Reviews of The Court Hostel

194-196, Earls Court Road, Kensington London, England SW5 9QF

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76.7%

361 out of 544 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'The Court Hostel'

Atmosphere
64.0%
Location
96.8%
Facilities
67.2%
Cleanliness
65.6%
Staff
86.4%
Value
76.0%
Safety
80.8%

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60.0%
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Location - 80% Cleanliness - 20% Value - 40%

DIMOS THANASOULAS

Alone

Sightseeing & culture

10 November 2011

Liked: Good location

Disliked: Few bathrooms - WC Wasn't clean

51.4%
Atmosphere - 40% Staff - 80% Facilities - 20% Safety - 60%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 40% Value - 40%

paul harrison

Alone

Backpacking / gap year
City break

26 October 2011

Liked: just the location really,,,

Disliked: well where to start,first i booked a 4 dorm and got a six dorm!!! then beds were really small!! now the best part,there is 19 rooms i think in the hostel and six or more beds to a dorm,there is only 4 toilets and three showers in the hole place and they are very dirty and smell very bad!!! for the price its not worth it!!! if it was free i still wouldnt stay there..

40.0%
Atmosphere - 20% Staff - 60% Facilities - 20% Safety - 60%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 20% Value - 20%

Customer review

With my spouse / partner

City break

26 October 2011

Liked: Close to Earls Court station and some good pubs/restaurants.

Disliked: Dirty bathroom, with mould on walls and ceiling, floor always wet, bin rarely emptied, frequent lack of toilet paper/soap; tiny kitchen (about five people can fit in there comfortably; what about the rest of the guests - if there are 18 rooms?!); cramped room with a mattress so old the springs are sticking out, and the mattress too big for the bedframe, and no duvet, just a single sheet for a double bed?!; window bolted open; no lounge in sight; a heater in the room that was impossible to regulate.. Really, the worst place I ever stayed.

25.7%
Atmosphere - 20% Staff - 20% Facilities - 20% Safety - 40%
Location - 40% Cleanliness - 20% Value - 20%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Business / conference

24 October 2011

Liked: Nothing

Disliked: Everything, room was very small, looked out on to a noisy busy road the single glazed windows may as well have been open. It was right next to a crossing which beeped at all hours. When we asked for some soap for the toilet (not an unreasonable request?) we were told no problem but despite asking multiple times the soap never appeared!! The bathroom was absolutely disgusting, pubes all over the shower with blocked drains and skiddies in the loo.

94.3%
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Customer review

Alone

Sightseeing & culture

22 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It was really really nice......wonderful staff and breakfast.It was quiet and peaceful and I had a very good night's sleep.The hostel had got some previous bad reviews but i can say that they are definitely wrong.The place was clean and everything was well organised and it is situated in a very good location.The location is perfect to easy to travel and see many places and the hostel is very relaxing and safe.I had a wonderful night so don't give a good place like this such a hard time.

Disliked: The kitchen is a bit small so breakfast time can be a bit crowded and busy.If there was a bigger kitchen it would be perfect!!!!.................

65.7%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 100% Facilities - 60% Safety - 60%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 40% Value - 60%

Jamie Adams

Alone

Sightseeing & culture
Work / volunteering

15 October 2011 Jamie would recommend this property

Liked: Great continental breakfast that's included in the price. Friendly staff and great location in the middle of Earl's Court

Disliked: I suffered torture in the form of sleep deprivation during my first night there due to a fellow bunker being the worst snorer I've ever encountered (he also talked in his sleep). I had to move out on my final night to avoid risking another sleepless night. The hostel is narrow, with several staircases, and lacks bathrooms based on its size.

97.1%
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Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Asia ALI

Alone

Partying / nightlife

13 October 2011 Asia would recommend this property

Liked: Amazing , wonderful and quite place for sleep, very friendly ,helpful , nice management and staff very safe especially night time because Reception open 24 hours . very nice and good breakfast in the morning . kitchen with full facilities. Location very good and safe close from every where and you can get every things at any time you want. more and more.....

Disliked: Small kitchen.

68.6%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 60% Facilities - 60% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 40% Value - 80%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

City break

09 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: breakfast is good

Disliked: shower room is not clean

54.3%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 60% Facilities - 40% Safety - 20%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 40% Value - 60%

Michael Solling

With my spouse / partner

Backpacking / gap year
Work / volunteering

08 October 2011 Michael would recommend this property

Liked: the breakfast is included

Disliked: you could feel the springs in the bed, the internet connection was pretty average, upstairs there was only one shower and toilet for three plus rooms to use

85.7%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Customer review

Alone

Business / conference

05 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: near the underground

Disliked: noisy street

51.4%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 60% Facilities - 40% Safety - 60%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 40% Value - 20%

Darren Baker

With my spouse / partner

Backpacking / gap year

04 October 2011

Liked: The property location was excellent, 2mins from the station and near lots of pubs and shops.

Disliked: The room was very very small with only just enough room for a bag on the floor at the end of the bed, which we had to move to get out the door. It was also very loud and noisy from the traffic.

91.4%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 80%

beck katalin

Alone

Sightseeing & culture

29 September 2011 beck would recommend this property

Liked: The staff were friendly & helpful, the breakfast was ideal, freshly cooked croissants were a winner, The showers were clean as was the room.So close to the tube! The neighborhood is packed with all kind of restaurants, very convenient.. Anyway it was our second time there and we'll be back.

Disliked: No

85.7%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 80%

agora copse

Alone

Backpacking / gap year

29 September 2011 agora would recommend this property

Liked: l! It's right in London so you can easily go from one place to the other. The staff was helpful in answering my questions and showing me where to go, very nice people! There is a kitchen so you can cook, a lounge to relax in with music, chairs, and internet . The bedrooms were super clean. Bathrooms and showers are spotless as well. Highly recommended!!

