The Jubilee Hotel

For a budget hotel this is what I expected after staying near Paddington Station earlier this year. The Jubilee is just 2 blocks from Victoria Station and about a 20 minute walk to the Eye. I booked this room on Expedia but it did not mention that the room did not have its own bathroom, it was shared and in the basement! The shared bath was cleaner than I expected, but I did not like having a basement room with widows opening on to the main street - people stood around late after coming back from the pubs smoking and the smell/noise came directly into the room. We didn't eat breakfast that was provided, it was always crowded by the time we arrived. The telephone in the room did not work, but at reception we were able to make local calls. Considering we only stayed in the room to sleep, it was not a bad experience overall. I would stay here again, but confirm you have your own bath.

This hotel is cheap, but they don't smile. unless you're ok with this, find other hotels.

location wise, it is not far from Victoria station, so no worries if you have to carry or drag your luggage.

Additionally, if you go to this hotel, bearing in mind the price you pay, please expect the following:

1. Small room

2. Small shower & toilet

3. Toasted bread as breakfast

The hotel is clean enough. The boys at reception are very helpfull. However the breakfast is a joke. For piece of toast you will wait quite a bit. We stayed three nights and for this time the towels weren't changed once. The shared bathroom and toilet is 1x2 meters so you can imagine how small it is and is crying for new paint and shower curtain.

On the day of departure we requested wake up call which we never got. So make sure if you travel early you get your own alarm.

On the next street there are at least 10 other hotel, which for the same money offer much better service and accommodation.