Friendly, lively, and convenient, Benedict's stands out on Shaftesbury Square. Rooms on the second floor are bright and colorful, and have wooden floors; rooms on the third floor are darker, with an Asian influence—dark wood and light walls, simple but comfortable. If you don't feel like straying too far from your home base for some nightlife, Benedict's has a buzzing bar and restaurant serving finely done Continental food. They have a "beat the clock" promotion on their menu: a rib-eye steak with champ potatoes and brandy sauce, for instance, is usually £14, but order it up 5:30-7 PM and it's only £5.50. Pros: rooms are plain but functional and clean; great value dining. Cons: guests have experienced late check-in due to rooms not being ready; some parts of hotel show wear and tear.
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