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  • Address: 8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY England
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“Mixed”

The Grand / Club Quarters at Trafalgar Square

2 of 5 stars
California, USA
Aug 1, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

I stayed at the Club Quarters in Trafalgar for two weeks while traveling for work. My experience was mixed. The room prices are a pretty good deal for the location.

The pros:
Close to subway (Charing Cross and Embankment)
Close to Covent Garden / Leicester Square (pretty much a good central location in London)
Comfortable bed, sheets, pillows
Clean

The cons may not be an issue for many travelers, but were for me as I travel quite a bit for work and like to be comfortable when away from home. At the time of my visit, there was no restaurant on site. This means no real room service: there is a food delivery service that the hotel recommends where you place your order over the phone and they deliver to the hotel and add the bill to your room charge. But there can be problems with this if your order is wrong (as I experienced); hotel doesn't really help resolve. It is better to eat out or go to Marks & Spencer at Charing Cross. Again, not an issue if you're on vacation and eat out anyway. But if you need room service from time to time, it can be quite frustrating.

I booked a 1 room suite, but when I arrived I was given no a "superior room" that was narrow and dark with a small window. I asked for another and was given the room across the way: more open with a kitchenette, but with a very small window (about 1.5 feet across). I accepted the room, but wondered what happened to my "1 room suite." Reception told me that "they" changed my reservation (not sure who "they" is). I called my work travel group and was told that my reservation was not changed. I read through other Trip Advisor reviews and someone else had the same issue with a 1 room suite where the hotel claimed someone had changed the reservations. It may be that they don't have enough 1 room suites for the demand but continue to advertise them as available and then just put you in a "superior room" when you arrive. Just make sure they adjust your room rate accordingly.

My room did not have an ergonomic chair (as was advertised), but one was brought when I asked for it. Bathroom was clean, but the shower curtain needed changing more often (mildew). I couldn't get wireless service in my room, but there is wired access (ask for a network cable if not already in the room). Internet is complimentary. Elevator was out of order a couple of days. The electricity in the building went out a couple of times. Bring your own shampoo / conditioner, as the one they provide is not very good quality. There is an ice machine and amenity closet on each floor and a purified water machine where you can fill water bottles for drinking. The 1 washer and 1 dryer on the third floor is free, but busy....buy / bring your own laundry detergent. Other reviewers mentioned umbrellas in the rooms, but mine had none. No in-room safe.

Overall, quite decent for the money. But if you're looking for a higher level or service from your hotel, it's best to stay elsewhere.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
MagdalenaH's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Member since: March 08, 2005
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“Great stay overall”

The Grand / Club Quarters at Trafalgar Square

5 of 5 stars
durham, nc
Jul 28, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

I was very doubtful of this property based on the great price we obtained on their website. London is expensive and we have visited many times. With the current exchange rate, our usual hotels were closer to $900 a night, so we decided to look elsewhere. Found this one here on Tripadvisor. The location is very convenient to central London (not the West End shopping areas, though.) It's shouting distance to the National Gallery, The London Aquarium and sits in between to very good Tube stops. I would highly recommend this hotel. The only flaw? They forgot to service the room the first day we went out and the room didn't have the right number of towels for three people (hubby, me and daughter.) However, they have a guest supply closet you can get some things from and a spring water fountain and bottles for guests. There is no restaurant for non-club members (this hotel has a club program mostly for business travelers and they receive special privileges.) GREAT space in room for a double sofa bed and a queen size bed, desk, armoire and space to leave luggage and still walk around. Bathroom a bit on the small side, however. Also, ask for a room not facing the street if you need quiet.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — size of the room
    • Disliked — nothing
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cubamom's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: December 22, 2003
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Consistently perfect”

The Grand / Club Quarters at Trafalgar Square

Jul 27, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Just returned from another seven-night stay and again the hotel staff and ammenities exceeded expectations start to finish. Have stayed at Club Quarters Trafalgar Square for 30+ nights in past six months and anytime I've made a request regards anything, the staff from housekeeping to front desk have been quick to help and make any arrangements. This includes a room fridge and stepping machine being bought ot my room within five minutes. When my AC was on the blink, got it fixed asap. What amazed me this past stay, is the courtesy of all front desk staff. They make checking in a breeze and hassle free and truly seem to love their job as they smile and appear genuinely interested. Highlights for me are always the cleanliness of the entire building and rooms. The bathrooms are relatively small, but shower has superb water pressure. Flat screen tv's can be angled for viewing from bed or chair seating. Room includes coffee/tea facilities. Complimentary umbrella in room. All nine hotel floors have bottled spring water available near elevator for guests along with a 'supply' closet that is a nice touch. I have used the same-day laundry service and excellent value for the convenience. Having previously stayed at the five-star Sofitel nearby in Waterloo Place, this quality hotel is a gem and truly exceptional value at WELL under half the price and you get more included. One comparison, at other hotels, rare to get complimetary internet access and Club Quaters have several options for that. Obviously, perhaps the best 'selling point' is the location as it truly can't be beat as on the doorstep of everything that is anything London. Can get to the hotel in 45 minutes from Heathrow via Heathrow Express to Paddington then Bakerloo Line to Embankment and a short 5 minute walk up Northumberland Avenue. Club Quarters really is a treasure that has been buried too long and easily deserves a higher ranking in all London hotels at Trip Advisors.

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CobberUpstateNY's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 07, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
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“Location Location Location”

The Grand / Club Quarters at Trafalgar Square

5 of 5 stars
Aldershot, United Kingdom
Jul 26, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We stayed for one night for a short break in the capital. Club Quarters Trafalgar Square is in the perfect location for exploring all that London has to offer. The hotel is spotlessly clean and has a recently refurbished feel - plush carpets and high quality furnishings. The staff are very professional and accomodating and check-in and out was faultless. The lifts are a bit comical but didn't detract from a great overall experience. You would be hard pressed to get a nicer hotel in a better location for the price (check out the londontown website for a great weekend rate).

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location
    • Disliked — Lifts
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loopyloop's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: April 20, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Fabulous locations and amenities”

The Grand / Club Quarters at Trafalgar Square

4 of 5 stars
Melbourne, Australia
Jul 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and daughter (12) joined me for the first part of my stay as we combined business with a holiday. We paid for an upgrade which got us a larger room with a tiny kitchenette. My daughter slept in a sofa bed converted from a single armchair - it was perfectly comfortable. With the sofa-bed out it did not leave us a lot of room and we had only two useable chairs. Other than that it was fine.

The kitchenette enabled us to self-cater our breakfasts (the savings basically paid for the upgrade) - I recommend using the M&S store at Charing Cross station for supplies as they have a better range than the Tesco Express on the corner). We particularly loved the water dispenser (more money saved), the self-serve amenities cupboard and the laundry area. Free internet in rooms was great too - it is still not a normal offering in UK hotels. Plenty of TV channels, not just the fre-to-air ones that you sometimes get. Seems a lot of thought has been put into what people really want in a hotel.

My company is a "club member" so we used the lounge on the ground floor a couple of times - it was excellent with happy hour, internet access, comfy chairs etc.

The staff were all very good and I saw none of the behaviour or attitude reported by other reviewers.

After my family left I moved to a downgraded room. I was given a disabled room (I am not disabled), but it was more spacious than normal so I was happy. I particularly like the MP3 connection to play music through the TV speakers.

Two really small complaints - the air-con was inadequate and we did feel quite warm especially at night. Couldn't leave the windows open due to street noise (not really noticeable when the windows were closed). The other tiny problem is that there is no in-room safe, but there are free safe-deposit boxes in reception.

The real highlight though is the location - a few steps away from Trafalgar Square and close to so many wonderful sights. The tube stations (two to choose from) are also close to take you wherever you need to go.

The room rates are very reasonable. Overall I would highly recommend this hotel and I expect to stay there next time I am in London.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location, amenities
    • Disliked — Climate control, no in-room safe
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woodendtraveller's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: February 08, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event
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Average price*: $219 (year-round)
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