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Reviews of Ruby Zoe Hotel London

3.5 out of 5
Ruby Zoe Hotel London
146 -164, Notting Hill Gate, London, England

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 370 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Farmville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ruby Zoe was clean and modern. The staff was friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the location and our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

AnneMarie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was phenomenal and the location was great, steps away from the Tube. Super clean and modern room. We found plenty of great dining options in the neighborhood. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful property, gorgeous room with fantastic air conditioning (a must in London these days) and fantastic view, very comfortable bed. The hotel design is super charming and very central. Staff was breezy to the point of nonchalance which isn't a great vibe when you're a tired traveler, and the TV in our room kept randomly turning on and waking us up.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Ruby Zoe Team on 2024/5/16
Hey Viktoria, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Our interior design team works hard to give each hotel its own unique style and feel, so we're glad you love Ruby Zoe as much as we do. We're delighted that you love our super comfy beds as much as we do. The only downside is how hard it is to resist a lie-in every morning.We follow a Lean Luxury philosophy by intentionally omitting what may seem unnecessary in a central city location to provide great value despite the prime location. We prioritize straightforward comfort over empty words and formalities. Communication on equal footing is highly important to us. This defines our identity, distinguishes us from the traditional hotel industry, and is why many guests choose us over other hotels. However, it's crucial that this approach is always professional. If you have felt otherwise, we apologize and will be even more conscientious in the future.We hope to see you again soon. Your Ruby Zoe Team

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff here, hotel is beautiful and we LOVED our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, great hotel, staff were so friendly and helpful. Loved the decor/theme of the hotel. Bedroom very comfortable and so quiet. Perfect location to visit Notting Hill and the Portobello Market, buses and tube very close by. I would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Dusan, Belgrade

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
First for the positives: the staff at the check in was amazing, so helpful and genuinely happy to assist. The free coffee and tea station at each floor is super convenient as well. The location is perfect, underground station is close by, as well as the bus station. Now for the negatives. The main one is that the WiFi is beyond terrible. And I don’t mean that you cannot stream movies, I mean it’s completely unusable for something as simple as reading emails?!? For a new and not so cheap hotel, I would expect more. Also, mobile network doesn’t work in the hotel as well. This was a huge inconvenience for us, since we needed to get some work done at the hotel and it was simply impossible. Horrible WiFi. Second, no fridge in the room. Honestly, this is the first time I’ve been to a room that doesn’t have even a tiny, mini fridge. We weren’t able to purchase anything to eat or even cool our water because there is no fridge in the room?! Also, the bathroom door couldn’t close properly and the cleaning left a bit to be desired. All in all, will not stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ruby Zoe Team on 2024/5/2
Hey Dusan, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. It's great to hear that our staff made a positive impression and that you found our location convenient. However, we're sorry to hear about your experience with the WiFi. We understand how important a stable connection is, especially when you are working. It's something we'll certainly keep in mind for the future.As part of our Lean Luxury philosophy, our rooms don't have minibars. Instead, you'll find complimentary hot drinks and a maxi bar in our galleys where you can buy other essentials. Otherwise, pop downstairs to the bar for a drink or a bite to eat.It's a shame your room wasn't as clean as it should have been. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know as cleanliness is a priority in all our hotels. We're not sure what went wrong on this occasion, but rest assured we're looking into it.We hope that despite the shortcomings you have mentioned, you'll give us a second chance. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back. Your Ruby Zoe Team

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is plentiful with a good selection of eveything. Beds very comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good and convenient in a great area
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince, Amsterdam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sukhwinder

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sukhwinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was great, staff was even better !! Only downfall was that the rooms did not have enough storage or a mini fridge ! But apart from that excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Ruby Zoe Team on 2024/4/23
Hey Sunshine, Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled that you had a great experience with us and that our team made it even better. As part of our Lean Luxury philosophy, our rooms don't have minibars. Instead, you'll find free hot drinks and a Maxi bar to buy other bits and bobs in our Galleys. Otherwise, pop downstairs to the bar for a drink or a bite to eat – it's open 24/7. We'd love to have you back soon. Your Ruby Zoe Team

10/10 Excellent

Timothy A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The people at the hotel were fabulous! I would recommend this hotel
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, easy commute! Staffs are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

peilin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean and modern. Self check in very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergey, alpine

Traveled with partner
Nice hotel for the price , convenient location, good front desk. Problem with WiFi and internet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only real issue was the lack of storage in the rooms. There were no drawers to put unpacked clothing in, and the closet had no shelves just a hanging rod. Some of the staff seemed disinterested in providing customer support. The location was great for restaurants, walk ability and underground station nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kleoniki, Fairfax

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a very nice area. Breakfast was pretty good. One of the best hotels I have ever stayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eyal

Traveled with family
Very good location, good breakfast. Best value for money!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Ruby Zoe Team on 2024/3/14
Hey Eyal, wow, thanks for your lovely review. Our unique concept is all about shaking up the traditional hotel model and streamlining things so we can offer luxurious rooms at an affordable price. Great to hear you loved that and also appreciated our central location in the heart of Notting Hill and our healthy breakfast buffet. We hope you'll stay with us soon again. Your Ruby Zoe Team

