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What Our Customers Say About Us....

Don't just take our word for it, see what some of our recent customers have said about their stay with The St Davids Hotel. These quotes have either been submitted on independent websites such as the tripadvisor.com or emailed to us direct. You can also visit the Frommers Guide website and see the great review we have here too !

Reviews from: 2004 / 2005 / 2006 / 2007 / 2008

Reviews from 2008

Thank You
(UK) April 2008
Foulla, George & Alex,
Just to say thanks for making our stay with you so pleasant, the accomodation was spotless and comfortable and the food was as good as it gets anywhere, thanks to George. I am sure if you could have given us more sun that would have been arranged also. You and your staff are to be commended for being so friendly and helpful.

The location for a London visit was perfect, We would have no hesitation in recomending you to anyone visiting in the future.
Sincerely
George and Shelagh

perfect budget hotel
(Ireland) April 2008
We can highly recommend this hotel for schoolgroups as this was our 2nd visit to this hotel. The owners are very welcoming and treat you with so much warmth and affection that makes you feel special. It is a great location for sightseeing with many local facilities [shops and restuarants] within metres of the front door. All the 6th form students had a wonderful time. Many thanks to all the staff. We look forward to another vist in the future. Glastry College, Co Down.

Friendliest Hotel in London
(Rocky Mountain) March 2008
We just came back from four nights at the St David's Hotel in London. We found the family that runs it to be exceeding helpful and kind. They stored some of our luggage for us for five days, they greeted us by name, they fed us enormous breakfasts. The weather in London was frightful but the warmth of the hospitality at St David's Hotel made up for it.

Great Stay
(California) March 2008
This is the second time we have stayed at St.Davids, and it was a very nice place to stay in a great location in London.

While it might not be brand new, it is clean, the employees are terrific and very helpful, the breakfast is a great. This is a family run hotel, and they make you feel very welcome.

It is very close to Paddington station, so there are a lot of options for tube/train travel to anywhere in London.

Affordable Hotel near Paddington Station
(Boston) March 2008
My fiancé and I stayed at St. David's for four nights over New Years 2007. We were visiting London on a budget and spilt our stay between here and a hostel. We were very happy with the quality of the hotel for the price we paid. Our room was a double with an ensuite shower and toilet which overlooked the train tracks below. The room was small but we felt it was perfect for two people and the rumble of the trains below was not noticeable to us at all. The staff was very friendly and helpful and Paddington Station and the Tube is right around the corner. This hotel is older and has some wear, but it is clean, well kept and the English breakfast served each morning is excellent.

Perfectly satisfactory
(Melbourne) February 2008
I stayed at St David's for my first visit to London in January. I travelled alone, and was very nervous about choosing a hotel.

My priorities were to have somewhere clean and secure in a good location for sightseeing in London and travel too and from London, that wasn't outrageously expensive (hard to find in London!).

St David's fit the bill perfectly. I felt safe in the room, which was on the first floor-therefore no problems getting my bag there, despite there being no lift.

Breakfast was included in room price, awesome work there, since everything is so expensive in London.

BEST FEATURE: LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Literally a block (1min walk) from Paddington station, which has trains to Heathrow and Marylebone is the next station along, which links to National Rail.

Thank You St Davids
(USA) January 2008
Alex,
Just wanted to say thank you to you and your family for all the information and hospitality shown my way on my recent trip to London. Also thanks for booking me the seats to the game, I am truly a QPR fan till the end now.
Thanks

Josh

Just Checking In
(USA) January 2008
Alex, Foula and George,
We are all back in the States, and I just wanted to say thanks for your
hospitality. We had such an enjoyable trip to London, and it was so
nice to have such a friendly and welcoming home away from home.

Perhaps we will see you again one day!

Juli Crabtree

Great Location !
(Australia) January 2008
My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights in September. The location was great, just down the road from Paddington station. Take the Heathrow Express, if flying in from Aus, very easy to find. We had a room facing Norfolk Sq on the ground floor and it was noisy the first night due to travellers in next door hotel sitting on stairs, but ok the other nights. Breakfast very filling with friendly staff on hand.

Laundromat across road was very handy, also quite a few pubs and restaurants nearby all in walking distance. Also close to bus routes and near to the stop for On/Off Bus Tour. Although bathroom and room quite small, good value for money in London.

Reviews from 2007

Thank You !!
(Brazil) November 2007
We would like to say how grateful we are for our lovely stay in London. Many thanks to George for the first-day tips on the Phantom and Portobello Market - we made it to both attractions and had a lot of fun! Special thank to Foulla for the hair dryer and train tips! ;-) And again thanks to your gentle son, for his help with all the bags and nice talk about Brazilian football !

From the beginning till the end we felt welcome by the cozy atmosphere of your Hotel and the friendliness of your family. We hope to be back some day and will surely recommend to our friends. Please let us know if you are ever in Brazil and will be glad to show you around.

Juliana and Mariana

Friendly welcome in London
(Melbourne) October 2007
I stayed here for 2 nights in September. My husband and I arrived very early in the morning after our flight from Australia. The room wasn't ready but we were sent down to have breakfast and the room was ready by the time we finished. It was really good to be able to access the room this early as we could have a shower and get freshened up and get on with the day. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the breakfasts were great.

The room was small and the bathroom even smaller but this is how it is in London unless you want to pay for 5 star hotels! It was clean and comfortable and I would certainly stay here again.

Good Cheap Hotel close to Tube & Trains
(British Columbia) October 2007
I was reviewing other hotels on Tripadvisor, when I read a review comparing some other hotel to St. Davids. I immediately researched this hotel and read the great reviews. We originally booked our rooms (2 senior couples) for 3 nights, but at the last minute we asked to add an extra night at the front of our stay. They were able to accommodate us, but only had rooms on the 3rd and 4th floors, a bit tough on seniors. However the next day they moved us down to the 1st floor. I found the breakfasts a bit repetitious after the first 2 mornings, but no real complaints. The closeness to Paddington Station was a big plus, as was the location on a quiet street.

Friendly Staff
(Hamburg) October 2007
We were at the St. David`s Hotels for a week and it was very nice. The staff was very friendly and the English Breakfast was very good. The room was very tidy and the bathroom was clean . We enjoyed the family atmosphere. Foulla and Alex always gave us good advice about London .

Fabulous for London
(California) October 2007
I just spent 6 nights at the lovely St David's Hotel. The staff is great, the breakfast outstanding and the serving ladies the best. When I first arrived I was offered a ground floor room but requested a higher floor because, as others have noted, the underground rumbles beneath you. Fortunately, I was moved to the 2nd floor and I had a most delightful stay. This hotel is very good value for the money. The location is excellent and the rooms are quite good for what you are usually offered in London hotels of a similar price. My stay was excellent because I was moved upstairs. I can understand the complaints of those that were downstairs. As they say, location, location, location! (it's important both inside and outside the hotel!)

Not Bad At All
(Melbourne) September 2007
This was the first hotel my husband and I stayed at on our 2.5 month trip to Europe. We arrived at Paddington Station at 7am and found the hotel easily (just down the road!). The owner was very friendly and welcoming, and once she found out my husband spoke Greek we were instantly part of the family. Even though our room wasn't ready, being so early, she said we were welcome to have breakfast (at no charge) while we waited.

The room itself was ok, although as mentioned the bathroom was tiny! However, we were quite comfortable and everything was clean, so no issues there. Both of us enjoyed the breakfasts and the serving ladies are very nice.

