This was our 6th New Year trip to get to the Christmas Sales. We always stayed at the Royal National, which we found it to be as comfortable as it can be. Also the convienance of being close to Oxford street and the Tube and Post Office etc. We had also enjoyed eating our lunch or dinner at the Hotel.... more

A group of 18 (adults and young adults) stayed at the Royal National Dec 26, 2008 -Jan 2, 2009 and found the hotel quite acceptable. The group was made up of teachers, some former students, and our relatives. I was worried after reading some of the reviews, but was pleasantly surprised with our experience. Location: Excellent - very short distance... more

after reading other reviews i was a bit worried, but its fine - my family and i (2 adults, 3 kids 13,11,8) stayed here for 2 nights on our recent trip to the capital. we had a twin and a triple, both rooms were en suite and clean. had tea, coffee and a telly, continental breakfast was included in the... more

Just returned from a great two-night London visit with my teenage son at the Royal National. As long as you keep in mind that this is an big, ugly, affordable, TOURIST CLASS hotel, you should have no problems. We had no problems checking in and finding on twin room (on the 4th floor). The elevators worked and were never crowded.... more

After reading the bad reviews on the hotel i wasnt looking forward to going. When we booked it at the travel agents they told us it would be single beds but we could request a double so we did. When we got there the staff where polite and asked us what kind of room we would like. so we asked... more

I booked Royal National before reading all the terrible reviews (about even springs sticking out of beds); so I feared of four scary nights ahead. It was not at all as bad as it seemed but few things should be born in mind before staying there. Firstly, this is a large hotel with many tourist groups; if crowds, queues and... more

Low price, in center of London,near Tube! Red Bus Station in place(for good/bad). Pub in place Not so clean. Terrible breakfast! more

My wife and I stayed there for 4 nights booked there by British Air. The hotel is very large. We had a feeling we were at a train station all the time. Hotel is used by groups and tour operators. There were crowds any time of the day and night. Elevators are slow and always full. The room was clean... more

This hotel is fine. Stayed with the family in a quad room and had a brilliant time. Have just booked to go back next month. Ignore the moaners and stay here,great value for money. more