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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence

Cleanliness
8.0Generally clean and warm; some issues with room readiness for breakfast.
Location
9.0Great location, easy access to central London and local attractions.
Service
8.5Excellent service as noted by multiple reviewers, especially from Sharma.



London, GB
4.7 km (2.9 mi) from original

London, GB
5.4 km (3.4 mi) from original
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
The compared hotels differ by 4.0 km.
The Clarendon Hotel: 1.5 km (0.91 mi)
Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks by IHG: 5.4 km (3.4 mi)
Premier Inn London Lewisham
8/10The Clarendon Hotel
8.2/10a&o London Docklands Riverside
8.1/10Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks by IHG
8/10Premier Inn London Lewisham
8.2Beds and showers frequently praised (comfortable beds, excellent showers); some guests reported saggy mattresses or minor noise for rear rooms, but overall rooms deemed comfortable and modern.
The Clarendon Hotel
7.5Some rooms small and temperature issues reported.
a&o London Docklands Riverside
8.1Generally spacious and comfortable, some temperature issues noted.
Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks by IHG
7.8Rooms were noted as comfortable and well-utilized, though one guest had noise issues.
Premier Inn London Lewisham
8.2Rooms repeatedly described as clean and well-kept, with several guests praising tidy rooms and showers; a few mentions of bathroom cleanliness issues (lime on showerhead, not fully clean) and limited in-room storage.
The Clarendon Hotel
8.0Generally clean and warm; some issues with room readiness for breakfast.
a&o London Docklands Riverside
7.7Some cleanliness issues mentioned, but overall decent.
Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks by IHG
7.4Some guests mentioned cleanliness issues, including hair in the room.
Premier Inn London Lewisham
9.0Consistently praised: central location, within walking distance of the centre, very close to train and bus stations and easy highway access — a clear strength in many reviews.
The Clarendon Hotel
9.0Great location, easy access to central London and local attractions.
a&o London Docklands Riverside
9.2Consistently praised as ideal and convenient location.
Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks by IHG
8.9Numerous reviews praised the excellent location near public transport and the O2 arena.
Premier Inn London Lewisham
8.8Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful at reception and check-in; some notes about staffing shortages but overall positive interactions and warm welcome.
The Clarendon Hotel
8.5Excellent service as noted by multiple reviewers, especially from Sharma.
a&o London Docklands Riverside
8.7Staff generally friendly, but some service reductions noted.
Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks by IHG
8.4Many guests found the staff friendly and helpful, despite one negative experience.
Premier Inn London Lewisham
—The Clarendon Hotel
—a&o London Docklands Riverside
—Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks by IHG
—Premier Inn London Lewisham
8.2Breakfast repeatedly described as very good and delicious by many guests, but operational problems (insufficient seating, some items running out, limited fresh fruit) lowered the score somewhat.
The Clarendon Hotel
8.4Breakfast considered excellent; other food experiences vary.
a&o London Docklands Riverside
6.7Breakfast and kitchen options were points of dissatisfaction.
Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks by IHG
7.9Breakfast options were well-received, but some guests desired more variety.
Premier Inn London Lewisham
7.4Mixed experience: parking available but costly and limited (few EV chargers, booking parking not possible), occasional AC issues (turned off at night), and small/limited breakfast seating impacting amenity perception.
The Clarendon Hotel
8.0Standard amenities available; some items could be enhanced.
a&o London Docklands Riverside
7.7Limited amenities mentioned, like absence of tea/coffee.
Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks by IHG
7.9Amenities like a microwave and vending machine were appreciated, though some were lacking.
Premier Inn London Lewisham
7.4Value seen as acceptable for many (fair breakfast price), but extra charges for parking, limited breakfast variety (fresh fruit) and seating issues led some guests to expect more for the price.
The Clarendon Hotel
8.2Good value for the quality of stay and service provided.
a&o London Docklands Riverside
8.6Good value for the location and facilities provided.
Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks by IHG
7.8Guests felt the hotel offered good value compared to nearby options.
Premier Inn London Lewisham
Vor den Augen allerThe Clarendon Hotel
Donald McGilla&o London Docklands Riverside
Pearsons ParkHoliday Inn Express Royal Docks by IHG
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