The only negative point were the stairs - very steep and difficult when you have heavy suitcases. Otherwise, the hotel is in a great location, with lots of shops and restaurants outside. It was good value for the price!

Hello from Sweden
(Sweden) September 2007
Hi, i wanna thank you very much for everything when we were staying with you this weekend. Really good service from all of you. I will come back but the next time with my husband=)
Best Regards,
Petra

Thank you from Canada
(Canada) September 2007
My husband and I stayed at your hotel twice this summer. We had noticed the property three years ago and made a note to stay there when next in London.

We were fortunate both times in July; you were able to book us a double room for three nights, then gave us the same room when we returned several days later. Our room was clean, attractive and looked out over the small park in the square. As others have noted, the breakfast was super!

We must comment on the friendliness of the proprietors and staff. We felt like we had 'come home' when we returned for the second stay! It was apparent that several of the guests were repeat visitors- always a good sign. We have recommended the hotel to others and will repeat our visit.

Good for the price
(Japan) August 2007
spent 4 nights in the single basic room on the 4th floor at 40 pounds per night. Dearest Alex offerd me either a room facing the greeny square on the 4th floor or the facing back on the 2nd floor, and I chose the more quiet one.
As I feard, climbing up the stairs was hell, but the room was quiet and I often kept the window open to get the fresh air.

The room was very very very tiny, but I found it quite confortable and convenient. It is equipped with only basic items... a tiny bed, a basin, a TV, a fan on the wall, one large towel, a bar of soap, a glass, thats about it, but I had basicly what I need, and they made up the bed and changed the towel every day.

Shower room is also very very very tiny... think of a small closet and put a shower booth and a toilet in it! But it was always kept clean and I had enough hot water. Breakfast is very fine. You get full English breakfast and/or cold cerials and yogurt if you ask. Location is great, just one block from the Paddington sqaure and many bas routs. There are M&S and Saindsbery at the station, and several reastrants and Pubs around.

After all, the stay at this hotel is nothing fancy, so you shouldn't expect or dream too much reading all the fancy comments on tripadvisor. But you will get everything you need. I should say it is good for the price.

Very pleased with St David's Paddington
(Australia) August 2007
We booked accommodation at St David's, Paddington primarily because of the good reviews on TripAdvisor and not being able to find a better alternative for our circumstances. We were looking for a n ensuite room for two adults - clean, comfortable, reasonably priced and conveniently located in London. We were not disappointed, and would be happy to stay there again.

Overall, this hotel adequately met our expectations. The cost was right, the room was small but clean and comfortable, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfasts really set us up for each day's adventures.

Would we use St David's again? Without hesitation as long as the price stayed reasonable.

No complaints!
(France) July 2007
My wife and I visited recently, as part of a party of six from France, and were very pleased with everything. We were allocated a nice room on the third floor, with both a double bed and a single. There was a television, sufficient wardrobe space for an extended weekend, and a small shower room with washbasin and toilet also. It was small, but it did the job, with good shower pressure, plenty of hot water, and it was very clean.This is a budget hotel. We were looking for a central location, clean and tidy bedroom and facilities, at a good price. We were not looking for resplendant views of London, lifts, bellboys or jacuzzi bathrooms! The staff were friendly, informative and helpful. The breakfast was a great start to the day. Our friends all had rooms on the groundfloor and were equally happy with everything.

We would be very happy to recommend this to our friends, and would certainly stay there again. It was very convenient to Paddington Station, easy to get a bus or train to anywhere in London (and we went everywhere!) and a great position for a morning run in the park also. There was a good variety of restaurants and bars around, but so easy to get into the heart of London.

London is expensive, but the St David's is affordable
(San Francisco) July 2007
Searching for an afforable hotel in London is a real chore these days. But after reading many TripAdvisor reviews we decided on the St. David's. I called the hotel directly to make the booking without a problem. The person who answered the phone was busy but very pleasant. They also emailed me directions from Paddington Station [Heathrow Express]. The hotel was a block and a half from the station which made it an easy walk even with suitcases.

The St David's is a row hotel on one of those side steets loaded with small hotels. The front desk clerk was friendly and helpful. But our room was up five flights of narrow stairs. Not for the weak of heart especially carrying your bags. Our room was small and the bath smaller; our window faced Paddington Station so there was a lot of noise but it quieted down during the night. A fan served for air conditioning.

The English breakfast was substantial, served in a small basement room...six flights of stairs down. But again the staff was friendly and seemed genuinely interested that you were enjoying your stay.

Great Stay at St. David's Hotels
(Canada) June 2007
My boyfriend and I stayed at St. David's Hotels for 5 nights from May 28-June 2. This was our first time visiting London and we had a wonderful stay! We booked our room a few months in advance and requested a twin room on the 3rd floor facing the square. We were told at the time of booking that the staff would try their best to accommodate our request. We were very pleased when we arrived and found our requests had been filled and that we were also upgraded to 1 queen-size bed and 1 twin. Yes, the bathroom in the room is small and it takes awhile for the shower to heat up but this was not of any inconvenience to us! The room was always made up when we got back from site-seeing and the hotel was very clean.

The staff was very helpful and friendly. They were able to answer any questions you might have and they always had a smile on their faces, which was very welcoming! My boyfriend and I loved the full English breakfast we were served every morning!! We could enjoy cereal, bacon, eggs, toast, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans, coffee, and tea. We definitely never started the day hungry!

Overall I would definitely recommend this hotel to others and would not hesitate to return to St. David's!

Friendly, clean, step to Paddington & reasonably priced
(Canada) June 2007
Booking:
Just called the hotel directly with the dates required and the booking was made without even providing a credit card in about 3 minutes.

Check-in:
Very friendly welcome from what seems like a family hotel. Quick check-in and our bags were taken to our room right away. My Dad needed a box opened by taking out some screws but he used a type only available in Canada (Robertson square head). The hotel told us to leave the box with them and when we returned the opened box was waiting in the room - excellent service. The only down-side to the check-in was my request at the time of booking for a first or second floor room because I was travelling with my 80 year old dad. My dad is quite fit but would still have prefered less stairs (there is no elevator). Even though the hotel indicated this could be accomodated when I made the booking the request seemed to come as a surprise when I arrived so we ended up on the third floor. The did offer to try and switch us the next day but it wasn't that big a deal. My recommendation would be to call a day or two ahead with any special requests since this is a high volume hotel and almost everything seems to be managed on paper.

The room:
Clean and simple with just enough storage space. Our room had a single and a double bed and included a private bathroom.

Breakfast:
Very good breakfast (included) served quickly by friendly staff (although some of the seating was a bit cramped).

Overall I would definitely recommend St. Davids Hotel.

Great Stay... good place for the price
(Winnipeg) June 2007
I went to London on 3 seperate occasions in a month. I was visiting from Canada and had never been to London. We got to the hotel at 9am and they let us leave our belongings there and they put our valuables in the safe. They gave us tips on where to go and managed to see the changing of the guards on the first day. When we got back, our bags were in our rooms already.

We knew the rooms would be fairly small because its London. They were all nice rooms and were very cosy. The odd occasion you could hear a rumble from the underground but it didn't affect sleeping or anything. The bathroom was small but handy.

Breakfast was great. English breakfast with hot chocolate. It keeps you going to lunch time.

If I go back to London I will be going back there.

