Novotel

When you book a Novotel you know what you're going to get & this hotel is no exception.

Rooms are well-proportioned and comfortable with good bathroom facilities & a decent sized TV. Breakfast was of good quality and in general I've found the staff to be efficient & helpful.

I usually stay here on business, but wouldn't hesitate to select a Novotel for personal travel.

The location of this particular Novotel is handy for Borough Market and there are lots of excellent restaurants nearby. Many London sites are easily walkable & it's a short walk to London Bridge or Southwark tube stations.

We stayed her in April 2010 for a 2 night break. Our party consisted of me and my husband, two 17 year olds, a 3 year old and a 6 month old baby. When I booked I was wondering if I was mad to even attempt London with small children. It ended up being a great holiday for all and the Novotel certainly helped make it easier and more comfortable.

I was impressed with smooth check in and the receptionist even let us get into our room a little earlier than advertised. Teenagers were happy with good size telly and mini fridge to keep their drinks in. Hotel were very accommodating when I asked for alcoholic drinks to be removed and adult channels to be blocked.

Most bedrooms have good size double bed and a sofa bed. Very modern, clean and functional. Cot for our baby was set up with bedding on request. We asked for the executive room which does not give you a bigger room but gives you a free movie or internet access, 2 free bottles of water, a Nesspresso machine and gown and slippers. Movies to order were £9.99 each, a bit pricey!

Breakfast is expensive at £15 but allowed a freedom to choose what you liked and go down when you wanted. Good choice of continental and hot breakfast. Others may prefer to get breakfast elsewhere but was great for us with small children. Children eat free with accompanying adult.

The hotel is very central for lots of the tourist sites. We walked to Trafalgar Square and Covenant Gardens in 30minutes. The globe theatre is 3 minutes a away. The walk along the Southbank is interesting and entertaining for all ages. We used the clipper service from Bankside pier (2 minutes from Hotel) to go to Canary Wharf and Greenwich.

To conclude, a brilliant hotel for a comfortable family stay in London.