Avoca House Hotel

United Kingdom , London
LONDON , Belsize Park, 46
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8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2025

Maria Corazon

Rohan was very helpful and accomodating.

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2025

Anthony

Good service, clean and spacious room. Helpful staff.

Business

2/10

Poor

28 Sep 2025

Anthony

Moved us without prior notification

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2025

Marion

Quiet but shabby

The welcome was odd - no reception and staff didn’t even ask for my name, just took me straight to my room. I ran the shower for 5 mins and the water wouldn’t get hot, only luke warm, so I didn’t shower. The curtains were broken so wouldn’t close properly. The WiFi also didn’t work properly as signal was so weak in my room. The main thing it has going for it was it was v quiet! And bed was comfortable. But given problems above I think it is poor value for money

Business

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2025

Brian

We only spent 12 hours in total in the room so can’t make a real judgement. Bathroom was small but it was ok for one night.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2025

Brent

Great location and friendly staff

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

04 May 2025

Robert

It was untidy inside and at the front, it was messy, there was no plug in the bath, the breakfast area was cramped. and the overall facilities were poor.
The one positive was that the guy in charge was very helpful but we felt sorry for him.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2024

Amanda

Practical accommodation

This is a small accommodation but it is very appropriate. It is located near of the underground and the neighborhood is beautiful. It is not fancy but it is right what you need if you are traveling to enjoy many places around London.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2024

Amanda

Basic but comfortable

This is a basic, but comfortable hotel, in a very nice area of London. Very convenient for travel in to the city. Our room and furniture was a little dated, but clean. A special thank you to the staff (Rohan and Ann) who gave us such a warm welcome and couldn't do enough for us. Rohan even changed our room to ground floor when he could see we might struggle with the stairs. Breakfast is simple (cereal and toast) but sufficient. Would definitely stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

09 Dec 2024

Allison

My friend and i stayed at avoca hotel for 3 nights. Upon arrival, we noticed straight away how run down and untidy the entrance hall was. The 2 flights of stairs were unlit as there were no bulbs in the old light fittings i haad to use my phone torch to see where we were going. The room on the top floor smelled damp and was freezing. We went straight to bed as it was late. When we opened the curtains the next morning, we discovered that the single glazed window was stuck open and couldn't be shut. There were wires coming from the tv that were hanging loosely and hidden behind the radiator. The towels were so old that they were frayed and threadbare. The bed bases were uncovered and full of dirty stains. We didnt, or darent check the mattresses or pillows! This was definitely the worst hotel that we had ever stayed in and should be gutted and renovated. It is not fit for purpose and is definitely a health and safety hazard. We would both like some sort of compensation from the £405 that we paid please. The only good thing about the hotel was Rohan, who runs it as he was apologetic about our situation. This hotel should be condemned. I have photos for proof of the state of it also.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2024

CHRISTOPHER

Researched and Recommended

Before each trip to London, I do extensive research. For this trip, I wanted: inexpensive no-frills hotel, strong ratings, close to Tube station. I found all that at Avoca House Hotel. In addition: Safe, quiet neighborhood a short walk from Swiss Cottage Tube. Clean, comfortable, quiet room with comfy bed, free wi-fi and adequate private en suite bathroom and shower. The free breakfast of cereal and toast was a bonus. Hosts Rohan and Ann were very friendly and helpful. I did not plan to spend any daytime hours in my room, so this was the perfect starting and ending point for my daily London adventures. Pictures online accurately represent the hotel, so no surprises or disappointment as it is as advertised. Two pieces of advice: book direct with the hotel for the best price. Second, avoid the Swiss Cottage Tube between about 7:30am and 9:30am as trains there are beyond crowded. Don't plan to bring your bags on en route to or from Heathrow during those hours...leave early or late. I would recommend the hotel and would stay there again. Thank you, Rohan and Ann! See you again!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Dec 2024

Michelle

This was a very very basic hotel and definitely not worth the money. Breakfast consisted of toast and cereal which i do not consider a continental breakfast. The good points are it was clean and the staff were nice.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Nov 2024

Trystan

Old hotel

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2024

Tom H

Old and warn

Threadbare and old property. Take your shower/bath early. Water pressure is low and hot water is limited. Staff is pleasant and helpful with fresh towels. I doubt if they would be in business if anywhere else but London where lodging is limited

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Basic however more than adequate for a nights stay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2024