If you're looking for a good place to eat theres either a good kebab shop on Paed Road or theres Mickeys Fish n chip shop if you go to the end of Norfolk Square and turn left, towards the hospital. Just ask the people working there, they'll know

All About The Stay!!
(Kentucky) June 2007
My wife and I took our 16yr old daughter to London for a "senior trip". My wife spent at least a week on-line searching for the perfect hotel for us. After reading trip advisor comments, she decided this was the place for us. She was right!

Alex was great. Every morning I would come down with a list of things to do that day and he would get a map and lay out the best way to do those things. He knows where everything is and the best ways to get there.

The room and bathroom were small compared to ones in the states, but we weren't going to stay in our rooms! It was very quiet at night and we had no trouble sleeping. We even took a couple of naps in the middle of the day.

It is located above the tube, but we stayed on the 3rd floor and never heard it. Breakfast was a wonderful addition and we took advantage of it most days. The owners were away for most of our stay, but we did meet them the last day and they were very nice, as well.

We'll definitely be back and we're referring anyone that is planning to go to London. The location can't be beat.

Nice stay!!
(Dallas) June 2007
We stayed at St Davids on the beginning and end portions of our trip. It's in a very convenient spot for travelling to and from Heathrow, about a 2 minute walk from Paddington Station. Overall the facility is alright, nothing fancy but not rundown either. The rooms are small (as expected) but we did have nice showers in each of our rooms. There a a number of similar looking hotels on the same Square, but I would return to St Davids simply for the staff. Alex and the rest of his family are just awesome! They are exceptionally nice, helpful, and a pleasure to be around. We will be back.

Hi Alex and Everyone!!
(Norway) June 2007
We just want to thank you for a wonderful service last weekend. We really
enjoyed ourselves. So thank you.

The Kemi Solberg family

Great Budget Hotel!
(Sweden) May 2007
We stayed two nights at St Davids hotel and you get what you pay for. Yes, the room were quite small..the bathroom tiny..but it was clean, they served good breakfast and the staff are very friendly. This hotel is close to Paddington station and you can find a lots of restaurants in the surroundings. Yes, you can hear the tube sometimes, you might hear noise from outside but remember that this is a hotel in the middle of London!

We can highly recommend this hotel but if you want to listen to birdsongs in the morning you probably should book another hotel outside the city.

Location, Location!
(Illinois) May 2007
We stayed last week and it was quite nice. Hearty breakfast to start the day. GREAT location near Paddington tube station/UK rail station. Diners, coffee shops, and pubs are close. Plethora of Indian food. I didn't come to London for the hotel experience, but the city expereince. yes, the hotel is not brand new or high tech and fancy, but it is London, one of the most expensive cities in the world and all of the hotels are expensive esp. based on USD exchanges.

Nice owners and personal service. I would recommend to first time travelers as it is user friendly.

Great Stay at St. Davids
(Terre Haute) April 2007
My husband and I stayed at the St. Davids for a week along with 10 college students we were chaperoning on a London/Paris trip. The hotel was very convenient to Paddington Station and since the majority of students on our trip were first-timers to London, they appreciated the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff - Alex is great! Echoing other reviewers: the rooms are clean and the breakfast is very good.

We were treated like family !
(Chicago) March 2007
I was impressed with the high rating that St. David's maintains onTripAdvisor. Being a first timer in London, I was happy to be able to find this hotel easily. The three of us had flown into Heathrow, taken the Heathrow Express and arrived at Paddington Station. From there, St. David's is a few minutes' walk. Knowing that we could get to/from the Tube or trains within minutes was a stress reliever. The area is always busy with commuters riding the Tube and BritRail trains. Paddington Station has all kinds of shops for people on the go and two grocery stores with convenient hours. Also, Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park are nearby for nice walks. After reading the many favorable reviews and seeing the photos of staff at St. David's, meeting our hosts was like finding long lost relatives. Alex, the owner's son who works at reception, is charming. After a warm welcome, George, the owner, announced he would cook us breakfast although breakfast was officially over. It was a real bonus because we were too early to check in and were exhausted from a long flight. All we had expected was to stow our bags and come back later. The full English breakfast kept us going until the afternoon. Foula, George's wife, and the attentive staff serve everyone cheerfully in the dining room. For our purposes, due to clean facilities, convenient location and good value, we were quite satisfied with this hotel. The owners and staff will treat you well.

Would return to St Davids
(Delaware) March 2007
Stayed here for 4 days. Had an en suite room with a double and single bed for my wife and I. We were very happy with the cleanliness, the helpful staff and the food. Worth another stay in our book.

Nice and friendly !
(Stockholm) March 2007
We went to London for my husbands birthday and had chosen St. David's Hotels after reading the reviews here on TripAdvisor. The location was very good, near both rail, underground and buses.

We got a nice room on the third floor facing the nice sqaure outside. Coming from a snowy Sweden the flowers in the park was a very nice view. OK there were some stairs to climb but there always is in these kind of buildings. The room was OK and so was the shower and toilet.

Very nice breakfast with the posibillity to choose lots of things, from porridge to hot chocolate, besides the traditional English breakfast. The staff var very friendly and helpful. We will definitely return and recommend it to others.

COming back !
(UK) February 2007
Hi, I stayed for one night last saturday with my 2 daughters in room 415, and would like to say how enjoyable it was. Our room, though small, was very pleasant with a lovely view of the garden and trees. Our breakfast was great and filled us up till 2.30 when we had tea in Selfridges! I will definately be reccomending your hotel to my friends,

Thanks, Denise R

What do you want from a hotel?
(Leicester) January 2007
I needed an overnight in London for a meeting and I find it really difficult establishing what kind of place I need so I trusted TripAdvisor to give me some options. This seemed to be extraordinarily cheap for such a central location so I didn't have any great expectations for it.

The welcome was excellent and I was efficiently sent up the stairs to my room on the 3rd floor. My room was large and overlooked the (extremely quiet) square. The en suite was clean and fresh and the beds were all made up. The sheets were freshly laundered although note they had feather pillows. Personally I'm a big fan but can't use them at home as my husband is allergic!

Two minutes walk to Paddington so no worries even late at night (I got back at midnight) and 24 hour reception, which is an added assurance. The Bakerloo line takes you straight to Piccadilly Circus with a range of restaurants (not to mention cinemas) to choose from; it's one of my favourite places.

Had a great night's sleep. Wasn't disturbed by anyone or anything. Heard birdsong from the square in the morning. Managed the shower beautifully (my eyesight isn't great so fiddly buttons don't work for me) Didn't have breakfast as I had a business meeting at 8.30am but it certainly smelt nice! In fact I was promised double breakfast next time so that's a great reason to go back!

I've paid treble this price, in fact probably much more, for worse rooms and worse service. If you need somewhere clean, comfortable and central to stay then I don't think you can do much better than here.

Easy & Friendly
(San Francisco) January 2007
We stayed here for 2 nights in a twin room overlooking Norfolk Square. It was nice enough. Our room was comfortable and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was awesome. It's in a nice, safe, and convenient location, just 5 minutes walk from Paddington Station.

The shared bathrooms looked nice though, so it's probably not worth it to pay the extra money for an ensuite. Even so, I'd stay here again because the location can't be beat.

**Tip: If you're looking to save money, Paddington station has a Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury's grocery store in it, so preparing a picnic meal from one of those is much cheaper than going out to one of the many pubs/restaurants nearby.

Great location, inexpensive B&B
(Los Angeles) January 2007
The service was great, Dimitri received us and he was really helpful. The hotel is nicely located a block from the Paddington station. Lots of pubs and restaurants in the area and super close to Hyde Park (tip for food, this hotel is so close to the station you can grab a baguette or eat a fast meal at any of the places there).

