Vincent House London Residence -- feedback?
Jul 29th, 2019, 08:54 AM
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Vincent House London Residence -- feedback?
Does anyone here have experience with / feedback about the Vincent House London Residence?
I need 5 nights in London in mid-September: one person, good desk/Wifi, private bath, central-ish location. This seems to tick the boxes, the price is in my range ($135/night inclusive of tax) and the photos look a bit more polished/comfortable than an LSE dorm.
I'm a bit worried that it is too good to be true....
I need 5 nights in London in mid-September: one person, good desk/Wifi, private bath, central-ish location. This seems to tick the boxes, the price is in my range ($135/night inclusive of tax) and the photos look a bit more polished/comfortable than an LSE dorm.
I'm a bit worried that it is too good to be true....
Jul 29th, 2019, 09:17 AM
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I haven't stayed there but know the neighborhood and I'd jump on it for that price.
Booking.com reviews are very good (I don't pay much attention to TA reviews -- Booking reviews can only be posted by actual guests)
Booking.com reviews are very good (I don't pay much attention to TA reviews -- Booking reviews can only be posted by actual guests)
Jul 29th, 2019, 09:56 AM
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Thanks. I *thought* I had seen good comments about Vincent House a couple of years ago here -- and yes, I rarely trust Trip Advisor reviews! Booking.com (and this forum) are my "go to" for Europe.
Done and dusted, though in the interim the price has gone up to $150/night inclusive. Still excellent.
This is the first week of a five-week trip to the UK, as yet unplanned. For three weeks I hope to do a Penelope Keith Villages like wander around the UK with a rental car. I will post a separate thread on that, asking Fodorites about their favorite villages!
Done and dusted, though in the interim the price has gone up to $150/night inclusive. Still excellent.
This is the first week of a five-week trip to the UK, as yet unplanned. For three weeks I hope to do a Penelope Keith Villages like wander around the UK with a rental car. I will post a separate thread on that, asking Fodorites about their favorite villages!
Jul 29th, 2019, 12:35 PM
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It is a nice area . . I lived nearby for a while. There is a great Pub nearby as well:
https://www.churchillarmskensington....m_content=P021
https://www.churchillarmskensington....m_content=P021
Jul 29th, 2019, 02:34 PM
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My sister stayed at Vincent House last month and was extremely happy with the whole experience. Nothing fancy, but a good room with a decent enough breakfast, plus excellent location just minutes from the Tube station. I believe she booked on booking.com and paid the equivalent of $150/night. The two of us are looking to stay there when we’re in London next May...
Rich, another vote for the Churchill Arms, my sis went there a couple of evenings 👍
Rich, another vote for the Churchill Arms, my sis went there a couple of evenings 👍
Jul 29th, 2019, 09:36 PM
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I've seen this place, but have not been in. Great area, I know it very well.
Other good pubs nearby are the Prince Edward, The Windsor Castle, The Hillgate; a bit more off the beaten path. And the Prince Bonaparte; excellent food.
Other good pubs nearby are the Prince Edward, The Windsor Castle, The Hillgate; a bit more off the beaten path. And the Prince Bonaparte; excellent food.
Jul 31st, 2019, 06:25 AM
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Thanks to all. I've now booked five nights starting Sept 16. I do hope I've found a new "go to" place in London, as I like to spend several days each time I'm in the UK. My old "go to" hotels are, alas, no longer in the $150/n price range.
Now, if only I could find a small self-catering studio or 1 BR flat in that range for my two week stay later this year.....
On now to planning my two week "villages ramble" by car.
Now, if only I could find a small self-catering studio or 1 BR flat in that range for my two week stay later this year.....
On now to planning my two week "villages ramble" by car.
Jul 31st, 2019, 07:58 AM
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I've never been inside, but in the same general area; Grand Plaza Serviced Apartments Official website
I have often passed this, looks good on the outside, good area and prices seem very reasonable.
I have often passed this, looks good on the outside, good area and prices seem very reasonable.
Jul 31st, 2019, 02:20 PM
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>>Now, if only I could find a small self-catering studio or 1 BR flat in that range for my two week stay later this year....<<
BarbWire, take a look at Vancouver Studios about five minutes from Bayswater Tube station. These are serviced apartments/studios and we’ve stayed at their three bedroom garden apartment a couple of years back. They also have small studios with a kitchen area for around GBP100, you may want to check this out.
Studio Rooms ? Vancouver Hotel and Studios
BarbWire, take a look at Vancouver Studios about five minutes from Bayswater Tube station. These are serviced apartments/studios and we’ve stayed at their three bedroom garden apartment a couple of years back. They also have small studios with a kitchen area for around GBP100, you may want to check this out.
Studio Rooms ? Vancouver Hotel and Studios
