Based on the positive reviews I read here I decided to give a try to this hotel and booked a twin room on hotels.com. The price I was quoted was very promising, knowing also the prices of similar ** and *** hotels in London. I stayed there 3 nights in a nice twin room on the 5th floor, high above... more

My wife and I just returned from our trip to London and have mixed reviews for Purple Hotel City of London. First, the best thing that this hotel has going for it is its customer service. The people at the front desk were always friendly, which is a bonus. However, the friendly front desk is not enough to get me... more

Stayed for three nights over a weekend. I had stayed previously when the hotel was under different management and a different name and had a good experience then. However I was less than impressed this time. Reception was 'charming'. 'You've paid in advance but I need your credit card...' Response to my prompt that I had requested a room on... more

A functional base for site seeing in London,having stayed in many London average hotels ,this one is ideal for a short break.Myself ,wife and 5&8 yr old childern stayed 13-15/04/08 in a family room , huge by London standards,5 mins walk to Tower hill tube,DLR and tower Bridge. Staff were efficient and courtieus at all times.Room was spotless with tea... more

I was so surprised by this delightful hotel that I wish we had booked a whole week there and not just one night en route to Bruges via Eurostar. As country yokels, my husband and I are a little scared of finding our way round London but this was easy - circle line from Paddington and close to tube station.... more

We paid £50 for a friday night stay which I think is their standard price (it's slightly more during the week), breakfast is extra. For the price, this is an absolute bargain in London. It's centrally located, 5 mins walk from the tube and pretty much round the corner from the tower of london (which is spectacular) and Tower bridge.... more

I arrived early and didn't really expect my room to be ready, but I was offered a room in the basement - I was shown around before I decided to take one which I then did - very quiet down there and the room was large. Good hotel for the money - I got a double room for under £70.... more

My first impression was disappointing, with the plastic-finish tables and chairs and the TV in the lobby / bar area and not a very warm greeting from the receptionist. For my taste, the brown carpets and plastic wood-finish in the rooms look dated. The corridors and my room smelt strongly of cleaning agents, and because it is not possible to... more

Found the hotel via Expedia and booked because of the relatively low price and the excellent reviews here on Tripadvisor. The hotel still feels brand new. We had a twin room which was exceptionally spacious for London. The bathroom was relatively large, too, and featured a large and powerful shower. The bathroom as well as the room were spotlessly clean;... more