Disliked: Nothing really

68.6%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 100% Facilities - 60% Safety - 60%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 60% Value - 60%

Customer review

Alone

Business / conference

28 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Central to where I wanted to be

Disliked: My room had no ventilation which made it a little uncomfortable in Londons heatwave.

51.4%
Atmosphere - 40% Staff - 60% Facilities - 40% Safety - 60%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 20% Value - 60%

Customer review

Alone

Backpacking / gap year

27 September 2011

Liked: Breakfast provided was really good

Disliked: Was so dirty and dingey, I didn't want to touch anything! Had to wait sooo long for showers, and toilets were in the bathrooms, so you have to wait for ages for them too. No ladders on the bunks so you have to stand on someone elses bed to hoist yourself up! I'm not super fussy, and don't mind staying in a grotty hostel as long as the atmosphere is good, but this was just gross.

65.7%
Atmosphere - 40% Staff - 60% Facilities - 40% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 60% Value - 80%

Customer review

Alone

Sightseeing & culture

26 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Location

Disliked: The bathroom and shower need some renovation.

31.4%
Atmosphere - 20% Staff - 20% Facilities - 20% Safety - 20%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 20% Value - 20%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Sightseeing & culture

23 September 2011

Liked: i feel very regret when the day i arrived the hostel! Everything in this hostel is horrible, dirty and old. This is totally not worthy to book this hostel for staying.

Disliked: The room itself is dirty, and the bathroom is horrible and you don't even need to mention how dirty the breakfast room is! the plates and the mugs are dirty as well...terrible!

91.4%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 100%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

scott copres

Alone

Sightseeing & culture

23 September 2011 scott would recommend this property

Liked: My stay was very good and I must say that you will 100% get what you have paid for. Decent rooms and comfortable beds, and also they have free wifi in the rooms which helped me a lot. There was a very nice breakfast provided every morning, clean sheets, a nice temperature in the room, and a fairly private shower.The location is is good, and the surrounding area has a lot of pubs and restaurants for you to enjoy at night. You aren't necessarily going to get your typical hostel experience here. but it is always a reliable place to stay when going through London. I would deification recommend to my friends...

Disliked: NA

34.3%
Atmosphere - 20% Staff - 40% Facilities - 20% Safety - 40%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 20% Value - 20%

PAWEL NAWARENKO

With my spouse / partner

Sightseeing & culture

21 September 2011

Liked: Advantages: - fantastic location, just 1 minute to District line underground, which takes us to Westminster etc, - McD, KFC, Burger Kind, Starbucks, Costa Coffee very close Disadvantages: - BED BUGS !!! They are in all rooms. Comes out in the night and bites you!!! You cannot feel the bite, but in the morning you are covered with bites and rush and beddings are in blood. - very old and dirty fit-out of the rooms - very very old mattress - you can fill every spring in it - dirty carpets and walls - extremely dirty bathroom with moulds everywhere !!! By everywhere I mean EVERYWHERE !!! - kitchen 2 x 2 m2. All you get is juice, milk, tee, some cereals and some sweet bread form M&S - of course if you will wake up early enough to have any before other locators I think it's easy to decide if it's worth to stay in this hotel. But, if somebody has any doubts, the answer is NO!!!

Disliked: ...

40.0%
Atmosphere - 40% Staff - 60% Facilities - 40% Safety - 40%
Location - 40% Cleanliness - 20% Value - 40%

Genevieve Turner

With my spouse / partner

Backpacking / gap year
Romantic getaway
Sightseeing & culture

18 September 2011

Liked: Not much. One of the beds in our double room was moderately comfortable...

Disliked: The bathrooms were disgusting. One didn't even have a sink and the others were moldy, smelled and were just gross. May have been other guests' fault, but it certainly wasn't cleaned up. The mattress on the top bunk in our double was the worst I've encountered... Like a bag of springs. One cut me as it was poking out of the mattress. The room was grimy, way too dirty for what we paid.

88.6%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Customer review

With a large group / tour

Sports, adventure or outdoor activities

14 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very clean, very well located. Good beds, with privacy and storage room. Breakfast included. Friendly staff. Good prices.

Disliked: none

91.4%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 80%

Ian ridges

Alone

Backpacking / gap year

14 September 2011 Ian would recommend this property

Liked: I think this hostel is almost perfect! The kitchen is clean and fully equipment. The shower rooms are also clean and comfortable. Free hair dryers. Dorms are certainly private and not makes noise(not creak). My suitcase was pretty heavy. But stuff carried to my room. Good value for money (breakfast included!!!)Thanks! Will definitely recommend to everyone...

Disliked: Nothing

25.7%
Atmosphere - 20% Staff - 20% Facilities - 20% Safety - 20%
Location - 60% Cleanliness - 20% Value - 20%

Customer review

With my spouse / partner

Relaxation/spa

14 September 2011

Liked: Location

Disliked: Not cleaned, staff not friendly, small kitchen, no living room, no elevator, no computers

85.7%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 60% Value - 100%

Chris Bradshaw

Alone

Work / volunteering

07 September 2011 Chris would recommend this property

Liked: The location's excellent, staff couldn't have been more helpful and it's nice and cheap.

Disliked: Could do with being slightly cleaner and my mattress was quite old and lumpy, but for £35 you can't knock it.

91.4%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Customer review

Alone

Sightseeing & culture

05 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: My stay was very good and the staff really welcomed me with a great smile. I was grateful for the free breakfast! Free WiFi, you only have to ask for the key .I felt safe and I feel like the staff really made the effort to answer any questions I had about traveling around the city and making sure I felt comfortable at the hostel.If you are looking for a quiet place to relax and sleep, this is it.

Disliked: na


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