Forge Music and Arts Venue Tours

Friendly helpful staff. Well located. Good bar and restaurant.

The room was more spacious than I expected for London, with a location spitting distance from Victoria station and the Wicked musical. I especially appreciated how nice the a/c system was since it was so hot out (for London); we're from Florida so it wasn't that hot, but also we're used to strong a/c and people's definition of that various widely here. Lots of great food in less than 0.5 miles walk. Their breakfast room was huge although they said it gets busy later. I enjoyed the many options, especially the Nutella dispenser! Not too many pastry choices but breads and hot options, tea and coffee, cereal and juice. One of our party has Celiac, so we appreciated their gluten-free selection.

This was a lovely boutique hotel and perfect for what I needed for a one-night stay in London. I booked it mainly for convenience, as it was close to the train station and made continuing my journey very easy. The room was stylish, modern, and comfortable, with a feel similar to a Moxy hotel or a CB2/West Elm-style boutique property. The bathroom was small, but modern, functional, and had great water pressure. The bed was extremely comfortable, the air conditioning worked very well, and the room felt thoughtfully designed. The staff were wonderful and very helpful. I arrived during a World Cup game, so the hotel and bar area were very lively, but the staff still greeted me warmly, brought me a bottle of water, and personally showed me to my room. That immediately made me feel taken care of, and honestly, I would have happily stayed longer. The only thing to note is the location. The hotel sits on the edge of an area that may feel a little rough depending on which direction you walk. If you leave the hotel and go right, you’ll find a cute part of London with bars, restaurants, and a Tesco nearby. If you go left, the neighborhood feels less inviting, so solo travelers may want to be mindful of that. Overall, I would definitely recommend this hotel. It was stylish, comfortable, convenient, well-run, and had genuinely kind staff. For a short London stay near the station, it was a great choice.