Commodore Hotel

Commodore Hotel Overview

First Impressions

The Commodore Hotel sits right on Lancaster Gate, and honestly, the location is what grabbed me first. This three-star property doesn’t try to be something it’s not — it’s a solid, comfortable base in one of London‘s most enviable spots. You know what struck me? The building has that classic London townhouse feel, but without any pretense. It’s the kind of place where you can drop your bags and immediately feel like you’re actually in the city, not hiding from it.

The Location Magic

I mean, you’re literally steps from Hyde Park — and I’m talking about a proper two-minute walk, not some exaggerated hotel marketing claim. Lancaster Gate tube station is right there, which makes getting anywhere in London ridiculously easy. What couples seem to love (and the 9.1 location rating backs this up) is that you can stroll through Kensington Gardens in the morning, pop over to Notting Hill for lunch, or walk down to Oxford Street when the shopping urge hits. The neighborhood has this perfect mix of residential calm and tourist accessibility that’s actually pretty rare in central London.

The Room Experience

The rooms are what you’d expect from a well-run three-star — clean, functional, and surprisingly quiet given how central you are. My room wasn’t huge, but it had everything I needed, including a decent shower and tea-making facilities (because this is England, after all). The beds are comfortable enough, and the windows actually open, which is something I always appreciate. You’re not getting marble bathrooms or fancy amenities, but you are getting a proper night’s sleep in the heart of London without breaking the bank.

Practical Perks

The staff here actually know the area — ask them about the best route to avoid tourist crowds in Hyde Park, or where to grab a proper coffee nearby. There’s no on-site restaurant, but honestly, with this location, you’d be mad to eat hotel food anyway. Borough Market is a tube ride away, Chinatown is easily walkable, and some of London’s best pubs are scattered around the neighborhood. The hotel does offer breakfast, which is perfectly adequate — nothing fancy, but it’ll fuel you for a day of exploring.

Why Guests Love It

Here’s the thing about the Commodore — it gets the fundamentals right without any fuss. You’re paying for location and comfort, not Instagram-worthy lobbies or rooftop bars. Couples especially seem to appreciate that you can walk hand-in-hand through some of London’s most beautiful parks, then come back to a quiet, comfortable base. The 7.7 rating reflects exactly what this place is: a reliable, well-positioned hotel that lets London be the star of your trip. If you want to actually experience the city rather than hide in a hotel bubble, this spot delivers on that promise.

Exploring London drifts through historic pubs, modern galleries, and dusk-lit bridges arching over the Thames.

Commodore Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of Commodore Hotel

• Brown from United Kingdom (8/10)

  For this part of London, the rooms are such a great size, plenty of tea and the staff could not be more helpful, going up and above! Lovely lounge to sit in as well.

• Francis from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Clean and in a good location

• Claire from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Really great location, we had a problem with the air conditioning in our room but they were very quick to sort it

• David from Switzerland (8/10)

  Location
  Good value
  Rooms modern and clean

• Bcuerden from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The room was very comfortable and was a very reasonable price for the location with it being only a short walk to a tube station

• Charlotte from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Very clean, and the bed was comfy

• Karin from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Location was excellent for accessing Hyde Park, Kensington, Knightsbridge and Oxford St.

• Lampros from Greece (8/10)

  Amazing location and a very decent room.

• Alison from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The hotel was spacious, looked clean, ample breakfast options.

• Lababa from Oman (7/10)

  the location was great, very close to the hyd park

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