The breakfast was great, it held us up till late afternoon, the coffee was delicious too. Stairs are really small and is kind of hard to walk with a big heavy bag to the top floors but it is worth it. The room we had on the 4th floor was a lot bigger and better looking than the one on the 1st floor, plus our room came with a view of Norfolk Square. But as the website says, those downstair rooms were used for the help. The tube gets noisy when you're trying to sleep (only on the 1st floor). If I go back to London I'll definitely stay here again, our room was comfy and clean with shower and toilet included.

Reviews from 2006

Would Stay Again, Super Friendly
(USA) December 2006
I stayed here for several days leading up to the Christmas holiday and was very pleased with most everything. I wasn't entirely sure of the exact duration of my stay and so I initially made the reservation from 20 Dec through 31 Dec and they told me xmas night would be free. I ended up checking out on xmas eve and they were kind enough to grant me a free cancellation even though I had not given notice within 48 hours as is explicitly stated. I was willing to pay as it was my fault but they didn't charge so, hey, I say they're awesome for that.

Wonderful staff and location
(USA) December 2006
I think that the thing I will remember most about the St. David's was the staff. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Foula offered us breakfast the morning we arrived (which I thought was above and beyond). It wasn't just the owners who were nice however. The ladies who served breakfast and cleaned the rooms always had a ready smile. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Thanks for the use of the hairdryer!

The location is fabulous (about a block from Paddington and the Heathrow Express). The rooms are simple (hopefully room 212 will one day be as pretty as room 205) and clean and were fine for our needs. The neighborhood offered a lot of reasonably (for London) priced restuarants offering a wide variety of fare.

We would definitely return.

Quick Thank You
(New Zealand) November 2006
Just a quickie to say thanks so much to everyone at St Davids for yet another great stay. We always look forward to staying with you and it makes our time in London feel like we are very much at home. I 'll be in touch again when next we're coming back - which I hope will be soon :) Best wishes to all for the festive season. Jane Marriner

Ask for a Quiet Room
(Hong Kong) November 2006
This is our second stay in St. David's. Our room is a bit noisy and much smaller compared with last year.

Overall, it is a nice B&B - good location, clean room, delicious breakfast, we will be back.

Great value, basic but lovely
(Maryland) October 2006
Based on the reviews and recommendations of like-minded travellers (e.g., one who have travelled in Europe and are not expecting an American-style Holiday Inn hotel), we chose to stay here. It was made clear it was a basic, B&B hotel, and the rooms were of the standard British B&B type style. And we knew it was a walkup, and that the bathroom and showers would be small. OK. That described about 99% of budget B&B hotels in London (and other European cities).

What is doesn't convey is the excellent value you get for your money, combined with an extremely wonderful location central to everything, and warm and gracious family hosts who try their best (within their limits) to help you....read the rest of this review here >>

Wonderful Stay
(Singapore) September 2006
We stayed at this wonderful cosy hotel for 5 nights and we had a very pleasant stay with polite and helpful staff, clean rooms and toilets and great tasting english breakfast. It has a very good location as well, just a 3 min walk to Paddington Train Station and Underground, ample cafes and restaurants nearby. My husband and I highly recommend Cafe Mimo's situated just across the street. They serve great pastas and main course at a relatively reasonable price. We had dinner there almost every night! Remember to ask for higher level rooms though as the sound of the trains can be faintly heard and i believe it will be worse if your room is in the basement. However they have no lifts so the higher the floor, the more stairs you have to climb! We really enjoyed our stay in St Davids and hope you will too!

A bit small but great
(Canada) September 2006
My husband and I stayed at this hotel September 4th, 2006. We had one day/night in London before catching the Eurostar to Paris. This hotel has a great location, is reasonably priced for London and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms are small, the bed was comfortable and it was in a quiet part of town, so it served its purpose.

The staff recommended a great Italian restaurant to us called ASK. They were also very accommodating when we arrived at 9:30 in the morning from the train station. They quickly took our suitcase and informed us they would be waiting in our room when it was ready, which gave us the freedom to go and explore London for the day. The hotel is located just around the corner from a pick-up point for a double decker bus tour company. This is the perfect way to see London in a very short amount of time. I can't say enough about what a great experience it was. Traditional English breakfast is served in the downstairs dinning room. I am Canadian and unfamiliar with traditional English breakfast (eggs, bacon, ham, beans, fried tomatoes, toast). The waitress was quick to find me some cereal when I ask for an alternative. Overall a very positive experience.

loved the prices
(Greece) September 2006
I`ve stayed at this hotel lots of times and i can tell you one thing. It`s a great value for money. Clean, friendly and cheap compared to other london hotels. Ask for a room with garden view but not on the last floor. Too many stairs and very narrow!

Basic but very accomodating!
(Iowa) September 2006
I knew I would like the neighborhood from a previous London trip but due to a bad experience at another hotel, I was ready to find someplace new. Despite a rather small room (for a single), the St. David's was all it was raved to be. Across from a small park, it's also convenient to restaurants and Paddington Station. The service was friendly and always courteous and the breakfasts were enough to hold me until dinner...and then some!

For someone looking for a decent, clean place to spend the night at a very affordable price while visiting London, the St. David's can't be beat. Should I come back to London, I would definitely come back to the St. David's.

Clean, lovely, perfect location, small
(Italy) September 2006
We stayed in this lovely hotel for a week from 15 till 22. The room they gave to us was small ( a little too small for the italian standard! ) but clean, and nice. The bathroom was minimal. The breakfast was delicius, a typical old english breakfast served with love. The location is perfect for tourist that use buses or underground, and there's no traffic or noise. The staff was nice and helped us with attention. we will definitely come back to this hotel if we return to london.

A Pleasant Surprise!!!
(California) September 2006
After 13+ hours of traveling, my sister and I finally arrived at St. David’s Hotels. At first, we were overwhelmed by the number of steps we still need to go up before reaching the reception (well, there are only 5 steps or so, but because we were so exhausted from our flight so any more stairs would be excruciating.), but no worries, one of the staff members came to the rescue. He gave us a warm welcome and helped us with our heavy luggage. Alex at the reception checked us in and he is one of the nicest person we have met in London (The service we received at the Holiday Inn that we later stayed in was not even close!). The first night we stayed in a twin room facing the back, which was a bit too noisy for us. We could hear the train coming and going. The next day we switched to another room facing Norfolk Square and it was PERFECT. If you are reading this and still deciding whether you want to stay here, please do not hesitate, pick St. David’s. This hotel will live up to your expectations: clean room and wonderful hot shower, comfortable beds & pillows, delicious breakfast, great location (near Paddington Station), plenty of eatery around the area, nice staff, cute guy at the reception (hello, Alex), etc… LOL
Sandra & Candi

Thx a gazillion!!!
(Hong Kong) August 2006
Dear all the staff members of St David's Hotel,
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you. I was warmly welcome by all of you during my stay at St. David's in Aug. Firstly, I want to thank Alexis (Hope I typed his name right) for his patience and kindness. He patiently explained to me the difference between the charges of two different kinds of room. We talked about this for several minutes but he still hasn't been annoyed by my misunderstanding. And he even granted me to stay at a larger room later. He is not just helpful (he's ever helped me carry my baggage), but patient, nice and kind as hell!
And I have to say many thanks to the other staff of St. David. You are all very nice and always ready to help (all are wholehearted). You all made me feel like home when I was staying at your hotel. I've have stayed at various hotels at Paddington whenever I was in London during the last few summer holidays, I can say that St. David's gives me the most welcoming feeling among all. Last but not definitely least, I also have to thank those sweet sweet gals who served my breakfast during my stay at St. David's. Whenever I heard, "Please enjoy your breakfast!" I was really moved at that time! Thx again and again! I'll definitely choose to stay at St. David's again if I go to London next summer!!!
Best and kind regards,
Phoebe

