President Hotel

South Africa , W. Cape-Cape Town-Garden Route
CAPE TOWN, Alexander Road, Bantry Bay, 4
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

tony

good service from smiling staff seems a thing of the past, but not at The President hotel, excellent staff, excellent service, clean, comfortable, good food all this means we will definitely stay at this Hotel next time we are in London.
We have already recommended it to some friends.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

sarah

Clean, comfortable, charming. Breakfast was wonderful, fresh, with healthy options.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Michael

Very hot room and noisy i know the weather is hot also we got told to leave the bar area at 11pm what's that all about

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Rebekah

Clean room, good location, helpful staff

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Jessica

This is our third time staying at the President. Staff, food and location excellent as always. However I did feel the tables in the restaurant etc were looking a little tired but definitely value for money

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Charles

Front desk staff was very kind and professional and did a great job.

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2026

Very disappointed with this hotel. Booked a twin room with 2 beds, the actual room layout was completely different from the pictures in the “select rooms” from Expedia’s website. There’s not even enough room to open our luggage. We have to lean one side of the luggage against the wall to have the other side of the luggage lay on the floor, and the opened luggage took all the space - it’s already touching the bed and the wall - we have to jump over to walk in the room… and we have to close up our luggage every morning - considering room services need to walk around the room to do their work.

No air conditioning in the room. No air/fan circulation in the bathroom either… The windows can only be opened a little bit. Very uncomfortable staying in the room with the humidity level and the hot temperature. Woke up many times during sleep… Never had one night of good sleep.

Breakfast is 17.5 pound per person - very expensive. Not worth the price. Would rather go to Pret next to the hotel for breakfast/brunch.

No lobby or lounge in the hotel.

Cleaning services was great though.

Location was great - walking distance to British museum. Lots of restaurants around in walking distance. Train station is one block away. Liked the neighborhood.

Not worth the price. Not a great staying experience for 7 nights.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Jun 2026

VITALIY

NO AC!!!!!!
Old towels
Older hotel and too expensive for the price they offer.

I would NOT stay here again

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Nigel

Breakfast is very congested. Bacon very leathery. Sausages like rubber. Decent coffee

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Laurie

Excellent location, central, underground just around the corner.
Staff extremely helpful, provided items we had forgotten to bring with us. Shout out to Yolanda, excellent customer service.
Breakfast was delicious, lots of items to choose from.
Would recommend a room away from the lift as can be noisy.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Ana

A executive type Hotel.
Comfy bed, great bathroom/shower.
Carpet around the room, but looks clean.
Huge room BTW.
Huge hotel.
Close to subway Piccadilly line.
Really close to king cross, walkable.
Great option!

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Rona

The location of this hotel is great. It’s 5 mins walk from Holborn and 20 mins from Kings Cross. The room was nice but very hot. The room had a fan but it was noisy and I couldn’t have it on at night. Also there’s work being done out the back of the hotel and this started at 8am making it difficult to have the window open.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

William

The staff were very helpful

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Reynold

We had a great stay

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

Larra

Don't let them talk you into staying on the top floor! The rooms are tiny and the sound bleed is awful. They didn't tell me this and co winced me it was nicer and quiet. I was woken up repeatedly by the room next door. The fan in my bathroom also sounded like an airplane taking off.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

James

Did not utilize breakfast or bar areas

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Michael

The President Hotel was very nice. We arrived an hour early before check in and we're given the opportunity to choose the room. We had a view of Russell Square park. Staff were very friendly. It was very close to the amenities we needed. Would stay here again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Philip

Rooms clean, staff lovely, breakfast was good , evening time.in the bar was lovely, so close to all places, tube station just round the corner, close to the hospital was a necessity for my visit

Self

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Engy

Pros: central location and walkability.

Cons: Doors slam all the time and noisy hotel overall. No fridge or AC in the room. No gym in the hotel!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Josephine

Love our stay here. So convenient to pubs and bakeries and landmarks. You can walk to places and very close to trains and buses. Highly recommend to stay here while in London.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2026

Jeffrey

No room safe or fridge

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Cynthia

Staff was very nice and the place was clean with a good dining room. The room was tiny, but the beds were comfortable and the shower was good except that the water comes out all over the floor with just a partial glass side. The hardest thing was the fact that the room was very warm and there was no air-conditioning so we just opened the window and tried to cool it off. It might not be so good in the middle of summer.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Felix

The hotel may need an update in decor but was clean and comfortable. The bed and pillows the most comfortable I had in this trip of 4 different hotels. Best night sleep I had in my trip.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

Christine

No fridge in the room. Building works every day. On the plus side good lighting, large tv & good towels.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2026

