Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Cycling
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality problems
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.9
Several reviews noted cleanliness issues such as dirty linens and small bathrooms.
Service
8.9
Staff consistently described as friendly and helpful, with several positive mentions of service.
Location
9.4
Multiple reviews praised the excellent location near metro and attractions.
Room Quality
6.4
Issues reported with room size and amenities such as thin walls and lack of hot water.
Amenities
7.4
Some amenities seemed to meet expectations, but others lacked quality and variety.
Value for Money
7.4
Value perceived as low due to several complaints about room conditions and service aspects.
Food and Beverage
7.9
Breakfast generally rated positively, though some found it insufficient in variety.
Overall Experience
8.9
Despite some drawbacks, many guests enjoyed their stay and mentioned a cozy atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 10:19

Property Description

Charming Budget Stay in South Kensington

Convenient Location: St Simeon is ideally situated within walking distance of central London's museums and close to Earl's Court and Gloucester Road Tube Stations.

Cozy Accommodations: Each budget room at St Simeon features period-style decor, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy the convenience of en-suite bath or shower rooms.

Communal Spaces: The hotel offers a communal kitchen, dining area, and TV room for guests to relax and socialize. With various dining options nearby, guests can explore the vibrant culinary scene of South Kensington.

Ready to experience the charm of St Simeon in South Kensington? Book your stay now and immerse yourself in the cultural heart of London.

Important information:

If booking 4 rooms or more, different cancellation policies and payment conditions will apply.

Please note that Family Rooms with mezzanine floors are subject to availability.

Late check-in is possible by prior arrangement and must be confirmed with the property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2445 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.9
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 7.9
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Gaby • couple • pe
7
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Fredrik • family_with_children • se
7
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Sara • solo_traveller • se
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Lenka • couple • cz
8
Lovely staff, breakfast and great location
Pros:

We loved the level of professionalism of all members of the staff. We were warmly welcomed by a man in reception, he gave us a lot of recommendations, advices, all the information we needed and also provided early check in that we really appreciated. Ladies that made breakfast were so lovely and kind, the breakfast was great!! We lived the location, just 5 minutes walk from metro.

Cons:

Very small room, bathroom and bed for 2 people. For one night it was OK, but for more nights it would be a bit uncomfortable. But the room was clean.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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neil • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Changed from basic double which was quite small and no aircon to family room with fridge and aircon and it was bliss.

Cons:

Basic rooms are very very hot in summer, no air con

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Vibeke • extended_group • dk
8
Levede op til vores forventninger
Pros:

Perfekt til 4 personer på kort tur til London. Badeværelset var stort og rent.

Cons:

Intet.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Lara • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely stay, super friendly and accommodating staff!
Pros:

Fantastic location and the staff was so, so lovely and helpful. We felt very well cared for. The room was small but perfect for a short stay for two people and the beds were very comfortable - definitely recommend!

Cons:

This is not unusual for hotels in London but worth pointing out that the hotel has no AC, so with over 30C during our stay the room was very hot. The hotel did provide a fan, however, which helped.

Other than that, everything was great.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Yuki • family_with_children • jp
9
居心地が良くリラックスできる
Pros:

デラックスファミリールームは1階のレセプションの隣にあり広く清潔で冷蔵庫やエアコン付きで最高だった。
毎日清掃に入ってくれてバスタオルも交換してくれた。
子供がぬいぐるみを散らかしたまま外出してしまった時にはベッドメイキングと共にぬいぐるみを可愛らしくベッドに並べておいてくれた。

夜は地下の食堂を自由に使って良いよと解放してくれる。おかげで電子レンジと食器が使えて助かった。
テーブルは次の朝食のためにカトラリーなど並べてあるが「あなたのホリデーなんだから好きに使って良いんだよ」と棚の食器だけでなくテーブルのカトラリーや食器まで自由に使わせてくれた。

レセプションの男性スタッフは忙しそうに動き回っていたが、いつも対応が親切。朝食スタッフもみんな優しい。

駅に激近というわけではないが徒歩圏内。

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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erin • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • ch
8
Pros:

Gentillesse du personnel et emplacement

Cons:

Trop de sucreries au petit déjeuner, manque de pain complet ou céréales complètes

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Czesława • couple • pl
8
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Zdeněk • family_with_children • cz
10
Pros:

This accommodation was everything you need!! Everything was perfect, breakfast 10/10. Location is also really good, just few minutes to underground. I will choose this hotel once again, what a lovely vacay we had :)

Cons:

Nothing :)

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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vandevoorde • solo_traveller • be
8
Pros:

De ligging is echt de max

Cons:

Kamer was heel klein, opbergruimte ook

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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paola • couple • it
9
Pros:

Gestione familiare

Cons:

Camera piccolissima

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Mulders • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Gomez Montes • extended_group • es
6
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Fernanda • solo_traveller • br
10
Pros:

Localização e atendimento

Cons:

Não tem ar condicionado

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
Well worth the money good locstion
Pros:

Excellent

Cons:

Beds need slight upgrade

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Carla • couple • it
8
Posizione ottima, fermata metropolitana a soli 6 minuti a piedi. Staff cordiale, gentile e disponibile. Camera piccola,
Pros:

Posizione ottima, vicina al centro.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Dianne • family_with_children • us
10
Central Location and Accessible
Pros:

We were traveling with my mom (who uses a walker), so we requested a larger room with 2 beds and on the main floor. There were a few steps up to the main floor of the hotel, but the steps were wide enough for my mom to walk up; breakfast is in the basement, but since there's a small elevator, we had no problem getting our breakfast (full English breakfast (with beans and mushrooms) was cooked based on our request; pastries and drinks served buffet-style). We are thankful that they allowed us to use this breakfast area to sit with a local Londoner for a catch-up visit (and they showed us the kitchen area and items to have afternoon tea). We flew in for a cruise out of Southampton but wanted to travel a bit beforehand, so the hotel graciously held our larger cruise luggage plus a couple of carryon luggage for 6 days. We returned and stayed the night before our cruise (and to pick up our stored luggage).

Cons:

For the English breakfast, eggs were only cooked 1 way: fried (hard) eggs.
I temporarily lost my credit card (which I later found) and reported both lost and found activities. Unfortunately, since I reserved but hadn't yet paid for the 2nd reservation (1 night before the cruise), Booking.com automatically cancelled the reservation. I would've appreciated a direct call (instead of an email) from Booking.com. Fortunately, after I called the hotel directly, the folks there understood the situation and provided us with an available room that worked for my mom.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee