Corus Hyde Park Hotel

Just got back from the Corus Hyde Park, where we stayed for the Live8 weekend (Fri-Sun). First impressions- nice building, clean, modern. The reception staff are pleasant and courteous and check-in was swift and smooth. We had to pay a £40.00 deposit (£20.00 per night) for any extras which we may have taken during our stay, such as the movies, playstation, room service, telephone calls etc. I was quite taken aback at the size of our double room, as it didn't look the same size as the webphotos. It was wide enough to take the double... more

Great location. Rooms small but well-designed so very comfortable. Immaculately clean. Large continental breakfast. Breakfast room has lots of windows overlooking Hyde Park. Just under two blocks to the tube which we found very convenient. (The tube station required walking some stairs - which may be a problem for some people carrying baggage.) Our family had two rooms - one with air conditioning and one only with a fan. The highs during the day were about 68 degrees Fahrenheit. With those highs, the fan kept the small room cool... more

I've just returned from a long weekend at the Corus hotel, Hyde Park. Overall I enjoyed my stay - the hotel is in a great location. It overlooks Hyde Park and is minutes from Lancaster Gate Tube making it an ideal location for those wanting something just out of the main bussle. I occupied a single room. It was clean, well presented and ideal for me. My only complain about the room was the heat. There was no air conditioning, the window would not open and only a wall fan provided any air circulation. Given that the weather was very... more

I have trouble even giving a 2 star review of this property but it is right along Kensington Park. I'm 5'3" and could lay across the width of the room and touch both ends! Does this give you an idea of how narrow the rooms are? I had to sleep with my suitcase in my bed since there was no room to put it on the available floor space. The wardrobe was so shallow that you had to put your clothes in flat, facing forward and with a capacity for about 3 shirts. The bathrooms are okay. My friend's room was bizarre. The entrance from the... more

We booked a vacation through British Airways that included 2 free nights in a London Hotel - we selected the Corus. In our first room, the bed must have been 50 years old. It was the worst bed, the room was falling apart with old wall paper falling down. We were on the first floor and could not open the windows and there was no A/C. It was not hot in London, but was extremely noisy and stuffy. We did change rooms the next day and the staff did not give us much hassle. The second room was the smallest we have ever seen - small for... more

Very average hotel - rooms are tiny (even for London). Our room was skinny and long, we felt like we were in a pencil box with no closet and no view at all (room was overlooking the back of the building where kitchen trucks were arriving). Also it was getting pretty hot at night, so we had to open window a little bit, but then we could hear trucks early in the morning. Bathroom was really tiny as well. Building is very pretty from outside. Our continental breakfast was quite decent - few types of cereal, 2 types of juices, milk, tea, coffee,... more

This was my second stay at the Corus. Found the hotel to be well located and good value for London. This time however, I encountered a problem upon check-in. The rate I had selected on the Internet was for bed and full English breakfast but the hotel records showed room only. When I questioned this, the condescending French receptionsit indicated that I was getting a very good rate and proceeded to show me what rack rates were for the hotel (who pays rack rates?). Further that he had been a receptionist for many years and HE knows what... more

We stayed at this hotel for free thanks to a BA package. We concur with most comments on here: the room was small (there was room for a double bed, and a desk, and that was it (literally); the room was clean; decorations were spartan but nice; and the staff was friendly. The best part is definetely the location; hyde park is a beautiful place to spend the day and the metro is very close. My only caution?: It was only the end of March and the halls were sweltering; our room was cool because we could open the window, but I imagine it would be... more

My family stayed here March 12-15 with a British Air package. My sister and I had a twin room, and my parents had a double room (although it was a queen-sized bed). My room was very clean and looked recently renovated. It was small by U.S. standards, but had everything that we would want: comfortable bed, clean bath and shower, desk, tv, phone, and a closet. My parents' room was a bit older, and looked a little more worn. However, it was also clean and came with the same amenities. Breakfast was included with our room and... more

I stayed at the Corus from 4th - 7th March 2005. I arrived at Euston train station and took the bus (390) direct to hotel - Fare £1 20p Alight at Lancaster Gate by the underground station. My room was a standard single, very small but clean. It was adequate for a few days. There was an open fronted wardrobe with hanging space of about 18". The single bed was too small for me (I am 6'4") and the dovet cover only came up to my shoulders but an extra blanket was provided. Breakfast arrangements were excellent and stress free. Guests... more