Hotels near Balham, London

The hotel exceeded expectations on arrival, better than the photos in the lobby and ground floor areas. Check-in process whilst smooth was a little awkward when I was told that the booking agent hadn’t transferred payment, I’d paid in full when I booked, Ember Locke would “look into this”. The facilities in the room were great, the use of the space for a city studio was good. The lighting was moody, another light option over the dining space would be an welcome option. No phone access from the rooms and laundry facilities meant repeat visits to the front desk as there was some discrepancies in information about laundry detergent and kitchen plug. Wet weather made the front tiled area slippery, a mat would be a great addition to the space. Whilst 24 hour front desk service was advised, at time of my check out the desk was unattended and I was unsure how to proceed, assuming all was OK leaving the room pass by the front desk. A refurbish of the lift interior would finish the space nicely. Overall, really comfortable stay and the opening of the bar soon will be great for this property.

Many things were positive about the room / hotel - location / friendly staff / excellent kitchenette in the apartment / coffee machine in reception. We were surprised that the “double” bed was actually 2 separately made up single bed mattresses pushed together. Surely these should be zip&link and you should give people the option of a twin or double set up at booking? They were very comfortable though. By far the BIGGEST issue was that the air conditioning in the room was inadequate to cool the room - this despite it not having been that warm a day in May and a cool evening / night. Spoke to the staff on the desk at midnight who advised how to set the air conditioning on the lowest setting - won’t allow you to set below 18 on the panel. Despite this and maximum fan speed the room remained in the twenties temperature wise overnight resulting in all of us having a terrible night. We even tried to open the windows at 1am but the large sash windows appear locked and not possible to open. It was unpleasant enough that if we didn’t have two young children we would have been asking to try and change room in the middle of the night! When I checked out, I mentioned the poor night and got an apology but no offer of recompense. If you stay at a Premier Inn and have a bad night you get a full refund. I would have thought there would have been some offer to make amends but evidently not. Unless you’re happy to be very warm and uncomfortable over the course of the evening I can only recommend against staying. It’s a shame as otherwise we would have been very pleased.

My partner and I recently stayed at The Peninsula London, and it was a truly delightful experience. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. Our room was elegantly decorated and spotlessly clean, with a stunning view of the city. The comfortable bed and luxurious amenities ensured we had a restful stay. The hotel also offers a fantastic array of facilities, including a well-equipped fitness center, a relaxing spa, and a beautiful rooftop bar where we enjoyed stunning sunsets. The location was ideal, with easy access to local attractions and dining options. We particularly enjoyed the delicious breakfast served each morning, which featured a diverse selection of fresh and high-quality options. Overall, our stay at The Peninsula London exceeded our expectations. It's a perfect choice for anyone looking for a combination of comfort, style, and excellent service. We can't wait to return!

The room facilities are indeed high-end and exquisite, and the bed is very comfortable The location is also very good. It is the most satisfactory one among the three hotels we stayed in (The Shard, Bulgari, and Mandarin). However, the service feels not as warm and sincere as Wenhua

Amazing experience What really seperated this hotel from others I have stayed at is the staff and level of attention they provided. Their concierge are on point! I highly recommend this property and if you do decide to stay make sure you connect with Mark the concierge as he treats every guest as an ultra VIP

Visit here often for work. The location is fantastic and the staff are always helpful and nice. The staff that work the Starbucks cafe in the lobby Ali, and Goitom always great me with a warm hello and go above and beyond.

Very good. The experience of staying here is very good in every aspect. I am very satisfied. I like it very much.

Hammersmith station and bus stop is convenient for you to go everywhere The minibar offers drinks and snacks There are many Novetels in London, you will get which you really wanted to avoid the different locations. I just want a nearby Novotel close to Marriott in Canary Wharf area and when searching only in put novetel and at results get a west part one which is far from the canary wharf

The Dilly was probably amazing in the 1980's and 1990's but not much has been updated since then! We stayed in a Dilly Classic room which was perfectly fine, a good size, clean with strong Wifi. The shower was powerful and there was plenty of hot water. I know some people on this site weren't impressed by the breakfast but I thought it was great. Obviously, the location is fabulous. However, I didn't feel the room was up to five-star standard. The coffee was instant and the milk small UHT cartons. There was no fridge or mini-bar (though we were in the 'cheapest' room so may be different elsewhere). The toiletries were cheap and basic (so bring your own), there was no plug by the bed to charge devices overnight and no Blu-tooth speaker which seems to be a given now in higher-end hotels. The style of the room itself was quite dated including the landline next to the toilet which I'm sure was incredibly cool in 1986 :) Overall, if this was a three-or-four-star hotel I'd give it full marks, but as it's a five-star, (and more importantly charging five-star prices), it's lacking in some areas. I believe the hotel is currently 'between owners' which makes sense, as I guess the current owners don't want to invest and are ticking along until the new ones take over. It's not dreadful by any means, but they charge a lot for what you get.