Paul

Would have been a great place 40 years ago. It is very run down. The room I had would be magnificent if it had a coat of paint, some new carpet and decent furniture. Beautiful bay windows opening onto the street.
It was cheap and in a half decent spot though. A about 5 minute walk to the train

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Natasha

Very clean and friendly staff couldn't have asked for a better stay. We stayed for a festival and felt so safe getting to and from here. A quiet area and clean and nice rooms. The manager was very accommodating to me and my son. Thank you

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2024

Elizabeth

The property & gardens were in poor condition. Scaffolding up from of building & debris in the gardens front & back. Care needs to be taken to ensure a clear & true picture of the property

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Neil

8/10

No problems checking in or out, room is in need of an uodate, the beds where comfy and the bathroom was nice and the area was lovely. Close to 2 underground stations was great being me and my friend was going to Wembley Stadium.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2024

Karen

Basic budget hotel. Bed/ pillows were comfy, and the room was spacious although the furnishibgs have seen better days. The manager was welcoming and friendly. Kettle didn't work but was replaced quickly. TV signal kept cutting out, but that may have been down to the heavy rain. Breakfast of cereal, toast, orange juice, tea/ coffee was provided in a light airy breakfast room.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2024

Iain

Does what it says on the tin.

It was fairly basic, but what I expected for the price. Friendly welcome. Beds a bit firm so not the best night’s sleep, but was fairly quiet. The free continental breakfast was very basic, but did the job. Was 20 minute walk to the Roundhouse, which was why we were there.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

27 May 2024

Verified traveler

The pictures don't tell the true story

The rooms are much shabbier than the pictures show...the carpets are worn and stained and the furniture was in good shape 30 years ago. Desperately in need of fixing up. While there was always hot water, the water pressure was so low we started saying we were going to take a drizzle, instead of a shower. Our bathroom was tiny and the bath tub was tall, so a shorter person would have difficulty climbing in and out. There's no bathtub plug so it's showers only, apparently. They do not clean your room, so we had a shortage of tp by our third day.
The manager was very nice and helpful, so he was a bright light in an otherwise dismal experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

Ana

Great Hotel, specially for one night :)

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2024

Debbie

It is a forty minute bus ride or 25 minute taxi from Victoria, two tube stops or a twenty minute taxi ride to the city centre.
Reasonable with a basic cereal and toast breakfast. Helpful staff member.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2024

Helen

Lovely friendly staff and welcome. For London this is a clean and safe property for the price. I am not bothered by frills and luxury and would need to pay more if I wanted these at another hotel. The breakfast was coffee or two toast with butter, jams, cereals and orange juice. I wish I brought with me a bath plug so I could have run a bath. The shower worked well and was clean.

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2024

Marco

Good place to stay at when visiting London, good value for money.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2023

Joseph

Lovely friendly host and excellent location! Room just what we needed and very spacious.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Nov 2023

Robert

Handy for the tube

Great as only a short walk to the tube at Swiss Cottage. Good booking in and they even agreed to stay on but we got there in time which was nice of them. However they forgot loo roll which isnt great, and there was nobody there at breakfast. My wife made us some quick toast and we went

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2023

Astrid

The location manager was great.
A very nice man with a big smile on his face.
Thank you for your attention.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

Ok for price

Ok guesthouse/hotel for the price & location. Staff are lovely, friendly & helpful but the place needs a bit of work/refurb. Shower pressure was terrible I’m afraid.

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2023

Karen

Making my london memories with my daughter

Needs updating but was clean and comfortable very good for the price to nice bothroom and comfy beds and the gentleman was very accommodating polite welcoming and couldn't do enough to make you feel comfortable he is an asset to the hotel

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2022

Luke

Give Rohan a pay rise!

