Citadines South Kensington Apart Hotel

We've stayed in this hotel for a few days for the last three years and keep going back for the value it provides. The location is simply hard to beat. Hyde Park, Victoria and Albert Museum, and even Buckingham Palace are a short walk away. We even walked to Notting Hill one time. Having stayed on the north edge of Hyde Park once, I find this side of Hyde Park more residential and more quiet. Transportation connections are good. There's a direct subway to/from Heathrow to the Gloster Road station, and you're in the hotel after a... more

This was my second stay at a Citadines in London this year. Overall, I really like the concept. Having a fully equipped (minus oven) kitchen is great and both properties were modern and well kept. As opposed to the usual studio set up, this room had two day beds and reminded me a bit of my college dorm except for the fact that this was much nicer. Once I got use to the set up, I found the room to be very comfortable, roomy and just perfect for the two nights I stayed. There are a number of groceries nearby so stocking the kitchen is... more

We went to Citadines Kensington for 2 nights in 12/2005. The hotel is ideally located and all the rooms offer a smell kitchen facility with everything you may need. Though the carpet / tiles / furniture are a bit worn out, it is a very acceptable compromise for London if you are ready to cook your meals on your own. Tesco & Waitrose are at less than 300 meters, and they provide ready to heat food that can be microwaved easilly. Service could be a bit more cheerful and helpfull, but all in all, it ai a very good compromise for... more

"Rates Are Subject To 17.5% Vat As From January 1, 2005. " This implies that they were VAT free before - what nonsense. I notice that Citadines quote VAT inclusine online rates everywhere else but UK - so why do it here? They should quote the full rate. I used to rate Citadines more highly and used them a lot but this obfuscation has put me off.

We booked our stay at the Citadines through Expedia and it didn't disappoint. An older building converted into self-catering suites, it has a great location and the facilities were quite suitable and the staff very friendly. We are a family of four (with two boys 12 and 16) and the two-floor suite one floor up from the ground was a great base for our stay in London. The boys slept on the foldout in the front room and we had the loft bedroom. The front desk staff members were very friendly and helpful and provided us with additional TP... more

My partner and I booked this apartment through a last minute internet deal for 4 nights, and it was adequate but not fantastic. Although the pictures displayed when we booked were of a one bedroom apartment, we ended up in a studio apartment (when the bed was extended out - which was all the time because who can be bothered putting it back as a couch every day - it was very cramped). The apartment smelt of smoke (we had requested a non smoking room) and was quite old. The shower also flooded every time you had a shower - not convenient! It... more

These aparthotels are great value for money if you know how to use them properly. It's like having your own apartment and you have to clean up after yourself - therefore rooms are equipped for day one in terms of TP, dishwasher powders, garbage bags etc. When you run out & need more ask at the desk (it's free). I always pack or buy cleaning wipes (Dettol), washing up liquid and dishrag for making sure kitchen and bathroom stay clean and, if you want to pay extra you can have the maid come in midweek. When I stayed the curtains weren't in... more

When I first arrived at the Citadines I had to wait 30 minutes to check in due to computer difficulties. I was givena smoking room because they said they had no non smoking studios left ( I was in Rm 309) - I asked about the smell because I am highly bothered by smoke and they said they clean the rooms after each use and the smell will not be noticable. Well it was. The curtains were missing half of their foam backing so they did not keep the sunlight out (I guess I should not complain abotu sun light in London but I did not want to awake... more

Yes, yes, there was toilet paper there when we arrived. But not enough for four people for four days. Bring a roll. Also bring a dishwasher powder tablet for the dishwasher. Because you don't want to spend your pounds on these things in London. Citadines was sort of clean -- I did find a couple of hairs in the bathroom upon arrival which were not ours. The furniture in our room was a bit shabby and the place could have used a little paint. And the layout of the apartment was a little strange -- originally it was one room but with a very... more

We spent 5 nights at the Citadines South Kensington and loved every minute. It was quiet and clean and CHEAP!!! With the prices of food in London having a full service kitchen (no coffee maker) saved us hundred's of dollars (A croissant and coffee is $20; a small salad is between $20 - 30, Tea, etc. is $5 and up.) Back to the hotel - it is in a lovely mainly residential area but with lots of restaurants and a few pubs. There is a Starbuck's right next door. The Tube is about a 10 min. walk. In that complex there is a great, large, modern... more