READ THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS AS WELL!!! WE DID NOT! The staff was very nice, had a noisi neighbour and they took care of it. The location was so great, just above Hyde park and a short walk from Paddington station. Places for dinner near by. Perfect place if you are planning your days to be spent exploring and only coming to the hotel to sleep.

Do not let the photos fool you. The rooms are much smaller than they appear on the pictures and more outdated as well. We would have still chosen this place because of the price and the location. It is ok to have a little hotel not as much up to date, and people would still come due to the convenience. Old building with paper walls, DO HAVE EARPLUGS. I still say for the location and price this place is OK, just be clear with what to expect. Bathrooms are miniature, but again, does the job. If you are down to London to explore, this place is just fine. We've been out all day and only came here to sleep. Not appropriate for romatic getaways. It is more like for backpackers.

This is the second time I've stayed at the Craven. It is an excellent value-for-money option in central London. It's incredibly cheap, and therefore I was shocked by how unrealistic some of the other reviewers are. The rooms are small, but they're perfectly clean and comfortable and they're equipped with hairdryers and kettles. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I will definitely stay again. Ignore those negative reviews - people expect Ritz facilities for pennies.

I've used this hotel a few times now and think that it's a superb, very low cost option for a solo traveller, or maybe a couple on a short stay. This time, my room was just £54 per night. No one can complain about that. You might want a bigger room, better facilities etc. but you'd have to pay much more for it. Great location, just a few minutes walk from Paddington tube or Network Rail. Several good restaurants and pubs and shops nearby. I'll definitely stay here again. I've stayed in hotels that were only marginally better but were more than twice the cost.

No downsides for this money!

Location was central to attractions, public transport links were very good, reception staff were very helpful, room was on the small size for a double but as we were out and about it wasn't a problem

We ask if someone could tune our television in, but no one came to do it, quite disappointing, another request was sorted, only other thing very was didn't feel comfortable using the shower as you can see neighbouring windows, and they can obviously see right into the bathroom which only had a net up

The room was exactly as expected, I'm not sure having read other reviews why the hotel has such a low rating. Yes it could do with a lick of paint and some modernisation, but that's about asthetics. The room was clean and exactly as it should be. I think some comments about cleanliness are confusing wear and tear with uncleanliness.

The TV wasn't connected... Don't advertise a TV if it doesn't work. But you don't stay at a hotel to watch tv, it's nice to have in the evening. Not a deal breaker.

* Location location location! * Quiet at night * Spotlessly clean * Lift available * Free fast wifi * Plenty of tea and coffee * Proper towels, not the usual tiny hotel ones * No air con, but the window actually opened all the way, and they provided a fan

* No reading light in my room, only lightswitch was by the door * Teeny tiny bathroom, I had to sit on the toilet sideways because there was nowhere for my knees! * A few maintenance issues in my room - a plug socket had been broken in half, and several bathroom floor tiles were broken and moved when you stepped on them

Staff were lovely and very welcoming. Heads up the photos of the rooms look nothing like what you get lol but for the price you pay its a comfy room small but when all you need is a bed and a private bathroom it's wel worth it.

The room itself could have used some work dents in walls and a few stains on the walls too but and I couldn't figure out the shower temp so either boiling or freezing which was fun.

For the price that the property offers, nothing more than fair, the room is really small, but not too small to be uncomfortable, the room was clean, and very clean by the way, it doesn't look scary like the comments here should have Shame on choosing something cheap and still complaining, injustice! Reception service was attentive. Very good for the value, thank you

This room was very spacious and the double bed was comfortable as always. Great location: I enjoyed looking at Hyde Park which is only round the corner. Lancaster Gate tube station is very close so this is very convenient. The room is very clean and enough facilities to relax.

I had to wait a a bit to check-in as nobody was present at reception at first.. A really small point but I needed to add something in this box as had a very positive experience. I had all the facilities I needed so there is no need to comment further upon this.

Excellent reception sevice. Booking-in seamless, queries answered very politely and minor problem with access to a plug resolved by the Duty Manager taking the time to come to my room. Cleaners also very friendy and politie next morning. From a 'user experience' perspective- excellent in terms of quality of service.

Two single beds in a room clearly designed for a single bed room is not ideal - impossible to turn around in the space between them and access to plug required the kettle proved to be placed on the floor. TV remote might have helped - but I suspect some other guessed had more than likely decided to 'borrow it' - so given VERY reasonable budget price - all those minor frustrations were entirely understanable and of no consequence; hence 9 overall.