Excelent stay, largely due to Rohan who is the most friendly and helpful person I've ever met. He was always available, very approachable, caring and genuine.
Hotel is in a great location and very reasonably priced l.
We had a great stay and would def reccomend.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

18 Aug 2022

Ale

I arrived even later than check in because my plane was delayed and the room wasn't ready yet. It was ok since the room looked decent and the service was awesome by Rohan. But at the last day I was asked to move to a room in the owner's house right in front and the place was a mess, dirty, smelly and with stuff all around. The bathroom was kind of messy and the toilet was upstairs, not by the room which isn't what I paid for. And also I had to contact Rohan everytime I wanted to get into that house. I didn't say much because Rohan was very cordial and it isn't his fault.
I wouldn't stay again there unfortunately.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2022

Mia

The Hotel is dated and does need some upgrading, but the price, excellent location and friendly staff more than made up for what it was lacking. We'd stay here again.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2022

Ben

Great service but more need to be done

Great location, pricing good for that location. Rohan was excellent, and did everything to make our stay memorable. He was very accommodating with our early check-in request, was available throughout our stay and provided much needed tips on how to navigate the city.
There is a lot of room for improvement with respect to comfort. Management should offer new or fresh towels to customers (they were all very old). The bedding set, the furniture and the carpet need some refreshing as well.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2022

Simon

Good value.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2022

Michael

Basic but clean with freindly staff

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2022

Julie

Excellent for visiting central London and Wembley the gentleman who runs the B&B is so helpful and cannot do enough

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2022

Michelle

The reasonable, clean place to stay in London

Avoca house is a perfect place to crash when staying in London. Rooms were VERY clean even if the outside & lobby were a bit dusty. This is a very simple, bare-bones hotel /nothing fancy or recently updated but it’s all one needs when on vaca in London - All your time is spent out and about and you just need a clean, comfortable place to shower and sleep – this is it! Staff was wonderful and could not have done more for us. Nice to have the simple breakfast included. Location is a 3 minute walk from the underground station so it’s very convenient. Located in a quiet suburb you are only minutes from anywhere because of the underground. We will definitely stay here every time we visit London.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2022

Verified traveler

good location

Let's start by giving Rohan 5 stars. He is a star.
Beyond that, clearly the owner will not invest a penny beyond what might be needed to keep the door to this dreary place open.
Location great, clean enough, but why not invest in showerheads that work?

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2022

Kirsty

Fantastic

Rohan (the manager) was absolutely amazing, he was kind, friendly and extremely helpful to two Geordies that had no idea where we were!
The rooms were immaculate, the staff even brought in another bed for me (my fault that id booked as a double instead of a twin). Nothing was too much for them.
Rohan is a credit to the hotel, hope to visit again soon.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2022

Jason

I was met by a friendly hotel manager (not the owner), who had just come from another hotel in the area to check me in.
The hotel was placed in a quiet street and the single room on the top floor was well soundproofed.
Bed was comfortable and so were the chairs in the room.
Furniture and decor was generally quite dated and tired. Wardrobe doors were held closed with an elastic band?!
Toilet cistern took ages to fill after every flush (10-15mins) and shower was low flow, due to the water pressure on top floor. Shower head sprayed everywhere apart from straight down, which slowed down the cleaning process somewhat. Suggest new showerhead fitting and increasing water pressure would improve things.
One large towel supplied only, with no bath or hand towel supplied in room.
Curtains were just wide enough to cover main window, which allowed light in through outside edges.
There was a wall mounted TV in the room, but no remote supplied for this.
Breakfast room looked bright, overlooking the street infront of the property. Basic continental breakfast was offered. I couldn't find any milk for cereal, but i had already prepared by bringing instant porridge pots that just required boiling hot water. A kettle and plenty of coffee/tea packs are supplied back in the room. The hotel manager had suggested that another occupant had taken the milk.
This was a cheap hotel for the area. I would have just hoped for a few more good points to pick up on, especially being in Belsize Park.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2022

jason

A friendly hotel

The rooms are dated but it was clean and comfortable enough. The gentleman who opened the door when I arrived was welcoming and friendly I enjoyed chatting to him.
I didn’t get to chat to the lady but she sorted me a spare mask for the taxi thank you to her.
I didn’t stay for breakfast as I was meeting friends.
It says no parking at the hotel but if you go there from 1.30 on a Saturday it’s free to Monday morning.
I paid to park on someone’s drive round the corner.
If all you want is a basic hotel then this is fine but needs updating.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2021

Frances

Family room

Very friendly and welcoming host. Really clean and comfortable. The road is very quiet and is ideally located. Would definitely stay here again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2021

Patrick

Very nice place and amazing value for money. Looking forward to next time!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2021

Jonny

Absolutely bang on for the money. Welcoming staff, sorted anything that we needed out straightway. Would definitely stay again amd recommend.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 Sep 2021

