22 Jermyn Street

The strongest point in favour of this small hotel is it's central position very close to Piccadilly Circus. I stayed there in a suite for one night with my wife and daughter but was not entirely satisfied.

Doubtless, the hotel is in an old building but, for the price, I would have thought that the place would have been properly refurbished. It has not. The whole fabric of the lobby, the lift, corridors and rooms is worn and tired. The bathroom was equally run down.

Our suite was of a good size but stifling in the summer heat. The air conditioning unit in our bedroom was noisy and inefficient so we hardly got a wink of sleep. When we opted to turn off the unit and open the window instead, the traffic noise was too loud to bear!

I will say that the breakfast in our room was good but the whole package was overpriced and not good value for money.

This hotel is a well kept secret, it is very well hidden on Jermyn St! The decor of the hotel is a little old fashioned in style but that's just a matter of personal taste and it's all in good condition. My room was spotlessly clean with a very comfortable bed, cd player, DVD player (DVDs available from reception), a good selection of L'Occitane toiletries and best of all fresh flowers and fruit.

The location of the hotel is perfect too, right behind Picadilly, a few minutes walk from Leicester Square, Soho and the shops. But what really makes the hotel stand out is the service from the staff. All of them were friendly and helpful and seemed to really care about making sure guests enjoyed their stay. I can't recommend this hotel enough.

This was the finest small hotel experience I have ever had. From the hotel-arranged driver who picked us up at Gatwick, to the helpful and courteous staff who arranged opera and musical tickets, to the lovely two-room suite, I cannot say enough positive about 22. The location is superb--5 minute walk to the National Gallery, 15-minute walk to the British Museum, 10 minute walk to Covent Garden. We never had to take a cab or the tube to get where we wanted to go. The 24-hour room service (though a little limited) was wonderfully prepared. Our room featured a great mini-bar with single-malt scotches and full bottles of good wine. The hotel provides restaurant recommendations for all types of cuisine, and many good restaurants are located within walking distance. Jermyn Street has wonderful shopping. Overall, I could not have asked for more!