Marble Arch Inn

Not sure why this place gets an average of three stars. Small room consumed almost completely by a full bed. No breakfast even though they bill themselves as a B&B. The Portman down the street is a great pub. I know it’s cheap but it really needs to be updated.

J’avais l’habitude de loger dans cet hôtel car en réservant suffisamment à l’avance, le tarif était très intéressant au vu de sa situation (à deux pas d’Oxford Street et de Hyde Park). Les tarifs ont augmenté alors que l’hôtel reste très basique, avec de toutes petites chambres. Mais il est malgré tout très correct: rien à redire sur la propreté, et le personnel est sympa.

It is what it is. London accommodations tend to be tiny, have limited amenities, and a particular strange odor I have yet to identify.
Our room was clean enough, included a bed that consumed most of the room, a desk and a small armoire. I feel like armoire is too fancy a word to describe this furniture but I can’t think of a better word at this time. Two people’s worth of luggage was a tight squeeze, but we made it work. You can pick up breakfast the night before and this consists of cereal with non-​refrigerated milk, a croissant and yogurt. Tea and coffee facilities were in the room which was convenient.
The location was nice; very close to Hyde Park and the tube. There is a pub on the opposite corner called Mason’s Arms that is pretty cool and serves some food as well. Opposite from the pub is an internet café. Convenient, but be warned the connection is really slow.