ThANK YOU FROM PARIS
(France) August 2006
Dear Alex and Foulla,
I send you this e-mail to be made share our satisfaction of your hotel, the rooms and the service were lovely. I would recommend your hotel all to my friends.
Kind regards
Annie

PERFECT !!!!!
(Cyprus) August 2006
Excellent location!!!! From Paddington you can go everywere, there are nightbuses as well. I went with my family that included elderly people and we were once more amazed since we all have stayed there before on several occasions. The owners and staff are extremely friendly and helpful and breakfast is probably the best you can find in London. For small hotels standard and for its price its as good as it gets and I ll definetely stay there next time I visit.

Hot outside but still pleasant inside
(Canada) August 2006
We arrived to London in a heat wave. However we had a room higher up and kept the window open all the time even through the night. A fan was supplied which moved the air around sufficiently. The square is actually closed at a certain time and there is not a lot of noise outside the hotel at night.
Having the Heathrow Express and Tube so close at hand was a big convenience. We found the last flight of stairs to be a bit brutal and hard after an exhausting day in London. The bathroom as someone mentioned is very small and an add on but it is very adequate. There is not a lot of room, but we felt that we received value for our money spent. Everything about the room [while crowded] was nice a clean.

St. David's is for sure a place worth visiting for Budget accommodation in London.

OUR 4TH TIME AT THIS HOTEL
(Norway) July 2006
i have stayed at this hotel four times. Every time we arrive at St. Davids we are met with smiles and were good custumer service. The last time I stayed there we got a nice little room with view to the Norfolk Square. The rooms are always clean and tidy. Most of the rooms I've stayed in have been small, but with ensuite bathrooms. The bathrooms are pretty small as well, but it's usual in this type of house hotel. One of the best things at this hotel is their wonderful english breakfast. Egg and bacon. I would recommend this hotel for everyone.

EXcellent Stay
(Argentina) July 2006
Dear Nedj And Alex,
I want to thank you very much for my excellent stay at St. Davids Hotel. I couldn't say good-bye because I left very early in the morning on Friday! But I really want to thank you for your hospitality and Kindless. Be sure, in my next trip to London, I will book again at your Hotel!!
Thanks,
Laura

St David's gets our vote
(Australia) July 2006
Hi Alex, Foulla and George
We have arrived safely back in Melbourne with great memories of our stays at St David's. Special thanks to Alex for his friendly welcome on our first visit and for providing our requested 1st Floor twin room overlooking the gardens on both occasions. It was a pleasure to meet Foulla and George on their return from Cyprus and enjoy their friendliness, particularly during the great breakfasts. Your family are wonderful hosts, the rooms were clean and quite adequate in size whilst the bathrooms were entirely functional. For friendliness, real value for money, the splendid breakfast and ideal location, St David's gets our vote !

WHAT WE HAD EXPECTED AND MORE...
(Tennessee) June 2006
Having never been out of the States and reading all the reviews about how small Europe hotel rooms are, we were prepared to do some "urban camping". But we were pleasantly surprised here. Not only is the location FANTASTIC-right next to Paddington and the Underground and the Big Bus picks up nearby-but you will not starve there either. There must have been 10 restraurants all within a 2 minute walk (no exaggeration). It is an older building, and the ensuite bathroom we had, one could tell was a later additon and nearly airplane sized, but the staff definitely made up for the difference. It's run by a family from Cyprus who could not be more hospitable, and that's a major compliment from us Southerners. Breakfast was good and plenty of it. The staff were very knowledgable about the area and could tell us where to go do laundry or take a long stroll or go shopping. For those addicted to email there is also a few internet cafes located nearby. If any of our friends ever ask for recommendation on a place to stay-THIS IS IT! We began our tour de Europe in London making reservations here thinking if we didn't like it we would book another place for our return, but we didn't have to! We were very satisfied and stayed here again our last night in London with great relief. Only disadvantage is that you can vaguely here the Underground, but it sounds like distant thunder, and trains stop running at mignight. Cannot sing their praises loudly enough!

LOOK RIGHT...LOOK LEFT...
(Canada) June 2006
My friend and I stayed at St David's for 5 days, and we thought everything about it was charming, clean, quiet, and pleasant. The breakfasts were good and satisfying. The area was safe and surrounded by pratically everything you can imagine. The staff (Alex, he's your man...!) was helpful, resourceful, polite, and engaging. Our room was spotless, tidy, and airy. Buses/taxis are abundant..Our price was unbeatable. People are friendly. The only thing that was off was the traffic moving on the "wrong" side of the road...HA! Save your money and book at this hotel, you will not go wrong...trust me! Get ready to spend load of money as London is not cheap...trust me on that one too! Enjoy this beautiful city and the St David's Hotel. Cheers.....!

A VERY GREAT CHOICE
(Italy) June 2006
Dear all
I've just returned from my short holiday in London with my family and so I must really write a great praise for the St. David's: I had a big family room (we are four) on the ground floor, near dining room, with a large bathroom and as much large shower with hot water everytime, very quiet in spite of proximity of the dining room; the linen was always clean.
The breakfast was very good with enough choice. The staff was very warm and gentle. Of course you mustn't expect luxury, it's a budget choice, but comfortable and decent. Excellent the location near Tube and many place to eat.
I think I'll really return for the next time in London.

THANK YOU ALL
(Germany) May 2006
Dear Foulla & all
Many thanks for a very enjoyable stay at your hotel last week. A very comfortable environment and friendly staff. I look forward to seeing you on my visit on August 17th.
Regards
Aden Brinn

AS ADVERTISED THANKFULLY
(Vancouver) May 2006
This hotel gave us everything we needed. We were in room 105, which was a great room! 2 single beds, ensuite toilet and shower, and a little balcony overlooking Norfolk Square, all for 65 GBP per night. Tiny colour TV with 8-10 channels, dresser and wardrobe, comfy sheets and beds, cleaned every day. Breakfast was good, served from 6:30 to 9 - honestly the Full English was a bit much for me that early in the morning, so I went for porridge and toast every day. I loved it! Is that strange? The hotel staff were very willing to help give directions and advice on where to go.
You could hear the trains a little bit, even on our floor which was up 2 flights of stairs. Bring earplugs or get a room on a higher floor. Wouldn't recommend a room in the basement unless you're a really heavy sleeper.
The Neighborhood was great, plenty of places to eat and get snacks. It was great being so close to the tube - we took it every day. St. Davids is literally less than a block away, but in a relatively quiet green square which houses a number of hotels and B&Bs. The Paddington area, while quite close to good shopping on Oxford street, is a bit far from many of the big sights like the museums and all the sights along the Thames (too far to walk, for me anyway), so we got a week Travelcard, and took the tube every day. After we did it once, it was incredibly easy and convenient. I don't think it would be worth it to pay an extra 30 pounds a night just to be closer to the tourist areas.
Overall the St. David's was great, it was CLEAN, and the staff was helpful and kind. It gave us as budget travellers absolutely everything we needed. No surprises - the place was just as advertised on the website.

