Hotel Sophia

Hotels
6.7 (1047 reviews)
5A London Street , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Private check-in/check-out
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Affordable last-minute booking
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Basic room quality
High prices for low quality

Categories

Cleanliness
4.51
Room and bathroom cleanliness frequently mentioned as poor.
Service
8.48
Staff were friendly and helpful during the stay.
Location
9.52
Excellent proximity to Paddington station and public transport.
Room Quality
5.47
Rooms described as basic, small, and some issues with comfort.
Amenities
6.5
Limited amenities were available; basic provisions not always met.
Value for Money
5.46
High prices for overall quality received; generally felt overpriced.
Food and Beverage
6.51
Basic options available; not a focus mentioned in the reviews.
Overall Experience
7.18
Mixed reviews lead to a neutral overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 03:14

Property Description

Central Location near Paddington Station
Hotel Sophia, located a stone's throw away from Paddington Railway Station, offers budget-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi. Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk and easy access to the vibrant shopping hub of Oxford Street.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Indulge in the traditionally decorated rooms at Sophia Hotel, each equipped with a private bathroom, TV, telephone, and ironing facilities. Benefit from the tourist information desk and luggage storage services provided by the hotel.

Exploration Made Easy
With attractions like Madame Tussauds, Regent’s Park, Hyde Park, and Knightsbridge within walking distance, Hotel Sophia is the perfect base for your London adventures. Book now to experience comfort and convenience in the heart of the city.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 1047 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.51
Service: 8.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 5.47
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 5.46
Food and Beverage: 6.51
Overall Experience: 7.18
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adnan • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Was friendly staff and good location

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Costelloe • solo_traveller • gb
6
An Ok cheap place to stay before taking the Heathrow Express or underground to the Airport.
Pros:

Location is excellent, right across from Paddington Station and all the shops and restaurants. The staff were fine.

Cons:

Stairs. No elevator. I was on the top third floor. Small room. Old, sad look about the hotel. It needs a facelift and a coat of paint to liven it up.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Arnab • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very comfortable and convenient place to stay
Pros:

Location and staff were great

Cons:

My tv signal was awful and I couldn't watch it. Staff did try to fix it but it was interference from train station. I didn't spend much time in room so it didn't matter, it was just a place to sleep and the bed was comfortable

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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LOKESH CHANDRA • family_with_children • in
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staircase

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Rodney • solo_traveller • gb
7
Very satisfactory and good value at the low price.
Pros:

Kind and ever-helpful staff. Very clean. Very close to Paddington Station.

Cons:

Small single room , no chair or table. Have stayed before many times, but always in a double room with chair and table.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Rodney • couple • gb
8
Highly satisfactory
Pros:

Very clean. Comfortable for the price. Very close Paddington Station

Cons:

No complaints thank you

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Felicity • solo_traveller • au
6
For the location and for one night onlyit was very reasonably priced
Pros:

For what I’ve paid, it was reasonable to stay there

Cons:

Wasn’t keen on the shower it’s very small

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Emilio • couple • es
8
Un hotel económico pero con todo lo necesario para disfrutar de Londres
Pros:

Los que hemos viajado a Londres ya sabemos cómo son los alojamientos económicos pero, el hotel Sophia, me ha sorprendido gratamente; muy cómodo, limpio y muy bien situado. Ideal para cuando decida volver.

Cons:

En principio no tengo ninguna queja.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Agnese • family_with_children • ch
1
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • gb
6
Cons:

A little bit of maintenance is needed.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Essexboiere22 • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Rasmus Martinius • couple • dk
2
Nåede kun til lobbyen før det blev for meget
Cons:

Vi nåede kun til "lobbyen", hvis man overhovedet kan kalde den for det. Til vores held var der rod med nøgler, så min partner og jeg, kunne nå at aftale at vi fandt et andet hotel. Virkede meget uhygiejnisk og der lugtede kraftigt af mad. Senere da vi læser andres anmeldelser er vi glade for den beslutning.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Bou • family_with_children • fr
6
Pros:

L'hôtel est très bien situé vous avez plusieurs points de métro juste à côté ce qui est très pratique ainsi que des bus magasin fast food restaurant ect l'accueil est agréable les serviettes sont changés tous les jours, clé a disposition pour pouvoir sortir et rentrer comme vous voulez . Pour le bruit dans la rue, ça ne m'a pas dérangé perso c'est vrai que c'est bruyant mais perso je dormais bien la nuit

Cons:

La douche n'était pas pratique seul un petit jet sortait et l'eau chaude n'était pas toujours au rendez-vous. La literie est moyenne lit en feraille a ressort et juste dommage je suis restée 5 nuits j'aurai juste aimé un petit coup d'aspirateur dans la chambre.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • dk
7
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Fabio • couple • it
2
Da evitare assolutamente
Pros:

Posizione

Cons:

Stanza trasandata (muri e porte rotte)
Bagno minuscolo, lavandino appena sufficiente per lavarsi le mani
Asciugacapelli con fili scoperti

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Monica • family_with_children • ro
8
Good, decent, all you need for short stay
Pros:

Location is excellwnt, right at Paddington, lots of underground, close to Kensigton Garden and Hyde Park,.
Lots of restaurants in the area, stores for food.
Room is basical but clean. Comfortable bed.. bathroom ok as size.
You do not needx much as you do not come to London to stay in the room.
I appreciated the heater.
Highly appreciated the kettle and the complemintary tea, instant coffee and milk.

Cons:

Hotel is kind of outdated, not encouraging, but room was nice.
There is an open rack for clothes. Enough but not very fancy if you are picky -I am not.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Dean • family_with_children • gb
10
Location, price , staff
Pros:

Location, price

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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jarle • solo_traveller • no
7
Sentralt, rent og ekonomisk
Pros:

Beliggenheten

Cons:

Bakgård er et stort hull, hvor en ikke trenger ha alarm på klokken 05:00 ;) første avgang i Victoria Line både blir annonsert og ikke minst bremser i bruk ;)

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee