The Leonard Hotel London
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The Leonard Hotel Review
Situated within 5 minutes' drive of Westminster in London, the 4-star Leonard Hotel features a lift and complimentary newspapers. Set not too far from the national museum "Wallace Collection", the convenient hotel boasts British dishes served at the onsite à la carte restaurant.
The smoke-free Leonard welcomes guests with a daily full English breakfast. Food options for lunch are available at the on-site Seymours Restaurant restaurant. The lounge bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay. There is a café serving Australian food only 5 minutes' walk away.
Selfridges London Department Store is located within a 7-minute walk of the accommodation, and such natural sites as Hyde Park are about a 16-minute walk away. Oxford Street lies a 5-minute drive from the Leonard London.
A 5-minute ride from this convenient property, guests will also find the pedestrianised shopping Carnaby Street.
Some of the non-smoking rooms have a kitchenette and a dining area, and such facilities as complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a minibar and coffee/tea makers. The nice touches include a fireplace together with a sofa and a work desk. Providing a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms also have hairdryers and guest toiletries.
Charing Cross train station is approximately 2.9 km away, and Marble Arch underground station is only 5 minutes' walk away.
Impressions
As a leisure traveler, I was impressed with The Leonard Hotel in London for offering an array of amenities and services that catered to my needs and preferences. The 24-hour reception ensured my check-in and check-out process was seamless. Besides, the hotel's VIP check-in/-out service made me feel valued and appreciated. As a business-oriented traveler, the business center offered everything I needed to stay productive, including free Wi-Fi, a printer, and a photocopier.
The Leonard Hotel also had fantastic facilities that catered to my leisure needs. I enjoyed unwinding and mingling with other guests at the lounge area and bar, which had a wide selection of drinks and snacks available. I appreciated the welcome drink I received on arrival, which set the tone for my stay. The fitness studio allowed me to maintain my workout routine, while the laundry and luggage storage services made my stay more comfortable and convenient. Overall, The Leonard Hotel was an excellent choice that exceeded my expectations, and I would highly recommend it to other leisure travelers.
Positives and negatives
- Delightful classy hotel with a perfect central setting.
- A huge variety of unique rooms available with a kitchennette, a unique decor and a bathroom.
- Some units with luxurious decor.
- English breakfast with freshly made food.
- Great restaurant serving local cuisine.
- Excellent service and an early check-in.
- Rates are great.
- A few guests were dissatisfied with a bit too soft beds.
- A few staff members seemed not very helpful to some vacationers.
Key Features
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Leisure/ TV room
Activities for Kids
- Babysitting/Child services
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Big Ben 2.78 km (1.73 mi.)
- Sherlock Holmes Museum 1.01 km (3314 ft)
- Westminster Abbey 2.70 km (1.68 mi.)
- Victoria and Albert Museum 2.25 km (1.40 mi.)
- Oxford Street 900 m (2953 ft)
- Natural History Museum 2.42 km (1.50 mi.)
- Madame Tussauds London 930 m (3051 ft)
Summary
| ✔️ Rating | 7.5 / 10 |
| 🏷️ Min Price | $255 |
| 🔑 Rooms | 48 |
| ⭐ Reviews | 995 |
| 📍 Landmarks nearby | Big Ben , Sherlock Holmes Museum , Westminster Abbey |
| 🏆 Rankings | #8 in London Hotels for Romantic Getaway |