VERY CLEAN VERY NICE BUT VERY THIN WALLS
(Philadelphia) April 2006
Everyone at St. Davids was very kind. The rooms were clean and the bed very comfortable. There were only a few drawbacks: The walls are very thin. It almost seemed as though every time the door opened or shut next to me, that the sound was magnified. The other slight drawback was that the shared shower/toilet was not cleaned for the first two days I was there. And unfortunately, someone had used the soaptray as an ashtray. Steam and ash do not mix. Also, the shower drained slowly which left you standing in water. However, the breakfast was good. The price was very reasonable - in fact - I was upgraded to a double without charge. I plan on returning.

EXCELLENT LOCATION
(Knoxville) April 2006
I visted the Norfolk court on March 9th-12th 2006. Like many of the other reviewers, I will say the location was fabulous! This is how you get to the hotel...you walk out of Paddington station (on the yellow line I think), head right, take your first right and take your first left. Hotel on left. That is how easy it is to get there! So convenient. (From the airport, I called for directions. They gave wonderful directions so do not hesitate to call)
I reserved a single room with a sink. Once I checked in, they gave me the choice of the room on the 1st floor or a single with a shower on the 3rd floor. I had heard you hear too much traffic on the 1st floor so I upgraded for free to the 3rd floor. The room was extremely tiny but still very cozy. (No toilet in the room. The toilet for the floor was always freezing cold because someone would open a window to smoke and not close it when they left.) The shower was great. Hot water all the time and good pressure. I never ate their breakfast so I cannot give an opinion on it.

GREAT STAY & VERY ACCOMMODATING STAFF
(New York) April 2006
The staff at the St David's hotel were great. We were 4 women going on a bachelorette party weekend, so we weren't looking for the Ritz - just a clean hotel that was in a good location. The location was slightly disappointing because there was not a lot of nightlife in the area, but it is safe and you can't beat the price. :) We took cabs every where, but the underground is around the corner and very easy. Upon arriving, the owner had the kitchen staff prepare us something to eat... even though breakfast was over and we'd arrived early. They were able to make suggestions for us as to where to go and what to see. We were not necessarily looking for those types of spots (looking for trendier places), but they were very nice. Walking the 3 flights wasn't fun, but after the fatty food in England, we needed it! The shower never ran out of hot water and we got fresh towels everyday.... and as everyone on this site said, they gave a great breakfast (although sometimes a bit slower than we wanted it to arrive).

GREAT SERVICE BASIC HOTEL
(California) April 2006
Our family of 6 stayed at the St David's hotel. It came recommended out of one of the travel books. The good thing about the hotel is the service, was wonderful. Everyone was helpful, friendly, and the exchange rate given at the hotel was very fair. The price of the room is unbeatable by London's standards, especially since they included a hearty breakfast that kept us going until lunch time (with lots of walking and carrying things/children around- this is not small compliment). The room itself was nothing to write home about-but it was safe and cleaned each day. The location can't be beat. Within a 1 minute walk to Paddington Underground and the Express train. Perfect!! Thanks for a great trip and all your help St David's!!

Dear St. David's Staff
(USA) April 2006
My parents and I recently stayed at your wonderful hotel during our trip to London. We were there on March 29-31. During the frenzy to pack and move on in our travels I forgot my robe. It was a relatively new one and I missed it. Imagine my pleasant surprise upon arriving back home in the states to find that my robe was waiting for me. I had to write to you and say how wonderful of you it was to ship it all the way overseas. I really, truly appreciate it and just wanted to let you know. Thank you again!
Sincerely,
Wendy

TOP SERVICE
(Canada) April 2006
What a wonderful little find this is! Right in the heart of Paddington, with links to all over London. It sits in Norfolk Square - a cosy park which was lovely just to relax (e.g. read London guides - and get my bearings!). What makes this place so special is the wonderful staff. The animated owners George and Foula are worth the admission fee on their own! Alexis their son, has unparalled knowledge of London and recommended some lovely places to eat in Paddington. These guys literally bend over backwards to help you. The rooms are basic(though my room had cable) but most importantly are clean. Beds are very comfortable but are accomodating (I'm 6" 4!). Definitely would recommend this place to anyone!

A Great Hotel
(Cyprus) April 2006
St.Davids Hotel is a wonderful hotel.It's also very clean and the staff is great.the people who works there are very friendly and polite,especially the handsome boy at the reception (hi Alexi). If i will go to london again i would love to stay at St.David hotel.

Kalia

Thank You, Great Hotel Great Location
(Australia) April 2006
My name is Darlene Bell and back in September last year I traveled to the UK with my friends Megan and Pat. We stayed at the lovely St david hotel which was so perfectly placed for us. It is so handy to everything, the train station, the Hop on Hop Off bus, cafes and Hyde Park, it was perfect. My room was lovely and the beautiful view of the park still is clear in my mind. As my first trip overseas it was the best way to start, I was sick when I arrived from jet lag but a more comfortable bed I dont think I could find and the breakfast was the best I ever had in my entire 6 weeks away and the wonderful hospitality it was so very warm and inviting.

I hope with lots of saving maybe one day I may get the chance to visit again and stay a little longer to experience everything I can about the UK. Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality and hopefully one day I will return to my favourite room and best breakfast ever. Kind Regards

Darlene

Very Friendly and Cozy
(Canada) April 2006
We chose this hotel mainly as a result of many of the positive comments already posted here. We knew from the beginning that the cost of visiting the UK will be expensive and that most hotels that cost less than 100 pounds will tend to be on the small side compared to what most North Americans are used to.

That aside, we found St. David's to be a very friendly and cozy hotel run by very friendly and helpful people. All the staff were very friendly and ready to serve. As others have mentioned, we arrived in the morning and were given the option to have a traditional English breakfast before we checked into our rooms. Yes, they really do try to take care of you here!

We stayed in 2 different rooms since we had a weekend trip to Devon. The first room was up on the third floor facing the back. We could hear the Underground trains go by, but we got use to it pretty quick. The room was clean and efficient (a double ensuite). The second room was a twin with shower facing the Square. It was definitely much more quiet. And the beds in both rooms were quite comfortable.

The Paddington area is a pretty busy area, but it's fairly quiet and calm in Norfolk Square. There are plenty of pubs and restos in the area. Don't be afraid to ask the staff for their recommendations! We certainly appreciated the suggestion we were given for some Indian food! Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park are about a 5-10 minute walk away.

I would definitely stay here again if we were to visit London again. I think this place has character.

Great place to stay
(North Carolina) March 2006
Hospitality was great! We arrived at 9:30am in the morning after a long airplane trip and were welcomed and offered a late breakfast. It is very convenient to the Tube and in a safe neighborhood.

Good location!
(Germany) March 2006
We chose this place after long research in the net and reading all the recommendations on the Trip Advisor website. I must say we were not disappointed. Okay, the rooms are very small and the bathrooms even smaller (mini), the furniture is old and shabby, but it was very clean. The breakfast was good, we weren't hungry til late afternoon. As the tube and bus stations are just around the corner, it is quite noisy (there is also a hospital very nearby). So ask for a room facing Norfolk square, this is more quiet (we had one room looking at the backyard, which was very noisy, then changed the room facing Norfolk Square). It was much better, the rooms are bigger and have a little balcony. The location is great, you can get everywhere by bus or train, there a lots of restaurants and pubs as well as McDonalds etc. just a few steps from the hotel.

2 Thumbs Up!
(New Zealand) March 2006
I chose this place because of this sites reviews, and was initially hesitant due to lack of photos, but after the experience, I don't think you'll find a better place to stay for the price in London. The owners were lovely, and were so hospitable to me after a frazzled 24 hour flight with FAR too much luggage to deal with, and looked after my bags while I went for a trip into the city until my room became free. I stayed in 2 different rooms (went for a trip to Paris inbetween), and both were clean and tidy and all you need for a shower, sleep and a Sunday dose of the Eastenders Omnibus on the telly. Only negative was perhaps getting some slightly disapproving looks when I came in at 5.30am in the morning after a night on the town, but hey...no harm done!

Excellent Hotel for the Price !!!!!
(New York) March 2006
Excellent place to stay for visiting London. The stairs are very steep, and very narrow. Bathroom is very small with American standards. Bed is very comfortable. Breakfast is fantastic with excellent service. Location and price are unbeatable. The owner George is very charming and friendly.
Carmen

HELLO !!!!!
(Spain) March 2006
We just want to thank you for a wonderful staying at yor hotel, 17-21 march. And the breakfast was great as you told us!!!  If we are going to London again we would love to come back to you, together with our two daughters.
José and Elisabet

St. David's a great location and price
(Alaska) February 2006
St. David's is a real find in London. The staff is very friendly, the rooms are clean and comfortably, the breakfast keeps you full til beer time, the location is really convenient from the airport and the price is amazing given all this.

Thank You !!!!
(Germany) February 2006
Dear Alex and everyone at St. David's Hotel:

I just wanted to tell everyone THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all of the kindness and hospitality you have extended to my daughter Amanda and her friend Carolyn who have been staying at St. David's Hotel this week.  The first thing my daughter says to me each time I talk to her is how adorable and clean the hotel is and how nice, friendly and helpful everyone has been towards them.  She is having a wonderful time in London and I'm certain that this is trip she will never forget especially the day she set off the smoke alarm with her hair dryer!!

I was in London myself nearly 20 years ago, and after listening to my daughter's enthusiasm this week I have decided it is time to return sometime the beginning of next year perhaps even with a small group of friends to accompany my husband and me.  The only decision I need to make is what dates we want to travel and which flight we will select because we know already we WILL be staying at St. David's Hotel!! 

Again, thank you for your kindness and I look forward to meeting all of you in person in the near future!! I will be in touch for reservations when I have the dates arranged.

Sincerely,
Carolyn Schmidt

Our Stay at The St. David's
(Denmark) February 2006
Home again I wish to send you my compliments til let you know, that we enjoyed our stay at your hotel - and thank you very much for your assistance and kindness concerning my 60 years birthday. See you next time, With best regards
Helle Lorentzen

Hello everyone at St. David's
(Minnesota) February 2006
Dear Alexis,
My husband and I just returned to the United States from a four night stay at St. David's. We had a wonderful time and everyone was so nice and helpful. Each morning at breakfast I was greeted by such lovely women who were so quick and helpful. And thank you for offering us complimentary breakfast the morning we arrived as well - it was nice to get our bearings and relax before we started our first day. We'll be back!

Jamie and Brent Proulx

THANK YOU !!!
(USA) JANUARY 2006
Dear Alexis,
My brother and mother made it home safely late last night. They had a great time. They haven't stopped talking about it. They both said you were very nice and helpful (mom said good-looking, too) thier only regret is that they didn't get a picture of you before they left. Thank you for helping to make their trip enjoyable.

I was told that they talked to your mom and invited her to visit us if she ever comes to the U.S. The invitation is also extended to you. I understand that you have family in Virgina, we are on the west coast, it is different over here. We have more fun. That's my sales pitch. :o)

Thank you for your kindness. Let us know when you come around, we'll take care of you.
Thanks, Smiles, Peace
Lisa

Friendly, helpful, great value
(Germany) JANUARY 2006
I took a group of 12 people to London and booked into the St. David's well in advance. As there is no lift, I asked for rooms on the ground or 1st floor. Many of my students are seniors. We got what we asked for. There were no problems with our early arrival and some of the rooms were already ready. The rooms are Small and the ones we had were all clean and tidy. The showers are also small but we came to see London and NOT spend all our time in the hotel. The location is fantastic and Foulla suggested which restaurants to visit. You can still eat out in London and not pay an arm and a leg - if you know where to go! These are very old houses and the visitor should bear this in mind. In this area you hear and feel the tube under the houses directly above the lines. My advice would be to take some ear-plugs along. We loved it at St. David's. The owners and staff were all friendly and very helpful. My students enjoyed the breakfast very much and we will be back. Thank you Foulla, George and the rest of the staff.
Mary and the group from Nuremberg

The friendliest in London
(South Afica) JANUARY 2006
I had extensively researched all the hotels in the price range prior to our vacation and was so impressed with the Member's ratings of this hotel that I decided to make two reservations for us at the St. Davids Hotel for December 2005. We were not disappointed! It is 2 minutes walk to Paddington Station from where you have access to Heathrow Express, National Rail and the Underground. Lots of reataurants, pubs and cafe's all round. A couple of minutes to Hyde Park by foot. This is a delightful budget hotel with very friendly staff and good, clean accomodation. The rooms are a reasonable size and very clean. After all, you only spend the evening there. We had en-suite facilities to our room which was of the smallish size consisting of a shower, basin and WC. Again, what else do you need the bathroom for? There are no tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms but there is a vending maching machine in the reception area. Breakfast was good and enough to see you through the day. In fact, the staff were willing to bring extra food if you asked. We even got free breakfast when we booked in early on the first day. We asked for additional pillows and received them in minutes. Same with towels. Our baggage was looked after on the day we checked out and we collected them later in the day. The owners and staff were extremely friendly and helpful and had their guest's interest and well-being at heart all the time. They were always ready with help, advice and information. Overall, a good, clean, friendly and cheap hotel. If you expect a 5 star hotel, go and pay the 5 star prices and look elsewhere. We will definitely stay there again and will recommend this to anyone.

Reviews from 2005

MANY THANKS
(Singapore) DECEMBER 2005
Dear George, Foulla and Alexis,
We visited London and stayed at St David's in Dec 2005. It's at a good location, within 5 minutes walk to the tube (Paddington station) and was very comfortable, clean and cosy. This hotel is value for money! The owners, George and Foulla, and their very handsome son, were most hospitable, which was a big part of what made our trip so pleasant and memorable. The first morning we were up late and missed the breakfast hour. George was totally kind and whipped up 2 sets of breakfast for us, with the eggs and sausages positioned in a smiley face. We definitely recommend this hotel to budget travellers. As we left, the Christmas tree was put up, and the reception will be renovated shortly. We will definitely return to this hotel the next time we visit London again!!
Best regards
Sok Han & Agnes

COZY COMFORT FOR BUDGET TRAVELLERS
(Canada) NOVEMBER 2005
I spent a very enjoyable week at St David's this past September. I had reserved a single room with wash basin for 30 pounds a night but found it extremely small (not much bigger than the single bed ) and asked to move to a bigger room after two nights. They had availability so they moved me to a double and gave me the same rate.

