Parkwood Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (2655 reviews)
4 Stanhope Place, Marble Arch , London , GB

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Heating
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Designated smoking area
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Amazing breakfast
Cons:
No lift
Tired decor
Bathroom issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.61
There were mentions of cleanliness, but also of tired decor and needed repairs.
Service
8.08
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.62
Numerous reviews praised the location as great for access to central attractions.
Room Quality
6.07
Reviews noted the rooms as needing updates and mentioned issues with decor.
Amenities
7.1
Some amenities were mentioned, but there were complaints about the lack of a lift and poor shower pressure.
Value for Money
7.56
Generally good value mentioned, particularly in context of breakfast included.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Breakfast received high praise for quality and service.
Overall Experience
6.58
Mixed experiences, with some positive aspects and significant areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 04:07

Property Description

Charming Hotel Near Hyde Park

Convenient Location: Situated near Marble Arch and Oxford Street, Parkwood Hotel offers easy access to London's top attractions, including Buckingham Palace and West End theatres.

Cozy Rooms: Decorated with Laura Ashley prints, our rooms feature modern amenities such as satellite TV, tea/coffee facilities, and hairdryers for a comfortable stay.

Guest Perks: Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a hearty English breakfast, and access to a computer with internet in the lounge. Parking options are available for a hassle-free experience.

Experience the best of London at Parkwood Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

Kindly note the the property does not have a elevator and accommodations is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.

Please note that early or late check-ins must be arranged in advance of arrival.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 2655 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.61
Service: 8.08
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 6.07
Amenities: 7.1
Value for Money: 7.56
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 6.58
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Davide • family_with_children • it
6
Pros:

Posizione, colazione

Cons:

Pulizia, struttura da rivedere

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Louise Vedel • family_with_children • dk
7
Meget slidt værelse, men super god beliggenhed. Ok for et par overnatninger
Pros:

God beliggenhed, meget venligt personale

Cons:

Meget slidt

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Henning Fynbo • family_with_children • dk
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Tom DOO • couple • gb
5
Convenient for us but in need of some tlc.
Pros:

We were attending a nearby venue and this was great for that. Staff were polite and friendly

Cons:

The hotel is very tired. Most rooms we saw were in need of redecorating. Our room was tiny and hard to get around. Six flights of stairs and quite steep to get to our room. No lift in the building.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
5
Tired Hotel, needs alot of attention
Pros:

Great location but really, really tired!

Cons:

Needs a full refurb, beds creak, mattresses lumpy, en-suite tired, breakfast disappointing….

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • gb
6
Pros:

The area was lovely

Cons:

It stated as breakfast was included when I booked it and when it was confirmed it didn't show that we had breakfast which was misleading.... also the room definitely needs a revamp, old curtains and carpet looked shabby, sink was outside of bathroom 🫣

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Martina • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Ottima posizione, personale molto gentile e disponibile

Cons:

mi è piaciuto tutto

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Amaury • couple • fr
5
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Leonardo • solo_traveller • ch
3
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • gb
8
A well placed, reasonably priced hotel.
Pros:

Good location in central London, the price was reasonable, the staff were very helpful and pleasant.

Cons:

Breakfast was included (continental) but the choice was very limited, a few more items would have been welcome.
The climb up the stairs to the upper bedrooms is considerable, needs taking into account if you are elderly or have mobility issues. Some facilities need repair/fixing, it looks as if this is in progress.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
2
The worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at in my life - I was desperately trying to find a different hotel - without much luck.
Pros:

The Location to Hyde Park - we were running the royal parks half marathon

Cons:

The property is in need of a complete renovation
Our room was in a poor state of repair
Wallpaper coming off the walls
Doors all chipped
Wardrobe door hanging off
Bathroom in poor state
Shower curtain dirty
Everything about it was shocking

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Storai • solo_traveller • dk
3
Never again.
Pros:

It was close to Marble arch and where I needed to get to, that's the only positive about this porperty.

Cons:

4th floor without elevator. I go to the gym and only had hand luggage but good luck if you have a big suitcase. Rooms were small and the walls did not look super clean. Breakfast was the worse. Don't offer it if it has to be a bit of toast, instant coffee and cereals.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
4
Worst hotel I have ever stayed in.
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

The building was very scruffy and dilapidated. The room floor sloped. The reading lights didn’t work. The paper was peeling off the walls. The decor was very poor.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • se
6
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Liselotte • extended_group • se
6
Pris och läge väger upp sämre frukost.
Pros:

Rummen ok. Det är ju brittisk standard. Frukosten var dålig. Rostat bröd och smör. Inget pålägg förutom sylt. Kaffe i pulver.

Cons:

Pålägg och kanske ett ägg till frukost.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great front desk service and really close to Marble Arch
Pros:

Really close to Marble Arch and in a quiet location next to Hyde park

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
3
Adequate
Pros:

Close to where I needed to be

Cons:

Really tired poor shower

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • je
1
Dreadful - Hotel should be closed down - DO NOT STAY HERE
Pros:

Nothing - The sheets were clean and the towels

Cons:

On arrival I went to the toilet and the toilet holder fell off the wall
Went through the door into the bedroom which had a Fire Door sticker on it and the bottom hinge was loose and it seemed as if I opened and closed it much more it would completely fall off into the room
The shower was made in a converted cupboard and had no extractor fan in it. The shower bracket was falling off the wall.
Because there was no fan in the shower the bedroom was damp
The TV was through the internet and kept on buffering so you could not watch a complete program. I suspect they had no TV licence.
The paintwork was shoddy with Yale locks painted over instead of being removed and the doors repaired
The carpet had water stains from people getting out of the shower to dry themselves
We paid for the room for 4 nights including breakfast
Payment was taken on 10 Sept 2026
on 13 Sept 2026 - 1 day before arrival recd an email saying the could not provide breakfast and it would be at The Lancaster Hotel
On 14 Sept 2026 when we arrived they said The Lancaster Hotel was about 15 Min walk away ie approx 1 mile
That meant 1 mile each way for breakfast 2 miles walk - NOT ACCEPTABLE
We were advised we would get a refund - NOT RECD YET
We tried to get a breakfast near the hotel but it was all Turkish or foreign
On our return journey to Jersey we had breakfast at Heathrow
For myself and my Wife we had 2 coffees and 2 English breakfasts
No Orange Juice, No Cereal, No bakery.
The cost was £52.80
As we stayed at the Parkwood for 4 nights
That totals £52.80 x 4 = £211.20

I will attempt to attach a copy of the receipt for the breakfast from Airport Retail Enterprises LHR The Globe.

Can you please forward my refund

I also suggest the property is checked out by the Fire Service
The London Tourist Board
The TV Licencing
Health and safety

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • couple • au
5
Passable for a night but not very nice
Pros:

Perfect location, quiet , staff very helpful

Cons:

Building is in need of repairs
Rooms are tiny
Stairs are steep

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee