Hotel Sophia

Hotels
6.7 (1180 reviews)
5A London Street , London , GB

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Continental breakfast
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 1180 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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Lee • couple • gb
7
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Marta • family_with_children • es
8
Bona localització, senzill però net
Pros:

El personal molt atent i amable. Achik ens va preocupar perquè no ens faltes de res. Els llits eren molt còmodes i el barri ple de cafès i restaurants.

Cons:

El carrer és molt sorollós durant tota la nit. Cal portar taps.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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ZHIJUN • solo_traveller • cn
6
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Chr Ankerstjerne • solo_traveller • dk
8
For the price it is good value.
Pros:

The staff was very helpful. They received s package for me before my arrival and kept it for me.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
6
The room served its purpose as I just needed a quick rest before an early train.
Pros:

The room was spartan but the bed linens and towel were clean and comfortable. The manager was very nice.

Cons:

The walls were paper thin. Fortunately, I slept through the loud street noise.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
6
Review of Hotel Sophia, London Paddington
Pros:

Location was less than a three minute walk to London Paddington.
Price was good and provided value for money
Staff were friendly and professional.
Bed was comfortable
Tea and coffee making facilities were available in the room.
Plenty of hangers on the clothes rail.
Soap was provided and a towel.
Shower was nice and hot.

Cons:

Cleanliness can be improved, large amount of dust by walls and under the bed.
TV didn't work.
Room was very noisy due to proximity to train station.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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A Jeffry-Gillow • solo_traveller • ng
7
Very Hospitable
Pros:

Safety of belongings and assistance by the receptionist/Manager Asheed

Cons:

The noise from the Train Station

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
4
Very basic
Cons:

Quality of the place.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Yukari • solo_traveller • gb
2
Never again.
Cons:

No shower, although there was a cubic and shower head. No water came out.
To boil hot water for tea, I had to put an electric kettle on my bed for the power source.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid Turnova • family_with_children • sk
5
Na 1 noc sa to da vydrzat. Ale urcite neodporucam.
Pros:

Dobra lokalita

Cons:

Budova stara, priemerne udrzovana, v rusnej ulici. Blizkost zeleznicnej stanice zabezpecuje neustaly ruch, aj v noci. Vybavenie stare, osucjane a odrete, obklady v kupelni popraskane, sprchovy zaves plesnivy. V kupelni ziadna policka, v izbe ziadna skrina, len stary vesiak. Pre 3 osoby sme dostali 2 uteraky. Zaves padal z okna, na stoliku na zemi prach. Ked sused pustil vodu, nam tiekla len studena.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
5
It was helpful for my short-term needs. I probably wouldn't use it again.
Pros:

It was adequate for a couple of nights.

Cons:

It's shabby and less than clean. Also, it's so close to Paddington I could hear the announcements of trains/underground coming and going. It's sort of like staying in the station.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
5
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • es
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Ros-Marie • couple • se
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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LESLEY • solo_traveller • gb
4
too expensive! I only wanted a single room.
Pros:

breakfast NOT included - paid for triple room when only needed single - too expensive.

Cons:

breakfast NOT included

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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MICHEL • solo_traveller • be
3
Décu, et malgré un superbe emplacement géographique, je ne crois pas revenir dans cet hotel
Pros:

L'emplacement est vraiment pratique, a quelques mètres de la gare de Paddington et de plusieurs lignes de métro.
La possibilité de laisser ses bagages sur place gratuitement après avoir quitté la chambre.

Cons:

La chambre est située littéralement (en hauteur) à coté des quais d'une ligne de métro, ce qui ne serait pas grave si l'insonorisation serait correcte.

Hors la fenêtre ne fermait pas !! En fait elle se ferme mais laisse une ouverture de près d'1 cm autour du châssis, le bruit est donc rigoureusement infernal !! On se trouve vraiment sur le quai et à l'écoute de toutes les annonces du métro comme si elles étaient faites dans votre chambre... Impossible de dormir sans "bouchons d'oreilles", l'insonorisation par rapport à l'autre chambre n'est qu'une simple paroi également.

A cela, s'ajoute le fait qu'une lampe du plafonnier clignotait sans arrêts ! J'ai dû grimper sur le lit pour la dévisser...

Enfin, il n'y a qu'un essuie à disposition, donc, vous sortez de la douche et mettez de l'eau dans toute la chambre vu qu'il n'y a rien en dessous de vos pieds...

Ces commentaires sont valables pour la chambre 205 d'une seule personne, je ne sais rien dire concernant les chambres de 2 personnes qui sont sûrement mieux...

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Rajarshi Pal • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Quite close to Paddington station.

Cons:

There was no lift. My allocated room was at the top floor, difficult to climb through narrow stairs with luggage.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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GODWIN • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Close to station, owner was friendly and very accommodating

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Patrizia • solo_traveller • it
1
Pros:

Posizione,costo

Cons:

Rumore di macchinario(acqua calda),struttura senza manutenzione,buchj nelle porte

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee