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Reviews of Hotel Sophia

5A London Street, Westminster Borough, London, W2 1HL, United Kingdom

#950 of 1,016 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 484 hotel reviews

5.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.2

  • Comfort

    6.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    5.6

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    7.0
    Basic hotel very close to Paddington Station
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    See above.

    This hotel is less than 50 yards from Paddington Station. It is by far the cheapest hotel in the area. It is basically clean, beds are OK. For a quick one night stay, these two factors make up for the hotel's shabbiness and lack of any other facilities.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy street. Screws sticking out in the shower not felt safe.

    Staff was very nice. We were able to store our luggage on departure day.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenience

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    6.0
    Hotel in Paddongyon
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As with most of the older houses on London, the stairs are narrow and quite steep, when carrying more than 1 piece of luggage. 2 of the trains enter Paddington, just behind were I was staying and without double glassing and that part of the station being open, you heard every announcement and sometimes all night. Suggest you ask for a front room on London Street

    Centre of Paddington Close to everywhere Helpful staff As it is a 2 star, it was good value for money in Paddongton

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Doors bext to me banging all tthrough the night.

    Good location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booked a double room but there were 2 single beds

    Perfect location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    7.0
    Great location... good value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    - I mentioned this as a good thing but it's also a problem: "1 min walk from Paddington station" (you may need earplugs, nearby pubs, people playing soccer in the street late at night, travellers walking with their carry-on baggage, etc). - No elevator. - Very dated rooms and stairs.

    - Excellent location (1 min walk from Paddington station). - Very good price (compared to other options in this location). - Comfortable bed and pillows. - We used this hotel just for sleeping and a quick night/morning shower (we spent those 2 days walking the city from 9 AM to 11 PM), so we didn't really need much... if you want/need more, this hotel is not for you (and you'll obviously have to pay more).

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    7.0
    I have stayed here many times as it’s cheap but it really needs upgrading
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No tv remote, bathroom door looked like it had been kicked in. It’s very very tired

    Comfy bed and the staff are excellent

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    6.0
    I had a very pleasant stay and would happily stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room had been cleaned before I arrived (I could smell the cleaning products when I walked in hahaha), however the bathroom wasn't as clean as I would have hoped. One of the toilet papers had a strange dried yellow substance on it so I didn't use that one. I'm sure if I asked staff for another they would have replaced it but I didn't find it necessary. I wish a bathmat was provided as I didnt have a way to dry my feet after a shower. I stayed on the 2nd floor and my room window was directly over one of the platforms in Paddington Station, so I could hear all of the train announcements. I didn't mind it so much as I like ambient noise at night to sleep, but bare that in mind if you are planning on staying here - maybe invest in some earplugs.

    I loved that it was just steps away from paddington station as I needed to use the tube a fair amount. The mattress was a spring mattress but I slept well with no problems - I grew up with a spring mattress so I was comfortable. The pillows were very comfortable and the sheets were clean. The price was superb considering the location and the fact I also had a private bathroom - its rare to find that in London. It was a small room but as a solo traveller I enjoyed it as it made it feel more cozy.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    6.0
    good value for money would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The area outside was nosiey but no a major issue for us

    the hotel is so close to Paddington station it was great for us, other's may find the area a noisey but we did not mind, room was clean as was bedding etc, the mattress was soft for our liking buty not a major problem as were only staying one night. the staff were excellent can't praise them enough and very helpful and the cost of the room was really good value for money as could sleep up to 3 for just £110 a night which in London is amazing will be staying again when visiting London

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    5.0
    It did what I needed it to do
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn’t the best looking place smelt like cigs

    It did what it needed to do felt safe

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No one available to carry luggage up to 3rd floor (US)

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    5.0
    just enough for one night bed for one person!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    very good location!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 13 nights

    Room was just OK, Location is Excellent, No breakfast offered & we don't need because so many eating places nearby

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Nil

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower cold tap couldn't turn on so didn't have a shower as leaving early. Very steep stairs which the attendant carried my bags up for me but had to drag bag down in the morning.

    Position across the road from paddington station.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    7.0
    The price was right and the place is in a nice part of London.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The place could use some aesthetic repairs but that would cost money. The room was adequate.

    The unit was clean. The bed was comfortable. The price was good. It is near Paddington Station. There is a lot of good places to eat nearby. The street scene in the neighborhood is fun. The building is secure. The staff was friendly and helpful. the TV worked. I never used the WiFi but I'm sure it is good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    5.0
    Only Location is competitive
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor room environment lack of basic toiletries and f

    Convenient Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    5.0
    I needed a place near Paddington train station and this was it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is old and feels it, but did the job for 1 night - No lift.

    The hotel is the closest to Paddington train station where I needed to be.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Visitors should be made aware that the room door needs to be checked that it is locked as it can still be open when you leave to go out The bathroom door had a hole on the outside as it seems that it had been kicked in The bottom window doesn't open as it was a hot night.

    Friendly staff and very helpful with carrying our luggage, okay for a couple of nights Excellent location, a couple of minutes to Paddington station. Despite the remarks left below, we would stay there again.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    6.0
    Good value for money. Would stay again for short, one or two night stays in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to clean hair from the walls of the shower before using it.

    Close vicinity to Paddington.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    5.0
    Good spot , with just the bare basic tiny room .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I guess you get what you pay for . A no frills basic bare accomodation.

    The hotel was close to everything , great spot to be in . It was just a tiny room and tiny toilet but at least the bed was comfortable. Little table in the room and they had room service every day .

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    7.0
    Budget hotel right next to Paddington.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hotel is very run down, especially the flooring in the room - but it's priced accordingly so can't complain. Room was directly above Paddington District Line station, who tested their emergency alarm at full volume at 4:10 AM - which was unfortunate and to be fair not the fault of the hotel.

    Friendly staff, clean bed and bathroom. Convenient location. Reception open until late.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Facilities

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

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