Express by Holiday Inn London Wimbledon South

Stayed here whilst attending course in St George's hospital. I was looking for a basic, safe and clean room for a few nights. Im pleased to say that is what I got with a little bit more. Room was a good size, well maintained with a comfy bed. I believe the room can sleep 4 for the same price which would make it an absolute bargain. I too found it quite cold despite the heating on but the chambermaid gave me another duvet.

The staff are excellent and help you out where needed. They very kindly gave me free use of the internet and phone when I sadly had my bag stolen from the hospital.

Only gripe was the breakfast- very basic which I didnt mind but sadly done as cheap as possible. 'Value' bread, thin sliced and cheap croissants spoiled it somewhat. Yoghurt and cereal was fine. Better bread and fresh fruit should not break the bank but I think would improve overall stay.

Thanks for a good stay.

I stay in lots of hotels on business, so the negative points shouldn't be seen as being a reason to not stay here (unless you've got lots of ironing to do!) - it's generally a good Holiday Inn Express - I've stayed in much, much worse!

The Good

- Next to Colliers Wood tube on the Northern Line, about 35mins into the centre of London.

- Very standard Holiday Inn Express, but with slightly bigger bedrooms and bathrooms than usual.

- Good value compared to the central London HI Ex's

- If you get a room near the pub next door, you'll get free Wi-Fi access

- Check in/out was speedy - with less than 100 rooms it's less likely you'll be in a big queue.

- Reasonably comfy beds, if a little bouncy.

- The hotel has menus for local takeaway service with plates and cutlery. However, for a very cheap voyage in to the unknown, try the Sri Lankan takeaway about 5 minutes down the road, past the Esso garage called Suvai Aruvi. Excellent food for a bargain price! Warning.. you will feel as if you've walked in to the village shop in Royston Vasey, but stick with it!

The Bad

- If you get a room near the pub next door, it's a bit noisy from the outside seating behind the pub and the road in front. The rooms could do with more effective double glazing.

- Room was cold when I arrived, and took a while to heat up. However, the maid left the heating on during the next day, so it was warm when I arrived back the following evening

- The bottled beer from the fridge in the bar wasn't very cold - this wasn't a one off, it was the same each time I had one. The draught beer wasn't working when I stayed.

The Ugly

- Appalling IKEA Ironing board (stands on the desk) is useless for any ironing. Give me a proper one! At least there was a steam iron though.