10/10 Excellent

kelsey Abril Ibarra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So unique and staff super friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Ruby Zoe Team on 2024/3/11
Hey Kelsey Abril, Thank you so much for telling us about your trip. It sounds like you had a brilliant time – we love that. We hope to see you again soon.Your Ruby Zoe Team

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ruby Zoe was such a cute trendy hotel. The only feedback I would give is for the most part the staff knows nothing about places to check out. They don’t really know London. I would ask for suggestions and they would just respond “I don’t know, sorry” and go about doing their own thing. The only one that went above and beyond is Danielle!! She actually took the time to research places for me and left me suggestions that were great! The other feedback is there are no phones in the room to call front desk. Every room has an amp to play an electric guitar….. not sure how helpful those would be in an emergency…. Overall it’s a great place and very convenient to get to the Underground.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Elaine, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property in an amazing area!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small, although very nice. just know that it’s going to be tiny. Electrical system didn’t work very well in the room. Staff was excellent and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Ruby Zoe Team on 2024/2/27
Hey Aaron, Thank you for your review. Part of our Lean Luxury philosophy is to provide friendly, down-to-earth service, so we're delighted to hear that our hosts in London made your trip memorable. We'll be sure to pass on your message to the team at Ruby Zoe.They say the best things come in small packages and we think that's true of our rooms. By keeping things compact, we can keep costs down and save you money on a city centre stay. Each room has everything you need, designed and finished to a high standard with no unnecessary extras. If you'd like more space next time, our LOVELY and WOW rooms are larger, and most have a cosy armchair to curl up in.We'd love to see you again soon. Your Ruby Zoe Team

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Al Moutasim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was so happy with my stay here and can't wait to travel back to London to choose this hotel again. Location was perfect, a short walk to Portobello Rd so many cafes and restaurants. Rooms were clean and spacious. Will book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Ruby Zoe Team on 2024/2/20
Hey Alessia, Wow, it sounds like you had an amazing time! Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know.We hope to see you again soon.Your Ruby Zoe Team

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiyeon

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Firstly they checked me into a room with sewage in the sink and water all over the floor. Then I was up all night being bitten all over by what I have been told by the doctor is bed bugs. I am in agony from all the bites. When I checked out early and told the manager was extremely rude he said it wasn’t his problem and refused to compensate me for either night. They also very clearly have no plan at all for bed bugs which is surprising to me and also concerning. Do not stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Ruby Zoe Team on 2024/2/8
Hey Nicole, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. At Ruby, we’re all about keeping things spotless and cosy. Unfortunately, in the hotel industry, bedbugs can be an issue sometimes. It’s important to note that their presence isn’t a sign of a lack of cleanliness. Despite being rare, these unwanted guests can find their way into even the most meticulously maintained spaces.We would like to assure you, though, that we put the highest importance on our room inspections. Before you unpack, we’ve already checked every corner to make sure your stay is bug-free, ensuring there are no unwelcome surprises.Our team on-site has informed us that they checked your room multiple times and found no evidence of any sewage or unwanted guests. We take pride in our integrity and guest service, and we always treat our guests with the utmost respect. It's unfortunate that you felt otherwise.We would have loved it if you had given us the chance to stay in your memories through our delicious drinks or our cosy beds instead.Your Ruby Zoe Team

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool, comfortable vibe, relaxed stylish atmosphere with top notch friendly and attentive service! A perfect mix of both.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool hotel. Would recommend
Lovely hotel. Very modern. Only negative is when it rains you can hear it drop on the sills outside which can be annoying
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great day
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would be nice to have a variety of options for Breakfast. Just not the same porridge etc Every Morning. Other than That, it’s an Experience I’m Grateful to Have Had👌👌👌

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and hotel
Couldn’t have rated it any better. Rooms modern and clean. Great location. Staff amazing. Would definitely stay again. Very trendy/ techy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ajdin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly stuff
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Ruby Zoe Hotel & Bar London on 2024/1/17
Hey Ajdin, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We'll happily pass on your compliments to our hosts at our Ruby Zoe. We hope to see you again soon. Your Ruby Zoe Team

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Business traveler
Would definitely stay here next time I’m in London!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Michele

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was ok. It was clean but the bathroom is tiny and does not have good ventilation, so there is not a good separation between the sleeping space and the bathroom!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Ruby Zoe Hotel & Bar London on 2024/1/17
Hey Michele, Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your stay with us. It's great that you noticed how much we focus on offering our guests a place where they can feel right at home - by making cleanliness a priority and offering friendly, down-to-earth service.The open bathroom and all-glass rain shower are part of our distinctive Ruby design. They make the room appear larger and allow us to use the available space in the room in the best possible way. It's a pity to hear you did not like this. However, we would be very happy if you gave us a second chance and we could welcome you back to one of our Ruby Hotels soon. Your Ruby Zoe Team

8/10 Good

Shayan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023