Our pick
Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG
London, GB
★ 3-star8.2/1010,142 reviews
1.5 km (0.91 mi) from original
English
Marldon Olympia Hotel vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
7.0Room sizes vary, and a few mentioned outdated furnishings.
Cleanliness
7.5Mentioned need for improvement in room cleanliness.
Location
9.0Convenient location near transport links and not too far from attractions.
Close alternatives
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Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Our pick
Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG
London, GB
★ 3-star8.2/1010,142 reviews
1.5 km (0.91 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Service
Novotel London West9.7
Marldon Olympia Hotel8.3
Food & Breakfast
Marldon Olympia Hotel8.4
Novotel London West7.2
Amenities & Facilities
Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG8.0
Marldon Olympia Hotel7.3
Value
Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG8.5
Novotel London West7.7
Novotel London West amenity advantages
Fitness centerRoom serviceMeeting/banquet facilitiesBreakfast in the room
Merit Kensington Hotel amenity advantages
Concierge service
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 0.81 km.
Novotel London West: 0.66 km (0.41 mi)
Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG: 1.5 km (0.91 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Marldon Olympia Hotel
7.9/10Novotel London West
8/10Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG
8.2/10Merit Kensington Hotel
7.9/10Rooms
Marldon Olympia Hotel
6.8Mixed reviews; some rooms spacious and clean while others cramped with heating issues.
Novotel London West
6.7Several reviews indicated that the room quality was lacking, with old decor and cleanliness issues.
Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG
7.0Room sizes vary, and a few mentioned outdated furnishings.
Merit Kensington Hotel
7.0Some rooms reported as small and uncomfortable.
Cleanliness
Marldon Olympia Hotel
7.4Cleanliness generally praised, but some complaints about cramped rooms and lack of lift access.
Novotel London West
7.2Some guests reported issues with room cleanliness, including old and poorly maintained aspects.
Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG
7.5Mentioned need for improvement in room cleanliness.
Merit Kensington Hotel
7.1Generally clean, but minor issues mentioned in some reviews.
Location
Marldon Olympia Hotel
8.9Highly praised for being walkable to the tube and main sights.
Novotel London West
9.2The location was praised for its proximity to metro and shops.
Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG
9.0Convenient location near transport links and not too far from attractions.
Merit Kensington Hotel
9.1Excellent location with good transport links.
Service
Marldon Olympia Hotel
8.3Service feedback indicates responsiveness except for some missed requests, regarded as standard quality for this hotel tier.
Novotel London West
9.7Exceptional service was highlighted, with staff going above and beyond in several instances.
Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG
9.0Staff is friendly and helpful, positive experiences noted.
Merit Kensington Hotel
9.0Staff received high praise for their helpfulness and care.
Sleep & Noise
Marldon Olympia Hotel
—Novotel London West
—Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG
—Merit Kensington Hotel
—Food & Breakfast
Marldon Olympia Hotel
8.4Not explicitly mentioned, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Novotel London West
7.2Breakfast service issues were mentioned including overcrowding and staff shortages.
Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG
8.0Breakfast options appreciated, though some found them repetitive.
Merit Kensington Hotel
7.6Limited feedback about food and beverage options.
Amenities & Facilities
Marldon Olympia Hotel
7.3Lack of some amenities noted like fridges and microwaves, but overall adequate provisions.
Novotel London West
7.7Amenities were described as standard, with some indicating a lack of facilities like a spa.
Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG
8.0Basic amenities available, but some lacked important items like refrigerators.
Merit Kensington Hotel
7.5Basic amenities present, with some issues noted in specific reviews.
Value
Marldon Olympia Hotel
7.8Generally seen as good value for the money offered.
Novotel London West
7.7Several guests felt that the hotel was overpriced for the facilities provided.
Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG
8.5Good value for the price given the location and service.
Merit Kensington Hotel
8.0Fairly priced given location and overall service.
Landmarks
Marldon Olympia Hotel
The Goossens familyNovotel London West
Gustav HolstHoliday Inn Express London-Hammersmith by IHG
Furnivall GardensMerit Kensington Hotel
Sir Norman Lockyer