The Carlton Tavern Hotel

Hotels
Independent
7.5 (11 reviews)
33 Carlton Vale, London, England, NW6 5EU , London , GB

Facilities

Free WiFi
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke-free property

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Pleasant room ambiance
Cons:
Inconsistent maintenance
Issues with appliances
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
5.96
Issues with room maintenance and cleanliness noted, particularly concerning the power sockets and presence of a small rat.
Service
7.93
Staff was helpful in resolving issues, though there were complaints about lack of oversight, leading to delays.
Location
8.97
Excellent location near various amenities and easy transportation access, praised by multiple reviews.
Room Quality
6.92
Some rooms praised for beauty, but issues with functionality (TV and power sockets) impacted the experience.
Amenities
7.45
Basic amenities provided, but some guests mentioned the lack of variety in beverages.
Value for Money
7.41
Considering location and general experience, value perceived as fair, though some issues were noted.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Food at the pub downstairs received positive remarks, especially for quality.
Overall Experience
7.43
Overall experience mixed with some outstanding positive moments but significant issues as well.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 02:16

Property Description

Step back in time at The Carlton Tavern Hotel, a charming property built in 1921 that seamlessly blends history with modern comfort.

Dining Delights
Savor delicious meals at The Carlton Tavern Pub, offering a cozy atmosphere for guests to unwind while enjoying a satisfying dining experience.

Modern Amenities
Stay connected and entertained in any of our 8 contemporary guestrooms, equipped with Smart televisions and complimentary wireless internet access, ensuring a delightful stay.

Ideal Location
Located in the heart of City of Westminster, our hotel is just a short drive from iconic attractions such as Hyde Park, Marble Arch, and the vibrant Oxford Street for shopping enthusiasts.

Don't miss out on an unforgettable stay in London; book your escape at The Carlton Tavern Hotel today!

Important information:

  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 11 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.96
Service: 7.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 6.92
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 7.41
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 7.43
A
Alice
10
Pros:

Clean room that was well designed, quiet and in a good central location. I would certainly stay here again.
Only thing to note is that this hotel operates a code system for entry/check in, so there's no front desk. This was straightforward, although the signage to the front door could have been better - we had to ask the pub staff who were friendly enough to help.

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
L
Line Borch
10
Pros:

Flott opphold. 25 minutters gange fra Notting Hill og rolige omgivelser. Anbefales

2025-12-01 via Nuitee
M
Miguel
8
Pros:

Excellent. Check in experience was a little clunky/awkward as the app that you need to download to enter room didn’t work and it was hard to reach anyone, but once in the room fantastic very close to a lot of amenities. Highly recommend paddington rec area and the tavern itself

2025-11-06 via Nuitee
S
Simone family
10
Pros:

The Room was perfect! I came to London for my Dads funeral whose birthday is May so his birthstone is emerald and let me say the room was this beautiful green I was blown away. My Dad may he rest in peace shares the same name an a small street near the tavern and that was anlso special I walked it almost every day I was so heart broken by the loss of my dad but I found peace tucked away in this cute hotel next to this quaint pub and I was able to write my tribute in the room looking out the window. The Tavern itself is just a few minutes walk to my Uncles and also transportation was easy to get to. I want to thank housekeeping for always taking care of the room which I was not expecting as often as they did. This was an amazing experience and you made my 32 year return to London special!.

2025-10-28 via Nuitee
J
Javier partner
10
Pros:

Great place to stay!! Pub Downstairs has Real good Food, Best fish and Chips in London

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
J
Joe
10
Pros:

Nice!

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
A
Andrew
10
Pros:

Entrance needs better signposting

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
A
Ashley family
8
Pros:

I loved everything about this place but trying to get to your room when the outside of the tavern is packed is a bit difficult.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
M
Mr Stephen
4
Give it a miss
Pros:

First impressions were good, the room looked clean and comfy. But as i discovered when i tried to turn on the tv it did not work, then i discovered all the power sockets did not function.
Because there is no one to oversee the hotel accommodation on site, the bar staff managed to locate me to another room but because the room was not expected to be occupied, the room had not been fully prepared. i had to go to the original room and take bed sheets and towels and take them to the new room and make up the bed myself.
In the new room, when i had a shower, because it is an open shower and close to the toilet, everything got wet.
Then to cap it off, when i tried to watch tv, it also did not work. When i mentioned to the staff in the bar, they said maintenance would look at it. It never got sorted.
When i went to the bar for a drink and look at the menu, whilst i was standing there, i saw a small furry creature scuttle from under the bar to behind a chiller and can only describe it a a small rat.
I then refused to have any meals there.
I did tell a member of staff what i had just witnessed but he seemed a bit blasé about it.
Overall, would not recommend.

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
L
Lindsay
10
Great, clean, safe, efficient stay
Pros:

This was a great find - we were in a bind and needed to find somewhere affordable to stay in the area. I was a little hesitant about the no-front-desk setup, and we weren't able to arrive until after the tavern was closed, but the staff was responsive via email and checked us in remotely.

Rooms were very small, but clean and appeared just as they do on the website.

No elevator, and we had a good amount of luggage so it was a bit tough getting suitcases up to the 2nd floor, but worth the efficiency.

There was conflicting checkout info, one email said checkout at 11 and one said 12, so we had to make sure we were back in our rooms by 11... turns out our digital keys did in fact deactivate at 11, not 12.

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
I
Ian
8
Nice place to stay
Pros:

Lovely place to stay. Very easy and convenient using my phone as the key and checking in online. My only criticism was that there was only coffee in the room, no tea and that the shower head was quite blocked and needed wiping.

2025-06-22 via Nuitee