Dependra

Room is small no space to keep the luggage. No body lotion found. Found dust around door corne. The shower area is quite small. Water leaks out of the shower area due to an inadequate shower screen. There is no power outlet near the bed for charging mobile devices.
Overall experience is not that bad for couple of nights not great but ok.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

Vicky

Good hotel. Food was good. Great location for what we needed. Great to take a walk around.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

EMMA

Really lovely hotel, great breakfast!!!! Great location

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2026

Christian

Room have no AC the windows dont open very far and there is no mechanical ventilation. Even the week after a hot spell when the outside had cooled the room stayed hot and uncomfortable to sleep. A fan was provided and I managed to plug it in near the window but the back of the hotel is surrounded by other buildings and seemed to retain heat.

I am in London for 4 weeks but I have moved hotels for the remainder. There are plenty of hotels in the vicinity and I have found one with AC for the same price which also includes breakfast (it was extra at The Presedent) At these high prices that is the least I expect.

I had no problems with the hotel other than that but being uncomfortable at night and not sleeping well due to the heat was a reason to switch hotels.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Ian

Great location and great staff!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2026

Andrew

Location wise - Great property, On the outside in the public areas, it is nice, in the rooms, Okay, not the best.

The rooms don't have AC, and we were given a fan and earbuds in the room to counteract the noise from having the window open overnight, which inherently risks letting bugs in.

Another complaint is that upon arriving, we were greeted by a receptionist who needs a reminder is basic customer service. We arrived at 9am, and dropped off our bags, which was great, and we asked them \"is there any chance of a early check in\" and we got told abruptly, No it's 2pm.

We then popped back at 11ish and asked \"if there is any chance there's any rooms ready early\" and again, was rudely informed \"no, come back at 2\".

Working in hotels, my partner and I know how rooms work, and we had hoped that one room would've been ready early or at least sharp.

We checked again at 1pm, and told the same, and we eventually got in around 1.50 however the receptionist still wasn't helpful at all

In the end, the hotel looks amazing and has potential on the inside, but the staff and rooms need a bit of work, as it felt like their performance of Fawlty towers at reception and in the rooms, rather than the High quality the style of the hotel should have.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Gillian

As usual a great stay at the President, quick check in, quiet room and spotless. Very hot day so had to remove quilt and just sleep with cover, but fan in room and windows open helped keep cool overnight.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2026

Genevieve

The room was clean but it was right next to dumpsters. This meant a six am wake up call when the dumpsters were being loudly picked up. Beware room 160.
If you are a perimenopausal person with hot flashes you may want to skip this hotel in the warmer months as there isn't A/C. They do provide you with a fan, and a window that opens a little. In my case a window next to fragrant garbage. Lucky me!!! Bless room 160.
Still, the hotel is near transport links, and restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

carol

A perfect location, near St Pancras and access to Eurostar etc. lots of public transport options. Very walkable area, really lovely. Restaurants, parks, museums nearby, including a good spot for breakfast right on the corner. Room was very nice, and enough room to unpack and move around. I'd stay here again. Love the whole area. Staff very pleasant.

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

graham

my only concern was the lack of good ventilation
other wise the hotel and all the above items was very good
so much so that my party, of 10, are in agreement, should the price be good we would like to consider the hotel for next years week end away

Business

2/10

Poor

02 Jun 2026

Gurleen

We honestly had such a terrible experience at this hotel. The first room we got had a leaking toilet which was absolutely disgusting and seemed like an odd thing to not check for. The second room they moved us to had a little bug fly out of the bed when I pulled the covers back. I called the front desk about it immediately and they seemed to not believe us (were extremely rude) until we went down and showed them a photo. There attitude changed significantly once we had showed them the photo but at that point we felt so disrespected. The final room was fine but to move us 3 times in one night and not offer any sort of refund, consolation, or upgrade was honestly unbelievable and unacceptable. There was also terribly loud construction going on right behind the hotel and the walls were paper thin (you could hear the people next to you as if they were in the room) and the hotel definitely know how bad it was as they offered free ear plugs…Will not be staying here or at any of their other hotels ever again due to this extremely disappointing service and experience.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Margaret

Had everything we needed for our stay.
Good position for getting to the sites.
Breakfast had everything we wanted.
Clean and tidy.
Reception staff helpful and polite.
Would definitely recommend and stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Arystanbek

It was ok hotel, rooms are very small but clean

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Jeanne

Stayed 2x on our trip, six nights total. The rooms are ‘city small’ but smartly laid out and organized. The two of us were very comfortable. Strong, hot shower and comfortable beds. Onsite restaurant is just fine. So convenient to everything. We’ll be back.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2026

Luc

The rooms here were ridiculously small even for London.

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Martin

Enough friendly and efficient staff to operate a slick check in without queues, similarly friendly and efficient staff in the breakfast restaurant. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable beds and quality linen, towels etc. Room and public areas clean and fresh.

The only negatives were the lack of air conditioning / cooling though there was a heat wave, small rooms and narrow beds and the corners of tables in the breakfast restaurant were damaged and splintered, strange and not encountered before!

On balance thoroughly well organised and operated with competent, professional and friendly staff.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

James

Great location, but no air-conditioning. Fine for a short stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Hiromasa

When I use the shower, the bathroom gets wet.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2026

Janet

Great property, centrally located for me. However, there is no air conditioning and the temperature outside was 90° during my stay. I asked the front desk if they could remedy this – they said they don’t have air-conditioning and gave me a fan.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Joanne

Room was very clean and bed very comfy

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2026

Jane

The rooms had no fridge.
There are no plugs near the beds.
No air conditioner.
Shampoo but no conditioner.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2026

Mamdouh

Great location but otherwise nothing special about this hotel. It’s generally quite stripped down, whether in the common areas or the rooms - my room didn’t have aircon or a fridge, for instance. It’s a place to stay near Russell Square but is otherwise very mid.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Ashwin

Helpful staff and location is central to all icon places in London. Very accessible to Underground.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Anne

The Reception and Bar staff were very helpful and friendly. Had an overnight stay to attend a Faulty Towers Dining experience which was super. Food was excellent.
Very good location and would highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

deborah

The location was perfect!

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Vidhya

Perfect location close to Russel Square tube station, an old pub, and a bakery. 10 min walk to the British Museum. Go directly to Russel square station from the airport along the Piccadilly Line which takes 50 mins or so.

Breakfast buffet was well stocked and staffed. Rooms are tight but clean and all one would need. Would stay again on my next trip.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Javier

The hotel is in a very convenient location close to train stations. The surroundings are also very nice and I found the room to be clean and quiet. Will definitely stay here again next time!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Trevor

Great location, spacious room, great breakfast and was allowed to check in early than 2pm.

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Elizabeth

The hotel was near the underground thus a perfect location. The staff were helpful and pleasant and breakfast had a lot of choice. The room was clean with an excellent bathroom area.
There are a lot of amenities within the surrounding area , bars, restaurants , parks and shops.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Maree

Loved the location. My room was comfortable and clean.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Laurinda

Our overall stay was great, the beds were comfy, so we all slept really well, and the breakfast was delicious. The staff were exceptionally helpful, we were able to store our bags, while we wondered around London.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Margaret

Great to have a breakfast buffet so as to avoid an early AM forage for it nearby. Food was hot and plentiful. Room was small, the bathroom smelled moldy but front desk staff dispatched someone quickly to rectify that issue. Decor overall was plain but fine enough

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Kea Marie Fay

The room was a lot bigger than expected. The room was clean. The beds were very comfortable and the staff was helpful.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Stanley

convenient location for exploring London. Metro station was a block away and Russell Square was less than 200 feet from hotel with many restaurants, cafes, shops within easy walking distance.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

Lisa

we enjoyed our stay

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Odette

La rapidité de l’accueil. Le personnel au front desk a été vraiment gentil peu importe les demandes que nous avons faites.

La chambre était propre pour les deux jours de notre séjour.

Le petit déjeuner était excellent et varié.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Bridget

The hotel, its restaurants its staff wonderful! The room are a bit small but I’m from the Caribbean so use to larger rooms! Bathroom was nice but again a little small.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

Meredith

Great dinner show. Great location. Very good quality breakfast and great staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Debra

The room was very clean and there was ample room. There was some counter space in the bathroom but not plug-ins as we found out was normal in England. There was no air conditioning but a fan was provided and the windows did open which helped with air flow. We did not eat at the hotel because it was located close to local restaurants and pubs. It was in a nice location, close to the tube and a park. It was nice that they would hold our luggage until it was time to leave for the airport after we checked out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Kurt Christopher

Did not eat breakfast there because they only had a buffet for breakfast. The bar was out of Chardonnay and olive brine and olives we could not have a glass of wine that we liked or a dirty martini. We stayed for six days and the day we were leaving was when they were getting everything back in supply. Not very good planning on their part.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

JOANNE

Good location next to the rail station .
Breakfast is nice .
Very good staff .

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

hilary

Good beans a bit cold
Liked separate toilet but no place for hand towel and no toilet roll holder

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Maria

Great hotel, location, staff and the breakfast. I stayed at this hotel 3 times and love it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Helen

Nice breakfast

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Bridget

Construction noise was quite annoying beginning at 8 am each morning. No plugs near bed for CPAP machines.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Robert

Perfect base for seeing lindon and staff extremely helpful definitely book again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Richard

Great location and staff. Breakfast was excellent. The show was fun. No mini fridge. ;( lighting in bathrooms for make up doesn’t exist. The staff after my third stay are on first name bases are just great. With advise for travel. Restaurants and things to do.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Gerald

Loved the bar and lounge áreas.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

Penny

Breakfast was excellent - room was basic but clean - handy for seeing London

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

David

Great value, very clean and great location. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Isabelle

Breakfast was really good. loved the shower and bathroom - really moden and new... though tap not located near the shower and it took quite a while for the water to adjust from really hot or really cold but I guess this is a big hotel with many guests.

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Marley

Perfectly serviceable stay for a few days in London. Clean, extremely excellent location. Recommend.

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

David

The President Hotel is within walking distance of the British Museum. The tube station is nearby. The room was small, but not unexpected in London. We had a terrible breakfast at the hotel and opted to go to coffee shops thereafter. It is walkable to the theaters and a long walk to Trafalgar Square, but a nice walk.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

Elinor Alyx

The location of this hotel is great - we walked from King's Cross. it is reasonably priced. Bed was comfortable and shower is a step in (good for older people like us). We needed more electrical outlets than we got (we both use CPAP machines) but with an extension cord we made it work. Staff are very friendly and professional. Many restaurants within a short walk. Lobby has a nice atmosphere.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Ajit

very clesn and comfortable rooms good staff. excellent location near British museum .very nice breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

marcello

The President is a decent and affordable hotel handy for Euston and king’s Cross, close to Russell Square and the Tube Station, lots of restaurants, cafes and bars and it’s an easy walk to thectheatre district. It’s not fancy but you tend to just sleep in the room when in London and my wife and I really like The President Hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Maggi

Warm welcome at reception. Good sized room with comfortable bed.
I will use this hotel on my next trip.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

Paula

staff at breakfast where friendly. Breakfast 10/10 plenty to choose from. Room was clean, bed was too soft for me but just my personal preference. Sockets in the room didn't work. told reception.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

01 May 2026

Sean

It was ok

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

angela

Staff in the bar were over stretched as it was the masons doo but they still had a smile they all worked hard

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Maria

Clean, fair price, good location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Christine

Room was very clean but decor tired and carpet threadbare in places.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Elaine

Good hotel, rooms were clean and well maintained. Good value. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location. Would definitely consider using this hotel again when visiting London.

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Suzanne

The hotel itself was good. Only thing I have to say is bed too soft for my back , neck and shoulder injury. Little walk to the tram. Far from central Amsterdam. No food at hotel after 10am.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Richard

Staff really friendly and helpful, could not do enough. A good hotel in a nice location for exploring London.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2026

Oliver

You'll need ear plugs as the inner courtyard area is a building site.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Colin

didnt have breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Leo

N/A

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Maureen

Rooms are small but clean and comfortable

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

Shanna

I struggled to rate this hotel fairly. It is a nice hotel. The rooms are clean. The location is perfect. It is surrounded by restaurants, shopping, and about a 20-minute walk to most theaters. The reason I won’t stay here again is that the walls are paper thin. I could hear every conversation in the room next to us, and it seemed as if they were speaking in a “regular” volume. We could hear every room in our vicinity’s doors closing in the hallway. Also no air conditioning so you will most likely need to sleep with your window open. One night, there was a car alarm that went off for a long time. The hotel does leave ear plugs next to the bed, so I am sure they are aware of this issue.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Katherine

All was great. Fantastic location for museum, train and tube.
Lovely park right outside

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Christine

A very convenient stat for the West end.
Clean and comfortable hotel that works for a couple of days

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Kevin

Great location! We would stay here again. No complaints at all.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

BOON KIAT

Great continental breakfast with good selection of hot food, breads and pastries.
Location is fantastic at close walking distance to tube station. Overall condition is great and the room size is decent with good tv selection, inclusive of Netflix and YouTube.
Only downside is the lack of AC so you will need to open the windows to ventilate and there isn't temperature control. A heater is present though.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Corinne

Room was perfect. Lovely products in the new-feeling bathroom. Plenty of room and super view across the square. Breakfast was plentiful and freshly prepared with a great choice. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed my 2-night stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Patricia

Staff was excellent and very helpful. Breakfast was wonderful and Wi-Fi very good - no problems with bandwidth.

Partner