The New Dome Hotel

( 2 stars , London , United Kingdom )

Not the nicest hotel I have stayed in but it was ok for one night. Don't think I'd like to stay there much longer.

+ helpfulness of reception. ability to have a ground floor room - room very small,power point for kettle in accessible, no ability to control heating.

My daughter booked this for me online - I wanted something not too far from Waterloo station (it was actually an 8 pound ride to the station so that should be taken in consideration in cost analysis ... This was an old hotel not updated to today's standards. very tiny cramped room good for no more than a couple of nights at a time and one suitcase. (the bed is against 2 walls, right against the heater and partly under the window. old fashioned and impractical separate hot and cold faucets not working lamp no safety information very old tough spring mattress that dug in my back all night it was in a rougher part of town the door with an old fashion key/hole opened out into the hall instead of inside the room - it was impossible for me to put my suitcase in front of the door to block access for safety sake (single woman traveling alone. it seemed threadbare but probably clean- very thin walls - the guest next to my room was angry (and let me know it loudly !!) because I took a shower and made some noise (while trying to be as quiet as possible)early in the morning (6 am) (I had an early train to Paris) this is for someone who doesn't care about the surroundings, not ocncerned about personal privacy and safety, does not need to watch the news in bed (no TV in room but 2 or 3 in the lobby) but not a pb for me. The man at the front desk was very nice and helpful.

I thought that the room was good value for money considering its location in London. The room was a little cramped, but that did not really matter as we were out most of the time. Perhaps some refurbishment may be needed in the next few months. The only problem that we had was the amount of noise from the road. Ear plugs are recommended!

No hassel booking form on-line,very easy!! would of been helpfull to of had a few directions as i travelled by car, online only directions given for bus and train. I would use again.

+ staff were friendly and helpful - squeaky bed, kettle in room didn't work, no mention of available cooked breakfast

- it is too far away from the city center and very difficult to find its location.

+ Cheapness - The rooms were very dirty - floors could do with a hoover & deep clean... However for £30 per night in London it is expected a little.

+ It was very reasonable hotel considering the price we payed. it was very basic, but comfortable, and i would stay there again. - The noise level from other rooms.

+ Friendly staff - Room very poor and not very clean