I really wanted to like this hotel and give it a higher rating. Among the good things about it: - Very nice room design. - Huge, comfortable and modern bathroom with a dedicated shower. - Nice restaurant. - Great staff (no complaints about anyone whatsoever). - Great location: it is within walking distance to everything we wanted to see, is close to no less than four subway stations and the British Museum. The last point is also a huge drawback. While its location is convenient in terms of distance, the entire block around it consists of dirty, garbage-strewn and graffiti-laden narrow streets that house almost exclusively bars and restaurants. In the evening, on all four nights we were there, this area turns into a wild zoo, with packed, overflowing crowds next to many bars shouting into each other's ears in a futile attempt to have a conversation, while drinking alcohol outside. Don't get me wrong, we never felt unsafe - but it is such an unpleasant area to come to, that we dreaded going back to the hotel every evening after exploring the city. The second big problem is water-related. We were there on relatively hot days (~29C), and the only water provided were two tiny 330mL bottles with turn down service. When I asked the concierge whether tap water is drinkable because we don't have enough, the answer I got was basically this: "We provide two bottles with the turn down service, and if you need more, you can purchase two more from the mini bar in the suite". Now, I don't know about you, but after paying 800 euros a night in a 5-star hotel, I expect something as basic and vital as water to be free in any reasonable amount that I need. The answer I got about purchasing more (overpriced) water is simply insulting. The correct answer should have been: "How many bottles do you need? We'll get them to you shortly." Because of these two issues, we likely won't be coming back.
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