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Great place This is a great place to stay if you want to visit London for a few days, beautiful, mostly clean, well situated. I enjoyed my stay here. As all hostels,… read moreThis is a great place to stay if you want to visit London for a few days, beautiful, mostly clean, well situated. I enjoyed my stay here. As all hostels, there’s a lot going on. But one can unwind at their superb lounge. It wasn’t as clean as other hostels (mostly bathroom). But besides that everything was superb. I totally recommend this place. More read less

8/19/2019

Like home ! Palmers Lodge is a very cosy place to stay. We stayed in a dorm for 12 people. Each bed has a light, plug and curtains for privacy.
It is possible to… read morePalmers Lodge is a very cosy place to stay. We stayed in a dorm for 12 people. Each bed has a light, plug and curtains for privacy.
It is possible to have breakfast for £ 6.00. Otherwise there is a kitchen where you can prepare all meals.
The bar and dining room are great with music a pool table access to the terrace.
However, we preferred to spend the evenings in the lounge which is quieter and where you can read and relax with free tea or coffee or often chat with other travellers.
The staff were friendly and welcoming.
We will certainly stay there again the next time we are in London. read less

8/18/2019

Great location! Great location – in walking distance to good restaurants as well as public transport. Clean and comfortable. Stayed in 6 bed female dorm, and female only bathroom just down the… read moreGreat location – in walking distance to good restaurants as well as public transport. Clean and comfortable. Stayed in 6 bed female dorm, and female only bathroom just down the hall. Had everything needed I’d forgotten available at the front desk. read less

8/18/2019

Booked for two nights – ended up staying for six!! Had an amazing time here and will definitely be coming back 🙂 A stunning and unique building with loads of character! The main lounge is beautifully decorated, with plenty of space to relax and hang out with people or just sit and… read moreA stunning and unique building with loads of character! The main lounge is beautifully decorated, with plenty of space to relax and hang out with people or just sit and read. Tea/coffee & vending machine in there too. The long desk is perfect for using your phone or laptop as there are plenty of sockets provided (and all over the lounge) to charge them. Really comfy beds, with privacy curtains surrounding all bunks which is great if you want to sleep or rest during the day. There’s small bedside lamps as well, if you want to get changed in your bunk or read late at night without disturbing other guests by turning on the main light. My only complaint would be the key cards. These really need to be sorted asap. I had to get mine changed a number of times during my stay, which was especially annoying last thing at night when I just wanted to go to bed – but had to come back to reception to get it changed 4 times!! Was pleasantly surprised at how very clean all the toilets & shower rooms were, and to discover they also have a female only shower room if you don’t feel comfortable using the mixed ones. For my first ever stay in a hostel, I wasn’t sure it would live up to all the photos & reviews online… but it far exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend Swiss Cottage!! All the staff were so lovely and helpful, you could tell they enjoy working there which really adds to the warm and friendly vibe of the place. read less

8/17/2019

Weekday stay Nice place. Not the most social. Amenities are nice. Only problem was the bed. The frame has no openings at either end and since I am fairly tall I could… read moreNice place. Not the most social. Amenities are nice. Only problem was the bed. The frame has no openings at either end and since I am fairly tall I could not extend my legs. If you are taller than 6’4 just be careful, you may have to curl up a bit. read less

8/16/2019

Everything brilliant but please fix the door cards!! I’ve stayed here many many times and the standard is consistently high. Staff are helpful and friendly, it’s spotlessly clean, reception areas are too class, bathrooms always clean with… read moreI’ve stayed here many many times and the standard is consistently high. Staff are helpful and friendly, it’s spotlessly clean, reception areas are too class, bathrooms always clean with hot water. It’s a convenient location with loads of public transport and shops nearby.

But please sort out your door key cards!! I had to have mine reprogrammed four times on one day! I don’t mind standing in my boxers at reception after being locked out of my room after going to the shower. I have a gorgeous body, but it might put off some of the other guests! Another couple had to reprogramme their card three times on the same day. This happens every time I stay and it’s the only negative. I’m very careful with card clash and keep my card in a special holder. Please guys sort this out then it would be absolutely perfect!! More read less

8/15/2019

Great ! We spent an amazing trip in here, underground is 2 minutes away and the services, the place are amazing. They propose many things. The bar is great to have fun… read moreWe spent an amazing trip in here, underground is 2 minutes away and the services, the place are amazing. They propose many things. The bar is great to have fun in the evening, with good music and good ambiance. The staff is also very nice. I totally recommend, and I will come back for sure for my next trip to London with my friend More read less

8/13/2019

Nice hostel experience The overall hostel experience was very nice with the exception of breakfast: the selection of food was very basic (although warm croissants and soy milk were a nice touch) and… read moreThe overall hostel experience was very nice with the exception of breakfast: the selection of food was very basic (although warm croissants and soy milk were a nice touch) and it was the same every day… I would recommend the hostel to expand its breakfast choices, maybe add scrambled eggs to the mix? Maybe more fruit and veggies?

The building itself is very nice, especially the communal space: the lounge room and the bar. The beds were ok, the bathrooms generally clean.

Also, if you rely heavily on a perfect wifi connection, you might be disappointed. On the other hand, the lounge room is the perfect place to get some work done. More read less

8/12/2019

Gorgeous, convenient and cosy I had a great stay at this hostel. The building is beautiful, and my dorm was really big, quiet and comfy- there are curtains on each bed which adds a… read moreI had a great stay at this hostel. The building is beautiful, and my dorm was really big, quiet and comfy- there are curtains on each bed which adds a lot of privacy. There is a common room which is great for hanging out, with nice sofas and a living room feel. Everything was nice and clean and the staff was really helpful and friendly. Only downside was the earli-ish check out time (10am ), but i would definitely stay there again read less

8/11/2019