]. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I would have given it more stars but for the bathroom and the damp patches. The breakfasts, as others have said in reviews, was above average for hotel buffets, but don't leave it until the last minute to go down to the dining room.

Pete, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland
Other

What can I say?  We arrived at 11am knowing we could not check in until 2pm... we just thought we would leave our bags, but No... they had our room ready and were happy for us to check in then... great when you have been travelling since 4am!  The hotel room was so spacious, comfortable... good hairdryer... so few hotels have this!!  We had our safe and everything.  Room and bathroom were spotless.  Staff were friendly.  Breakfast the next morning - super, eat as much as you want!  No one rushing you out!  So central.  5 minute walk to Hyde Park and Royal Albert Hall.  Super.  Would stay again in a second!!

Kerry and Aine, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Absolutely perfect for our stay... we visited the Royal Albert Hall and other London sites.  Stayed for a couple of nights.  Good food and ideally located.
Would definitely return.  Clean.

Richard, Leeds
Young Couple (18-35)

Nice Hotel, helpful staff , very clean with nice dining room with a wide range of hot and cold food buffet for breakfast, location was superb with close proximity to Hyde Park , The Albert Hall and pleasant walk to the shopping areas of Kensington

Donal O'Rourke, Galway Ireland
Young Couple (18-35)

Very good hotel, good service in a great area.  This is our second visit and would stay again.  Good value for a hotel in London.

Jan Fisher, New City, NY USA
Mature Couple (36+)

This is an excellent hotel for the price.
Good, quiet, location.
A pleasant 5 min walk to Gloucester Road tube station.
Clean, tidy room, not too small, tea and coffee facilities.
Bathroom new and clean, full compliment of shower caps etc!
Excellent buffet breakfast, served in a nice spacious room. You could eat until you burst - if that is your style!
The staff are cheerful and friendly, I think that this makes all the difference.
So, to summarise, excellent mid-range hotel at a great price. I would stay there again.

A. Smith, Sheffield/England
Mature Couple (36+)

This hotel was welcoming, clean and comfortable providing us with a really spacious family room. My nephew thought it was 'the best ever!' and really handy for the Natural History Museum,tube and local shops. Breakfast was included in our AlphaRoom rate and was excellent - a good start to our busy day of sight seeing. We would definatley recommend it to others and would stay again - thanks!

wendy goddard, Hexham/England
Family with Children 11 and Under

Better than average 3 star hotel.Situated in a lovely area.Good sized rooms with all amenities even hairdryer and red hot water at all times.The hotel was spotlessly clean. The buffet style breakfast was also very good.Excellent eating places just a short walk away.
The Gloucester Road underground station was a ten minute walk away,which was no problem as the weather was beautiful.Would certainly use this hotel again.

David Armitage, Leeds,England
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

The hotel is situated in a tree lined wide road
within 3 minutes walk of The Royal Albert Hall.
The hotel staff were polite and helpful.  The
basement dining room was verynice and relaxing.  
Our room was comfortable and reasonably large but
very dark and in need of some decoration.  Furnishings
and fitments appeared new but the walls and paint
very drab toffee colour.   Required the light on
despite sunny day.  The hotel has just recently been
taken over by Abba Hotels.

Mrs. M. Maddox, Hitchin, North Herts, England
Mature Couple (36+)

Faboulous location! Great Staff. Good Breakfast. Comfortable rooms with the normal tea/coffee etc. Pity there was no air conditioning in the hotel, but thats what you get when you stay in a listed/protected building. No complaints.

Sarah, Dublin/Ireland
Young Couple (18-35)

The hotel was very good value for the money we paid, The rooms were very clean, had everything that most hotels have, if anything maybe the rooms were on the small side but being in central London you couldn't expect much bigger. We stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed our stay, pretty close to subway so no probs getting around, staff couldn't have been more friendly and it is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the city.

Darren, Belfast/ N.Ireland
Young Couple (18-35)

we had alovely time, everything was very clean,the staff were friendly and very helpful. we would certainaly stay again.

kath hibbert, windermere england
Family with Children 11 and Under

Great location. Staff friendly and helpful. Room was large and very clean. Would use again. Excellent value for money!

Alan Coyne, England
Solo Traveller

The room was spacious and clean. Staff was helpful. Streets were clean and quiet. Different varieties and nice restaurants within 5 to 10 minutes walking distance from the hotel. Also, Harrods was nearby too.