Try to get a room looking onto the court yard in the front. There is a little more noise but the rooms are brighter and the view onto Norfolk Square is quite pleasant. The hotel is family run and staff were very friendly. Paddington station is 2 minutes away and there is very good access to everything London has to offer via Paddington station and the Tube. Another plus is Hyde Park is located a short walk away. I'm a runner and ran through the park everyday. Its a 15 minute walk through Hyde Park to get to Knightsbridge shopping area including Harrods. Across from Paddington Station, there is quite a cool internet cafe called Reload. Its better atmosphere at the same price in comparison to a few other internet cafes in the same area. Lots of pubs and restaurants nearby.

All in all, a very comfortable, friendly, travel option for those looking to spend their London travel dollars on something other than high end accommodation. I'd stay there again.

DEAR ST DAVIDS
(Birmingham) NOVEMBER 2005
First of all we would like to thank you for rescuing us from that awful hotel further down the street, when we last went to London (15th of October). You saved our trip - thank you very much for that! We definitely enjoyed your family's hospitality and therefore we would like to book a room in December if possible. We had hoped to get our family from Denmark to come along, but they regrettably just turned us down.
Best wishes
Erik and Camilla

FRIENDLY STAFF
(Hong Kong) NOVEMBER 2005
A clean and good location B&B. 2 minutes to the tube station / 4 minutes to airport express. Very friendly staff. My friend come to pick to the airport at the early mon ring. The owner invite my friend for breakfast (also to wait us) without any extra charge. I paid 60pound for the en-suite twin room and they give an en-suite triple room.

A GREAT BUDGET DEAL
(Southern California) NOVEMBER 2005
For the money you can't beat St. David's. It's not The Ritz but it is a wonderful budget hotel with a very helpful staff and everything you need to be comfortable and rested in London. The location is wonderful as stated in other reviews and I thought the breakfast was great. Very filling and kept you going until afternoon. I would recommend it to any money conscious traveler.

HELLO ALL
(Not Stated) NOVEMBER 2005
We just wanted to say hello and let you know again how much we enjoyed staying at the St.David's. You make your guests feel so welcome, the breakfast is so good and your other staff people are so friendly. Elizabeth was so nice when she served our breakfast. We look forward to staying with you again in the near future. Have a very healthy and happy holiday season.
Shirley & Mort

We will be back !!
(Brazil) OCTOBER 2005
On behalf of the Magalhaes family, I would like to thank you and everyone else in St. David's, for the kind welcome we have received during our time in London. We will certainly be back!!! If you ever come to Brazil, specially to our town (Belo Horizonte), feel free to ask for anything you need, it will be a pleasure to help you! Beste regards, Gustavo

Was exactly what we expected !!
(Chicago) OCTOBER 2005
I booked the St. David's Hotel on Norfolk Square, based on the reviews I read on Trip Advisor. A few days before our arrival on September 8, I e-mailed and asked for a room on a lower floor as my husband and I are fit, but did not relish climbing four flights of stairs. The location is outstanding. You are a very short walk from the Paddington train station; the destination of the Heathrow Express. When we arrived at the small lobby, we were immediately invited to go down and have breakfast, even though we were not entitled to it. When we came up from breakfast, our room was ready and our bags were already carried upstairs. Our room was exactly what we expected, small and clean. The bathroom was as described in all the reviews but since my husband nor I are enormous people, it was adequate. I did not plan on spending a great deal of time in the bathroom. Foula went out of her way to help us. We had left a phone number at home and asked her for a phone book. She immediately asked the name of the party, called information, dialed the number for us and gave us the phone. When we asked about the charge, she shrugged her shoulder and said, "It's no big deal." She is very proud of London and really wants you to enjoy it. Since we had been to London frequently, we knew what we wanted to do so did not ask for suggestions, however many people did anmd Foulla went out of her way to accommodate there. As I looked at the sign in sheet, I noticed it was mainly Europeans. Our room was facing Norfolk Square and it was quiet in the evenings. It is not a five star hotel but the prices are not five star prices. I would certainly stay there again. It is an excellent value for the money and location.

Thank you for an enjoyable stay !!
(Germany) OCTOBER 2005
What we anticipated came more than true! We received a warm welcome from you and your parents and were made feeling comfortable and at home by your hospitality. You provided us with all sort of useful information we needed for an enjoyable and successful visit. We are very grateful and will happily remember the staff's everlasting friendliness. Thanks again, take care and and give our regards also to your staff. Rita & Norbert

A BIG THANK YOU !!
(Not Stated) OCTOBER 2005
To you and your family a big thank you!!!! Kathrin and Tobie are back and they have really enjoyed themselves. They loved London, people their age love it for different reasons from people much older like me. And they did enjoy the wonderful room at your hotel and the great hospitality and kind welcome. Thank you so much again, I do wish that I can return to London without looking over your shoulder because it's just such a great place to be. And of course, no time-consuming, frustrating hotel-hunting, no pictures on the internet that never keep what they promise, because I will just send an email to you and hope for a free room and your wonderful breakfast and lovely hospitality. Thanks again, take care, kind regards to you all, Renate

HOME AWAY FROM HOME
(Wisconsin) SEPTEMBER 2005
Thank you all for your hospitality while staying in your lovely "home away from home". It was very pleasant and everyone was very helpful. I appreciate your help returning the items i left in my room, I will recommend you to any who wish to visit. Ellen

Dear George, Foulla and Alexis
(Australia) SEPTEMBER 2005
As we are now back home in Perth, Australia , I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation of your hospitality & friendliness during our stays at your hotel during July & August this year. In particular , the support that you offered to Julie prior to her unscheduled return to Australia to attend a family bereavement was much appreciated. We always feel as though St David's is like our " London home ". Undoubtedly , this feeling is related to the service & friendliness which you offer to guests. We hope to see you in Australia at some time in the future, and remember there will always be a bed for you in Perth. Kind regards & best wishes, Mal & Julie

TIME FLIES !!!!!!
(Germany) SEPTEMBER 2005
The weeks after my departure have gone by so quickly and I have been thinking back to the few days at your lovely hotel ever since. I will certainly book again when I return to London and have been recommending your hotel to lots of people. What a great atmosphere, beautiful rooms and the unforgettable breakfast, but above all the lovely owners. Now my daughter and her friend will soon come and stay with you - we had a lot of talks together about the pros and cons of going at the moment, but they want to come. So the only thing I can do is hope that everything will be alright when they are in London. While I'm writing this I'm reliving the time I stayed with you and can see everything clearly, even my last two hours sitting on a bench in the square reading waiting for the moment I had to leave after all. Thank you for everything and hopefully, see you again soon, kind regards, Renate

THANK YOU !
(Hong Kong) SEPTEMBER 2005
Tks for yr accommodation during the days we spent in London last week. The room is good, especially for the ground floor room.If there's a little electrical kettle in each room will definitely an improvement for yr hotel.

Also, the madam who serve the breakfast at the dinning room is very cheerful and nice. My mother did enjoy the breakfast very much.

Thank you for kind arrangement and all the best!

Cheers Ann

SMALL BUT NICE
(Germany) AUGUST 2005
Hallo St David’s Team,
It was a fair and beautiful week in London, one of the highlights was staying in St David’s hotel. The location is central, the staff very friendly and the atmosphere very informal. The breakfast was great, the original English version……we love it. The rooms are also nice and tidy and the St. David’s team are friendly and helpful at all times.

We would all like to say “thank you” from; Tim, Lara, Sarah, Elisabeth, Doris, Ulli and Uwe

Kind regards from Frankfurt to Paddington and we are all looking forward to our next holiday in London at St David’s hotel.
Ulli + Uwe

great value and great location
(Bangkok) AUGUST 2005
I booked a triple room with a mattress on the floo