Michael

A honest appraisal

The staff are lovely—friendly and very welcoming. The hotel is in a great street and ideal location for our visit. But…if you are fussy about the age of furniture and decor—this is not for you. It is a tired hotel with tired furniture and decor.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2021

Cheryl

Rohan ,the host on duty was very helpful and accommodating .Our needs were attended/catered for. We had a well served breakfast.The toast that Rohan made for us was just perfect! We came as a family.The place is very quiet..a nice place to rest after all day of long and tiring walk..Stayed for 2 nights..a beautiful and comfortable place to stay away from home..Thank you😊

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2021

Jemima

pleasant stay

I recieved a phone call saying they couldnt provide bedding, towel or breakfast so i brought my own and then it was provided. Very polite staff, brought me breakfast on Sunday morning.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2020

A night at Avoca hotel

Yes, it's a bit tired and dated, but it clean, warm and lovely welcoming people, incredible value for central London.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

We loved the service,the room was very comfortable and the complete.. it is the combination of a hotel with the warmth atmosphere of a home ..

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2020

Clement

Cosy and well located

Very cosy
Great service
Close from public transport

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The location is close to the Underground station and few eating places. The room has pretty good size and layout for 4 people. Staff is friendly and helpful

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Nice budget hotel

This is a traditional b&b style hotel. It is spotlessly clean although the furniture is getting old and outdated. The bed is comfortable. The best thing is that it is very close to the Swiss Cottage tube station and many bus routes. It provides good value of money. I shall consider staying there again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2019

EMAM

Recommended

Avoca House Hotel is in a very calm area and very accessible by underground. The host is very nice, friendly and helpful.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2019

Nancy

Nice London Hotel ... A London Find!

Avoca House Hotel has a delightful gentleman named Sean taking care of it and its guests. Sean greeted me when I arrived (later than he expected; my plane landed at 9 pm and he was expecting me to show up at the hotel at 9 pm). The directions I got prior to arriving got me to the hotel with no problem, and Sean carried my luggage upstairs for me, opened the door to the room, responded quite politely when I thought there were no towels (there were towels; I just didn't notice them after that flight I had). He made breakfast every morning and remembered exactly how I like my breakfast cooked. He was pleasant and polite at all times, and, when I left, he carried my luggage down ALL the stairs to the sidewalk for me.

My room was clean, quiet, and quite comfortable (I didn't spend much time in it; I didn't go to London to sit in my hotel room). Sean made sure the room was clean and neat each day.

Would I stay at Avoca House again? You bet I would. It was a lovely place to spend the week I was in London! It's outside of central London but is very accessible via the Tube (there are probably busses that go nearby also, but I didn't take the bus at all so wouldn't know), and, for all the hard work that Sean puts in, the price is very reasonable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2019

andrew

Dated furniture and fittings, but great location, fantastic breakfast, friendly owner.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2019

David

Great location, service.

Four nights. Great check in and check out. Nice breakfast. Very friendly service. I went to another London hotel after this one which was ok but I liked Avocado much better.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2019

Nick

Convenient

Convenient location for me in London.

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2019

Dinah

The property's proximity to the underground station is a big plus..just a few minutes walk..the neighborhood is also quiet, clean and safe to walk around..the staff also did their best to help us with our concerns..

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Quiet clean nice customer service. Breakfast was good too..could do with offers of cooked breakfast but what was offered was plenty

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Close to subway, all kinds of stores and places to eat, real clean and quiet neighborhood, all the guests were quiet in the hotel as well.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2019

Roger

Very roomy, comfortable austere but livable. Host excellent.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

I recently stayed 5 nights at this property and I enjoyed my stay and would stay here again. Shawn was the \"jack of all trades\" at the property; he handled check-in, breakfast, and housekeeping the entire time I was there. He was very kind and helpful. The neighborhood around the hotel is very nice and VERY quiet. You can't beat the price this hotel charges and while the breakfast isn't lavish, it's better than nothing. I did have a few concerns. One is that the bed only contained a heavy winter blanket...there was no light sheet on top at all which is what I've seen at every hotel I've ever stayed at in my life. So my choices were sleep without a covering at all or sleep with a winter blanket in late August. I went with the former choice. And I had to admit it was NOT easy being without an air conditioner or a fan. I know London isn't known to be that hot in general but when I was there the temperature was 90 degrees F and I was dripping sweat off my head onto the floor while I was in the room at night. But again, for the price I paid and the kind staff, those inconveniences were worth it. The hotel doesn't hide the fact that there isn't AC in the rooms and weather is the one thing that no one can predict.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2019

Eric

Happily stay again

It is an older style hotel in a quiet residental street only a few minutes walk from Swiss Cottage Underground station. Plenty of shops and food outlets close by. I had a pleasant stay and would happily stay again.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

This hotel is really conveniently placed just mins away from Swiss Cottage tube. It’s on a very quiet residential street and away from significant traffic. As with other reviews the only negatives is the age of the property and it’s interior. While clean and tidy the furniture is old and tired. The gentleman who checked us in and seemed to be the general manager couldn’t have been more helpful and attentive. I will visit again if looking for a cost effective was to spend a few days sightseeing in London and all in all it’s a diamond in the rough.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2019

Maria

Great stay at the Avoca

We stayed for 3 nights at the Avoca (family of 4). Location is very convenient just 3 blocks away from Swiss cottage metro station and many busses serve the area. It's a nice, safe residential street with lots of pretty gardens around. Walking distance to restaurants, stores, etc. The place itself looks outdated but everything was in good working order and clean. Room was very spacious, we got a 2 singles and 2 double street view room. Shawn, the host, is just amazing: so kind, polite, very attentive and extremely helpful. He's takes care of ever detail and made us feel very comfortable and welcome. Breakfast is adequate and Shawn one more time provided great service. Room is well stock with toiletries, coffee, tea, etc. Will definetely recommend.

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Helpful friendly check in. Clean comfortable basic room. Simple but adequate breakfast. Shower in bath is just a mixer tap but the water balance worked fine.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

the staff is very friendly and ecommended us to go somewhere what we needed

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Basic but nice size room & good location.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly staff and great location
Unique style home
Interesting guests

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Not as good as expected but still okay.

The room was fairly clean minus some stains on the carpet, and the bathroom floor was coming up a bit. Didn’t have the breakfast, I think it was cereal and toast, juice and coffee or tea.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2019

Paul

Excellent location

Excellent accommodation close to everything clean and tidy very friendly staff A+

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2019

Katharine

The reception staff were very friendly and nice. But the condition of the room was very outdated. Even the towels were very thin and flimsy.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2019

Marla

Feel in good hands and in a great location.

Avocado House is unique because it is the only one of similar large houses on this street that is a hotel. Not grand but quiet, clean, adequate starter breakfast, safe, and calm, meaning you know from the 2 men who service it that you are in good hands, as they are humble and quiet but very happy to please and accessible. We rested well here and outside street or living noises were at a minimum. You can bring your own food and use the kitchen or freezer too, not ever ound at any other hotel. Although it is ‘basic’ as they point out, and the decor is simpler than most, rest assured it is trustworthy and serene.
It is closest to Swiss Cottage on the Jubilee Line of the underground which allowed us to arrive to most places after 4-6 stops, and transfer easily. Good eateries and fun pubs at the historical Swiss Cottage and the North Star, both nearby.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2019

DThomas

This a clean, quiet, and comfortable place to stay. It is nothing fancy, but everything we needed was there, and it was spotlessly clean! Our host was very friendly and helpful, and we enjoyed our stay very much.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2019

Verified traveler

Great situation, quiet and great value. Very friendly helpful staff, very clean, the building is shabby but totally adequate for the price.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2019

Paul

Happy hotel

A fantastic stay but my main problem was the location but all in all a great stay

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2019

Dodi

When I arrived, the staff saw that I had a difficult suitcase and gentleman carried it up to my room. After one breakfast, he knew I preferred tea over coffee, and which toast I preferred. The staff went out of their way to make me feel welcomed and comfortable. I had an issue with the shower and the balance between hot and cold water, but other than that I enjoyed my stay, and would stay again.

4/10

Poor

04 Apr 2019

Philip

Most dismal breakfast ever.

I know it was cheap for London, however I would expect a breakfast to be more than a bowl of cereal and 2 slices of toast. If not offering any cooked breakfast elements, you should at least provide a proper continental breakfast with croissants, pastries, cheese, etc.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

You get what you pay for

The location is brilliant if you're looking for somewhere to stay in central London. I thought it was reasonably priced - £110 for 2 nights isn't bad in my opinion. I was disappointed with the state of the room though, there was a horrible stale stench. The furniture in the room was dated, the wardrobe door was broken, the sink in the bathroom was blocked which meant I ended up using the bathtub instead. Breakfast was advertised as 'continental ' but was no more than orange juice, water, toast and cereals...not enough variety. Overall the service was okay, the chap I met at reception was polite and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2019

Kristin

Avoca

Big room and everything you need

Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

The ma in charge of the hotel was very pleasant. The room was spacious, but very cold. Room did warm up after the shower was used. Breakfast was cereal, toast and drinks. Very good.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Nice room and staff. Perfect for a night or short stay

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2018

Caitlin

Conference stay

Great stay at avoca for a conference at the Anna Freud Center. Perfect location!

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2018

Terence

Decent hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Very friendly staff and great location

Overall the stay was very good. The hotel itself is basic but clean and the breakfast is good. The service was excellent with very friendly staff. The location is also great as it is within 5 minutes of 2 tube stations and airport bus routes.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2018

Paul

Good value for money, very friendly staff.............

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2018

Martin

Good value.

Better than I was expecting for the price. Acceptably clean. Room was comfortable. Slight mustiness but not overwhelming. Shan(?) who seemed to be the only member of staff was friendliness itself. I would use again.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2018

Gugu

Good location and staff

The staff were very accommodating and welcoming

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Amazing house hotel with great location

It's a amazing house hotel. Great location and close to Swiss cottage tube station and bus station. The breakfast is simple with toast and coffee. Very quiet during the night. The room is spacious and the twin room even offers one full size bed with a twin bed, which is suitable for 2-adults with one child

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Cold in Swiss cottage

No heating, bedding very thin so cold.
Breakfast old fashioned and basic

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2018

Peter

Cheap and cheerful

Cheap and cheerful which is reflected in the price.
Hotel badly needs an update and the breakfast is basically tea and toast and not much more. Still, the room was clean.
Nice area and handy for Wembley and Lords.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2018

Kevan

Modest but great value.

This place offers incredible value for central London. It is situated in a quiet street. The hotel is fairly basic and is looking a bit tired, but on the plus side, the staff were really friendly and helpful. Swiss Cottage tube station is less than 5 minutes walk away. There's free wifi too. My only gripe was the breakfast - it was described as continental - but was really just cereal and toast. But for £60, I would certainly stay there again when visiting London.

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

This hotel is very close to a tube station and a number of restaurants! It's very easy to navigate. And it's in a very quiet neighborhood! It doesn't have an elevator that I'm aware of, so be wary if you have heavy luggage.

My room was nice and clean. I thought I would have a twin bed, but it was a full size, which was very nice. And the shower/tub in the bathroom was the same size as my own in the States, which was great!

They also serve breakfast from 8-10 if you're up early enough for it. I wasn't, so I can't speak about the food or quality.

I highly recommend this hotel. It's a great value!

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2018

Keith

Pleasant bargain

i needed an overnight room near Kentish Town and found this cheap deal. I wasn't expecting it to be very good at that price and location, but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The room was clean, a good size and in a quiet area, close to the tube and other amenities. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the whole experience was certainly worth it.

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2018

Quick over night stay

We went to London for a quick trip to go to Buckingham Palace and the theatre. We just needed somewhere to sleep and so after searching the net decided to stay at the Avoca because of price and location distance. The gentleman who attends to the guests is very pleasant, extremely helpful and made us feel very welcome. The place itself is clean and spacious but a bit run down. The enamel in the bath in our en suite is corroded around the plug and looks unsightly, my husband still had a bath and we still had showers but it really could do with being replaced. The carpet in our room was a bit worn by our beds and soon will become a trip hazard. The beds and bedding were good.
We had a front bedroom which over looked the street which is very clean and quiet. There is a garden space at the back which is disused and overgrown. They could really do something with this and give the guests somewhere to sit out, it is an opportunity missed.
Breakfast was toast and cereal which we had no problems with.
A tip to travellers, if you are using the tube to get to the hotel, use Swiss Cottage as it is much closer and if you need to get to any shops from the hotel head in the direction of Swiss Cottage which is right out of the hotel, across the main road and down a little side street to a BP garage going down hill. I recommend Duck Duck Goose Chinese. It is a restaurant but we had a takeaway. We sat in our room and had it tgere as we checked in late.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2018

Theresa

Pleasant stay lots of shops/eateries within walking distance. Hotel was clean but could possibly do with an update. Happy to stay again though.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Great location.