Edward, Hong Kong
Family with teenagers 12+

I have just returned from a 24 hour visit to London.The offer was amazing, less than £70 for two of us bed and breakfast. We were 5 minutes walk from the Royal Albert Hall and minutes away from all the museums.Our room was on the top floor not much of a view but as we were only staying for one night it wasn't a concern. The room was better than I expected, comfortable and clean. The bathroom was was a good size with bath and shower. The water was not as hot in the morning, obviously other guests all using it.
The staff were friendly and professional. We ordered food to our room which took a long time to arrive,(50 minutes) so I would recommended finding out how long it will be. The staff were apologetic and reassured us we would still have time to eat before going out.
The breakfast was o.k, we had continental included with our bill. We could have paid an extra £6 for a cooked breakfast.
Overall the stay was enjoyable, I would definitely go back again and recommend it to others.

k collins, north yorkshire
Mature Couple (36+)

Our accommodation was lovely, my only comments are :
the rooms were too warm and the cost of the internet access was too expensive.  Other than that, our stay was very enjoyable and any queries were handled by very pleasent and helpful staff members.

Julie Wilson, Australia
Family with teenagers 12+

Very good hotel for the money £64 a night for a double room.  Very Clean & looks like its just been refurbished. Excellent location on Queensgate in Kensington,  staff are very helpfull if only a bit inept. 5 mins walk from the major museums, 10 mins walk to Harrods, good restaraunts and bars near buy.  Hotel faciliies are limited, small bar and breakfast is only a poor continental although you can upgrade to full english for £6.  I have stayed in 5 star hotels where the rooms are not as good as the ones at the QueensGate Concorde and I will be staying there again on my next visit to that area as it is just excellent value for money.

Nigel Rodwell, Middlesbrough
Other

I have lived in England for three years now (I am from Mexico) and I had never been to London because I do not like big cities.  This year my father-in-law came to visit and since he studied at the Imperial College we went to visit.  The hotel is not only perfectly located for the College, but also it is on a walking distance to the V&A and Natural History Museums.  I loved the service and the restaurante is very good.  Everybody was really friendly.  We will definetively go back there.

Isela Bonequi, Louhgborough/England
Young Couple (18-35)

A short 4-day stay at the end of October was made all the more enjoyable at Queens Gate Concord. Room was spacious and well appointed, comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was quite substantial. Dinner in the bar was very pleasant. Staff couldn't have been more helpful. Excellent referrals to nearby restaurants. Close to public transport, museums, shopping. We will return.

Bob and Jane Culmer, Lake Cowichan, BC Canada
Mature Couple (36+)

Could not fault the place, we had two rooms nice and spacious.
Breakfast we had continental and there was plenty.
Staff were excellent always very helpful, at one beakfast time we even had the duty manager asking if everything was ok, the hotel and our rooms.
We stayed for three nights and will stay their again.

MR GB BATHO, Morecambe /Lancashire
Family with teenagers 12+

Very enjoyable short stay and staff were very helpful. Room was bigger than i expected and the location of the hotel was very central to all the places we wanted to visit. Hope to come back very soon.

EDUARDO ORMENO, swansea/wales
Young Couple (18-35)

Queen's Gate is a rather quaint victorian style hotel.It is very clean and conviently located.It offers everything you need for a comfortable stay without exsessive luxury.The staff is friendly and accomadative.We had a good stay.

Margolin, Phila/USA
Mature Couple (36+)

Perfect in every sense. Safe, quiet and central location close to the tube and city transit system. Great, friendly, warm and extemely helpful staff (especially Anna). Continental breakfast very well appointed. Restaurant offered a very good warm breakfast as well (additonal cost very reasonable). Room spacious and very comfortable. South Kensington ideal location. We will return to the 'QGC' from now on when in London (2 to 3 times a year). It is now our London home away from home.

Jon Delgado, US - Southern California
Mature Couple (36+)

Great and friendly staff, excellent rooms that were considerably large, and amazing location.  Not the place for someone looking for a high end hotel, but excellent for those traveling on a mid-range budget.  Will definately stay there again when traveling to London.

Kathryn, Miami, Florida
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Queens Gate Concord is a real find. I enjoyed an excellent room, clean and well appointed for a very reasonable price. The staff were helpful and friendly and the breakfast superb. Excellent value for money. I hope to return.

Patrick Dennis, Nottingham, England
Solo Traveller

Great room, great breakfast, great service. Friendly, helpful staff, wonderful ambiance. This hotel was everything I'd hoped for, and more.

Roger, Dudley / England
Solo Traveller

Fantastic value for money, far better than expected, room spacious, well appointed and clean, as was all linen. Location was lovely, staff friendly and catering excellent. Would stay again.

Shelly Harper, Hampshire/UK
Solo Traveller