Jolly St Ermins Hotel

Caxton St, London, England SW1H 0QW United Kingdom

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No title - expert review Jolly Hotel St Ermin's is situated in an unusually quiet corner of Westminster and this historic Victorian hotel could not be better placed for those wishing to visit Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the London Eye, St. James Park and the Houses of Parliament. A former monastery, the hotel is now one of ... bootsnall.com No title - expert review The hotel is just a short stroll from Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and the Houses of Parliament. An Edwardian anomaly in the shadow of modern skyscrapers, the hotel is set on a tiny cul-de-sac courtyard. The lobby is an extravaganza of Victorian baroque - all cake-frosting stuccowork in sha... fodors.com No title - expert review JOLLY HOTELS THE LEADING ITALIAN HOTEL CHAIN BUILT IN 1887 THE JOLLY HOTEL ST ERMINS IS SITUATED IN A PEACEFUL AREA OF WESTMINSTER A SHORT WALK FROM THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND WESTMINSTER ABBEY. VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE COMPLIMENTS THIS QUINTESSENTIALLY ENGLISH 4 STAR PROPERTY WHIC... sidestep.com No title - expert review The Jolly Hotel St Ermins in London, located in an unusually peaceful corner of Westminster, exudes comfort and elegance. Built in 1887, this deluxe Victoria style hotel is 16 miles from Heathrow Airport. Londons major attractions, including Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, St. James Park an... sidestep.com Jolly Good location for the Jolly St. Ermin - user review The Jolly St. Ermin provides a very good location, with excellent conference and banquet facilities. The range of rooms allows for steep multiple room discounts although these rooms are very small but comfortable to more luxurious depending on your budget. I was very pleased with the staff and manag... epinions.com Great Location - user review Great location. Close to St. James tube station. Can take the tube to every major attraction in under 10 minutes. Quiet neighborhood, across the street from New Scotland Yard. Traveler's tip on saving a few bucks.Get a travelcard before you go. It costs about 10 pounds per day for 2 people at the st... expedia.com Pricey but good - user review Hotel management Italian, they didn't seem as friendly as the Other British people that we met. Hotel in great location for walking or using the tube. Traveler's tip.St James Tube Sta. just around the corner which we used all the time. We bought an Oystercard for our trips makes fares 1/2 price. Gre... expedia.com Clean and well kept...no surprises - user review Hotel room was 2 single beds, neither very comfortable, but they were made with fresh sheets everyday. The bathroom was a good size and very clean as well. The towels, and toiletries were replenished each day I was there. There was TV (limited channels) and a air conditioning. The room was very cold... expedia.com Very good hotel - user review I liked this hotel very much. I had reason to stay in the neighbourhood (business at Whitehall), and it is centrally located, even for tourists (beautiful St James Park close, Houses of Parliament, the sights at the Thames). But not the coziest of areas, as Scotland Yard next door exemplifies. Staff... expedia.com Best value for its class - user review nice and clean hotel.very courteous and helpful personnel. only 2 blocks from the underground.walking distance to Buckingham Palace,Wesminster Abbey,Big Ben and Parl... expedia.com Nice stay in London - user review Nice hotel in the center of London, near the tube subway , staff is friendly, rooms are clean, and hotel condition is good. Hotel is off main street so there is no background noise. Only, what I miss, the restaurant in te hotel is not open whole day. Traveler's tip on local attractions.Buy Travel ca... expedia.com Not impressed - user review No dresser to unpack your clothes for a weeks stay. Shower walls and curtain moldy. Low water pressure in shower. Ice machine was broken (staff told me it hadn't work... expedia.com Good Location - user review Overall, the Jolly wasn't a bad hotel. The rooms were kind of small but I guess that's the norm in Europe. The best part of it was the location. The Jolly was right next to the St. James underground station and a stone's throw away from Victoria Station. If you stay there, fly into Gatwick instead o... expedia.com Very disappointed - user review Stayed here 5 years ago and was very satisified. This time I was not satisfied and will never stay here again. Had to demand to change rooms. 1. Corner room was the size of a cracker box. 2. Mattress felt 'every' spring, impossible to sleep. 3. Shower did not work properly. New room, shower worked, ... expedia.com Will never go back - user review The hotel had many problems with no desire to make us happy. Our first room had no AC as advertised and our second room had a bed all the spring... expedia.com Great Location and Service Decent Room - user review The reason to stay here instead of elsewhere was location super convenient to the subway and just a nice walk to Victoria, Buckingham Palace or Westiminister Pier. Room wasn't ready until 1 pm for checkin, but that happens anywhere. Rooms small by American standards, but actually good by European st... expedia.com Great location, but service lacking - user review The rooms are comfortable, the baths spacious, the towels large. The location is great easy walking distance to many major sites, including Buckingham Palace, St. James Park, Westminister Abbey