Windermere Hotel

Stayed 3 nights at Hotel Windermere, vicinity Pimlico district, Victoria Station, London. Just returned. Bedroom and bathroom spacious, room clean, neat, sanitary, recently decorated in modern decor, functional and nice, but tasteless. (This traveler would like decor fitting to architecture surroundings. Why would a nice-looking hotel spend good money on furniture looking like bought from mass quantity 1970s motel furniture broker?) TV worked. Big plus: room came with Wi-Fi internet at no extra cost. Web site indicated not all rooms had... more

We spent 3 wonderful days in this charming hotel. Everything was perfect. Staff were very efficient and polite. We had a Superior Double room that was roomy, had a king size bed and a good size bathroom with a very powerful shower. Towels were thick and fluffy. We had no problem with noise, we slept very well. Breakfast was excellent, an excellent cold buffet and eggs etc cooked to order (none of that pre-cooked eggs), I particularly liked my scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. Dinner was really good, all fresh ingredients and they... more

Our family of 2 adults and a teen stayed at this Hotel mid-February. We went there because of its "award winning" and recommendation by Frommer's. We are a bit disappointed. The place is next to a small street and close to a major street and they have "no rooms away from the street" I was told, so noise was a huge problem for me, especially trying to fight the jetlag. The room is small (so are the rest of London hotels it seems). The breakfast was very good, which is included. The service is lukewarm. The price may be a bargain.... more

We spent New Years here for 2005. This is a cute hotel with a very friendly staff. Sure we had to bring out luggage up some narrow hallways and stairs, but that's part of the character of these old charming hotels. The only downfall was the person above us who never stopped walking on the creaking hardwood floors. Loved the breakfast down stairs, no way I was oversleeping for that. I would definitely stay here again. It probably wouldn't be my first choice for a week long stay, but for a couple nights, it is very nice.

The Windermere was our starting point and ending point for a multi-week trip through Europe. The hotel, booked over the internet was everthing we expected. Excellent choice! Central location close enough to sights and yet quiet for a restful evening. Wonderful breakfast, we did not try the resturant though. We found the Hotel Windermere to be clean, well kept with a friendly, helpful staff, especially Jo. If we ever have occasion to again have London as our starting or ending point the Windermere will be enjoyed again.

My husband and I stayed at the Windermere for two nights in November 2005. It is a cozy and quaint little hotel. Great location if you have come to see the sights of central London. After an eight hour flight from Canada we were greeted to a warm welcome even though we arrived four hours earlier than the check in time. Our luggage was safely stored and was awaiting us in our room after returning from sightseeing and lunch. The included breakfast is excellent (NOT the usual half warm buffet stuff often included at hotels). We also... more

We stayed at the Windermere from Saturday to Tuesday in October. The location is great... a very short walk to Victoria Station. The breakfast was great... very fresh. Here is the catch: I NEVER was able to sleep! the floors are very creaky (I swear there was a Elephant above us..... constant creaking!) the street was fairly noisy. you could hear the front door opening (and slamming). Plus, the phone at the front desk was terribly loud and annoying. in conclusion....i will NOT return... more

Since I relied on trip advisor to book the hotel, felt compelled to give you my opinion. There are some good things about this hotel, but it is a misperception to categorize it as 4-stars (unless the rooms vary widely). The location was great for public transportation and walking; the hotel was clean, the bed solid, and the staff very nice. Convenient to have breakfast there, and we had a very nice dinner there one evening. However, the rooms very small (not a problem, just would have expected a bit more for the price), and we had to walk... more

I have stayed a number of times at the Windermere Hotel, my last visit was only last week. The Windermere is, for me, the perfect place to stay when in London. I am always welcomed with a smile by whoever is at the desk, whether its Jo, the receptionist, or Sylvia Hambi (the owner). I usually opt for a Large Single room that has a double bed and bathroom. I do not mind the 3rd floor because it's bright and quiet but if you have a problem with stairs tell them when booking a room because they do have rooms lower down. I always have... more

My husband and I stayed at the Windermere for a week in a double room on the second floor. The room was very clean it was smaller than expected. The bed was VERY soft, and the room was hot a few nights (no air conditioning) therfore, we left the window open most of the time. It was quite expect for staff accessing a small closet outside our room at odd hours throughout our stay. The breakfast was good, and we were able to order eggs in addition to the cold breaksfast buffet. The staff in the kitchen/waitresses were very nice and... more