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Reviews of The Boathouse

The floating pocket park Merchant Square, Paddington, Westminster Borough, London, W2 1JZ, United Kingdom

#58 of 893 B&Bs and Inns in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 82 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    We’ll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night

    Sofa bed a bit uncomfortable

    Brilliant experience

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. Lovely stay- Really cosy & great location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom facilities took a little getting used to 😊 but to be expected staying on a boat.

    Excellent location. Plush and beautifully presented. All amenities needed and close to tube stations. Fantastic stay for family, exciting and different

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect accommodation and location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous, well appointed boat in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Maybe more chairs (4) for the table and a box of tissues

    Breakfast was not as stated, but we had some freebies, so all good. Location was great and the boat was wonderful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    10
    Great location, Lots of nice places to eat in area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Oat milk would’ve preferred skimmed milk

    Great location, very quiet at night, boat was very well equipped Hopefully will be booking again after Christmas

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    10
    Special
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tele

    Location decor

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    9.0
    Fab, quirky property right in the heart of Paddington Basin
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Luxury, location and quirky

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    9.0
    Unique stay in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a bit cold the log burner wasn’t working and we had an issue with the door not closing

    Great location, lovely boat wilts great facilities

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    10
    We loved our time on the boat, it was absolutely stunning, so comfortable & cosy, we didn't want to leave.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Unique, Stylish, Cosy, very comfortable, great location,

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I travelled with my daughter, my sister and my nice at the age of fourteen-and for four adults is the second bed very small- for a family with small children would it be fineFor a very special stay

    The Boathouse is situated near Tube Edgware Road-its easy to go from there in any direction, it is very stylish and clean ab the stuff is nice

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Quirky, fun and original ….. a must for a different experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The boat is really central in a very public area and we felt quite exposed initially but soon got used to it by our second night.

    It was quirky, fun but really clean and well equipped. Loved the terrace on the top.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    9.0
    Nice boat house in a convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water pressure but understandable that’s a boathouse.

    The environment and atmosphere made us really relaxing.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although its a closed area, first night some kids where running on deck of the boat. After turning on some lights they went away.

    Ran out of water late at night and Cara helped us out real quick ! Thx 🙏

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    10
    Made a special occasion truly memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything from the communication before the stay, right up to checkout was great.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    10
    had an amazing unique trip. staff friendly and very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing at all!

    absolutely stunning.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    10
    Quirky fun stay in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only negative would be that the boat was situated in the middle of high rise flats which all looked onto you, as well as a lot of people walking past which sometimes felt like you were a zoo animal (but nothing the blinds couldn’t sort out). I wasn’t informed of security gates closing off the complex meaning that there was no access we could find, one of our friends stayed out late and had to jump the gate in order to get in.

    The boathouse completely exceeded our expectations and was such a quirky place to stay whilst in London. The rooms were fabulous and the bathroom on this boat exceeded most hotel bathrooms I’ve been to. Wouldn’t even say no to a trip to this place in winter, it was that cosy.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The weather!!! No complaints, absolutely lovely stay

    The location, the accommodation, and the professional staff.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2023

    10
    Wonderful experience. Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night

    The boat itself is stunning - very beautifully decorated and has great facilities. We also really liked the location.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom is beautiful and I understand the concept, bit not particularly private when staying with family members.

    Beautifully decorated and kitted out. Unique location and experience. We felt like stars, everyone wanted to look at the boat and was intrigued about how we were staying there.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    water in shower was too hot and uncontrollable.

    great location, comfortable and warm

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2023

    8.0
    Unique accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not able to use the stove, which would have been a nice touch. Projector wouldnt connect and had issues with the water. No ironing board.

    Unique accomodation, in a nice location, very close to Paddington station. Friendly host.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2023

    10
    Unique accommodation in London, well designed, cozy and pleasant, also great for hosting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As mentioned before, the boat attracts the curiosity and people are peeking in, we didn't really mind saying hello from time to time, but if you do there are curtains and you can get full privacy. Location wise, little Venice is in walking distance and north part of Hyde park, all the rest would probably requires tube/transportation.

    Decided to try something different then a regular hotel room and was a great pick, the boat is very nice, well decorated has a cozy feeling, fully equipped kitchen, separate bed room and open sofa in the living room, the boat roof is balcony with seating area. Works great if your planning to stay more in, like in raining days or if your hosting friends over, there are some restaurants around walking distance and also a Tesco and M&S is a near by, the tube station is also a short walk, fine even with luggage. The neigerbood feels relatively safe, the boat itself sets inside a residential area with security around.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Cabin Boat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a good location , so much better than a hotel

    Stayed in December 2022

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