Premier Inn London Farringdon - Smithfield vs Similar Hotels

Beds often described as excellent and showers praised; some reports of sagging mattresses, limited storage and occasional noise for rooms facing the station.

Rooms repeatedly described as very spacious and well equipped, but there are recurring issues: cramped showers, low water pressure, occasional lack of fridge/minibar, and some AC problems.

Rooms noted for good design, size and bathrooms; some maintenance and climate-control issues (AC weak, noisy ventilation, occasional faulty appliances) reduce the score slightly.

Several reviews highlighted small room sizes and uncomfortable setups.

Generally reported as clean and well kept; a few guests noted bathroom issues (limescale on showerhead, not fully clean) and limited in-room storage.

Multiple reviews explicitly praise cleanliness (clean rooms, bathrooms, lounge); no significant cleanliness complaints.

Mixed reports: several guests praised clean, large rooms, but there are strong negative mentions (hair in shower, dirty WC) indicating inconsistent housekeeping.

Most reviews noted the cleanliness positively but mentioned some issues like small room sizes.

Consistently praised as central and convenient (walking distance to centre, close to train/bus stations, easy access from highway).

Consistently noted as very convenient (close to train/station) and often quiet despite proximity to the railway.

Convenient for car travel and public transport (bus stop nearby) but many comment on an industrial setting and being a bit far from the island/center.

The location was praised in most reviews as convenient and well-situated.

Multiple comments praising friendly, kind and helpful reception and staff despite occasional personnel shortages.

Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful with quick check-in/out; some mentions of reception queues at peak times and occasional early-arrival reception issues.

Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful; check-in/service remarks are consistently positive across reviews.

Generally well-received, with positive references to helpful staff.

Breakfast frequently described as good/delicious (positive mentions of items like bretzls), but dining area too small, items ran out at times and fresh fruit selection was limited.

Limited mentions in the reviews (one positive comment about breakfast). Treated as the dataset average due to sparse direct feedback.

Breakfast is repeatedly described as very good/rich and a highlight; hotel restaurant/menu receives some criticism but breakfast quality is strong.

Positive comments on the cheese and wine buffet and breakfast quality.

Parking available but relatively costly and few EV chargers; some missing small amenities (no tissues/conditioner), AC reportedly turned off at night for some guests.

Positive notes about lounge and breakfast, parking and lounge available; however repeated complaints about air-conditioning malfunctions, missing toiletries/fridge and parking cost lower the score.

Good breakfast offering, hotel bar and parking available; negatives include paid/limited parking, no refrigerator in some rooms and limited individual climate control.

Some amenities appreciated but limited complaints about AC and room functionality.

Mixed perception: fair breakfast price noted by some, but others expected more for the price (limited breakfast selection/fruit, seating issues) and extra parking fees reduced perceived value.

Multiple reviewers highlight a very good price-performance ratio; a few minor cost complaints (notably parking), but overall perceived as good value.

Perceived as generally good for a stopover but several guests flagged parking fees and occasional mismatch between price and on-site restaurant/room service as drawbacks.

Feedback indicated that the price did not correlate with the room quality.