etc. One block to a tube stop. But the staff needs training in customer service concierge was unhelpful an... expedia.com pretty nice, very convenient to the st james tube - user review the service was excellent, convenient to the tube, quiet street. reasonably quiet. room was pretty standard fare, not large not opulent. no internet in the room although the d... expedia.com We loved it! - user review This hotel was clean and attractive. The staff was very nice and helpful. The room was small compared to American hotels but we didn't need more space as we were out seeing London! Very convenient to the St. James Park tube and Starbucks. Fee free ATM right across the street. Lovely pub about a bloc... expedia.com Will stay there again! - user review This is an old hotel built in Victorian times as a hotel. I like the charm if you like modern go elsewhere! Location is perfect for sightseeing in London. Tube station is close but there is a lot to see and do within walking distance. Staff was helpful. I have stayed here twice this last time alone.... expedia.com Great place to stay - user review We just happened to be in London for one of their worst heat waves and the only saving grace was that we could go back to our air conditioned room. Yes, the room was small, but it was cool and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the ice cream on the first floor was wonderful, the locatio... expedia.com No title - user review A great hotel for short stay in London. Very close to a tube station (St. James Park), so very easy to get to and from Heathrow. Short walking distance to pubs, Westminster Abby, Parliament and Buckingham Palace. Older, lovely hotel with very... mytravelguide.com No title - user review A nice hotel for the money. Good location, beautiful public areas. Our room was clean and comfortable, but could have used some updating (the wallpaper had been patched in spots, grout in bathroom was dark) ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review After years of use, how can you fail me on my honeymoon this was a complete coalhole. Your review was far from what this hotel really is. To add to this nightmare, my wife and I tried to contact you during our stay, and numerous phone calls didn't improve our situation, but left us with a phone bill... mytravelguide.com No title - user review At check in we were dealt with promptly and efficiently. Additional room supply requests were met quickly. Our room was small with 2 queen beds but with an excellent bathroom although shower pressure was only just adequate. All in all a suitable... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Based on the condition of the decrepit rooms, this hotel should be considered 2 stars. (i.e.. dirt on walls, dents, peeling wall paper, ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Beautiful lobby, clean rooms, staff helpful and friendly. Conveniently located for Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Parliament. Two minute walk to St. James Park Underground station. Quiet at night, although there is a lot of remodeling going on during daytime hours. Would definitely stay he... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Excellent location, modest accommodations, not necessarily 4 stars more lik... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Good location generally helpful staff uncomfortable mattresses in our twin beds room restaurant prices high beautiful lobby our room had air conditioning and there are small elevators at ea... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Great location and overall a very good hotel. If I had to be picky for a 4 star the room was old and furnishing a bit worn down. I would s... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Great location, great amenities, beautiful hotel. Highly reco... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Great location. Staff was very nice. Had some problems with the plumbing but they were working on it. Liked the ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Hotel is old and musty. Location is fairly good if you are accustomed to traveling by bus. If you travel by tube, the location is ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review I found the staff to be a bit rude considering the air conditioner wasn't working and they seemed irritated when we asked about it. The ice machine was also broken, and the staff seemed put out when we requested our ice bucket to be filled at the bar. I wouldn... mytravelguide.com No title - user review I really didn't like this hotel. The price was great, but the experience was not. Its in a pretty good location and the Tube station is close. The problem was that I am not a smoker and while I got a non smoking room, because the hotel doesn't have air conditioning, I had to open window for the room... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Location, location, location. Short walk from Victoria Station and Green Park underground. Shopping Marks and Spencer and Sainsbury's. We were unable to have a non smoking room at the moment but found no smoke odor in our larger than expected top floor room with a view of the towers of Westminster C... mytravelguide.com No title - user review My family and I had a great time. The bed was very fluffy and they ironed the sheets. They had beverages available 24 hours/day. We swam in the pool and worked out in the fitness room. Breakfast was wonderful and we were able to zip in and out of the city to see all the sights but return to a quiet ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review My husband and I highly recommend this hotel. The value was significant, the location unbeatable, the hotel staff very helpful and our accommodations were roomy and classy. The London theater is just a few blocks down the way with many pubs and restaurants to choose from. With shopping only 2 block ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Nice hotel, good location, good value for the money. Not fancy, but quite a... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Our new years plans were ruined due to this hotel overbooking and moving it customers to another hotel 25 miles outs... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Overall the hotel is good. The location is great for tourists. The lobby area is lovely and inviting. The lounge area is nice and offered a 2 for 1 'happy hour' on wine. The concierge was helpful with info and in obtain... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Quiet place to sleep, safe, New Scotland Yard across road from hotel, shops, restaurants all within walking distance, would stay again, an... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel is a lovely building in a very convenient location in walking distance of many of the best sites and areas. The lobby area and bar areas are very pretty and well maintained. The Caxton Bar, especially was a great place to relax next to the fire and enjoy a drink after a long day of walking... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel is adequate for a short stay. The central location makes walking to city sights very easy with a tube stop less than a block away. The staff was friendly at check in, the restaurants, and concierge. The lifts are terribly small and difficult to fit people and luggage into at the same time.... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel is an older building and has the typical resulting problems. However, the hotel was well maintained and the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The only real complaint is that the hotel is excessively expensive f... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel is in a fantastic location and was char... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel is located on the south side of St. James Park relatively near to the Piccadilly Street shopping area and also close to Westminster Abbey and the Parliament buildings. However, it is not located in a particularly nice area. The lobby is nicely decorated but the remainder of the hotel is ol... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel was nowhere near a 4 star hotel. The room was small, dirty and cold. The hotel was under restoration (badly needed). They didn't offer any of the new rooms although I requested it and there were many available (they would ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The jolly hotel St ermines have now replaced my husband's favorite b&b in the Victo... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The Jolly is clean, modern and nicely decorated. For once corners were not cut when it came to amenities and quality. The staff was very friendly and the hotel was less than a five minute walk to Westminster Abbey. I... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The jolly St. Ermines hotel combines British hospitality and Italian efficiency in a quiet, central location. The traveler to London only need step around the corner for the convenient tube station or walk a block to see big been and the houses of parliament. Close to many of the London sites, Victo... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The overall experience was great. It is a beautiful old renovated hotel with a lot of charm. The hotel staff was extremely helpful. It is in a great location within walking distance to Buckingham Palace. I would definite... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The rate was significantly less than anything I found for any hotel in London, even significantly lower quality hotels. This hotel location was great, except you had to travel for nighttime activities. If you want a quiet, safe hotel near daytime activities... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The staff was wonderful, the atmosphere was fabulous, and the location was great. I would recommend any of my friends or family ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This hotel has some old line elegance, is well located, and has friendly and helpful staff. Problems include small elevator, my upgraded room was still small (and with a double, not queen, bed and bad mattress). Also no high speed in room internet (only ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This hotel is centrally located. The staff is very helpful, and the breakfast room is very nice. The hotel has old world charm, and was a nice place to stay while bei... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This hotel is far from four stars even by European standa... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This hotel is not a bad hotel by any stretch. Our room choice consisted of a double bed or a pair of twin beds, and when we got to the room, one of the twins had dirty linens. The satellite TV promised does not exist, as there were only 6 working channels, many in German or Italian, and the in room ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This hotel is very well located for travelers coming in and out of Gatwick through Victoria station. The concierge was very helpful in recommending an excellent restaurant in the area. The hotel offers good value for money for a short stay, but needs to be upgraded. While the lobby offers old world ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This hotel is well located in Westminster next to a tube station and New Scotland Yard (so felt very safe). The lobby and bar are beautiful and the staff are very friendly. My room was in desperate nee... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This hotel should be gutted and made into a well located, but updated hotel. Plumbing is antiquated, standard rooms have antiquated furniture and tiny rooms. I will never willing... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This hotel was misrepresented as a 4 star hotel. The initial room my wife and I were placed in was approx. sq. 135'. They only moved us after I threatened to dispute the charges to a room about 50% larger. Although we arrived at noon, our luggage was not placed in our room after our 3rd request and ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This is a very tired old Stakis Hotel which has been bought by the Italian JOLLY group. It is very dated and in quite bad repair. The location is handy, a ten minute walk from Victoria station, and certainly very secure being adjacent to New Scotland Yard. The hotel itself is quite untidy, housekeep... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This old world style hotel in the heart of Westminster is tired and worn out. Beds are uncomfortable and rooms are small/cramped. Stay here only if you get a great rate and must st... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This was not a 4 star hotel. I got japed in the description its a ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Very difficult to find, was good once we got t... mytravelguide.com No title - user review We could walk to everything, plus a tube station was just out the door. Very old building, but kept up pretty well. They could do more. Eating and drinking at the hotel was prohi... mytravelguide.com No title - user review We were lucky to have a zanies, I think that was his name, he's Pakistani an. Since it was our honeymoon he was able to accommodate us for a better room without the additional cost, which we love. We loved that fact that he made us feel special and was friendly and nice enough to make a stranger fee... mytravelguide.com No title - user review We were very disappointed with this hotel. It was not our idea of a 4 star hotel. The walls were very thin so we heard the couple in the next room talking. The shower had a hand held shower nozzle but the holder for it that attaches to the wall to make a regular shower was cracked. We called the ope... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Well located hotel with friendly staff and service that is in the midst of renovation. While the rooms are large and clean, there is wear around the edges which might affect someone looking for a sparkling 4 star hotel. However, it is 5 minutes from Westminster Abbey, Victoria Station and St. James ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review What a find! A lovely lode English building within walking distance of Westminster abbey and parliament. 30 seconds to both tube and bus stops on multiple lines going everywhere. With Scotland yard across the street it cannot get more secure. A wonderfully ornate lobby, recently renovated rooms, whi... mytravelguide.com Enjoyed our stay - user review Great location and great bargain for London, at Yahoo's Best Buy recommendation. Room was clean, spacious and quiet. Service was impeccable. Close in and nearby a... travel.yahoo.com A 4 day stay - user review My daughter and I stayed at the St. Ermin's for four nights and we loved it. The location is very good. After reading other reviews we were prepared for a room the size of a... travel.yahoo.com location, location-perfect - user review (2003)I wish it was less per night, but it was close to underground, walking distance to Big Band, Westminster Abby, Eye, museums, loved it. Stayed also at Glaucoster West End la... travel.yahoo.com Good hotel at reasonable price - although it needs a remake - user review This hotel provides near business class services at a reasonable price. But of course, you get what you pay for, so expect small rooms, worn out painting and carpets and a feel t... travel.yahoo.com Great Hotel, great location - user review If you are visiting London and want to see the sights there is no better place to stay. A very short walk to Buckingham Palace in one direction and Westminister abby in the other... travel.yahoo.com Excellent hotel - user review The staff was most helpful, professional, and user-friendly. Room was small, yes, but this is typical in Europe. The location cannot be beat. Walk to Westminster Abbey, London... travel.yahoo.com Good starting point - user review In a quiet neighborhood, albiet steps from New Scotland Yard, this quaint, cozy hostelry offers all the expected services* at a reasonable price. Turn left onto Victoria Street and... travel.yahoo.com good location - user review The location of this hotel is very good. We walted to Buckingham Palace through St James Park. Victoria station is nearby and the Tube is literally right around the corner. Attr... travel.yahoo.com nice hotel in a good location - user review The rooms are somewhat small, but you probably won't spend too much time in them. The hotel is in a good location near St. James underground, which is convenient. It is a short w... travel.yahoo.com Comfortable old hotel - user review An aging grand old hotel - but clean and very comfortable. I had a 6th-floor room in the back. Very quiet and comfortable, but not the greatest view. The rooms in front trade a l... travel.yahoo.com